I'm looking for a combined DAC/amp unit to replace a JDS Labs Atom+ stack. While I know the shortcomings of a combined unit, I like the idea of a combined unit to save space on my crowded desk. More simple setup, too. My price range is around $500. My current over-ear headphones are the Audeze...

Curious what everyone's upgrade paths look like for 2023. I'm debating a few options, as I sold a few headphones this year due to knowing my tastes better than ever and am down to just the Audeze LCD-X 2021 and Sennheiser HD 6XX, driven by a JDS Labs Atom+ stack. My preferred genres are rock...

The type of headphone I am looking for is (Closed-back, open-back, in-ear, wireless, etc): Open-back My price range is: $1,250 or less I like to listen to: Rock, alternative rock, classic rock, alt-country, EDM, bebop jazz I will be using them for: (Travel, commuting, home, gym, etc..): Home...

This story from respected tech journal Ars Technica predicts the next iPhone may be released in 2022 WITHOUT any ports. Goodbye, Lightning, no USB-C. Only wireless charging...

Hi all: I'm looking to step up from my Meze 99 Classics in a closed-back. The Mezes' bass is just too uncontrolled, too bloomy. Seeking something with some warmth and a bit of richness in controlled bass, with no bleed or bloom into the mids or treble. I do NOT like hot treble, as a pretty...

Hi all: Like George and Louise Jefferson (sorry for 1970s TV reference), I'm movin' on up when it comes to open-back headphones. I have owned Philips SHP9500's, but I want to move into upper low-end or low mid-range open-back, wired cans. Here are my music preferences. I like indie rock...

Hi all: I want to buy a DAC/amp to drive my Meze 99 Classic, Moondrop Starfield and the probable upcoming purchase of either HiFiMan Sundara, HiFiMan HE400i (2020) or Sennheiser 560s. Yes, I know the 99 Classics and Starfields don't NEED amplification, but I think both would benefit from it...