Thanks for the help. I got everything squared a way and did some serious listening for the past few days. Quote: Originally Posted by koven 4. How much did you pay for yours? Was it the one on Audiogon recently? Apologies about the late reply. I got it for $850 from a local...

Hey Head-Fi, I recently got a great deal on a peachtree audio nova. I currently have my PC plugged in via USB, PS3 plugged in via RCA and my Audioengine A5's plugged into the 'line out'. I am curious whether or not I should be using the line out or the pre out. The manual states: There...

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Hey Head-fi, I would like to upgrade to a new pair of headphones in the 200-400 dollar price range. The problem being I want a new 'source' for those headphones. Obviously to properly drive the newer headphones I need an amplifier, but with my only source of audio being my PC or laptop. A USB...

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Quote: Originally Posted by infinitesymphony Thanks! Adding amplification info gets into sticky territory, because then DAC/amps like the ones you mentioned would need to be added to the list. For the most part, I'm trying to limit the list to equipment that can act as a standalone DAC...

I believe the ones that are also headphone amps should be specified. Also does the "GLOW Amp One" tube amp count? It is a DAC as well. I did not see it on the list. Amazing list - I greatly appreciate this thread.

Frankly for the short time given as an overview for headphone amplification/upgrading your PC audio. This was not that great of a segment. I believe it introduced viewers to head-fi and that was it - which is always cool. He didn't explain the gateway of options that DAC's open up for PC...

I have decided to go with the Audio Engines. I know it might not be as good....but it will be a big upgrade from what I currently have and it saves me a chunk of change from my budget. Maybe finally get a new MP3 player for myself! Thanks so much for everyones help. As far as other hardware...

Quote: Originally Posted by Operandi Personally I think I would go with the iQ1s +, a Fubar III & Big Joe combo. Fubar III and a Big Joe? How exactly would this set-up work? Is having two knobs a hassle? Just what I imagine: If I can plug in the speakers to a Fubar III; Wouldn't...

Quote: Originally Posted by Operandi I don't think you searched very hard. I have searched very hard. It just really confusing most especially when you start with no knowledge really of anything outside of multimedia speakers. I have seen your posts in many threads! You've been...

Bump and a new dilemma! Whats the best way to go about having an easy way to plug in my headphones now? The A5's sure don't give me an option. I do have a front-bay for my x-fi sound card I could install. But it isn't exactly the greatest thing in the world. Would that suffice or is there...

Does anyone know who I can contact/go about re-cabling and modding my K81's? I'd like to pay for somone else to do it.

Quote: Originally Posted by 1UP What are your needs? Gaming and music? Headphone and speaker quality? Upgrades to your source, amplification and your speakers? Be a bit more specific cause these guys can think of 10 trillion ways to spend your money I had great help over at the...

Those T-Amps are expensive and there are all kinds of different models. And I am worried about...whether or not I could plug in headphones or not. I am a complete new guy at this so I am getting easily confused. The idea of a sound card + speakers was pretty easy to grasp. But I need an amp...

Quote: Originally Posted by Hookem To say I am a Audioengine fanboy would be an understatment...But with your budget you have options...In life there are things you can never have too much of...Too much fun...Too much money...Or too many options. But a good T-Amp with a nice set of...

I will try to keep this simple. I have tried figuring this out on my own by browsing other threads but I can't seem to do it. There isn't some over all guide for moving on from Multimedia speakers . So thats why I am asking. It gets pretty confusing. My current set-up (x-fi extreme music +...

: O Congrats! This thread is going to be sweet *subscribes* Hey if you end up not liking anything. Mind giving a poor, starving, grado sr-60 owning college student a break? :P

Quote: Originally Posted by StanleyBuchanan This is promising for future driver support from Creative as well... Oh Gunblade, I have the audio bay on my X-fi, modded (by cotdt) both the card and the bay. The bay definitely degrades sound quality, but yes for convenience it is great...

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A friend of mine needs a new cartridge for a Technics SL-23 Turntable by Panasonic. Whats the best he can get for really the lowest price? HAS to be lower than 75 dollars. Any other information you guys need to help him out? Thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by srozzman how about an iriver clix2? or samsung k3 since you appear to want small flash players? The clix2 is nice, I like it more than the cowon. But it's a little big and wide. The k3 came close but I still like the nano more. Thanks for all the...

Quote: Originally Posted by tw0k1ngs So can't you get some kind of crazy Zune employee discount from your parents? lol there is no such thing...the MS store gets crazy discounts on like games & software, and a bit of a discount on hardware. I think on the zune it is 10%, but...

Hmm... I will give the Cowon another look than the quick 30-second look. Why better SQ though? And yes. It would be nice to avoid both companys....but I don't hate MS. I <3 windows + office (though I do use linux for just those certain things) & sometimes xbox :P well that and both my...

Alrighty. Now I am leaning more towards the nano than ever before, it's got the size and I hope it's enough space...I have never had an MP3 player really so it should be enough lol. I can use it for the gym and exercising too. The only advantage I am seeing with the larger players is the...