I really enjoy crossfeed (most of the time) but don't like that I have to rely on software either on PC or my phone. Other than the RME ADI-2 Pro, what are my options?

With my third cross country move in the last year and a half looming in the near future, I'm motivated to part with some of my collection. We'll need the money, and I probably won't have the space for everything. Trouble is I love basically everything I have of value for one reason or another...

I have a pair of JH Audio Angie V1 universals that I love the sound of but find literally painful to wear because of their completely insane shell design; seriously I have no idea how these were ever allowed to go to market, their test group has to have the deepest ear canals on the planet...

Pretty happy with my "desktop" (more like "couch-side") setup - the Gustard U16 / Topping D90 / Topping A90 combo, using my PC or phone as a source. Clear, plenty of power, no real issues. Most things I run balanced out of it, unless all I have is a 3.5 cable. Thinking about making a step up on...

Using an LG G8X as source. Phone is on the latest AT&T firmware. I can pair one side or the other, but not both. These are brand new. Doesn't matter if I use the long press shortcuts on the earpieces or the Fiio Control app (the app sees both earpieces). Whichever I try to pair first, left or...

As the title states. Got the Topping V5.0.0 driver, installed it, restarted the machine, unpugged and re-plugged the D90. Nothing. Integrated speakers work, no sound out of the D90 (and it does not appear in the device list for Tidal, etc). I have the blue TP "Topping USB Audio Device Control...

I purchased a number of things from Shenzhen Audio during the 11.11 sale across 3 orders (had some prepaid cards I wanted to use up) and have not received even an order confirmation email from them. The other day I used the live chat and confirmed the orders were at least received and the rep...

So, a little background. I've always been a speaker guy, had stereo setups since I was 10 or so, hand me downs from my dad that got increasingly more complex over the years. Now in my mid 30s I've got multiple systems in a tiny one bedroom apartment, the most involved of which includes Martin...

Bought a $50 balanced cable from Amazon. First one came with a short on the right side cable so bad you had to hold it in a specific position to get any sound. The replacement is better - it works once you fiddle with the 4.4mm side a bit, so that may be the cable or my 4.4 to XLR adapter (never...

The Tea isn't bad at all, but it's not comfortable long term, is too treble forward for me (I am admittedly sensitive), and I would hope for more at the ~300usd price point. What's out there?

So far they're taking on all comers up to and including the $600 Sendy Audio AIVA (both run balanced off a Schiit Jotunheim 2 with Multibit DAC module). I have new pads on order for the AIVA I'm told will close the gap. Also have the Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Topping D50 and Little Dot MK2 with a...

A little background (okay -- a significant amount of background): The Early Years: I've always been in to music. I played the hell out of my dad's old Beach Boys, Jimmy Buffet, and Billy Joel LPs on the beige and blue Fisher Price record player. The Star Wars soundtrack was among my most...

I have a few different headphones, and more on the way. Compared to many here it's probably a small selection, nothing super high end, but a few. Lately I've been getting the nagging feeling there's a lot of overlap here, some that simply do everything (or at least most things) better than...

Looking for a quality but not crazy expensive linear PSU, mostly to see if it makes a difference. I believe the ESP/950 energiser is 9v. $100 or less. Ideally less. Suggestions?

Currently using a Topping D50 DAC and Little Dot MKII amp. Not unhappy with them, but I have some higher end headphones on the way and am seriously considering a balanced setup. Seems like just about everyone running $500+ cans are using balanced cables and gear. I generally prefer used gear...

Currently have AKG Q701, Philips Fidelio X2HR, and Hifiman / Drop HE-4XX. Powered by the front output of an Emotiva PT-100 for casual stuff (does surprisingly well for most things) and PC -> Topping D50 DAC -> Little Dot MKII (I have like 3 different sets of tubes, bought it second hand, haven't...