Technical Details (from thieaudio.com): Drivers: 10mm DD + Sonion & Knowles BA + Sonion ES Driver Impedance: 11 ohm Driver Sensitivity: 100dB @1kHz Cable Specs: 26AWG 5N OCC Silver Plated Litz Cable – 0.78mm 2-pin Cable Plug Type: Modular System, 2.5mm, 3.5mm, 4.4mm Cable Length: 1.2M TL;DR...

Does your DAC have digital outs? If so, do you use them? If you use them, how and why do you use them? USB to SPDIF transport? Just trying to learn more about the feature on some DACs!

How does one go about deleting their account? Thanks.

... Mimby and a mix of the Vali 2 & Magni 3? I'll eventually upgrade, and I like the Schiit products so far, but I could pull the trigger within the next couple of weeks if I wanted to. Has anyone else made a similar jump? What can I expect? The headphones I currently have: HD650, DT880...

I've had my DT-880 for quite some time and today was the first time I've replaced the pads. I purchased the genuine article from Beyerdynamic [via Amazon], and noticed that the sponge filter included with the new pads was different from the sponge filter of the original pads. The original was...

Pardon my ignorance, but what would I do with analog inputs on a DAC? Thanks.

I was listening primarily to .mp3 files (256 kbps) when I decided to re-rip everything to FLAC and Apple Lossless. The difference to my ears is slight, but noticeable if I really, really focus. Even then, it becomes noticeable only on certain tracks. My ears just aren’t golden enough to pick...

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I started updating my music collection - no more .mp3 files, I'm re-ripping everything in FLAC via MediaMonkey and converting to ALAC (for my iPhone/iPod/iPad) with Aiseesoft's "Total Video Converter." If I can find a hi-res version of an album I love (24/96), I make note and buy it when I have...

I would like a dedicated DAC that would, essentially, be my “reference” DAC. I’d use it everyday, but I’d also use it for comparing headphone amps and other gear. It should have USB and SPIDF (coax RCA) inputs, and handle at least 24/192 music files. I would like it to fit on my desktop, so...

What are some g00d headphones in the US$75-125 range? Use: listening to music out of iPhone, gaming out of laptop headphone jack, possibly watching movies or listening to online lectures & music via laptop headphone jack. Other requirements: Given the above, should be easy to drive. As far...

Jumped back into this hobby after a long layoff. Purchased a Schiit Audio Modi 2 Multibit + Vali 2 combo to update my DAC and Headphone Amp (also bought a Dragonfly Red, but that's for mobile use). I have a decent collection of headphones - oldies, but goodies. I'm willing to step up to...

For some reason, I ordered DEEP PURPLE The Audio Fidelity Collection 1970-1973 twice from amazon.com.   I'll probably pack the extra copy away safely.  Once the collection is decommissioned by Audio Fidelity, maybe I'll sell it on Ebay...

Just rediscovered The Cars after not spending any time listening to them in over 20 years. What's your favorite song by The Cars?   I'm torn between the playful "Shake It Up" and the direct honesty of "Just What I Needed."

I own:   Capitol CDP 7985312 EMI 5986202 Mobile Fidelity UDCD 765   Oddly enough, the Mobile Fidelity version isn't my favorite.  It is too loud, albeit without clipping.  Dynamic range is lost because the loudness is pushed on just about every instrument, so everything sounds the...

This stuff isn't anything that most head-fi'ers didn't already know, but I thought it was interesting to find it in the NRO.   http://www.nationalreview.com/article/351919/mp3s-and-price-convenience-dennis-prager   Oh, and it has been a long time since I've checked in at head-fi.  Hope...

I've been using a PA2v2 at work with my Etymotic 'phones and iPod Touch 4th Gen.   I decided it was time to upgrade my sound at work, so I decided that I would start bringing my RSA Hornet to work.  By doing so (since I leave the amp at work), I would be without a portable amp at home.  I...

http://picosong.com/Ukd/   Apple has a version of Garage Band for the iPod/iPhone, so my 2 boys (4 and 13 yrs) and I decided to mess around.  The boys did all the vocals (such as they are) and I picked out the loops and arranged it.  You can listen to it (if you dare) at the little link...

  Some highlights from a recent soccer game in which my son played.  Thank goodness no one was hurt.   This has nothing to do with headphones, although there is music on the video - "Know Your Enemy" by Rage Against the Machine.   And yes, I need to get a HD video camera.  My ancient...

If any of you Head-fi'ers out there own the remastered version of Yes' "90125", I'd like you to listen to tracks 6 ("Leave It") and 10 ("Leave It (Single Remix)").   Which version do you prefer, and why?  Do you even have a preference??   I won't tell you which one I enjoy more now for...

Last night, my older son (almost 13 yrs old) and I were listening to music.  He was using DT770/80 Pro, and I was using HD650.  He has no idea that the HD650 cost 2x as much (or more) than the DT770/80 Pro.  I asked him to try the HD650 and to let me know what he thought.  He put them on...

Some of the funnier idiomatic phrases or bulletin board-isms I've seen:   1.  Fart cannons 2.  MOAR BASS!!!   What are some others that make you smile, grin, or laugh out loud?

Sure, I'd like FLAC support, but Apple Lossless or 256 AAC or MP3 files are fine with me.  I like the convenience, the screen size, and the fact that it is a sort of game platform.   I plan on using it at work with my existing earphone/IEMs and my Hornet.   I tried to find some kind of...

I keep my DT770/80 around for gaming and for those times when I have to let my little son use headphones because... well... because Dad is using headphones to listen to music.   I remember when I first purchased the DT770/80 about 4 years or so ago (1st headphone purchased after doing any...

  I purchased these for my nearly-teen son to go with his iPod.  Of course, I had to try them out to see how they sounded.  I compared them to Shure E4C (cost about 4x as much as the Denons) and Audio Technica ATH-CK7 (cost about 2x as much as the Denons) using my iPhone 3G connected to my RSA...