I have recently wanted to improve my computer listening experience. All my experience has been with listening to music thru my stereo and home theater equipment. I joined this forum about 2 years ago and received good advice on headphones and digital audio players. This found me creating more...

I have been looking for additional user comments on the following products,   topping tp32 http://www.amazon.com/Topping-Digital-Headphone-Amplifier-USB-DAC/dp/B00EO0SEPK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1398097234&sr=8-2&keywords=topping+tp32   Micca Spec...

Which would you chose to connect your computer to an AV receiver, connect from Computer HDMI-out to HDM- in on receiver? Or would you connect from computer to ASUS USB DAC, then from ASUS spdif out port using TOSLINK optical cable  to receiver's optical input. I think they should be the same as...

I have my laptop loaded with music in a FLAC format. I am working thru how to connect to my  AV receiver to enjoy the music thru that system as well. My laptop has a HDMI connect and the receiver has multiple HDMI connects, is it as simple as connecting the laptop and receiver with an HDMI...

Last year I started getting back into headphones and with the help of this forum purchased the Sennheiser HD380. That really got me into headphone listening again. I use the HD 380 and also the Grado sr60 to listen to music (jazz and classical chamber music) and some movies on my laptop, Sony...

Not sure whether this belongs in Computer Audio or Source Components. It is more of a sound card question.   I am putting together a HTPC. In researching sound cards, I am finding some that have a DAC and headphone amp included. I am wondering if they would be an alternative to having a...

I recently starting using my on ear headphones (instead of ear buds) with my Sony mp3, ipad, and Samsung tablet. My headphones are a Grado sr60, and Sennheiser hd400 (yes, they are that old). I really enjoyed them. I wanted something more efficient and over ear, so recently purchased the...

Its been awhile since I have shopped for headphones, so maybe I am missing something. I am researching a headphone to us with my MP3 and tablets for both movies and music. I zeroed in on the Sennheiser HD380 Pro. I heard them at the local Guitar Center and liked them, most helpful salesman by...

Back in the 80's I bought the Sennheiser HD400 to user with my stereo system. Still have them, still use them, yellow pads getting harder to fine. In the 90's I bought the Grado SR60i to use with my portable stereo. Again, still have them, still use them. I think I was lucky that I got such...

I would like to experiment with Bluetooth. Since it is an experiment. I need good value, entry level over the ear headphone with a detachable cord. I plan to plug a Bluetooth receiver in the headphone and use with my tablet computer and smart phone. Any Recommendations. Thanks

I recently was re-introduced to my Grado sr60's. I got them almost 20 years ago and enjoyed them with my Harmon Kardon amp and I never used them any where else. I got a Sony Walkman NWZ-E438F just for traveling and used it with some decent Phillips ear buds. I finally thought to plug my Grado's...