Was hoping that wouldn't be the answer, but I guess I've got to face the fact that it is. Any suggestions for a budget-minded consumer that uses his card for about 90% music and 10% movies (but no surround sound gizmos necessary)? Thanks.

Any ideas?

Just tried that and also switched to stock drivers... same issue. AGH, thank you for reminding me of how much I HATE stock drivers on this card :P haha... just made it back to the kX...

This appears to be more of a source question now, here is the new thread: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f46/au...8/#post5999083

Running the following: Audigy 2 ZS with kX drivers -> Monster THX cable -> DarkVoice 332 w/Mullard M8100 and Ulyanovsk 6S19P-V -> AKG K701. Problem is that the A2 is hissing... if I crank the volume beyond 40% on the amp, I hear it. Isn't affected at all by the volume on the computer...

Actually don't know why I didn't think to try another source, just didn't think the source was the problem I guess. My source right now is my desktop computer (Creative Audigy 2 ZS); plugged in my iPhone and sure enough, not a single hiss even at maximum volume. I was inclined to think...

So I'm aware that tubes go bad after so many hours. I've had Mullard M8100 and Ulyanovsk 6S19P-V tubes in my DV332 amp hooked up to my AKG K701 for about a year now. They still sound pretty good though lately I've noticed a hissing sound at higher volumes. If I turn the amp more than about 40% I...

Dear Lord what an improvement... I am speechless...!!! And they are dead-silent when nothing is playing!

I'm a Charlottean who likes this idea!

PrTv: My impressions are positive, then again, I don't have much to compare it to as I've never had a pair of cans even close to being as good as the K701. They ARE bright, I will tell you that, some people like it and some don't... I happen to be someone that does. One of the first things I...

Thanks Peete, I haven't noticed any of those effects with these tubes; the channel that doesn't have the bad tube is dead-silent when there's nothing playing. But hopefully I'll fare just as well with the new tubes. The amp is located on the very top shelf of my desk hutch which I did so that I...

Thanks for the help-- yeah, I know that tube rolling has been long overdue. I've liked this amp from the beginning but I've been waiting to put some tubes in it that would really "blow me away". I'll update with my thoughts once my M8100 and 6S19P-V tubes arrive. The eBay seller I bought from...

I messed with the tubes a little further this morning and tried bending the pins out, to no avail. I tried switching the two power tubes around and the problem channel didn't change, so it seems that the problem is the shorter tube (don't know the name for it?). I figured since I was replacing...

Yup, actually I JUST finished swapping the tubes and sure enough, the hum moved to the right channel. I guess the short answer is just that I need new tubes, right? Where's the best place to get them and what kind should I go for? PS: Is it a bad idea to leave the tube covers off? I had...

Thanks for the helpful post we can eliminate the cable completely from the diagnosis, as it happens even without any cable plugged in whatsoever. WiFi interference is possible as there is a wireless router about 6ft away, and the amp is located right near a ton of computer equipment (directly...

Here's my deal: I have a DV 332 and I was experiencing a terrible ground loop hum. I got a Xitel Ground Loop Eliminator which really helped out a lot but I still hear a faint buzz, but it's only in the left channel. I am still running the stock tubes, I think I've had this amp for around 6...

Question for everyone... I had some ground loop hum which I noticed in the past few days. I installed a cheater plug (3-to-2 converter) and it totally solved the problem. Is it okay to use one of these on a permanent basis, or does the amp really need to be grounded (which would mean I need...

Quote: Originally Posted by Nuwidol Sorry i'm not answering your questions but... I've just got rid of my K701 because i wasn't happy with them out of my DV332. The HD650 sound so sweet & 'right' out of this amp that imo its silly to consider using the K701. Ah, the epic...

Sort of a bump for more suggestions, sort of an update... I've been listening to my 332 with stock tubes-- this is the first dedicated headphone amp I've ever owned, so it's all kind of new to me. It sounds great, definitely a lot more low-end and I even think the soundstage has somehow...

Bought em new about a year ago Obviously besides listening to them, the next-best part of the AKGs is opening the box. Very creative design.

You must mean the E-MU 0404, not M-Audio 0404... Which has a better chip, the USB or PCI?

Quote: Originally Posted by jiiteepee In my sig is listed one player which you can achieve 24/96 output through ASIO ... named as NI TRAKTOR BeatPort SYNC .. in there on options, just select the Audigy 2 ASIO 24/96 driver and set sample rate to 96kHz. jiitee Cool, I'll try...

I've always heard the DV332 was superior to the 336i, so didn't see much point in a downgrade. My ears are admittedly not as fine-tuned to the intricacies of these amps as some of yours, so I should be happy with either. Anyway...yes, I have checked out that thread, but 110 pages is kind of...

OK, thanks for the heads-up about the Darkvoice's loop output, but I'm completely confused as to what a resampler would do or how to get 24/96 ASIO output (or what that is)...you sort of lost me there. More suggestions appreciated!

Right now I'm running a pair of stock AKG K701 directly from my Audigy 2 ZS. I have a DarkVoice 332 on the way, and I want to eventually have a source that is up to par with the rest of my equipment. I've never thought my Audigy 2 ZS as a bad card, but I realize there's better stuff out there. I...