Another thing to look out for is Sanyo their pre-80s stuff is excellent, my Dad still uses his Sanyo amplifier and speakers. Only ever had one problem in the last 30years which was a blown fuse.

It might be your laptop because I know when I connect my AD900 directly to my computers onboard sound I get the same problem you are experiencing which is lots of static and popping. My guess is it isn't something to do with the sound files but rather the source they're being played from. Do you...

I have the very same adaptor, the plugs should be colour coded however this model doesn't have the colour coding. There isn't a difference but you will have to work out which side is for the left and right which can be done by playing some form of audio file which would indicate which is the...

There is no point in getting an Amp for AD700, even for AD900 the improvements aren't unbelievable, instead of spending $200+ on an amplifier for headphones that don't require it, you're better off getting a better pair of headphones. However in this case it sounds like you've already got a pair...

I just used audacity to rip a coldplay viva la vida flac to 128kb and 320kb. Then I randomised the list in foobar and changes the names and repeated such that I had no idea which song was which. I was able to tell which one was FLAC however I wasn't able to hear a difference between 128kb and...

Quote: Originally Posted by goorackerelite Hi I'm thinking about upgrading my opamps in the headphone/pre-amp section to the LT1364s. Do those opamps provide a smoother sound or a less harsh sound? What will I gain or lose with that upgrade in the preamp section? Also, I'm using...

I don't think I quite understand. Do you recommend I say that "I am doing research and development for headphone amplifiers?".

But aren't they meant to be business samples and thus I would need a business application not personal/home application?

I'm currently trying to order a free sample of LT1364 from Linear tech but they are asking for application of the chips what should I put in this box? Thanks

Yellowpages only exist in Australia? If so there is a place in Perth that allows you to listen to some high-end headphones and sources you can even bring your own in to test. The website is Headphonic | Australian Headphone Specialists: Buy Etymotic, Alessandro, Audio Technica, Ultimate Ears...

After eyeing the Zero and posting here on numerous occasions I have decided to finally bite the bullet and buy the zero, however I've just got a few questions that still need to be answered. My current Amp has a "pop" or power surge when turned on does the zero have similar issues? Also...

2500songs which takes up 14gb however I only really listen to half of it. I cant believe how much music some of you guys have.

I have no doubt in my mind that the power cord has a significant impact on the SQ before I replaced my cheap stock cable the sound was a little muffled and the highs just seemed to be missing but after I replaced it the sound became more detailed, the high magically appeared and everything else...

The ad700 were never bass heavy and if you wanted a bass heavy set of headphones you DEFINITELY bought the wrong headphones.

Quote: Originally Posted by larryminator Review are also pretty good for this PSU. It's pretty quiet and gives power. Anyway, I got a "budget" and I think I prefer to get the best components and an OK PSU than going for less better components and awesome PSU. It'll make the job, nothing...

Headphones offer much greater value for money in terms of sound quality. Eg a $300 pair of headphones will sound superior to $300 bookshelfs. One thing to remember about speakers are that cheap subs are just horrible and you need to spend quite a bit of money to get a quality sub.

I'm looking at getting a new sound card to be either coupled with a dedicated headphone amp or a zero. I was just wondering which of the above sound cards offer a better analogue signal and which offers a better digital signal, in terms of sound quality? Both are around the same price and I am...

A lot of people argue that it can cause interference however my audio cable from my computer passes within cm of my power board and I have never noticed any interference. If you wanted to keep them separate of each other just tie them together or to something in such a way that theyre are far...

My brother has had the AD700 for almost 2years now he has never had a problem with them, Ive owned the AD900 for about a week now and so far no problems either *touch wood*. As for sound quality I am far from an audiophile but both me and my brother can hear a difference, everything seems...

Quote: Originally Posted by DocHamm <..shakes head..> I really shouldn't be surprised. With so many people afraid of change, it's a wonder we're out of the caves at all. Instead of 'adding' to this nonsense, let me 'subtract'... I am female. I have five pairs of shoes/boots. I...

I might have been a bit rushed in saying that upbringing is the sole determining factor, I also should have added social expectations. Generally(and i stress generally) boys are brought up with a lot more exposure to technology and society expects them to be a lot more open to technology and...

I know I shouldnt generalise but there are a lot more men into more geeky and technological things like cars or stereos its not to say that females dont like them its just that there are more men into them than females. This is quite possibly due to the way boys and girls are brought up...

Recently I havent been keeping up to date with this thread so I was just wondering if the Lawrence "head-fi" deal was still available.

I know the markl mod would have probably fixed it, however the markl mod would have just added more weight and the major problem was I found the headphones too heavy to be comfortable and considering I plan to wear them extensively if they werent comfortable there wouldnt be much point in...

Well I personally didn't find the sound of the d2000 all that bad, I found them a little bass heavy however I wouldn't really regard that as a problem and I didn't really like the "closed" sound however the main fault was the weight and the leather which made it even more uncomfortable for long use.