In the middle of PC gaming. My headphones will scream, screech, artifact extremely loudly for no reason. I end up having to rip the headphones off my head so that I don't get hearing damage. Its extremely loud all of the sudden. Seems like something is failing badly. This does not happen when I...

Oh Schiizztle! Andrew just slammed the Aegir as being too specialized, "the Aegir doesn't deliver the thrills".

Freya-S came in today. Patiently waiting on the URD to be released so that I can finally complete my system.

Oh my, this thread is having issues loading............ Gateway issues......

Wait, so no Urd today???

Hey, no synergy?....your headphones sound like crap?......no problem. Just EQ the ever living shyte out of them until you reach audio nirvana........... This seems to be the general consensus. Just in case you didn't know. EQ can also be used as a last resort or not at all with the right...

That's actually the first thing I tried. Lowered the volume and listened at lower levels until my ears got use to it but still. I may be on the "hate it" side. I do have to try the stock pads again. Having a hard time finding them.

A CD Transport?

Agreed. I need to find the stock pads first. Think they are in the attic somewhere, lol.

Maybe set and forget to you, not for me. I'm not going to Band-Aid an obvious problem.

Hello again. I find my HD 6xx too punchy in their current configuration. Let me eloborate. Gear Wiim Pro via LAN > 4' Mediabridge Coaxial > Bifrost 2 > CableDirect 25' RCA > Darkvoice 336SE (stock) > HD 6xx with Dekoni Fenestrated Sheepskin Pads Tubes 1. Winged "C" 6AS7G + Tung-Sol 6SN7GTB...

Let me start off by saying that Head-Fi has really helped me learn and grow in this wonderful hobby. The community here has been amazingly helpful and respectful. I'm very glad I found this place on the interwebs and look forward to continuing to lean new things about audio gear and sharing...

So something like this should also work without any ill effects to sound quality?

ProtegeManiac saves the day once again, lol. Thank you!

I have two AMPS and want to connect them to a single DAC. How can I connect two AMPS to a DAC if the DAC only has one pair of RCA outputs and one pair of XLR outputs? Would a good RCA Splitter cable give me any feedback or distortion issues? Or.... would it be better to use the second set...

Just ordered one to test out. Thanks for the recommendation.

Thank you everyone for helping me understand. I get it know. And knowing is half the battle.

$1000

I'm actually looking hard at both of those DACs. Wonder how good they will synergize with the Dark Voice and Bottlehead Crack.

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Please excuse my ignorance. I'm a little confused and need some help. In the following audio chain, which DAC is being utilized? PC > Bifrost > Jotunheim > Klipsch R-15PM Is it the Bifrost or the powered speakers internal DAC? Thanks

It's now $1100???? https://www.vinshineaudio.com/product-page/denafrips-ares-r2r-dac

Quick question. Can someone recommend a decent quality standalone Bluetooth DAC? Audio Chain: Samsung Galaxy S21 phone streaming Tidal > ? Bluetooth DAC ? > Dark Voice 336SE/Bottlehead Crack > Sennheiser HD6XX I'm currently using a USB3 to RCA cable to connect my phone to the Dark Voice and...

Got my T60's back from Modhouse and............. they are just everything I was looking for. Bifrost 2, Jotunheim 2, Modhouse Argon T60RP make for an amazing listening experience. I couldn't be more satisfied and happy.

This maybe a bit late, since I already own a Schiit Bifrost 2. But still, I don't understand how a high end digital to analog converter is required to maximize the listening experience since my PC or phone already have a built in DAC. Call me stupid.... STUPID! Good, got that out of the way...