Quick question... Does a squeezebox duet hooked up to a Chord DAC64 offer SQ on par with a high-end CD-player? NB: The squeezebox is sourcing FLAC files from a NAS. If not, are there any ways to improve the SQ? My feeling is that the squeezebox should be delivering a bit-perfect signal...

Hello All, Current system is (source to headphones): FLAC lossless files on QNAP NAS>Squeezebox Duet Music Server>Sugden Masterclass CDP (DAC only obviously)>Darkvoice 336 SE headphone amp>recabled HD650 cans As I have now removed CDs from my set-up it makes sense to swap the Sugden CDP...

Hi all, I have a similar post in the amp section, but am not getting much feedback. I was wondering if any of the "high-end" owners could help me out. A few months back I began the process of switching most of my listening to headphones (mostly due to noise contraints). I upgraded my...

Hello All, A few months back I began the process of switching most of my listening to headphones (mostly due to noise contraints). I upgraded my Grado 125s to RS-1s, dusted off my seldom used X-CAN V3 (with X-PSU V3) and started listening. To be honest, I was disappointed. Mid range was...

Hello All, I've had my Grado RS-1s for a while now and I love the way they sound, but they just aren't very comfortable (I realize I'm not saying anything new here!). I've got small ears and so the pads don't really sit on my ears, but half around, half on. The result is that the actual...

I've read a lot about how new cable (e.g. black dragon) can improve HD650s, etc. Is something similar for Grado RS-1s. If so: 1) Where can you get it done? (I'm in the UK) 2)Is it worth it?

I've done quite a lot of reading around in the forums and have decided I like the idea of a Woo Audio amp to replace my current X-CAN V3. I think they look great and from what I've read people generally think they work very well with the RS-1s. An added bonus seems to be good customer service...

Hello All, I've been spending a lot of time (and money!) upgrading my headphone set-up as living arrangements have made listing through speakers a bit tricky (working until late, thin walls, etc.) I've now made the decision to dispense with my speaker set-up completely and am selling my MF...