I wish to upgrade my office system (Sony D99/Altoids CHA47) and am considering a DAC/PCDP combination as my source. What I need is a list of PCDPs with optical out, either current or older models (quite happy to wait for one on EBay). I'm only interested in upgrading the source at present so...

Can anyone recommend a source for a decent mini-mini stereo cable to allow connection of a PCDP lineout to a portable amp.

Just been successful on EBay and picked up an excellent condition 1999 Silver MZ-R50 (still awaiting delivery) Two quick questions : 1. I'm not getting an optical interconnect as part of the deal. My Marantz CDP has optical out so i assume i need a mini-Toslink to Toslink cable? If so...

I need someone to convince me that spending a pile on a headphone amp is going to satisfy my lust for audiophilic Can listening. Easily obtainable options in the UK are the Earmax Pro and the Sugden Headmaster. These require £400-£600 outlay and based on my recent purchases i'm starting to...

Background : i am indebted to the upstanding people who frequent these forums. Without them i'd have probably bought some decidely dodgy cans. My main phones are HD600's which i'm extremely pleased with but i'm using HD470's at work and hence i really needed something better. The cans needed to...