I have an issue with pre-amp and EQ noise on a couple setups and thought in-line RCA attenuators would be the solution to try. I'm building some cables and thought DIY'ing my own or building them into the interconnect cables would be the perfect solution. I figured either -6db or -10db might be...

On my Pioneer 7500, which I use as a headphone amp, I was wondering if anyone knew what impact, if any, changing the resistors before the headphone jack would do? Either upgrading to an 'audiophile' part (versus whatever they used on the assembly line back then) or messing with the values The...

My first time ever painting something like this, or painting in general with sprays that was serious. Lot of imperfections and things I would have done differently if I could do it again, but I re-did so many things I'd rather eat a bullet at this point - I'm happy enough with the result lol...

So long story short in the middle of a repaint and following a youtube vid, tried to correct and error by wet sanding (1000,2000 grit) then using polishing compound to get int all shiny again. It works, but its full of surface scratches. versus the untouched clear coat: Anyone have an...

Since there hasn't been a thread on this topic in the past decade (which seemed to be contentious back then), much less since Apple Music existed, just wondering if there an argument against it at the moment, if its detrimental to quality in the least?

So for the longest time I've used an analog 4-band EQ between my DAC and amp, find my sweet spot, and then use a a 31 band software EQ to super fine tune the sound, hammer down any loose nails. I figured it was best to leave the source audio as undoctored as possible before hitting the DAC...

My DAC is capable of 32/192khz and Apple Music can theorhetically output some files at 24/192, but most are of course 16/44 or other variations like 24/48 In MIDI settings, do I just set the highest rate possible and forget about it, or is do I pick a general limit like 24/41 to avoid...

Need some help figuring out how to go about this getting a streamer for Apple Music / Airplay 2 My network library is all managed through iTunes / Apple Music, and I'd like to stream Lossless to my DAC/Amp from my computers Do I need something like a Bluesound Node / Node 2i; Sonos Port? Or...

In my home theater right now I have my amp, DAC, and headphones behind the couch. I'd like to be able to wirelessly send the audio output from my HTPC to my amp (or uDAC, if possible). What is a good solution for this? Will any wireless audio transmitter work?

I'm currently trying to figure out the final component for my setup but am having some trouble ultimately deciding on what to go with. Reading enough threads here for suggestions and seeing what falls in my price range (100-150) thats also available on amazon or ebay or something written in...

hey need a recommendation for a 100ish (less is better and preferred but willing to go a bit higher if its worth it) headphone comfy, light weight, good for metal. primary use would be on the go, in the car, running, etc. i just really want a nice upgrade from the POS skullcandys i...

Hey, Planning on buying either of the Sennheiser 650 or AKG K701 so just wondering what specs I need to look for in an amp to properly drive these sets? I plan on getting both a stereo amp for my home theater and a (cheaper) portable for use on my laptop or abroad Thanks in advance

Hey First let me say my current set is a Sennhesier HD580. I love em, but think for the amount I use em it might be worth to just splurge and get something even better finally. I listen almost exclusively to metal. I'd say about 90% of the time I use them its direct to my laptop; I don't...