All, would appreciate some advice on new headphones. I currently own some Stax SR 009s, Senn 6xx, Grado 325s and a Grado modded R1 headphone using Ypsilon drivers. Also have some Unique Melody Miracles that I use with an AK240. I am thinking of something in the price range of the Senn 800s but...

Hi All, I am looking for advice on a new portable DAP to upgrade my existing AK240. I will be using it with Melody Miracle IEMs (balanced or single ended), Sen 6xx, Grado 325s and a pair of Epsilon R1 Elleven Acoustica modded phones that Fleasbaby made for me. I have a Pico Slim and Ray...

Hi everyone, happy holidays. I have a good portable rig (AK240) but wanted to get ideas for how I can get more out of my iphone 8 for when I don't have my main portable rig. e.g. in office, on metro. I would be using UM Miracles or Grado 325s or Senns 650s. Is there a small dac/amp that I...

Hi all. Looking for recommendations for a good balanced cable to use with above headphones with a Cayin iHA-6 headphone amp. Many thanks

Hi All, looking for recommendations for a headphone amp to use with my LessLoss Echo's End DAC and a Macbook Pro laptop with Grados, Sennheiser 6XX, Epsilon R1s and possibly in the future some Auteur's. Budget around $1,000. Thanks James

All, what are members using these days for USB regeneration from the USB of a laptop or PC? Is USB Regen still one of the better cost-benefit options and is the general consensus that they make a difference? Thanks

Hi all. I’ve decided to use my stax 009s and GES amp in the office with my 2017 MacBook Pro as a source (still deciding what is best software). I now need a usb dac and would appreciate any recommendations from the group. Listen mainly to jazz and acoustic. Thanks very much.

My ten year old Grado 325is have finally given up the ghost so in market for new phones. 1. Up to $850 budget 2. To be used with wide range of sources including an AK240, Guitar Amps (when playing guitar with headphones), and several headphone amps 3. Music is mainly jazz, folk, acoustic...

All, I wanted to check in on what everyone thinks are the current best amps including from DIYers for my Stax 009s as looking to upgrade my GES. Thanks

Hi All, I am looking for recommendations for a relatively compact desktop system that I can use in the office or alternatively at home (but my intention is not to transport the rig between the two so does not need to be super portable). My office desktop PC is a closed system so I cannot use...

Hi All, I am looking for recommendations for a relatively compact desktop system that I can use in the office or alternatively at home (but my intention is not to transport the rig between the two so does not need to be super portable). My office desktop PC is a closed system so I cannot use...

Hi All,   I am looking for advice on a new portable source to use with my Unique Melody Miracle IEMs (I have one pair terminated in balanced cables and one single ended). For the last few years, I have been using the Algorhythm Solo with an Ipod classic and either a Ray Samuels SR 71B in...

Hi All,   I have been very pleased with my current portable rig - an Ipod Classic 160GB, Ray Samuels SR-71B or Pico Slim and Cypher Labs Algorhythm Solo using UM Miracle earphones. However, it has been some time since I put this rig together and I would appreciate any recommendations for...

Just received a new product email from Cypher Labs - they have released a new portable DAC which also accepts USB and can be used with a computer. http://www.aloaudio.com/cypher-labs-algorhythm-solo-db?utm_source=Users&utm_campaign=28b857ea0a-Solo_dB_10_22_12&utm_medium=email Should be...

Hi all I'd appreciate recommendations on balanced cables for my UM Miracles. Thanks James

Hi All,   I am looking for recommendations of where I can purchase a low profile USB cable to run between a CLAS Solo and Ipod Classic and also a line out with cable to run between an Ipod Classic and a Pico Slim.   Many thanks   James

Hi All,   I am looking for recommendations for a balanced cable for my UM Miracle custom earphones and would appreciate any recommendations including where to purchase.   Many thanks   James

Hi all I am looking for recommendations for a compact bag to hold the above rig (and that would accommodate an RSA Protector in the future instead of Pico Slim). Many thanks James

Hi All,   I am considering a pair of Unique Melody Miracle IEMs. For those that are using these or other custom IEMs is there a significant benefit in using a balanced cable even when the portable source is not balanced?   For the Miracles specifically, what are good after market balanced...

Hi all   Interested to hear from those who use the above portable DAC as to what the best portable amp is to pair it with and by comparison to the ALO RxmkII.    Many thanks   James

Hi All,   I have a Windows 7 Lenovo X210 laptop and I have been trying to set up kernel streaming for Itunes to use with my Micro DAC.   I downloaded Foobar and the Kernel component but need some help in terms of ensuring that it works in the background when playing music through itunes...

Hi All, I posted the following on another forum but realise it maybe is better posted here as much of it relates to computer audio. Thanks James   Hi All,   I am returning to headfi after a few years absence - I have been concentrating on my two-channel system but now getting back...

Hi All,   I am returning to headfi after a few years absence - I have been concentrating on my two-channel system but now getting back into headphones.   I have the Micro DAC and Amp which I bought several years ago and have the following questions:   1. For computer audio, using a...

Hi all   After 3-4 years of absence I have recently returned to headfi and have been reminded what a wonderful forum it is. I have been concentrating on 2 channel audio for last few years but would now like to build an electrostatic rig and need your help.    I currently own an MPX Slam...

Dear All,   Has anyone compared the two amplifiers above with the Audeze LCD-2 headphones.   I would be interested to hear anyone's thoughts as to which is better for these headphones.   Thanks   James