I started looking through the FIIO X3 Gen 2 thread but it's rather long :)   I have an original FIIO X3 and see the new X3ii for $199 on Amazon.com. Is it worth the upgrade? I am not opposed to upgrading if it is superior. Also - how does it compare to the X5?   I am using ATH-M50's so I...

I am getting back into vinyl. I just purchased a U-turn Orbit turntable and a Schitt Mani phono pre-amp and now I am thinking a decent pair of powered speakers would round out this setup nicely.   Any suggestions for decent quality powered speakers? I am not opposed to spending the money on...

With the recent re-release of Iron Maiden's first 8 albums and all 19 singles on vinyl, I have got the itch to get back to buying records :)   I am in the market for a turntable with good sound quality (audiophile quality preferred but at $300 max not likely) but I also want to be able to rip...

I got the C2 for XMas. I loved the sound but absolutely hated the interface on that small screen. I see Amazon has some X7's in stock for approx $250 and the 32Gb J3 in stock for $300. I can't decide which to get.   I am looking for a large capacity player for music - not necessarily...

In the last week, I have gotten new headphones (Audio Technica ATHM50's) and I ordered a Fiio E11 portable amp witha LOD for my itouch 1st gen. The amp is great but it does not allow charging while in use and I have had the batteries run out on me during the work day. I spend most of my day at...

I juts changed jobs recently and will be spending more time with music on while I work (office setting). My first DAP was an iRiver H120 (loved it until it died) and since then I have been mainly an Apple guy (once I updated all my digital music in iTunes, it seemed to make sense to stay with...