Looking to see if there are other headfiers and audiophiles near Dallas… anyone want to get together? I know we had Canjam last year so there’s gotta some people around here. Thx

Question for those who purchased an HE1 in he past or recently. How was the process of acquiring one? I am in the middle of presale talks and was just wondering if this experience is how it has been for everyone else. If you want to, PM me. Thanks.

So, I was looking at the HE1, very seriously. This was after I was considering a Stax X9000 and an accompanying electrostatic amplifier like the BHSE or other. However, after Canjam Dallas - I finally was able to compare several headphones and amplifiers - and it was eye opening how much better...

Hello All, I am in search for a set of really really good headphones. I am mostly experienced in the speaker section of audiophilia, but have had some experience with headphones years ago. I owned Sennheiser HD650 and Sony MDR5000 at some point. For amplification, I also owned a Headamp...

Looking at 3 turntables.... 1. VPI Scout 2. VPI Scoutmaster 3. VPI Super Scoutmaster I was thinking that I want this to last me a long time, something I wouldn't need to upgrade too much. I decided that I was going to bite the bullet and eliminate the Scout from the running... so now I'm...

Alright guys... this is what I have come down to after several weeks researching on the 'net. As most of you know, I am after a DAC for my FLACs (from SB3) first and foremost, BUT I would also like to have something that works as a CDP if possible as I foresee myself getting more and more CDs...

Are the DACs on the XFi better than the DACs on the Audigy 2zs? Also, does the XFi still do the notoriously hated "resampling" that the Audigy 2zs (and all other audigies) were infamous for? Thanks, Joey

Just holding one last poll... I'm about to pull the trigger on the Martin Logan Vantage (the reason why I sold all headphone/amp setup), but would like to hear your speaker favorites. Which of the following (in my price budget) would you choose if you had my budget of $5000 max? Lets do...

Some of you know me as the guy who posted 1 poll too many. Some of you know me as the guy who was so inquisitive about Singlepower, but ultimately ended up with a solid state amp - the HeadAmp GS-1. Some of you know me as the guy who never really had a stellar source and/or DAC. Some of you know...

From the HeadAmp website: The GS-X Headphone Amp/Pre-Amp will be available in December 2005! The GS-X is a fully balanced amplifier capable of driving both balanced and unbalanced headphones. The amp also has two power supplies, housed in a separate enclosure, making it a true dual mono...

How smooth is your volume pot? What I mean is, how smooth is it when you turn the volume - physically? Does it feel a little rough? Try it out and dont turn it fast, but try and go a little slow in turning - try to feel for any sort of roughness in the volume pot. Also, if you leave the...

Can someone just enlighten me with how a typical amp works? From acquiring the signal to amping it to headphones or speakers... be as specific as possible, that would be helpful. I just want to get a better grasp as to what makes an amp and how one is good while another design is not-so-good...

Keep in mind, this guy started out with Bose several years ago. Check it out: The room alone costs over $300,000. His turntable is $75,000. His speaker wire is $36,000 a piece. His interconnects total to over $40,000. His speakers are Von Schweikert VR9 @ a measly $75,000. His...

If I wanted to record vinyl onto my computer, what soundcard should I use? How are the audio inputs different between soundcards, I mean - what should I look out for? I assume this would be using the analog input and not the digital input.

I'm wondering, how important are stepped attenuators? I know they keep better balance between the R/L channels, but other than that - are there any sonic improvements? I am asking because I was wondering about having my GS1 upgraded into a stepped knob.

I was getting scared that my 2405 would arrive with dead pixels or a crack on the screen or perhaps a weird hum... thanks goodness, it's pristine! I ran a DPT (dead pixel test) and although at first I found what appeared to be 4 dead pixels, I was relieved to find out that it was just...

How is this Dac? I'm not talking about the V3 version. The reason I ask is that it seems to sell for relatively cheap on ebay. The other Dac I was thinking about is the CI VDA1.

The GS-1's preamp outputs... how good is it? The reason I ask is that I am getting a Rotel RB1070 or RB1080 2 channel amplifier for my speakers and was thinking about the Rotel RC1070 (preamplifier) as my preamp. However, it just hit me today that the GS-1 has a preamp out ( )! So...

Headamp GS-1 vs Headamp Gilmore Lite w/ Elpac (not DPS) vs Audigy 2zs analog output Let’s do this, ladies. Here is the setup: Appearance/Build: -The Audigy 2zs comes in a black pcb with gold plated inputs/outputs while various capacitors litter the pcb. Ok... let's get to the meaty...

I got an offer for the VDA1 for $250 + shipping. Is this good? I know it is about $350 + shipping from CIAUDIO.com but there is always the *haggle* factor. THANKS!! JOey

I know I put up a lot of polls, but each one always helps me out... so here goes another one. Lets say coming from an av710 going to either of these Amp/Dac combos: - At around $1000 - the Gilmore GS1 and the CIaudio VDA1 (no psu) - At around $1600 ($1450 w/ discount) - the Grace m902...

Has anyone heard this amp? Seems like a swiss army knife of an amp... so many features. http://www.gracedesign.com/products/902/m902.htm I think it's priced @ $1600.

I know there is price disparity between the two, but how do the two compare? I am looking to upgrade the DACs in my system before I call it quits for now. Right now I am using the DACs on my Audigy2zs but I would like something a little better. As always, with polls - you're sure that I...

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The difference is clearer now. I was wrong in expecting a complete change in sound from my 650s. What the GS1 really does is IMPROVE the sound. It can't improve what isnt there, but the improvement is definitely welcome. I have said in previous threads that I wasnt sure if the GS1 is...