I currently own the PX-100 headphones and like the sound and comfort. After reading comments on the HD-555 I would like to upgrade. What are the differences I will hear with the HD-555's. How is the comfort compared to the PX-100's? I mainly listen to jazz on my MacBook Pro computer and iPod 5.5...

I just purchased a MacBook Pro and need some recommendations on a headphone. I plan to purchase the E-Mu 0404 to use as a DAC. I currently own the Sennheiser PX-100 headphones which I like very much. My budget is around $150 I have read many good reviews of the Sennheiser HD Series headphones. I...

I currently own the Sony VAIO Pocket 40GB player. My computer is a VAIO A290 laptop and I am using iTunes, Sonic Stage, and Winamp. I really like the sound of my VAIO Pocket with my Sennheiser PX- 200 headphones. ( I will also purchase the PX-100's) I have ripped my CD collection using the ATRAC...

I have a Sony VAIO laptop using Windows XP I was previously using iTunes to stream music to my Airport Express into my home stereo. I am now using Winamp and am enjoying it very much especially the Shout Cast web radio integration. Is there any way to use Winamp instead of iTunes to stream my...

I am in the market for a new computer to use with my home stereo system. Does anyone on this forum own the HP Z556 or 558 computers. It seems like a good buy for the price. Sound & Vision magazine did a review on this computer and liked it. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

I just received my Sony VAIO Pocket. It was ordered from newegg.com for $450 With a Sony $50 rebate the final price was $400. I am very pleased with the player so far. I was going to post this in the iPod Killer thread but it seems to have transformed into an iPod vs the rest argument. I was a...

Has anyone on this forum purchased the Sony VAIO Pocket. I want to purchase a hard drive based audio player for Christmas. I have heard that Sony will have a firmware update to allow native MP3 support. If not it does not bother me to use the ATRAC system. I have very few MP3's and plan to rip...

I would like some advice from this forum. I currently own a 20" iMac G5. I purchased the computer to use for audio among other things. As you may have heard there are fan noise problems with quite a few of these computers. I was one of the unlucky ones. The sound is like a dental drill and it...

I just purchased the Airport Express and I am extremely pleased with the sound. I was wondering if there is any type of remote control available to use with iTunes and the Airport Express. I am using a 17" Powerbook with the Airport Express. Also can the remote be used to control my home stereo...

I was wondering if someone here can help me with a few DAC questions. I have a Powerbook and am about to purchase the Airport Express and either a Channel Island or Benchmark DAC to connect to my stereo. Will the Airport Express/DAC combo make MP3's and streaming internet radio sound better than...

I have seen the posts regarding the new Airport Express. I have a Powerbook and just ordered the Airport Express It seems that to get the best sound I should purchase an external DAC. What are the main differences between the Channel Island VDA-1 and the Benchmark DAC-1 The Benchmark seems to be...

How is the Marantz DV 8400 universal player for redbook CD's and SACD. I have a chance to purchase the player for $1,000 My other options would be the Denon 2900 or newer 2910 or 3910, or the yet to be released Marantz DV 9500. Any other options for a good sounding universal player in the...

I would like to know if anyone has compared the Benchmark DAC-1 to the Apogee USB Mini-DAC. I have a G4 Powerbook and would like to use my computer as a music source. I also plan to purchase the Apple Airport Express. Will the DAC-1 work well with the Airport Express. How do the DAC's on the...

I am in the market for a new CD player. I currently own a Denon DVD-2800 universal player. I have read a lot of good comments on the Benchmark DAC-1. I have also read a lot of good comments on the Arcam 73T and Cambridge Audio 640C CD players. My other option would be the Marantz DV 8400 or new...

I am in the market for a 2.1 speaker system that I can use with my computer and iPod. I am mainly interested in good audio quality especially mid range and highs. I mainly listen to jazz. Loud volume and deep bass are not important. My price range is under $150. Thanks

What are some good choices in low cost and portable headphones for the iPod. I have a pair of the Koss Sport a Pros and would like to upgrade. How are the new Sennheiser PX-100 and PX-200 compared to my Koss. I would like to stay under $75. Thanks

I need advice on how to connect an iPod to my car stereo. I have a 1996 BMW 328i with the factory radio/casette and 6CD changer. I have heard that the cassette adaptor and FM transmitter do not provide the best sound. I do not have an auxilliary input in my stereo. I remember hearing that there...

I am currently in the market for a digital audio player. I have begun to download a lot of music in mp3 format from e-music.com as well as converting CD's to mp3. I currently own a Mac Quicksilver G4 and really like iTunes. I am thinking about purchasing a new iPod 15GB. The only thing holding...