Folks, I use a Senn HD800 in my reference rig, in a balanced configuration. I am now putting together a portable/transportable system. If I decide to use the HD800 for the portable system, I will have to use a different (unbalanced) cable. That means I would have to frequently switch cables as...

Harbeth speakers are well known for having a magical midrange. Harbeth uses their own proprietary midrange driver and Harbeth voices their speakers with special attention to the midrange. Their philosophy is: if the midrange isn't right, nothing is right. I have read many headphone reviews that...

Does anyone have experience comparing these two amps head to head? I'm considering pairing one of these amps with Sennheiser HD800 headphones.I would appreciate any feedback you can provide.

Has anyone heard this new amplifier? It appears to be shipping. It got some good advance publicity from Stereophile and The Absolute Sound. Fosgate is a respected engineer, and it is a nice looking unit. It is a hybrid, with surround and bass boost controls.  

Has anyone heard this new amplifier? It appears to be shipping. It got some good advance publicity from Stereophile and The Absolute Sound. Fosgate is a respected engineer, and it is a nice looking unit. It is a hybrid, with surround and bass boost controls.  

Friends,   I recently set up my first headphone system. In comparing its sound to that of my traditional 2-channel system, I have found the headphone system to be a definite notch below in terms of overall clarity and transparency. I am wondering whether the source of the problem is the...