I have significant FOMO, so I'm curious how people are organizing/enjoying their audio. Looking for ideas for how I can improve my experience or to confirm that what I'm doing is adequate. Me: 16/44.1 ALAC files: Ripped cd's on MacBook Pro M2 and played on Apple Music (not streaming) High-res...

I downloaded it and it doesn't work. I'm sure it's user error, but the sample rate does not seem to change and the Audio/MIDI display just stays stuck at the last highest rate I used. For example. I'll play a 24/96 song and then switch to a 16/44.1 song and the display on both the switcher and...

I'm starting to research planars, with the intention of eventually buying my first set. I know some companies have updated their planar offerings in recent years (Audeze) and others have launched their first (ZMF), so there's a lot to track. I've had very brief listening experiences with a few...

I'm looking at possibly purchasing the Woo Audio WA22 or the Woo Audio WA2. The difference between the two: The WA22 is transformer coupled with both balanced and single-ended ins/outs. The WA2 is OTL with single-ended ins/outs. Both have roughly the same tube topology. The former is $1K more...

Hello Everyone, I currently own my dad's late 70's Sanyo TP 1005 turntable. I've replaced the cartridge and that is going well, however it plays albums slow. Definitely pitched down. Upon reading up, the belt has likely stretched (no surprise after 40 years!). I ordered a new belt and hope to...

Curious what would be recommended for a top of the line solid state headphone amp? I'm currently using 300 Ohm ZMF headphones and find myself enjoying critical/analytical listening vs. the tube experience. I've read great things about the Benchmark HPA4, which could be a top choice, although...

I think I may know the answer, but I really do value the opinions on this Head-Fi subform, as I always learn some great information. My scenario: I've got several Blu Ray and DVD-A discs from a few bands that I really like, many of which have music in 24/96 resolution. However, when I play them...

Hello All, I've bought a couple of the King Crimson box sets and single 40th anniversary reissues. Contained, are discs (DVD-A and BluRay) that have hi-res tracks in 24/96. However, my two BluRay players (Sony and Panasonic) will output these tracks no higher than 24/48, according to the clock...

Hey Gang, I was hoping to inquire about recommendations for lightning earbuds that have a mic. This would be for my iPhone and a lot of the time, I'm on conference calls for work and need the mic, but I'd also like better listening quality for music than the stock apple earbuds. So far, I've...

I ask this question because I have recently acquired my first DAC/headphone amp combo and I'm using it with 300 Ohm headphones. To my ears, the unit (RME ADI-2) drives the headphones (ZMF Auteur) just fine. Perhaps the word "drive" needs to be defined and if I'm using it wrong, please correct...

What are your thoughts after owning the Utopia over time? Any regrets or things that you don’t like (that maybe we’re not apparent at first)? I heard the Utopia for the first time today and did A/B/C testing between the Stellia, Clear, and Utopia. It was no comparison for me. There was good...

I just bought a RME ADI-2 DAC/headphone amp capable of really high resolution (32bit/768 kHz). This was based on serval recommendations from Head Fi members and me reading a lot of reviews. It will arrive in a couple of days. My plan is to have hi-res files and/or streaming on my MacBook and...

I'm a musician and I have a modest home recording set up for guitars, drums, keys, etc. For years, I've been using a first gen Apogee Duet for recording, but also as a DAC for listening to ALAC files on my MacBook. The Apogee is limited to 96kHz/24 bit and I'm pretty convinced I want to buy a...

Hello All- Thinking about purchasing a tube headphone amp and I'm currently using an old Apogee Duet as a DAC with ALAC/FLAC flies on my MacBook Pro. and Sony MDR headphones. I was curious (because I really don't know the subject matter that well) if my DAC is outdated and likely, there are...

Hello All. I love tubes. I love my turntable. I'm hoping to get some guidance on a set up, mostly for headphone use. I've been reading and a lot of guys like a tube preamp section and solid state power amp section. Curious if there are brands, specific components, etc. you all recommend I check...

Guys, I'm interested to learn from you who understand high-resolution audio and can steer me in the right direction with recommendations. Right now, I've purchased my first set of audiophile cans; Sennheiser HD800's, and I love them. I'm currently listening to ALAC files on my Macbook Pro and...

After listening to a good selection of head phones at a couple of different visits to shops/ hi-fi store, I'm the proud owner of some Sennheiser HD800's. I've read tons of comments on these cans and can't add anything, but will confirm I'm hearing details in music I know very well, that I didn't...

Hi Everyone. I just joined today and I'm excited to start reading for hours on end and learning as much as I can here. I'm interested in putting together a headphone amp set up and was hoping to get recommendations and guidance. I'm leaning towards a tube amp set up (as I'm a guitarist and tube...