I don't know if this has been discussed before. If so, I apologize.   So here's the thing. Shortly after I got my first iPod, back in the mid-2000's, I got lured in the well-known audophile "upgraditis" thing that so many Head-Fiers are accustomed to. I've tried different pieces of gear, I...

Hi everyone.   I've been on Head-Fi for a while and I've tried a lot of different headphones. Here's my current predicament. Due to a defective iPod Classic, I've recently wasted two perfectly good IEMs that also happened to be my absolute favorite, each in its own merits: the Sennheiser IE8...

Hi everybody. I am a proud owner of a Sennheiser IE8. I also own three headphones: Audio Technica AD2000, Sennheiser HD 558, and AKG K518 DJ (Euro model of K81, if I'm not mistaken). As much as I like all of them, the IE8 is my absolute favorite when it comes to PRAT and engaging sound. To my...

Hello people, I'm in need of some advice. I am currently using a Heed CanAmp as my primary amp; I originally bought it for the K701, but since then I've also gotten the Audio Technica AD2000, which I like more than the K701. Now, the CanAmp gives me very good sound, but it has some...

Hi people, I have an unusual question for you. I currently possess a Heed CanAmp, which I use with my K701 and UM2. Source is usually CD players, or mp3s from PC/iPod lineout. Now I'm thinking about trying some new headphones, but I'm having a very hard time deciding, because I can't try...

Hello guys, I am in need of some advice. First, let's clarify what I have and what I use it for: - Source: Pioneer CD player, Sony portable CD player, iPod 5G with Sik Ram Din line-out - Amp: Heed CanAmp - Phones: AKG K701 (home), Westone UM2 (portable/home) As for my music...

I have recently bought a PA2V2 to use with my iPod 3G. Thanks to HeadFi, I learned that the iPod lineout is significantly better than the headphone out, so I also bought a Sik Ram Din to connect the iPod to the PA2V2. Now though, I have a problem. I have tried the iPod+ram din+PA2V2 with both...