I've been looking into an upgrade to the Channel Islands VDA-2 that has served me well for some years now.  One of the features of this DAC that I rely on is the fact that it has dual unbalanced analog outputs.  I've been looking for an upgrade in the 1K to 1.5K range but after combing through a...

I'm in the market for a compact CDP to complement the CI gear and Virtue integrated amp I use in my headphone/stereo listening setup. Currently that role is performed by an old Denon DCM370, but it's about 3x bigger than all the other components in the system combined (except the speakers of...

Until recently I've been satisfied using Dayton cables from Parts Express. They're cheap and offer good shielding. Though I try to retain an open mind about these things I just never saw the need for pricey cables.... until now. I happened to pick up a Cardas mini to mini interconnect connect my...

First time poster, long time lurker here (like nobody says that ). Considering how well known the Koss KSC75 and PortaPro are I'm surprised that nobody ever discusses their larger headphones. Are they just not as impressive as the cheaper offerings? Koss has been in this industry for a long...