So I haven't been on this forum for quite a while, because I have been happy with my setup for a few years now. The setup I have been using for a long time: Apogee Mini-DAC -> Meier Corda Cantate -> Senn HD650. Now, the HD650s still function great and I have been extremely pleased with them...

Anyone else excited for Guild Wars 2? I played a lot of Guild Wars and am ready to start the sequel. An MMO without a subscription fee, and a great one at that. The first public beta weekend starts in an hour and a half, I'm all set up to go. More people playing this weekend?

Keeping with the tradition of having a separate thread to list the gifts you received, here is this year's .   I've seen a few people comment in the Gift Exchange Sign-up Thread that they had already received their presents!   In any case, it seems there are quite a few more participants...

Since a few days, my Apogee Mini-DAC is exhibiting a very strange issue. Everytime I turn it on after it's been turned off for a while (it doesn't when I turn it off and turn it on again a few seconds later) it does the following: All 8 lights flicker simultaneously and fast (not...

I haven't seen a Whadjaget? thread for this year's X-mas exchange yet, so I thought I'd make one again. I had a feeling there were less participants than previous years. A shame, because picking out music to give a total stranger is a lot of fun and it's even more exciting to get music you...

Right, I was thinking we need a separate thread for listing the gifts received, just like last year's thread by Old Pa. In short, list here what you got for the 2008 Christmas CD/Gift Exchange! And of course you can share your impressions of the all new musical experiences you received from...

Got a package today from the US, from Computerstud, containing the amazing Apogee Mini-DAC USB . Great timing too, because I got another package at the same time: from Blue Jeans Cable, containing the digital cables (coax RCA and optical) for use with the Mini-DAC. Of course, I immediately...

Hi there, I have a simple question about the Apogee Mini-DAC and its use with USB on Windows XP. I have a Corda Cantate USB DAC/amp. If I connect it to Windows XP on a USB port, XP recognises it as USB speakers. All audio is outputted to the Cantate, including Windows XP sounds and game...

I just posted a WTB ad to acquire on of these three USB DACs: - Apogee Mini-DAC USB - Aqvox USB 2 D/A MKII - Benchmark DAC1 USB They all have exactly the features I want. A standalone DAC is the last component to add to my system. My first question is: is it worth it to have a DAC as...

So I live on the main street of my town, an area restricted to motor vehicles, enforced by rising bollards on both ends of the street. Last night, at about half 5, I was still up (couldn't sleep, still browsing head-fi, you know how it is ). Because of the approaching new year's eve, there were...

I was just taking off the pads/foam of my HD650 cups to check what's written on my drivers for the "HD650 uses HD580 drivers?? thread. My left driver is clean, but there are particles that got under the foam on my right cup (like large dust particles or very small skin flakes), and there are...

I'm in a bit of a tight spot: I don't have enough connections (inputs and outputs) on my gear (home setup) to connect them all together. The components I need to connect: - Laptop (either via USB or network connection, no digital or RCA out) - Arcam CD73 (coaxial and optical out) - Stereo...

Today my setup is complete. No upgradeitis for me any more (you all know how that's going to turn out ). My bargain arrived: a second hand, good condition Arcam CD73. As you can read in my thread about the remote the supplied remote is broken but I'm using a different remote that works...

Okay, guys, I have a problem I hope you can help me with. Problem: I connect my Cantate to my laptop with USB. Everything works as it should. Sound is perfectly clear and all's good. But problems arise after a while, the time it takes to start having problems varies. Sound works good for a...

Solved the problem by using a different remote Hey guys. I just did an impulse buy on a second hand Arcam CD73. I called the seller beforehand to get some info about it. He owned it for 1.5 year, but had to get rid of his music stuff. He said the CDP itself is in great condition, but the...

I ordered my Cantate Tuesday evening, Dr. Meier mailed it Wednesday, and it arrived this morning (Friday)! I'm one happy customer. This is a marvellous piece of work. It looks great. Of course, in the spirit of head-fi tradition, I took unboxing pictures for the lot of you to salivate over...

My gold-coloured RSA Hornet arrived today! Listening impressions later, pictures first, like expected from a proper head-fier . Setup: iRiver H340 -> RSA Hornet -> Sennheiser HD650 / Shure E4 Initial impressions (after 24h ownership, about 6 hours of listening): I spent a few hours...

Since I'm in Europe, where we have 230/240V with double round prong wall warts, does the Hornet come with a compatible adaptor or do I need to go out and buy a Europe -> US converter to stick the US adaptor (120V, double flat prong) in?

Hey gang, I've been looking (and reading a lot) at the HD650. I was going to order it last week from the internet, but they were just out of stock. I hadn't auditioned them or anything before. Now today, I went to a random electronics store, and there they were, the HD650s! For a good deal...

Hi guys, I'm very interested in buying the HD650. I'd be using it with my iRiver H340 and a RSA Hornet. However, the problem is the pricing of this particular headphone in the Netherlands. Prices at shops are regularly €399, and Dutch internet shops sell them for €333-399. I think these...

Okay, so here is my situation. I am finally ready to take the plunge on a better setup. But I have some questions for you :-). I have the iRiver H340 as my main portable source. On the go, I am using a pair of Shure E4's with it, and I absolutely love the combination. The kink in my system...

Hi, I'm in need of some portable amp advice. I currently own an iRiver H340 and a Shure E4. I love this combination, but I feel the bass is a little bit on the soft side. I don't really use EQ's, because I want to hear the music like it is recorded. I mostly listen to pop/alternative pop...