My E17 isn't usable at all at 192/24 optical, even with my MBP.  It crackles and pops and makes listening to anything impossible.  The signal has to be absolutely perfect with no latency for the E17 to work properly at that bitrate.  Which is most likely the case for a lot of the cheaper DACs. ...

I've been reading a lot, but have a question or two...   What is the purpose of a buffer on the output of a virtual ground?   Why buffer the ground if you are using buffers on the L/R channels?   Here's how I currently understand things...  The source signal enters an op amp and gets...

I designed this amp after spending several days (if not weeks) reading over the data at Tangent's website.  I wanted it to be simple compact and able to drive several different pairs of headphones.  It's hard to come up with an original idea with all the amp designs currently available, so it...

Ok, so I got a new pair of V-Moda M-80s and I listened to them on my i-Phone and MBP for a couple of nights, leaving them to burn-in... They sounded a little weak, so, long story short, I remembered that I had built a CHA-47 about 7-8 yrs ago.  I found it and a 12V wall wart and I hooked it up. ...

thanks for the replies guys, I hadn't looked all that much at the Beyers or the AKGs. I guess I could make a wish list and get them all, but here's another option. If I could point out what I would improve in the SR60's maybe that would help you out with your suggestions. I love the...

I'm going to make this as simple as I can. I want a pair of cans that have a warm sound with good mids and bass. I like the open back cans and prefer my music LOUD! I mainly want them for gaming, but I will also use them for music. I mainly listen to rock and heavy metal, but will listen to...