I'm not new to higher end audio, but I AM new to using cans at my desktop, and I've made a few 'duh' sorts of errors in the process of getting started.  I borrowed a pair of nice Grados (middle of their line?) and downloaded some 'hi rez' music to my Windows desktop and found the sound fatiguing...

This is probably a stoopid question (I'm a newb)... so apologies if this has been asked and answered before. I've got an Audio GD DAC that I like, that has no headphone output (NFB-17). Can I use the 'Line Outputs' (using an RCA to headphone jack adapter) so long as I am careful to make sure...

VERY new to the headphone world, and I am debating whether to go with a portable DAC / headphone amp, or a desktop DAC / headphone amp.  My use would be primarily at my desktop computer (I do have a Windows laptop, but only use it when traveling, and I rarely do that).  I don't need additional...

Hi all,   Just joined and am looking forward to getting into headphones!