I am getting a little-yet-noticeable amount of distortion through my computer using foobar, compared to the digital outout of a dvd player. I'm feeding the signal to my Zero DAC/HP amp and then to my HD-650 headphones, and when I use the computer spdif output, a vocal I have been using for...

I'd like to get input for buying a cheap transport - or maybe something else/something more, but I'm not sure what's out there. I'm getting a Zero DAC/Amp (thanks Penchum :-), and have splurged on HD-650 headphones (hopefully arriving tonight!). I'm of the opinion (after verifying here)...

Man I love this site! fun fun fun. I'm getting ready to buy a DAC/Amp (Zero probably, unless anyone has a another cheap alternative), and some headphones if I can ever decide which.. Here's my question: bits is bits, right? As long as I can feed my DAC a clean enough square wave, such that...

I'm ready to buy the Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 Pro IEMs, because I've heard good things about the sound, especially for the $$. I admit I'm trying to get good sound on the cheap, and am also considering buying the Zero amp reviewed in another thread. This would be my first "higher-end" system...

Hi everyone. Just starting out, and I'm excited about getting great sound for less $$. I'm unsure about a couple things WRT what to buy. It seems like I need at least an amp, DAC, and phones to get started. Question: Why do I see many people here talk a lot about their favorite amps and...