Looking for a good starter tube amp - preferably under $250! Thank in advance

Hello all, Thinking about making some custom cables. Most of the stuff out there is too $$$ or just doesn't fit my needs. I love Hart Audio Cables - they've got fair prices and the whole system they've set up is great. Still would like to dabble with creating my own though. I've done some...

Checking in to see if there are any Vail folks on here!

As the title says - MQA; scam or not?

I’ve tried the FiiO Q3, BTR5, KA3, iFi Hip DAC, Go Blu, and Dragonfly Black - curious to know everyone’s favorite (either from the above or another not mentioned). Personally, I’m really digging the KA3 as a USB option - it might just be my favorite, dethroning even the BTR5. The iFi Go Blu has...

I'll say it - I love Apple Music! I love its functionality on the Mac. The ability to easily adjust track info (Album title, artist, name, genre, etc.) -or- change how the track gets sorted (really great for those pesky albums with a lot of different artists that cause sorting issues). And! The...

Hi all, I've been thinking about getting a new pair of headphones/IEMs. Not sure what exactly - just have some money burning a hole in my pocket (thank you stimulus). Not looking to spend an absurd amount, but would like to add a little something to my collection; especially since I've sold...

Hi everybody, been a bit since I posted on here. Looking to snag a single driver IEM - sub $300. I already have the Moondrop Starfields but that's about it. Let me see what you got!

Going to the beach next week and I’d like to bring a cheap pair of IEMs and my DAP to enjoy. Obviously, sand is a big no-no for any and all audio gear so I’m looking for dust plugs so I can plug the ports not in use on my DAP just for an extra layer of protection. Would you really appreciate the...

Hey all, First time posting on this side of head-if! I’m a big time fan of instrumental/classical music; symphonies, quartets, jazz, movie scores, etc. etc. Right now, I’ve been listening to a lot of Russian classical; Rachminov, Shostakovich, etc. but I want to continue to explore. I’m a...

Hey all, Just ordered the HiBy R5 Sabre. It must a new release that slipped under my radar because there are nearly no reviews of it. Any thoughts on it? I’ve got the Walkman ZX507 which I love for my IEMs, but there is not nearly enough power for full-sized headphones. The R5s touts a little...

I just purchased the Austrian Audio HI-X55 from Guitar Center yesterday. I must say, I’m a big fan. These $300 headphones appear to compete with headphones nearly twice the price - some even comparing it to the NDH20s. If you look up the sound graph, it’ll look wonky, but it really isn’t bad...

Hello all, hope your holidays are well! Alright, here's the run down. I love headphones, I love IEMs, I have a problem - I get gear, I want more gear, I never seem to have enough gear. Unfortunately for me, my taste in headphones/IEMs has slowly climbed in $$$ I started with a pair of AKG...

Hi all, I’ve posted here a number of times now and I’m here again in search of some IEM recommendations. Here’s what I’ve got so far... - KZ ZSX - KZ ZAX - Moondrop Starfield - iKKO OH-1 - FiiO FH3 - AKG N40 - KBear Diamond - I tried the Moondrop KXXS but wasn’t a fan. I’m really on...

Recently received the Sony ZX507 and I love it. I know full well its little available power, but it is a dream for my IEMs. That said, I was hoping to be able to connect the Walkman to either the iFi Hip DAC or Q3 when I wanted to use some of my more needy headphones; yet, I can't seem to get it...

Just received my FiiO FH3s! Overall, great pair of IEMs made by FiiO that come with a very nice FiiO cable, hard/soft carrying case, and plenty of ear tips. These are my first FiiO IEMs and I wanted to see what the FiiO sound signature was all about. Thinking about eventually getting the FH5s or...

Hello everyone, I have been on the hunt for a DAP for some time now... Some frequent head-fiers might recognize my story and I'm sorry if I'm beginning to sound a bit repetitive. Here's the progression of my audio-gear (DAPs and DAC/amps): - It all started with the BTR5 - love it. - Got...

My two favorite pieces of gear are the ifi Hip DAC and FiiO Q3. It just so happens they also handle interference from my cell phone terribly. I can't really afford to listen with airplane mode on because I use my phone for work. So... does anyone have any creative ways of blocking the EMF...

Best sub-$200 IEM? I’ve got the KZ ZAX, ZSX , ZS10, KBear Diamond, Moondrop Starfield, iKKO OH-1s (is there a difference between the OH-10s and OH-1s?), and AKG N40. Right now, my favorite combo is iKKO OH-1 on the FiiO Q3 with a 4.4mm balanced cable. Anyways... curious to see what other people...

Best sub-$200 IEM? I’ve got the KZ ZAX, ZSX , ZS10, KBear Diamond, Moondrop Starfield, iKKO OH-1s (is there a difference between the OH-10s and OH-1s?), and AKG N40. Right now, my favorite combo is iKKO OH-1 on the FiiO Q3 with a 4.4mm balanced cable. Anyways... curious to see what other people...

Hello fellow head-fiers. I typically frequent the introduction/suggestions section, but thought I'd pop over here to share my thoughts on an unconventional music source that I'm actually quite pleased with - the 10th Gen Kindle Fire HD8. How did I get here? I'm a long time iPhone user which...

Does anyone know of any plans for a future amp module from FiiO that would be Q5s compatible? Would love to see one with a USB-C connector, 3.5/2.5/4.4mm output, and with a THX amp inside for around $200.

Curious question time! I've long time been looking for potential DAP alternatives. I'm too picky to settle for most DAPs south of $600, but too cheap to actually spend that. I've currently got an iPhone with various DAC/amps that I do like. Problem is, the iPhone has limited storage. New idea...

It's been a few months since I posted on these forums! At the start of quarantine back in March, it seemed tons of audio gear went on sale so I got a bunch of stuff and settled in. Now its time for my next venture - desktop setups. I recently purchased the FX-Audio DAC-X6 ($65). I didn't expect...

Looking for replacement ear pads for Sony MDR-1AM2! The stock pads aren't bad and I can certainly live with them, but I was hoping to find something just a smidge thicker. Thanks!