Hi,  I want to "hi-fi" my home office.    For now, plan to use this primarily for my iMac as the source of digital files.   Was looking for desktop DAC/pre so I would have a volume control for powered speakers (Focal Alpha 80's,  or Emotiva Stealth 8's).   Was considering products like...

Anyone know if there will be a can jam at RMAF in October ?     [update 8/10 ]:  I decided to go and made reservations (hotels are filling fast).  Hope to meet some other Head-Fi'ers there.

I primarily want the best audio quality I can afford for audiophile listening, rather for recording, but I want to learn to do some home audio recording with bass guitar and soft synths.  Will I need two independent systems?   one for audiophile listening in my home office,  and one for home...

This gets a bit philosophical, bear with me.   I find myself at an interesting decision point in the midst of great change in the music playback technology.   I've been a lifelong audiophile, but had to sell all my 2channel gear 20yrs ago. With some luck, and good karma, I hope to dive back in...

Arrgghh, can't make it to CanJam in Denver in October afterall. Any other big US meets this year (2014)?    if not, anyone know of big meets, or expos for high end audio / head-fi  in early 2015?

As I am about to enter the world of personal hifi, I have auditioned some of the leading headphones.   I have quite diverse tastes in music - big choral works, to electronica and a lot in between. I seldom like most of the songs on any one CD.       The cool thing about headphone systems...

Getting ready for my first dac/amp purchase to use primarily with headphones  in my home office.   Dac/amp budget (for now) is under $800.   Might  start with closed headphones for my home office environment (thinking of AlphaDogs ), but may add open headphones later.   Current headphone...

Hi, I'm contemplating setting up a system in my home office. I expect to use headphones (e.g. Audeze) for more  critical listening , including closed models since my office is sometimes noisy.   I may be able to consider amps or dac/amps in the $2000-4000 price range.   Never owned any tube...

Hi, just joined Head-fi recently, definitely one of the best forums I've seen - on any subject matter.   just getting back into audiophile world after many years.  Lots has changed. so many options its making my head spin. I share my home office (iMac based) with my wife, and I can't fit a...

I originally posted in the Introductions forum, and it was recommended I try posting here.   I'm starting from scratch to get back into audiophilia.  My budget is pointing me to desktop/headphone system rather than full listening room system.  as I get acquainted with all the possibilities and...

Hi, I'm starting from scratch to get back into audiophilia.  My budget is pointing me to desktop/headphone system rather than full listening room system.  as I get acquainted with all the possibilities and new gear,  I see references boasting the specific type of DAC chips used in some...

Hi,  still new to the world of head fi.  I'm considering a portable rig using RSA Intruder,  or  RSA SR-71B (Amp) + CypherLabs Algorthm Solo-db (DAC).   in the process, I have seen posts about 'op amps' implying they are not desirable. Is this simply a tube vs. ss debate?  is there something I...