Quote: Thank you! I have been looking for this for a long time! I will probably call soon.

I've been struggling with the same line of thought.   I recently purchased Emotiva's Airmotiv 4 monitors (~$350) which are nowhere near $2,000 bookshelf speakers. Brickwalled recordings are abundantly clear on these monitors and I have been disappointed with a lot of current artists whose...

I am new here, so please take my suggestions with a grain of salt and definitely research further before buying anything. Even if these products are not exactly what you're looking for, maybe they'll give you some ideas for further investigation.   First off, I don't think you will need a...

Thanks for your response, Twilmods. Your recommendation to bypass the output stage is definitely an intriguing one. I do not have any DIY experience, but maybe it is time for me to start reading up on some of the DIY threads. It is useful to know that the DAC chip itself provides ample gain.  ...

I'm new to Head-Fi, so I apologize in advance for information that isn't useful or pertinent. The Audioengine D1 is the focus of this thread, so I hope "Dedicated Source Components" is an appropriate categorization.   I am running a Mac Mini via USB to the D1. The D1 is connected to the...

Brian Eno - Music For Airports Brian Eno - Discrete Music Ryan Adams - Cold Roses Ryan Adams - Jacksonville City Nights Patty Griffin - 1000 Kisses   Ryan Adams does not rank well on the DR Database, but I still enjoy his music a lot.

The Emotiva Airmotiv 4's and Audioengine's D1 are a combination I have been considering for near field listening. Thanks for sharing your experience - the comparison to the Audioengine A5's is particularly helpful. It is great to hear that the Airmotiv 4's pair well with the D1 as I have looked...