Hello everyone,   I have a DA-10 using optical from my MacPro. It sounds good but a bit dark and I would also like a little more energy in my DAC. All of that may sound like I want a colored/coloured DAC - maybe so...     BUT... if the W4S has the same timbre and tone as the DA-10 that...

I have a wonderful pair of UE11 Pros. Love them... But I want to try the JH-13 or JH-16s but would not pay for them unless I also got rid of my UE11s. So is there demand for my used IEMs? Can someone really re-shell them? Please help.

Hello my fellow Head-fiers... I have not posted much recently-- Summer vacations, getting kids ready for school, work, new toys, ... Whatever, right? Just get to the point buddy... I know. I know. Well I saw a thread that reminded me of my interest in the Audio-Technica L3000s. So I...

I did not see any other threads on this topic. Pretty interesting piece on the waning of physical albums... the world is digital now. or is it just a human interest piece on a collector... Wow the amount of stuff you can collect over time. or does it speak to the inability for the...

I really like my UE11s without portable amplification. I thoguth the Predator made the sound better but again I like getting up and just listening to the music without an amp.

Does such a thing exist? I want to try out the Predator with my UE11s given all of the posts here on synergy. But I do not want to *bother* Mr. Samuels with a purchase only to find "ehh it's good but not worth my $475" and then return it. Or have someone say "it's needs more burn in time so...

Well it has been a wonderful journey but there is not enough time in the day... Also given the limited time to hear music I decided to go for the best gear possible so that when I did listen for a short period I would hear it at its best... But after buying the UE11s and being to walk around...

I need to have all my songs in WAV or MP3 format because I am planning on using a wireless device that will only fast-forward, rewind within a track in WAV, FLAC or MP3. I cannot use FLAC because I am connected to my iPod. So it is either WAV or MP3. For my Apple Lossless collection I am...

Using Vista I have three ways to play music. 1. iTunes 2. Foobar 3. Squeezebox (really a Roku but same thing as SB for this point) The sound is best in Setup #3 with #2 coming in close. But #1 at times sounds as good as #2 but at times sounds too forward or loud or something... just not...

It sounds different!! Scenario ALaptop via USB out directly in DAC below Laptop via Optical out via M-Audio Transit to DAC below iTunes v7.6.x, Foobar v9.5.1 Sound is OK but sometimes sounds harsh or grainy? Sounds fine at lower levels but begins to break up much faster than Roku...

I posted this is the Great Dac Search thread since that has been getting play lately. But I wanted to call this out to ensure you all see this ... and help me --------------- I have a Bel Canto DAC3 coming on- bought it from Audiogon. Hopefully I will love it and see it worth its premium...

Looking for a DAC to mate with either: Bottom line-- the UE11s that are on the way are a keeper even if I hate them because they are custom built. I would like to use my computer (mostly lossless) and a desktop arrangement with my Rudistor RPX-33 amplifier. I have a M-Audio transit. Can...

You know how good equipment makes you want great equipment... Well I like my Klipsch IMAGE IEMs a lot - fun sounding - love the bass! - good soundstage for ambient sounds (vocals have headstage no soundstage) - nothing harsh - so easy to put it - great comfort - uber portability...

Did my eyes see correctly? I am watching NFL football and there are these Sandra Connor and robot eye commercials-- looks like the Terminator. The date was 14-Jan-2008 (or so I thought). But then I went to IMDB and other links and the Terminator 4 is scheduled for 2009. Two things, no...

Wow I just made it to the 1000 post plateau and I don't feel no ways different. I thought maybe there would be a pop-up on the 1,000th post or the ability to add a real cool tag line or claim near my avatar. Maybe I should change my avatar as a sign? After 1,000 posts I do not feel too...

Have any of you noticed a difference with changing out the stock power cord? blacker blacks, deeper bass, more colors in the rainbow? I tried some cheaper power cords and cannot say I heard a difference; I also cannot not say that I heard a difference. Curious as to Head-fiers experience...

Now things are going well in the land... I have a DA220 DAC, RPX-33 amp and the Sony CD3000s. - sounds wonderful - Ample bass (I never knew the CD3000s really had bass) - 3-D, holographic stuff going on - Speed - AND NOW I CAN HEAR the differences between Lossless and non-Lossless...

I was on paypal - YES, buying Head-fi equipment!! And I saw a link at the top "Try the New Paypal". Clicked on the link and here are the new items: What's New All-New Security Center Network With Other PayPal Merchants Sell Customized Gift Certificates On Your Website Recommended Steps for...

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INITIAL IMPRESSIONS on my RPX-33 start at post 105 (Click this link to go there) So when we were finalizing the finances through the end of year - budgeting out vacation, Christmas, Summer camp (going through big ticket items). I was laughing too out of being nervous and feeling kind of...

Hi. I have a Stello DA220 DAC with both W11jpn and CD3000s headphones. While I have started over discussions on similar topics and others have commenced with great dialogue on related concerns -- this time is rather different... at least for me. I want to soon buy an amp enjoy my music and be...

I sold my Lavry DA-10... don't ask why- I wanted to try to something new. I have W11JPNs - like them a lot (very musical and fun) I have CD3000s - like them a lot (detailed, great soundstage) Here's what I need from an DACImpact, weight Clean, transparent, effortless sound Fairly...

I sold my Lavry DA-10... don't ask why- I wanted to try to something new. I have W11JPNs - like them a lot (very musical and fun) I have CD3000s - like them a lot (detailed, great soundstage) Here's what I need from an ampTransparency 3-D / holographic Fairly uncolored but if need be a...

Well thanks to a great Head-fier I have been able to get my hands on a W11JPN. Here are some pictures (along with my CD3000 to give a sense of the size of the W11JPNs. You can see how much bigger the CD3000s are as they overlap the tube buffer and are more oblong shape) Initial...

With the NFL draft coming upon us and a new year of "Are ya ready for some football!" I was wonderingShould the league take back a couple of franchises - because there is too much mediocrity in the leagues? (IMO, you cannot get rid of bad teams who once won a championship or had a prolific Hall...