Thanks for the insight. Someone did read it. It is true that connections make a noticeable difference then. Higher quality adapters would make a better sounding rig. But i would say, if you can avoid it, just use 1/4'' plug at all times and dont adapt to 1/8'' plug.

What is causing the humming or buzzing?

I'd be careful saying the word "better". Vinyl sounds different than CD. No better. Just different.

I agree. I own a Marantz 5001 and think it is a very good buy. I just run my headphones directly out of the built in amp/headphone jack. I may upgrade it later but it is fine for now. If you're listening to CDs, go for a full size deck. Also, you may be surprised at the SQ of vintage players...

I agree with pfillion. If you want best sound quality, play CD's in a CD player. If you dont have any CDs and all your stuff is digital, then I would stay away from portables all together. A few good components for your home PC will do just fine. What headphones are you using?

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Is there anyone out there who is satisfied with their DarkVoice stock tubes? I just bought the 336SE and I dont wanna mess with the tubes any time soon. I spent enough money already!

First let me say that I know there are many threads similar to this one and I have read them all. Please don't tell me to @#$& off. thanks. I have narrowed it down between these two amps to purchase and am just wondering if anyone has compared the two side by side as far as sound quality...

In regards to different versions, you must keep in mind which pressing you are buying or looking at. First pressing sound better. well, not necessarily better but more true to the original sound of the master recording. what happens is that the master tape the a band records onto in the studio...

Not sure what you are using for a source but you might consider using the internal amp of a CD deck. I use a Marantz CD5001 and just plug my 650's directly in and it powers them well. Have never had the need to turn it up past 40% of volume capacity. Just a thought.

Hello all, Strange question. I am looking into buying a Little Dot MK I+ and was looking at some pics and I see that they have 1/8'' headphone outputs. Maybe it is just me but I prefer the 1/4'' plug output to my headphones. Just seems beefier and sturdier. Welcome to Audiophilechina...

I remember an old friend that used to turn his PS1 upside down because he had worn out the device that moves the laser back and forth and it created a buzzing. Try turning the unit upside down and see if that stops the noise.

Oliver -- Did you end up trying out your old Laserdisc? How was the sound?

I agree with both of you. Which is why I am using my PS-1 as a source. Great sound to me and I got it for free which is even better. This is a hobby of discovering and trial & error. This isn't a hobby of "Let's see who is richer" or "My audio system is more money than yours"......

i also read but have never witnessed myself that the motors in the laserdisc players make so much noice because it just took that much more muscle to move those big heavy discs. just one of the list of drawbacks of laserdisc as a medium.

hey spooky - i would really love to hear some impressions once you get around to checking out that LD you have as a source. please post back! thanks!

soundboy- do you have that player? What do you like about it?

Yes. That is correct. They are similar in size to a vinyl LP but they are actually a disc (similar to a CD).

Just curious if anyone here has experience using a laserdisc player to play CDs as a source for their audiophile headphone rig? Has anyone tried this? Since laserdisc is an obsolete medium, you can get players on eBay or other places for very cheap. I thought I'd do a little experimenting...

ambrosecarr -- What does your DAC add to the sound? Is there a very noticeable difference if you were to run the rig you have in your signature with the DAC versus without? Can you describe to the best of your ability what it adds to the sound? Thanks!

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You have to have one of the first Playstations to come out. Not any will sound nice and wonderful. The serial number must either be SCPH-1001, SCPH-1002 or SCPH-1003. You most likely have a 1001 if you purchased one of the first playstations to come out in the US. Those are the ones that sound...

Peteyglad !! what do you hook up to your PS1? What amp are your running with it? What connecting cables? I see you have 701s. do you use those with is? how is the sound?

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