I recently picked up and refurbished a Sansui AU-517 integrated amp for my primary system. The amp is being used primarily to drive my speakers but I was surprised by how good the headphone output is this amp. I have owned several other integrated amps and usually find their headphone out to...

I've been looking for comparisons between these two headphones but haven't found any yet.   I'd like to ask if anyone has owned both and how their sound compares or differs.  I know the Fostex can now be had for less which is making it more attractive but I'm interested in the lighting...

I'm looking for some nice closed back headphones and came across the Beyer DT100 which looks very well built and has been around for a long time. I'd like to hear from anyone who's owned this headphone and how they like it. My current reference headphones are the AKG K240DF which I prefer for...

I couldn't find an existing appreciation thread so I felt compelled to make my own.  As a previous Crack owner I was very pleased when I decided to move up to the SEX amp.  The sound is easily up there with $1000 - $2000 amps, I found that I preferred my SEX 2.1 over the Balancing act when I was...

I'd like to know if anyone has had good success with the latest version of the Bottlehead S.E.X. amp.  I have sold my Crack + speedball which was a great amp for the money any I'm hoping the S.E.X proves to be an upgrade.

Ok, so we all know what some great headphones sound like, but I'm interested to hear which headphones you have heard which sounded utterly terrible.  (airline headphones?)   Bonus points for images!      

I picked a F5 clone recently for use with my K1000.  The combination has been fantastic so far, and really does a great job with the K1K.  However I'd like to know what other headphones people have found to match well to the F5.  I'm thinking of getting another headphone to handle more of the...

Interesting CMOY build, has anyone see this before?   http://runawaybrainz.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/audio-crystal-cmoy-freeform-headphone.html

I'm looking to start on a new project and was hoping to get in touch with some seasoned builders that live near San Francisco.  Let me know if you are!    

I'd like to delve a bit more into classical music and I would like to know what your favorite recordings are.  Recently I have been enjoying Bach, Vivaldi, and Beethoven.  Chopin and Rachmaninov are also on my list of composers to explore.  Any input from those with experience would be great...

I have a Lehmann audio BCL and HD800 which are fead from my iMac using the HRT II+.  I really enjoy the sound from this DAC and it's affordable price tag makes it a real winner.  However I'd like to take another step up the chain and I think the HRT is the next component to be upgraded.  I'm...

I'm looking for a good Solid State amp for my HD800.  Right now my top choices are the SPL Auditor and the Lehmann Black Cube Liner which are said to be neutral and fast sounding amps and can be purchased for under $1000 used.  My DAC is the HRT Streamer II+ with BitPerfect from my iMac.  

I found a nice program called DVD Audio Extractor which does an excellent job of ripping DVD-A discs into a format usable on iTunes.  I know there are not many options for DVD-A ripping software so I thought I would share the good news!

I have been looking at getting a basic STAX system for the past few months but wanted to hear some opinions of those who have experience with both types of cans.  I really appreciate detail and neutrality regarding sound presentation.  It is my hope that the new STAX models are able to present...

I have an iPad which sounds pretty good when listening with my ER4S.  I am curious if an amp would give the sound an increase in fidelity of some form.  

Got my new iPad the other week and have been looking for a good portable amp and potable headphones/IEM. I currently have the Etymotic HF5 which has been great for the price but still lacks far behind my main rig. I'd like an amp that can drive full-size headphone and IEMs. It would be great if...

Has head-fi ever created a petition for AKG to re-make their K1000? Even if twas a limited production run I'm sure there would be plenty here besides myself who be interested in a shiny new K1000. Let of the voices of those interested be heard!!!

Anyone else very excited to see what the great Bottlehead folks are cooking up for their first DAC?     http://www.bottlehead.com/smf/index.php/topic,278.0.html

I got my first pair of IEMs a month ago, the Etymotic HF5.  I have been very pleased with for use at work and on the go.  I enjoy its tight, detailed and very clear sound.  At home I use my bottlehead crack which is fantastic but sound poor on the 16ohm HF5s.  I looked at the ER4S which is 100...

I know there is quite a difference in price, but I am curious how they compare and contrast.  I currently own a hf5 but thinking about stepping up the ladder a bit.

I found a cool article article showing how a guy took a nice looking retro console and updated it with modern components.  http://blog.nutaksas.com/2010/09/console-record-player-retrofit.html   Check it out!

I have been searching for a do-all music source when I stumbled across the T+A music player.  Its a made in Germany and I cant find any US distributors but I thought I would ask if anyone here has heard one.  Here is a link with more info...

While I have no complaints with my T 585 which does all I require and more, I am interested in other universal disc player of comparable stats and price.  I really like how the 585 downmixes 5.1 to stereo which is useful for DVD-A discs which only have surround.  I know Arcam has a similar DVD...

For the past three months the K400 has been my go to headphone.  Towards the beginning of summer I bough a K340, K240 M and a K400 because I was interested in exploring vintage AKGs.  I also built myself a fancy new bottlehead crack and was ready to listen!  Needless to say the K400 still...

What are opinions of this amp regarding sound quality, characteristics, and its built in DAC.  I would like to hear from someone who owns this amp and if it suited to high impedance headphones.   Thanks.