I love the HD800S for home listening and have gone through a lot of IEM's, including IE800 and IE900 in an effort to replicate the HD800 sound signature for portable use, but I seem to have recurring issues with fit and comfort, so I want to give customs a try. I always lean toward "best bang...

So I'm in the market for a balanced portable DAC/amp that is MFi Apple certified for easy use with my iPhone, and while I am very familiar with the FiiO models and a few other alternatives, the Ultrasone Panther has caught my attention and seems to check a lot of boxes. Problem is there is very...

I know you've seen this type of thread before, and believe me I have researched the hell out of previous posts on this subject which has helped me narrow my list, but I would like some help making my final decision on a solid state amp that fits the parameters of my search and synergizes best...

I would love a scalable, easy to use app of the Head-Fi site for my iPhone.  Apps have been released for the AVS Forum and the DBSTalk Forum, and they are both phenomenal with the iPhone.  Much easier to read and navigate than trying to scale the original sites thru Safari.

Could anyone who heard this amp at RMAF give a few more impressions? From the ALO forum and the RMAF thread, it appears that the consensus was very positive on this amp, but I have not seen many specifics on the sound. I am also interested in impressions of the digital volume control and how...

Has anybody found a hardcase that will house Edition 8's for travel? Ultrasone has told me that its hard case, designed for the PRO series, is too small for the Ed8. Slappa makes a nice looking hardcase for headphones but, according to the dimensions, it would be just a hair too small. Any...

I'm looking for an all-in-one transportable DAC/Amp for a travel rig to go with a Mac Book Pro. Size is not a huge issue, so I am willing to consider something bigger like the HeadRoom Portable Desktop Amp. The question is, is bigger necessarily better? Has anyone compared the Portable Desktop...

That's my question, and I'd like to hear from Ed.8 owners out there. And no, my question does not concern whether or not it is wise to parade a $1500 headphone in public, although that is a good question as well. I'm more concerned with whether the actual physical size and weight of the Ed.8's...

I tried to swear off home rigs, telling myself that portable was all I needed. That didn't last long! Now, I just want a simple solution for a small form factor computer-based rig. I really like the idea of one box DAC/amp solution, but there always seem to be compromises (i.e. Great...

For those of you (like me) who have been waiting patiently for a quality line out cable that will work with iPhone, please see Microshar's website. This is the first passive line-out cable (not a powered speaker dock or a powered car audio cable) that claims to work with iPhone. I e-mailed...

I need some recommendations on connecting these two to make some beautiful music on my HD650's. I've read and studied, but I'm confused as to the multitude of options and would like some recommendations on a good DAC ($1K or less) that will complement my MPX3. I love the full bodied warmth of...

Then you need to call MCM at 1-800-543-4330. Now until March 12, 2005, they are blowing out their inventory of 1m glass toslink (Part No. 24-6485) at only 12.95 each! How do I know? I bought a cable at full price (still a good deal at 26.99) on their website and got a flyer back with my cable...

you need to call MCM at 1-800-543-4330. Now until March 12, 2005, they are blowing out their inventory of 1m glass toslink (Part No. 24-6485) at only 12.95 each! How do I know? I bought a cable at full price (still a good deal at 26.99) on their website and got a flyer back with my cable...

I'm going to test my 4G iPod with some portable amps, but I don't presently have a line-out option and my dock is unavailable. If I hook up an amp through the headphone out, what is the optimum volume setting on the iPod: 100% or something less? I didn't know if turning the volume up to...

I'm looking to upgrade from my PS Audio Ultimate Outlet to the PS Audio P300 Power Regenerator. I'm looking for a used model and they seem to pop up on Audiogon pretty frequently. I'm getting confused, however, as to what version I should be looking for--Multiwave I, Multiwave II, fan, or no...

When upgraditis strikes me again (and it will), I will likely get the urge to upgrade my source from a modded entry-level universal player (APL 563, which sounds very good BTW) to more reference-level model (either modded or not). There are lots of new entries in the universal player market that...

I'm getting settled in with my new Grace m902 DAC/amp feeding it the digital out from my M-Audiophile 24/96 soundcard. The AP2496 has only a coax digital out--no optical. I have searched and read about the preference for optical out from PC's because of galvanic isolation. I'm experiencing no...

I am transitioning from a CD Transport to a PC as my primary source component. Accordingly, I am planning to use my dedicated HTPC already in place in my home theater as my source. I have historically used J.River Media Center (MC) to play ripped CD files in my home theater. I know Foobar and...

. . . and I love them! Nothing much to add that hasn't already been mentioned in previously posted reviews, but this being my first experience with canalphones, I am extremely pleased with the comfort. And the sound is fantastic--very balanced with both well defined highs and good bass punch...

Say you're new to the headphone obsession, as I am, but unlike me, you have no inventory of gear or cans, and you're going into this hobby from scratch. Whether your budget is $500 or $5,000 or $50,000, is there a good rule of thumb for a percentage of budget to allocate to: Headphones Amp...

. . . coming soon for you! Just got my Zu Mobius replacement cable for my HD-650's installed (with the gentle help of some pliers and a soft rag). Not sure yet how its gonna sound, but one thing's for sure . . . it looks damn good. I gotta get that banana holder to complete the presentation...

I've been a member here about a month and have contracted upgraditis which I have treated with weekly purchases in the low to mid three figures. The fever, however, is not dissipating! I bought my source (a gift from my wife, actually) before I became a headphone junkie, so it really wasn't...

Is there a good resource for finding out what DVD-A's have a 24/192 stereo track? I find the lack of coherent labelling on DVD-A's to be frustrating!

I'll admit it, I know very little about classical music. I listen to classical occassionally as background music while working or reading. Now that I have my headphone setup, I'd like a recommendation from classical audiophiles for THE reference classical SACD or DVD-A. I'm asking less...

Can't wait to start the burn-in tonight! As a headphone newb, this forum has gotten me way over-agressively upgrading! It all started out innocently enough. I was just going to grab some SR-60's and, as a casual headphone listener, enjoy them for the great value they are and that would be it...