Hi guys,   I'm thinking about purchasing some Audioengine A5+ powered speakers for my following setup: Lenovo PC --> Audioquest Dragonfly DAC ---> A5+   I listen to mostly FLAC files. My favorite genres are rock n' roll, blues, soundtracks, some jazz and electronic, etc. I really like some...

Hi guys I am looking for advice in achieving the best 2-channel audio possible from my newly purchased Windows 7 PC.   I don't think my new computer can output digital audio, only analog. It has a Sandy Bridge Intel i5 with integrated audio. Probably not the best in terms of sound quality...

I want to get ASIO playback in Foobar. I have Windows XP. What's the best Chaintech AV710 driver version to do this? And where can I download the driver? Thanks, kurtfire

I did a complete reformat of my XP Home based computer this week and now when I connect my D2 via USB cable a little balloon pops up on the bottom right of my desktop saying "USB Device Not Recognized." I have tried it in all 6 of my USB 2.0 ports. Nothing. I tried switching my D2 from mass...

I did a clean reformat of my computer 2 nights ago and want to get ASIO Foobar playback. I used kernel streaming before but didn't like how the music would cut off when an internet page with sound loaded. My equipment: -Chaintech AV-710 with Envy24 5.30b -Foobar 0.9.5.3 Are there any...

I've found some leather one on Amazon that looked bulky as hell and cost over $40 shipped. Anybody know of a Cowon D2 case that has a belt clip?

I need a FLAC playing DAC and was thinking about getting a 4GB Cowon D2. I'd love to save some money and get the Sansa Clip is only it supported FLAC. Ugh! I can't justify paying for the 8GB D2, or even the 16GB with the 80GB and 160GB Ipod Classics not much more. I'll be using this for mainly...

The left channel in my KSC-35 cuts in and out. I don't know how to fix this. My PortaPro's left channel speaker wire looks to have dry-rotted and snapped exposing the tiny speaker wire underneath. It continued to work like this for a few weeks but now the left channel is out completely...

I'll be using this cable to run from my computer soundcard to my headphone amp, a PA2V2. My headphones are MS-1s. As of now I'm torn between these two: Cardas 1M Mini to Mini cable from HeadRoom.com --> http://www.headphone.com/products/ca...mini-cable.php and a Blue Jeans Cable custom...

I currently use Foobar2000 v.0.8.3 and had it set up to play music files via kernel streaming, 96000Hz. My sound card is a Chaintech AV-710. I have always liked the userface of Winamp classic much more than Foobar. I don't know how to "tweak" Foobar's looks too much and it still looks pretty...

I currently store most of my CDs in a DJ case which is currently filled. The CDs themselves are inside Tyvek sleeves. For most of them I have printed a "mock" CD cover out of computer paper and slid that into the Tyvek case. I then slide the CD behind the paper "mock" CD cover. Does anybody know...

Hi, I listen to lots of music at my computer when doing homework or surfing the web. I need a computer desk. I prefer one that provides adequate leg room for a tall guy (I'm 6'4") and a keyboard tray wide enough to fit my MX Duo (mouse + keyboard). The cheaper the better, but it must be somewhat...

Are there any? I was listening to Derek and the Dominos today and was thinking, "man, they sure don't make music like this anymore." Am I wrong? Or does today's artist's blow major chunks compared to the bands from the 60s and 70s? I hardly ever hear a guitar solo in any of today's music. And...

I use Foobar v0.8.3 and it can't find a match for a CD I have in the CDDB. So I would like to create one for everybody. How can I do this?

I just got my KSC-35s from Creative's Ebay auction. I just put them on five minutes ago, and have listened to several songs through my computer. I'm hearing a faint, slight crackle coming from both sides when the music becomes faint. I can't hear it when the music is blaring away; only at the...

What are the signs and symptoms that you are causing ear damage when listening to headphones? I can't think of ever a time my ears have "rang" after a headphone session, and I commonly listen to my MS1s for 2-3 hours at a time. If my ears never "ring" after a session, am I good to go? No harm...

I need some help here guys. Today I received 2 pairs of HD414 yellow pads. I want to circle mod one of them, and leave the other stock. First, how do you even put the HD414 pads onto the MS-1? The "circle" that would wrap around the drivers casing is smaller than the pads the MS-1 came with...

here's a picture of my 3 month old MS-1s: If you look closely at my right earpiece, it's starting to turn a yellowish, brown color in certain areas. I initially noticed this problem maybe a month or so ago. Two days ago I decided to wash my pads in warm water with shampoo, thinking these...

yesterday when I looked at Creative's listing, it showed 18 left. I just looked and only saw 1 left. So I went ahead and bit the bullet and ordered the last pair. I'm sure Creative will put up another auction with a quantity of 20 or so. Next on my list is to get the KSC-75 from Amazon for...

Both are $12.95/month and I want to get one or the other. I will it use it primarily to listen to classic rock, blues, and jazz. I would like it to be portable and able to hook up to two different cars and my home theatre. Do they both have the same sound quality? Do they sound better than FM...

recently, I have noticed, that my MS-1s are much more bassy than they previously were. i'd say i'm around the 50 hour mark with them. i'm a believer of burn-in!

I need some clarification how people here describe "soundstage" and some of the other popular headphone describing terms. If I had to describe "soundstage," I don't think I could. I guess I fully don't understand it's meaning.

I've been reading a lot lately about LAME MP3s. When I rip my CDs to my computer, I do not rip them to MP3 format. I rip them to WAV, then convert them to FLAC via a program called "switch." And when I download music, it is in either FLAC or MP3 format already. Is there any need for me to...

I just did a reformat of my computer and need a program that can extract files bundled into a .rar file. What is the best free program for download that does not have one of those "only good for 30 day" limitations? I found WinRAR on cnet but it says "Limitations: 40-day trial, some features...

How is this player? What are the differences between the X5 and X5L? I know that the battery life is much longer (14 hrs vs. 35 hrs) with the X5L, but what other differences are there? Where can I buy a new one for the cheapest? I am not wanting to use this to play back video really. Primarily...