Hi, I have some questions for Squeezebox Duet owners. I have only one laptop for both entertainment and school work. Therefore, I have to disconnect the external hard drive from the laptop everyday. So, will the Squeezebox still function properly with constant removal of the sources, which are...

Hi, right now I try to get a bit-perfect set-up with my existing equipments. I want to connect my external hard drive with lossless music files to my Sony PS3. Then I connect the PS3 optical out to the external DAC. Do you think this set-up would work, and I would get a bit-perfect signal? I...

Hello, I wonder if there is a way to by-pass the Ipod's internal DAC. I want to improve the sound coming out of the Ipod by using an external DAC. Thanks.

Is Opamp-based amp inferior to discrete amp? What is your thought about this? After reading reviews, and people's opnion about amps, it seems to me that discrete amp is superior to opamp-based amp. For example, M^3 vs. KICAS. I have seen about 3-4 headfiers saying they have sold their M^3 in...

Hi, please help me with an optimal configuration for M^3 amp. My source will be Ipod (maybe better source later), and my headphones include Senn Hd600, Grado SR225 and Ety ER4ps. 1. Please recommend me an optimal gain setting for this amp (at least for use with Hd600 and Sr225). 2. Is the...

Hi, please help me with a good configuration for M^3 amp. My source will be Ipod, and my headphones include Senn Hd600, Grado SR225 and Ety ER4ps. Please recommend me an optimal gain setting for this amp (at least for use with Hd600 and Sr225). Is the default bass good enough to skip the bass...

Please help me to find the best headphone for the money. A poor student in a bad economy, I am a little hesitant to spend a lot of money on headphones I never have a chance to try before buying. I listen to a wide variety of music genre. I also just bought a Starving Student amp. So please give...

what is the diference in term of sound quality between Kenwood HD20GA7 and HD30GB9? Is there any difference feature-wise between them? How much is the HD20GA7 now? Thanks.

Does anyone ever compare PORTA CORDA MkIII and SuperMini IV? I just read the review of PORTA CORDA MkIII by Skylab and it sounds like an awesome amp for the price. I just got my Imod yesterday and still no amp from Xin. I don't want to wait till the end of summer for the SuperMini. If the sound...

Oop wrong forum! Wow, you guys are fast. I just realized the mistake right after I posted and someone already spotted it.

Hi, I can not decide whether to buy ER4P with S cable or ER4S. I want the one that can give me the best sound quality. I also use amp + Imod and Zune. Please give me some advice. Thanks.

How good are they, Zu cables and Revelationaudiolabs cables, when using with Imod? Are they comparable to mini-mini cables from ALO, Moon? Any opinion will be appreciated. These cables are so expensive. I don't want to go wrong on this. Please help. Thanks.

Hi, I wonder what works best for Imod, a silver or copper mini to mini cable? Also, please recommend me some good mini-to-mini cables for Imod? Thanks.

Is Zune + amp = Kenwood HD30GB9 in term of SQ? Assume that the amp is a Xin supermicro IV and the headphone is Shure E500? Thanks.

Hi, I have a question for Imod owner? I plan to upgrade to Imod. Do you think it is a waste of money and Imod potential if I plan to use Imod with Mp3 music? Most of my music is in mp3 format ranging from 128K to 320K and I don't think I will buy a lot of CDs in the future. Thanks.

Hi, what are the required accessory for Xin Supermicro IV? Do I need a power supply for it? Can I use rechargeable battery on it? Does the amp come with the cable? Thanks for helping.

Hi all, do I need an amp to go along with the Zune and Shure E500? I know that Zune doesn't have a line-out. So does it affect the sound quality at all if I use an amp via the headphone-out? Is is worth to buy an amp? Thanks.

Hi, Is Little Dot Micro + good to use with shure e500 and Zune? Or please suggest some good amp under 100. Please help a newbie. Thanks.

Hi Zune owners, do you know how to stop the Zune from converting mp3 files with bitrate over 192 to lower quality files? I just noticed this today. My Zune automatically converts files with bitrate over 192 to whatever bitrate the player specifies when I sync the music. Thanks.

Should I upgrade to ER4P if I already have Im716? Is the difference significant enough to upgrade? Please share your thought. Thanks.

Hi, I have a question about Shure's warranty on the earphone. Right now I have a very good deal for E4c, but the problem is it comes with no receipt or proof of purchase. So, if something happen to it, can I call Shure and tell them that I lost the proof of purchase and request a repair or...

oh man, I just bought a ZVM last month, but I think its SQ is so so, so I bought a Zune. I like the SQ of the Zune much more. However, price of the ZVM suddenly drop, and now I can't sell it back at a reasonable price. Oh, and ebay is not a good place to sell stuffs anymore. That sucks. Anyone...

Hi, I plan to upgrade to either an e4c or er4p, but I can't decide which one to get. So please help me to choose one. Which one do you prefer overall by taking into account the price, comfortness, and sound quality?

Hi guys, how long does it take to convert a 700 Mb avi movie to WMV and what programs are you using? Last night it took about more than 2 hrs just to convert a 230 Mb wmv to the wmv supported by Zune and I used Window Media Encoder. I also tried Super and it took approximately the same time and...

Hi, I just got a Im716 but don't know what tips to use with them. Tri-flange never works for me. I have tried short comply tips but those are really difficult to fit on the iem, and even when I can put them on, the sound is bad, tinny. Please suggest some other tips that work with Im716. Thanks.