Hello, I did a search on the forums and am having trouble finding much info. I have the Grant Fidelity tubeDAC-11, and I am wondering what is the best way to hook it up to a 2011 Mac Mini Server or 2008 Macbook Pro laptop?   I see a lot of people who have PC's on the forums are using a USB...

  Some pointers if you are planning on buying, or have just purchased the Grant Fidelity TubeDAC-11.   1.) The manual states "When you plug in a pair of headphones to the front headphone jack, sound will be automatically cut off from the speakers."  - Just a heads up that this is true for...

Hello, Would really appreciate some direction. I am pulling my hair out trying to decide on the right amplification for my Swans M1S speakers (specs here: http://www.abiaudio.com/M1_M1S_1.pdf).   My ideal set up (for now) would be the Grant Fidelity TubeDac-11 which I plan to purchase...

Hello. Looking for an integrated amp/dac combo or a separate amp + dac to power my Swans M1S speakers and for use with several pairs of headphones.   Sound qualities I appreciate: Fast speed (for detail/separation/clarity/and especially punch), good imaging/staging, and richness, with a...

Looking for a pair of speakers for listening in a medium sized room that are not too dry/bright/analytical. I had a Denon D700 for a while with the stock speakers and I really liked the sound signature, but it was just to slow so there was a lot of blurring. I am looking for a 2 channel set-up...

Main source = mac mini directly, or mac mini via airport express. budget: preferably not much more that $200   My primary listening is with 32ohm ATH-AD900 (and very very rarely, the DT770's 80ohm) I want something that will really shine with the ATH-AD900's but I also want something...

  Hello and happy holidays. I am trying to decide which amp to pair with a 2011 mac mini, or to hook up to apple AirTunes via airport express. My main listening is with the InfinityPrimus P162 speakers (details here) and with the AudioTechnica ATH-AD900Air (details here).   Parts express...

Hello and happy holidays. I am trying to decide which amp to pair with a 2011 mac mini, or to hook up to apple AirTunes via airport express. My main listening is with the InfinityPrimus P162 speakers (details here) and with the AudioTechnica ATH-AD900Air (details here).   Parts express is...

I currently own a denon D700 component system and even though it is comparatively small, it is just too big for my little studio, so I am looking for a small mini/micro component system to take its place and still sound darn good. I was considering the tivoli audio model two but my girlfriend...

I accidentally forgot to skip the media track on sarah mclachlan's "the freedom sessions" album which just produces a lot of static. I had the volume turned up to probably about 80% and my headphones were plugged in. I am trying to figure out if I destroyed anything. I think my speakers are fine...

I need a couple suggestions for a sound card that sounds great with music but still supports EAX. Thanks!

I picked up a pair of AudioTechnica ATH-AD900's and they sound like they are clipping pretty bad. I am also getting a really annoying popping sound and a horrible flange effect in my music, almost like a bad choppy/farty synth sound which happens mostly in the mid freq's. On top of that, they...

I have heard a few great things about the Pioneer SE-A1000, but its a bit hard to find much more about them online and I was wondering if any of you head-fi'ers were any bit familiar with them? From what I hear about their sound sig i would def like them but I am especially concerned with...

I just purchased a Denon D-700 component stereo system, which was kind of an impulsive buy, but I think it was a good one. I just moved so i haven't had the opportunity to really get a good listen on it. Is anyone familiar with this system? How would you describe the sound, and most...

Hello, I've come here because I need some clarity on making my next headphone purchase. I will be using them for music and fps gaming (occasionally for movies). I enjoy well balanced natural sound and good detail. I do not want bass to overwhelm my mids and highs. Nor do I want my mids and...