Does anyone know if Fiio replaced the line out dock (L7) that was compatible with the E17? The L7 seems to be discontinued everywhere. I want to connect my PC -> E17 -> Stereo receiver and the L7 seemed like a cheap way to do it.   Other suggestions to make this work?   Is it a big deal if I...

Perhaps someone can help me with an issue I've run into.   I have a mid-2009 MacBook Pro that I connect to my Pioneer 1019 receiver. I initially wanted to be able to watch video/listen to audio from my Mac to my TV, so I bought this adapter from...

This might be a stupid question, but is it worth purchasing a new music player (I'm looking at Audirvana) when I don't have an external DAC? I'm currently using Cog to play my flac files (both CD rips and high-res downloads). Is there a sound quality upgrade even when listening through the...

These seem like an intriguing new closed headphone. They aren't available for purchase until June 2013, but I'm curious if anyone has had a chance to audition them? Phiaton has said they've brought them to various shows for people to test. And I know someone won the giveaway earlier this month...

Could anyone comment how these compare to the AKG K 550s?  I'm looking at these 2 headphones to listen to full orchestra, classical music.

Anyone able to comment on how the K550 compares to the Audio Technica A900x?  I have been trying to decide between the two.

Still mulling things over, but came across this review comparing the AKG 550s to the ATH A900x.  It was an interesting read.  In terms of sound, he seemed to like the A900x much more and thought the K 550 got harsh in the highs with some sibilance.  ...

Thanks for the suggestions so far.  I had looked into the K550s for awhile and was very intrigued - they get generally great reviews, but thought they were a little out of my price range.  But, it does seem like I can get a used pair within my limit.   Some reviews have mentioned a possible...

Looking to upgrade from my current pair: Denon D1001.  I know closed aren't preferable for classical, but I need to keep them closed to block external noises.  I use them mostly out of my MacBook listening to lossless files or streaming from MOG.   So far, I've been thinking about the...

Thanks for some more input. I have in the past owned the Sennheiser HD280 and HD555. I was never real enamored with the 280, except for the isolation qualities. I ended up selling the 555s and getting my current cans, the D1001, just for a change of pace. I have read that the upper-end Senns...

Any other thoughts/help? Much appreciated!

Thanks for the replies so far. As to why I wanted closed cans, I do occasionally go out where closed is nice. However, as I think about it some more, I could just keep the Denon's for those situations. So, perhaps closed isn't a necessity. Sorry, I keep going back and forth on what I think my...

Hi all, It's been quite some time since I've been by this forum, but, have gotten back into it in the past couple months or so. I currently have the Denon D1001 headphones. I have been enjoying them - they are a fun can. However, I've been noticing that the bass can be a little undefined...

Thanks for the opinions. It seems they both have very good qualities to them, so perhaps it's down to which phone I can get for the best price! I have really wanted to try the ESW9, but they are a bit too expensive for me. They look like an amazing portable headphone.

Hello, I was wondering if I could get some opinions on the strengths of each of these 'phones compared to each other. I would be using them mainly for listening to music - 99% classical. Sources would be my home system out a receiver, my laptop (Mac PowerBook G4 PowerPC) and my iAudio X5L...

I have been looking at picking up a P2 myself. I'm surprised it hardly ever gets talked about on this forum. I've been trying to decide between a P2 and a Sony A728 or A729. The features on the P2 are very extensive, especially with the bluetooth capabilities. Omega-The P2 does actually...

I'd be a little careful with this site. According to the Netcraft anti-phishing toolbar, it's a brand-new website. They also don't seem to use any encryption or security in their checkout process. Perhaps it's legit, but I would tread carefully. And I do see it is a featured Google ad...

I've been reading some conflicting information regarding the Mac compatibility of the Sony NWZ-A720 and A820 series. Much of the info I have read has stated that it is MTP only, which would, as I understand it, not be compatible with Macs. However, I have also read that you are able to drag and...

I couldn't find much about this masterpiece in the threads here. I'm curious to read what people's favorite recordings of this are. It's such an amazing piece! Lately I've been listening to Rudolf Kempe/Berlin Philharmonic from 1955 (Elizabeth Gruemmer and Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau as soloists)...

Quote: Originally Posted by PSmith08 Boulez' Romantic and post-Romantic interpretations are, to my mind, roughly in line with his more-modern repertoire. There is a great emphasis on rhythmic articulation, clarity of line, orchestral transparency, precision, and architecture. He...

Quote: Originally Posted by DarkAngel MTT I have not spent the big bucks yet to try any of MTT's very expensive new Mahler series.........but from reading other comments elsewhere I suspect I would not like his M2 as much as DM does, if I saw a used version for good price I would try...

Quote: Originally Posted by Facade19 No, not yet, but I will place my order for it soon. Just waiting for the release of Dudamel's 5th, and then I shall obtain a copy of Klemperer's Lied. Additionally I want to give Barenboim's 7th and Lenny's 3rd a try. The third symphony is becoming...

Quote: Originally Posted by DarkAngel As far as complete Dvorak 1-9 sets I have: Kubelik/DG Suitner/Berlin Classics Kertesz/Decca Neumann/Supraphon (4-9 partial set) A bit of wasted material since I almost never listen to symphonies 1-3, very little 4,5,6 and almost all...

Quote: Originally Posted by DarkAngel SG Those are all great Cds for sure, love Dohnanyi 7-9 set also especially his "scherzo capriccioso" maybe best I have ever heard, for some strange reason cannot find any Kubelik version of scherzo????? Another great 7-9 set is to pair these two...

Quote: Originally Posted by DarkAngel Let me start by posting my absolute favorite Dvork 9th: No surprise that Kubelik takes the palm, this is an especially attractive release since you get his best performance of D9 remastered with equally smashing D8 on single mid priced CD...