I'm pretty sure this belongs here, right? Anyway, I've got a like-new Technics turntable on its way (awesome Christmas present amirite?) and already I'm thinking about mods, tweaks and upgrades. I've already ordered a TTWeights record clamp and will probably be getting a Herbie's Way...

Basing your decision on the deck and tonearm quality only (as I will be purchasing a new cart for whichever TT I go with), which one of these three would you pick? This will be my first turntable and I'm sure all of them can sound great, but I'd like some opinions. The Planar 2 I'm looking at...

It's been a while since I've visited here so forgive me if this is redundant. I've got my Beyer DT 880s but no great DAC or amp. I'm running a Chaintech AV-710 to my Denon PRA-1500 which is what my cans are plugged into. I want to upgrade both sections, but obviously not spend a fortune or...

I posted this on another forum, but figured this would be a more appropriate place. This isn't so much a request in a certain genre or style, but rather I'm looking for music that is exceptionally well produced/mastered. Thanks to the loudness war, more and more albums are getting compressed...

So I've had my Energy C-9s for almost 5 months now, and I still like them quite a lot. When I first heard them, I was BLOWN AWAY (going from the Insignia bookshelves). Now they still are great, but more and more I find myself thinking "well, they could be a bit better in this regard". Since I'm...

As you can see from my sig, I am selling my Yamaha CDC-555 5-disc changer. It's served me well but I just don't use CDs a whole lot any more, I need money, and it doesn't have digital output for future use as a transport. I have a Samsung DVD-1080P7 upconverting DVD player which looks...

I'm listening to that free binaural download of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra performing Symphony No. 5 on my DT 880s and it's is AMAZING. Now, I've listened to this before. It was pretty cool, but right now it's just blowing my mind. Why, you ask? Well, I just tried loosening the headband on...

I'm listening to Polydistortion by Gus Gus on my DT 880s right now (Why? at the moment) and my one reoccurring thought is, "Why haven't I listened to this album more? It's AMAZING!" This has been happening frequently ever since getting these cans. Artists and albums that I've maybe listened...

I've had these wonderful headphones for a few weeks now. From the moment I first listened to music through them, I knew they were the closest I'd ever been to audio perfection, and perhaps the closest I would ever get (at least for a long long time. poor student checking in). Despite being...

I'm fairly certain I will be sticking with these guys for a long time. Out of the "holy trinity" I am confident that the HD 650 is not the can for me after listening to the 600s. The K701 is the only other I'm interested in listening to but after reading many threads and reviews comparing the...

After a job interview I had today (went rather well), I decided to stop by my local hi-fi place because they just got an HD 600 in and I've wanted to compare them to my DT 880s for a while. They were brand new; still in the box actually. Besides my Beyers, I brought my portable rig: iAUDIO X5...

I'm looking for an inexpensive DAC to upgrade my PC sound from my Chaintech AV-710. The E-MU 0404 USB seems to be a favorite around here but I don't know if I want to spend that much. I'm on a very limited budget ATM. I've seen a couple DACs under $100 that have cought my eye. The Entech...

I got a THE Chaintech about a year ago to upgrade from crappy on-board sound. The fact that it was about $20 was extra nice. I'm using it right now (with a mini-to-RCA cable) into my HeadAmp AE-1 feeding my DT 880's. Got the high sample rate enabled, going out of the rear-outs. It sounds...

I've been using the iAUDIO X5 30GB for a while now. I love the thing and don't plan on getting a new mp3 player any time soon. It powered my ATH-A700's great, but now I've got a DT880 120ohm and trying to use those straight out of the X5's HP out just... just no. I've got a HeadAmp AE-1 on...

This is really where the term "bang for your buck" comes into play. I am upgrading from my first pair of nice cans, Audio-Technica ATH-A700, to Beyerdynamic's golden child, the DT880, 2005 model. I never used an amp with the ATs because they're low impedance and my iAUDIO X5 powered them just...

I am looking for a DAC that I can use from my computer or from any source I may have with digital out. This means I don't want something that only has USB in. I'd like it to be around, or less (preferably), $200. I keep hearing about the Beresford TC-7510 and how it's so amazing etc. Also...

So I've had my Audio-Technica ATH-A700s for a couple years now, and they're great. Granted, I haven't been using them a whole lot lately because of my speaker rig (Energy C-9s), but I think a nice little upgrade will get me back into the fun and crazy world of headphone listening. Here's what...

Not that I have the money or resources to be even thinking about this right now... but the prospect of designing and building my own speakers is very appealing. I've been doing some research into design and I think I would want to go for a 3-way tower with separate boxes for the bass woofer...

Well, thanks to these boards, audiogon and lots of Ebay hunting I have just about assembled my first seriously nice sounding stereo system. I got a pair of Energy C-9s, a Denon PRA-1500 pre-amp, and a Rotel RB-980BX amplifier is on the way. Since the amp isn't here yet, I've been using my old...

Now that I actually have some income, I think I will be upgrading my current set-up at some point in the coming months. I am currently using the Insigna bookshelves with a Sony 8" sub and an older Denon reciever. I have been reasonably satisfied with this for a while, especially for paying...

I've got a pair of Audio-Technica ATH-A700s which I've had for about 8 months and have enjoyed greatly. They were my first forray into "high-end" sound, and having come from a cheap Altec Lansing headset, they blew my mind. However, I must have the audiophile itch or something because I want...

Right now I've got a scrapped together stereo system which is holding up decently. It consists of a Denon DRA-625R powering two Mirage MBS's (yes, I'm using old bi-polar rears as mains, I got them from my parents ok ) and a Sony SA-WM250 sub I picked up for cheap. Of course, being the...

I would like to know what the best options are for an affordable (portable if possible) amp to compliment the AKG K601s. I don't want to spend more than $100 and would rather it be closer to $50 if possible. So far I'm looking at: - Little Dot Micro+ - PA2V2 - Cmoy - Go-Vibe - Z-Audio...

Just got my Chaintech AV-710 installed in my computer. I downloaded the latest VIA drivers (v500b) as well as v143b as recommended in the set-up thread. However, neither of them will install. Here's what happens: 1) The installer utility appears to install the software, but then just sits...

I was browsing eBay and came across a rather shocking listing. Apparently, $1500 floor speakers going for $12.50!? I watched the auction end at $20, and thought "what have I just passed up?" Here is a different listing of the same speakers. Now, what I want to know is... has ANYONE heard of...