So i got my A2's today and i was kind of underwhelmed by the sound considering the hype around them.    So out of curiosity I decided to put in my Bifrost to see if it made a difference and what a difference it made.   My initial setup was Computer ->3.5mm to 3.5mm-->A2 = meh   The...

Long story short i've been hit with upgradeitis and I need some opinions from the more experienced members.   My current Setup   320Kbp/FLAC songs-->Bifrost-->Hifiman EF-5-->DT990/K702   My go to headphones are the DT990 600ohms and once in a while i'll use the K702s.   I...

So i'm graduating soon and i want to get something for myself and since i'm a bit of a audio nut i figured i'd get something in this area.   My current setup is Computer USB --> Fiio E17 (dac section only) --> Hifiman EF-5 --> DT990 600/ K702   I think the EF-5 is sufficient in the amp...

Hi, i need some help from fellow head-fi'ers. I posted this in the headphone amp section but no one responded and i figure this would be the better section to post this kind of question.   I'm goal is this setup: Computer-->Fiio e17/e9 USB (DAC section only) --> HifiMan EF-5-->AKG...

Hello everyone on head-fi.   My current setup is PC-->e17+e9 via USB-->DT990 600/K702.   My Hifiman EF-5 just came in today but my RCA cables from monoprice have not. My question now is can i use YPbPr cables (the red, green, and blue looking cables) to connect it through the e9 to the...

Hello everyone on head-fi. I currently have the e9+e17 setup from fiio with my dt990 600. While i love this combo i find that the highs can be a tad bit sharp sometimes. Based on searching the forums i found that the MKIII would be a good match however the MKIII would not be within my budget so...

Currently i'm using a Fiio E9 with my AKG K702 and i really like this setup however since my christmas bonus just kicked in i have a little extra spending money so my question now is would investing in a Schiit asgard/valhalla or Little dot MK 1/2/ or 3 do any better than my Fiio E9. I'm not a...

Hello i'm quite new to this whole high quality headphone hobby. I have a pair of SR60s that i love to death however reading many threads on this forum i felt the need to upgrade. I currently own a cowon s9 and i just purchased a fiio E9 and i'm planning on buying a AKG k701/2 (i have searched...