So I was looking on eBay when I came across an interesting DAC. http://cgi.ebay.com/24-Bit-PCM1794A-DAC-SPDIF-OPT-129DB-SNR-THD-N-0004-/320657125639?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aa8a77107   Its a BB PCM1794 based DAC, with just SPDIF and Coax input, but claimed balanced output (1/4"...

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I'm planning on making an Audio-Technica frankenphone using the frame from an A700, which has a single sided cable, and I'm wanting to upgrade the cable to dual entry, so I'm going to have to make an opening in the other cup. Any good tips on the best way to do this? Right now, I'm fairly...

So, I got to thinking, why aren't there any modular headphones? By this I mean ones that have fairly easily switchable cups and earpads? We all know how much fit impacts sound quality, and IEMs are basically designed around this idea, so why hasn't it carried over to full size headphones? I...

Favorite headphones so far: ATH-W5000, Phonak PFE (grey filters), Denon D2000, in that order. So, choose from the poll or throw out another suggestion. Portability isn't a necessity. Open headphones are out of the question, they just don't work for me (W5000 and D2000 isolate enough though)...

Ok, so I got an AD700 in trade a little while back. I listened to it and it was solid, but not really a sound I like (the W5000 is a sound I like). After reading in a thread about how W5000 drivers are about $50 each I thought about transplanting them in the AD700 chassis. The fit should be...

So I checked and found a Stax SR-001 on eBay and bought it earlier this week. Got it and the amp module doesn't seem to want to power on. I've tried some different batteries (even bought some Energizer NiMH rechargables), but no dice so far. Curious if there might be something I'm doing...

I'm going to be using a portable setup as my primary system, but I have pretty much no experience beyond ibuds and Marshmallows. For starters, its a bit more complicated than normal, as I haven't settled on what will be the source, although I have it narrowed down enough, it'll end up being...

This is just a thread to give my impressions of my recent headphone trials, which hopefully some will find beneficial. I do tend to get a bit wordy, so sorry in advance. Feel free to skip to the cliffs if you want. Back in March, I bought a pair of A900Ti, fully expecting to keep them for a...

Missing the sound of my A900s, I decided that I should return, however, being swayed by reading people refer to them as mid-fi even compared to headphones that don't cost much more (and in some cases less money), I decided to go for the Ti's which happened to be nearing the end of their short...

Early this morning I stopped by the post office to pick up the W5000s I landed on the FS/T forum. First of all, I have to say that the person I bought them from couldn't have done a better job (well aside from giving them to me for free and handing them to me personally). I had read up on...

By chance, I happened to be browsing MusicDirect when I noticed they had a pair of Edition 9s for a pretty decent price. Although they aren't new, if they have only been used in a photo shoot they should be in excellent condition still. Just thought I'd give people a heads up since they're kinda...

My recent goal is to find a headphone that I favor enough to then focus building a system around, rather than trying to slot different headphones/amps/sources. I've been trying to figure out which one though. K701? Been reading that the AKG Kx01 phones are fairly mid-focuse headphones, which...

Basically, this last summer, I custom made my own deep cup DT770s, and thought I might share the information I gained, in the hopes of possibly helping others to follow my footsteps as an introduction to DIY/modding. If people aren't interested, then no big deal (hey it'd save me the time of...

Ok, I'm looking at amps, and have only two real requirements. First, the price, $250, which isn't firm, as I might consider going a bit higher if it would fit my second requirement better, but keep it in that ballpark. Used isn't an issue (in fact, I'd probably say I prefer used due to being...

Trying to figure out what source I'll be using. I'm thinking CD players as I've found I actually kinda prefer them to digital setups (DAPs, computer) and they'd keep things nice and simple for me. First question is, what would offer better headphone out, a CD player with a dedicated...

On headphones of different resistances, where is this extra resistance? Is it on/in the driver itself or is it part of the cable or plug? Sorry if this is stupid, but am thinking of doing some recabling and want to make sure that I don't screw anything up and be sure to get proper plugs/wires...

Ok, well, after about a year of being pretty much entirely satisfied with my A900s I recently sold them. I had grand plans of a portable setup and so bought a 40GB Gigabeat and rockboxed it. I picked up a pair of JVC Marshmallows and also some KSC-75s. The sound is good, and have no regrets...

Ok, so I'm going to pick up a DAP and have been trying to narrow things down. So far what I'm looking at: iPod Video 30GB Zune Trekstor Vibez 12GB Zen Vision M (the one thats similar to the iPod) iRiver Clix I'm hoping to keep it right around $200 (give or take $30 or so). I plan on...