Hello! I've spent a lot of time perfecting my DSP chain over the years, and I'd really appreciate some feedback on the ordering in particular.   Hopefully this might give some of you ideas, too! I'd be happy to help with pointing interested people to the various things used.    ...

I've just become aware of isolation feet being used with DAC's and amps to improve SQ...and I must say I'm skeptical--I can't say I understand how a component vibrating would disrupt how well it functions. I fully get why they'd be helpful with a turn table, but a DAC? Would a "top of the line"...

Hello all, I'd like a little advice...I'm looking to improve my setup, but I'm not entirely sure what component to look into upgrading next. Here's the whole shabang, any feedback would be much appreciated :) Power: Furman P-8 Pro Series II Linear Power Conditioner + PS Audio Noise Harvester...

This company has a number of products advertising various forms of power cleaning and jitter reduction for your PC, but I'm confused as to how (or how plausible it is) they'd really help...intriguing though; I'd be interested in any opinions, especially the more reasonably priced items towards...

This looks interesting, but it's quite pricey... Quantum Plug-In (Gold) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JEKPB8I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_sdKZwbPNW4CF3 http://www.alanmaherdesigns.net/#!qpi/c1j2j I already use a PS Audio Noise Harvester with a Furman P-8 Pro Series II Linear Power Conditioner, so I'm...

http://experiencenervana.com/technology-vagus-nerve-stimulation/ A friend linked me to this today...looks interesting, but the claims are rather lofty. From the site: "The Vagus nerve is a nerve that originates in the brain. NERVANA electronically signals the Vagus nerve which in turn...

It seems that Razer Surround Sound is preventing other surround sound programs from installing properly, even after being thoroughly uninstalled (cleaned the registry of all things "Razer"). When trying to install Daren Fong's Out of Your Head as well as Creative's MB3, both programs install...

I use an Asus Xonar Essence One Muses Edition for my DAC, and for purposes of perfecting my USB chain I need to know whether or not it draws any power from the USB line for "handshake". Google has failed me--could anyone assist me in finding out?

This looks interesting, has anyone tried it? Quantum Plug-In (Gold) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JEKPB8I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_gsSHwb6P3HZJ0 The price is silly, but I'm still curious :)

Hello, I'm looking to upgrade my DAC from an Asus Xonar Essence One Muses Edition, and I'd appreciate some input. Currently I'm using a Yulong A28 (balanced) amp with HD800's + Cardas Fatpipe balanced cables. The two models I'm eying at the moment are the Gustard x20 and the Matrix X-Sabre...

Simple question: does the Essence One use USB power to "handshake"? Or is it entirely unreliant on USB for power? Thanks :)

Here it is, if you're not familiar: http://www.amazon.com/PS-Audio-Noise-Harvester-single-Black My question is: Do I plug this into my power strip or the wall outlet? Thanks :)

Just discovered SoTM, and they have some interesting products: http://www.sotm.sonore.us/SOtM3.html Thoughts? I'm particularly interested in the noise filtering products towards the bottom, since they're in my price range :)

Here are mine :) Bittersweet Slate Digital: Revival, Trimmer, and FG-Bomber (paid) ReLife Sonarworks Reference 3 HD800 profile (paid)

I store and play my music from a USB 3.0 external HDD. Does the quality of the cable attaching the HDD to my PC have any impact on sound quality?

I've just discovered the talk of PCI-E USB Cards benefitting sound quality, and I have some newbie questions: Would any old card provide benefits, or only "audiophile" cards like the SotM or JCAT? Are there any "budget" >$100 options? Anything else I should know?

Title says it all! I'm using a Xonar Essence One Muses Edition for a DAC and an Yuling A28 fully balanced preamp with HD800's + Fat Pipe Headroom cable (3-pin XLR). For the moment I'm using these cables for interconnects: http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/381462340031 Do these do my setup justice...

Hi, I just got a balanced headphone amp--the Yulong Sabre A28:     I would like to use this with my Asus Xonar Essence One Muses Edition and my Fat Pipe Balanced 3-pin XLR cables (the kind with 2 XLR outputs at the end instead of one).   I'm embarassed to say...I can't get sound. Could...

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I'm rather confounded by the Creative SOund Blaster Z's control panel only providing the option to apply microphone enhancements like Crystal Voice to mic's plugged into the front or rear panel jack. I use a USB microphone...might there be any way to get the enhancements working for it? It...

Or do the two conflict or entirely overlap in their functions?

iFi Gemini Dual-Headed USB Cable (1.5 Meter) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00COJ5Z64/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_sGAdwbWQ34BSN Looks interesting...and pricey.

And what exactly is it for/does it do? Is it meant to be used in conjunction with a "normal" amp? Thanks :)

http://uptoneaudio.com/products/usb-regen?variant=1254964327 Has anyone tried it? Impressions? I'm using a Wyrd and a Jitterbug with quality cables and power source. Definitely interested in putting it in the chain, but $200 is steep and I'm not sure how much more "fixing" things could need.

Title should read: Please explain how to route audio through a sound card's optical out to an external/dac I managed to do this previously with my Xonar STX, but I can't get it to work with my new SoundBlaster Z. Could someone please explain in detail how to do this? That is, I'd like to send...