Loki Max is Schiit's latest no-holds-barred EQ. Jason Stoddard describes it as "the world's only balanced, full L-C, remote controlled EQ with memory presets" or words to that effect. Here it is in my system: After finally getting time for some extended listening with the Loki Max in my...

Herr Becker is hosting a contest for Christmas 2020 - a drawing among AudioValve owners for prizes! To enter the contest see the instructions in the link below. And if you are not an AudioValve owner, now might be the perfect time to make the choice. :)...

My search for a great sounding headphone rig that rivals my former high-end 2-channel system (that I miss so much) continues, and has led me to the AudioValve Solaris amplifier, designed and hand-made by Helmut Becker in Kassel, Germany. The Solaris is a "universal" amp in that it is a genuine...

OK, I am about to take a plunge into the world of electrostatic headphones. I need the help of Head-Fi opinions. Stax SR-007 or 009 MrSpeakers Voce HiFiMan Jade II Tell me what to buy and why. Make your case. Spend my money. :dt880smile: And thanks.

This question has likely been asked and answered but search cannot find a thread. I am wondering if anyone makes a combo electrostat plus dynamic head amp? One that could (ideally) accept a balanced input, drive balanced dynamic headphones and also generate a high voltage output for a pro...

I travel quite a bit and like using IEMs on airplanes.  My source is an iPhone 7.  I'm currently using a Beyer A200P but sometimes I just need things to be a bit louder.  And better sound never hurts.  I'm currently using Denon AHC400s.   So which portable DAC/AMP should I choose to replace...

I was asked to discuss my Butler TBD-5150 HT amplifier.  Since it's not related to head-fi audio I thought this belonged in the general discussion area.  But hey, we don't live in our headphones ALL the time...   The Butler is a hybrid tube-solid state 5-channel amp rated at 150 WPC into five...

I just re-re-listened to the 25th anniversary edition of Wings' Band on the Run CD using my Alpha Dogs powered by the Schiit Lyr loaded with Gold Lions (and an ODAC via USB to my PC running Foobar.)  I am not exaggerating when I say this experience was like hearing an old favorite for the first...

I love the way my Alpha Dogs sound except for the noticeable microphonics and cable thump.  It can be quite prominent and causes me to listen at higher levels than I likely normally would.  The heavy cable that comes with the ADs seems like it should be well shielded - although I'm not certain...