Thinking of buying one of those $300 Atom processor netbooks to hold and stream FLAC from MusicBee out to a DAC.  Do they have enough processing power?  Any other concerns?

On the near corner, the challenger, the JDSLabs ODAC:       And on the far corner, the reigning champ, the HRT Music Streamer II:       Halverson vs. The Unmentionable.  Which one is your poison?

I've been looking for an universal CD/SACD/DVD/DVD-Audio player with variable analog stereo line output, but it seems that they are a dying breed.  I am afraid my Cambridge Audio DVD89 will die one day, and I'll be left high and dry.  Any info on such a player?

The Beyer T70 (250Ohm) is a high-efficiency can.  Is it high enough to be driven sans outboard amp by a 7G Ipod Classic?

Anyone here with this compact, transportable headphone set-up?              

Sorry I am not familiar with all the types of transport devices that exist out there at present.  I would be interested in a focused-purpose, dedicated device that does nothing more and nothing less than the following three things: *  Connects to and powers an external USB hard-drive where my...

This thread is dedicated to the Cambridge Audio DacMagic Plus which may very well be the best value DAC on the market today.   I'll get the ball rolling with Ken Rockwell's review which, unlike most qualitative, take-it-from-us reviews of the DacMagic + so far, is based primarily on...

  Fill in the blank:   iPod Classic 7G + [ ??? ] + Denon AH-D2000   Terms No dearer than $200 USB charging Small form factor on par with iPod   So far the leading candidate is the JDS Labs C421

sE Electronics Munro Egg 150           Focal Solo6 Be           Genelec 8040A              

Just bought a pair of Audio-Technica ATH-M50 in Jakarta.  I paid Rp. 1.35 million, lower than the price quoted at Jabben, at Big Knob Audio.   While at Big Knob, I also auditioned the Focal Solo6 Be, CMS 50 and CMS 65.  I'll spare you the usual subjective accolades and just say that they...

I have in my collection a couple of CDs that no longer sound good.  They sound scratchy, as if the tweeter or midrange unit on the speaker were damaged.  No, it's not the player, or the speakers as 99% of my other CDs play and sound just fine.  What exactly is going on?

This thread is dedicated to DACs with AES/EBU digital input & balanced analog output for $750 or less.   Musical FIdelity M1 DAC $750    

I am keen on getting this setup and making it my primary listening system...       ...feeding it directly from the DAC via XLR.  Sweet and simple system!        

More and more, manufacturers are offering USB-to-SPDIF converters.  The idea is that instead of feeding your DAC a USB signal, you can now feed your DAC with a presumably better signal via SPDIF.  A related idea is that most DACs have better SPDIF controllers than USB controllers so that the...

How does the AT-M50 jibe with iPod Classic 7G?

In asynchronous data transfer via USB between computer and DAC, what is the best buffer configuration for reduced latency and increased sound quality?  A big software (e.g. in Foobar) buffer or a small buffer?  Kindly advise.

This thread is dedicated to dispelling the widespread ignorance, confusion and myths that surround active speakers/monitors.   Start by watching this video by Meridian's Bob Stuart.

This thread is dedicated to DACs with variable analog line output for under $600.

First of all, let me put it out in front:  I am a newbie in the world of headphones and headphone amps.  I just recently had the opportunity to hear a pair of Beyerdynamic DT880 (600Ohm) driven by a competent amp, and I was intrigued.  Seeking to gather more information to inform the purchase of...

I'm intrigued by the potential benefits of a 2.2 system, and I am keen to hear from those who are running a two-satellite, two-subwoofer system.

You want to unlock the promise of digital music in your laptop computer?  Tired of the fake and shrill noise coming out of your "computer" or so-called "multi-media" speakers?  Wanna turn your laptop into a entry-level, audiophile music platform?   This is the crowd-sourcing thread to end all...

After six years of rough & tumble use, my beater headphones are on the verge of dying.  They've done tours of duty in Afghanistan, Kosovo, Pakistan, Indonesia and East Timor. It's now time to add (ret) to their title.  Ergo I am looking for a pair of rugged yet refined-sound headphones...

I spent a good part of this afternoon listening to the Firestone Cute Curve amp||Beyerdynamic DT 880 Pro (600Ohm) combination this afternoon, and I can say that I came away impressed by both components.  The amp had no problem driving the cans.  It sells for about $175 here in Jakarta.   Has...

Complete the following chain for $200 or less:   Ipod Classic + [???] + Beyerdynamic DT 880 Pro (600Ohm)    

Why do you prefer passive speaker/monitors?