When I was shopping at my local Tom Lee store the other day, I found this DAC for $250. Roland UA-55 QUAD-CAPTURE   http://www.rolandus.com/products/productdetails.php?ProductId=1166 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Sb1ES7nyFs   According to the specifications, it offers 24 bit signal...

I recently purchased a pair of Rokit RP5 G2 monitors that I have been thoroughly enjoying for the past 2 weeks. Currently I am using the headphone out on my MacBook Pro to a 3.5 mini to RCA adapter and some a pair of RCA cables from an old VHS player. I am hoping getting a quality DAC will...

I will be placing an order for a Maverick D1 DAC for use with my Klipsch RB61 bookshelf speakers and Yamaha RX-V795 receiver (85 watts per channel). I will be primarily using this setup with my computer as source in a near field listening position on a desk.   I was hoping to save some space...

Is there are large noticeable improvement when comparing a CD player to a USB DAC? Currently I'm running a DIYEDEN SVDAC04-U that uses a PCM2704 (48 kHz, 16 bit) chip for USB audio. The CD5001 uses a Cirrus Logic CS4392 (192 kHz, 24 bit) which seems quite superior. I can hear the difference...

I've used the HD570 and then upgraded to the HD595. I was planning to grab the HD650, but after some thought, I figured I should try something different. I've been looking at the AKG 701 and DT 990, as well as Etymotic Research ER-4P's. Granted, the HD570 and HD595 aren't enough to taste what...

I've previously had thoughts in regards to setting up a listening station. After much research I've decided amongst the following. Marantz CD5001 CD Player (where can I get a silver one?) Sennheiser HD650 Graham Slee Amp or RSA Raptor Advice, recommendations? Perhaps HD650 re-cabling to...

I just purchased a Little Dot MKIII from David to drive my SVDAC04-U and HD595's. I will also be getting a pair of HD650's soon. With the "source" being the most important component in terms of audio quality, would it be worthwhile to upgrade my SVDAC04-U to a Musiland MD-10? I'm afraid that...

I have a set of Logitech Z-2300 speakers and might upgrade to a pair of Audioengine A2 speakers. I'm looking for a wider sound stage and greater clarity, I've heard that the A2s are very good. I enjoy the bass from the Z-2300's, but I find it lacking in clarity. Has anyone tried both these...

Source: DIYEDEN SVDAC04-U Cans: Sennheiser HD595 Amp: Little Dot II++ (haven't bought yet) The DIYEDEN USB DAC already has a pre-amplified headphone jack. From what I've read, amplifying the pre-amped output is a bad idea. I'm left with using the RCA output jacks, but these jacks are used...

Has anyone compared these players? From what I have read, CD's on the CD-5001 will sound as good as or better than SACD's on the CD595. Likewise, the CD-5001 also costs 3 times as much as the CE595. I'm using a pair of HD595 headphones, but plan on upgrading to HD650 later on. In terms of...

I'm looking to setup a small CD listening station, complete with a nice couch and all. I'm open to suggestions, but so far I'm looking to buy the following - Marantz CD5001 CD player - HD650 /w equinox cables (later on) I need an amp to power the HD595's I have right now, and later on...

http://www.pacificvalve.us/DIYEDENSV04.html Looks like a cheap solution, currently I have a pair of HD595's and I'm using it with my notebook (Dell XPS M1210, SigmaTel Audio). I'm not looking for anything loud, the HD595's even at 10% volume is too loud for me. I will also hook up the DAC to...

First off, I do not care about the quality of sound or if there is sound. I just need the best noise canceling I can get. I would like to filter out lower frequency sounds such as banging on the door and banging through the walls (comming from upstairs apartment). Likewise, I would also like to...

After reading the AV710 review, it would seem that it would be best to use the optical out or it seems that I would be wasiting my AV710! I have a pair of HD570 headphones and I'd like to use the optical out, how could I go about doing this? In Stephonovich's review, he used a AD832AN-powered...

I never usually hook up my CD-ROM's audio cable, is it important in terms of quality or just obsolete?

I've been looking around at sound cards for a while now, but I don't have personal experience with any of them besides the Audigy 2. There's a wave of new cards out now, inlcuding the MAUDIO line and the Audigy 2 ZS. Which sound card is the best for sound quality? In addition, if I were to...

I have a pair of HD570's and after some research, I've decided on getting an amp from headsave (http://members.rogers.com/jdfourn/startup.htm). I'm looking at either a HeadSave minime or a Headsave ultra. Are these good for use with HD570's and a Sound Blaster Audigy 2? If any of you are...

I've been shopping around for headphones to replace my worn out HD570's. I'm thinking of getting the same pair again. I recently saw a HD570 2003 version that was labled digital. What is the difference between my headphones (I'm thinking it's analog, I don't know how to tell) and digital...

I've had my HD570's for a little over two years now, and often the pads get a little dusty. I normally use masking tape to clean them, but I'm beginning to see wear on the pads, is there a better way to clean them? As well, can the fabric on the pads be replaced?