Here is the issue that I've confirmed with 2 different MFi DAC/Amps, the Sony PHA-1A and the Creative Sound Blaster E5. It seems like samples are dropping or something, because I'm getting clicks and pops with the PHA-1A and with the E5 I'll get some severe distortion artifacts (presumably...

Are there any closed circumaural headphones out there that don't require a perfect seal? I wear glasses, and as such, most closed headphones completely lose their bass response since the frames of my glasses break the seal. In particular, the AKG K550 and B&O H6 are two headphones I own that I...

A couple years back I built this Dynalo:       I was using an off the shelf open frame PSU to provide the +/- 15VDC @ ~1A to power the unit. Unfortunately, that power supply was damaged and no longer functions (it was also pretty unsightly as I didn't have it enclosed). I'm curious if anyone...

Some of you may remember me from a while back. It's been about 2-3 years since I've posted on Head-Fi and I've been holding onto a couple Dynalo boards for about that long. Well now that I am done with school and among the world of the employed, I have been gradually getting back into this...

Today I decided that I am done putting up with my 80 GB iPod Classic (Gen 6). This device is so slow it's frightening. It literally takes 5 seconds to pause a song. On top of that, iTunes, which is likely the most horrendously inefficient media software ever created, now takes a solid 20 seconds...

I am considering purchasing a Harman Kardon receiver from this website under the "Specials" section. All the units are listed as "remanufactured". Does this mean they were returned, non-working units that were refurbished or returned units that worked fine, but were just returned and repackaged...

Whenever I download a file (or load pictures on a website) the file playing in Foobar "fizzles" per se. Its difficult to describe exactly what its doing in one word, but it sounds like strong static, but its more like "cutting out" very quickly, repeatedly. It starts when the file downloads, and...

Next semester I will be converting a dorm room into an entertainment room and I need some advice on the 5.1 system that I will be putting in. I will be building a 5 channel amp (and buying a surround processor) so ideally, the subwoofer is active, if not, it is still fine as I can just build a...

Just installed Ubuntu from straight Windows and I must say, it is somewhat of a shock. How do I install drivers for my Radeon Mobility HD2300 (I hate 1024x768, I want my widescreen) or for my SigmaTel integrated sound card or even for my processor (I have some kind of microcode firmware, though...

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Title says it all. I only want friendly discussion/debate. No nonsense posts. No "I don't know, it just sounds better to me" posts. Only facts please (marketing mumbo-jumbo does not qualify, cite your references). Data and tables/graphs are encouraged. Focus should probably remain on the more...

Wow, that was a long time.

If you do, I'd like to buy it from you. Dan is MIA, hasn't posted here in over a year and doesn't respond to e-mails. Also, if you have any of the JFET's for the Dynalo (2SK109BL and 2SK389BL), I'll buy those too. I also have this in the FS forums but I figured I should post here too since...

Here is a rendering of my latest DIY idea. It is an isolation rack that I designed based on various styles that I liked. All joints are mortise and tenon so it will be very strong. I don't know what kind of wood I will use for it, probably maple, but that will get expensive fast, so it will...

I ordered the Nine Inch Nails Live DVD, "Beside you in Time" from Amazon.com last week and it came, but a portion of the disc was unreadable. So I contacted them and they said they would send another for no charge. I received it today, and alas, it wasn't working in the exact same place it...

Well, I have arrived at college now, sort of (at a hotel, move in tomorrow). It is kind of nerve wracking for me (and im sure most others) especially if you are going to be way out of town (I am about 700 miles from home). I also just realized that it will be impossible to post my dorm setup as...

...drive really fast. (We can add more topics as we go, feel free to suggest) No, You Don't - Nine Inch Nails

Name yours... (Feel free to do like a top 5 thing) Right now, for me, its Terrible Lie, but it changes every other day or so. (This marks my second or third post in the Music forum)

Anyone heard any of these. I'm thinking of getting a D2...

Yes, I want to know, my nose kind of hurts and I just spent the past 3 hours soldering the Millett Max.

Yay. 1500 for me.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/08/01/bri...pse/index.html Man, good thing my sis doesn't take that route to school. Was tragic enough to cancel tomorrow's Twins game... Condolences to those who had family involved. Was anyone near enough to see it at all? I know there aren't too many...

Saw this yesterday. I thought it was another great movie from Danny Boyle, he's quickly becoming one of my favorites. I'm glad the plot wasn't ridiculously unbelievable and far fetched. Anyone else care to share?

So, I've been doing some research on DIY speaker amps for my upcoming Frugal-Horn build, and I have thought about the following: First Watt F1, F2, or F3, Krell clone, Aleph <something>. Anyone have some ideas? I'd like to build something with a board available. I hate air wiring and I don't...

Man, I think these are the funniest things ever. Do they really think they are fooling anyone? Stupid Nigerian Scammers.... *Edited to be more polite CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA FROM THE DESK OF THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR, CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA {CBN} PROF.CHARLES SOLUDO MOBILE...