Hey guys, I was asking around the recommendations thread and didn't get any feedback so I figured I'd try again. I'm wondering if anyone could throw me a few suggestions to help me sift through choices. So I'm currently away from my home setup of the headroom desktop amp/dac and Audio Technica...

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I've been working on a review of the Audioengine D1 that I picked up at RMAF, for which I'll post most of it now.  I'll add to this later when I am completely done, and also post it in the review section at that time.  I felt bad for taking this long to get any impressions posted, so I wanted to...

Thinking about adding headphone and music to my office set up.   I have a desktop right now, that's it. Crapping sound card, useless.   Budget is $300-$400. New or used doesn't matter. Headphone is Audio-technica ATH-M50. I only listen to classical music.   A couple of ways :  ...

So I have a Ultrasone DJ1 with a T420 Lenovo Laptop and I'm wanting more out of my headphones in terms of sound quality. I was looking for details on my sound card but I couldn't find any info on it. (It's a Conexant 20672 SmartAudio HD) I'm on a budget, hoping to get one around the 150 USD...

Please let me start by apologising, it's my first post (post lurking post that is) & I don't doubt that this is a subject which has probably been done to death. Unfortunately the more posts I read on the subject, the more my head wants to explode!   I've decided to ditch my Sony NWZ-X as it...

Greetings all. I have spent countless hours and more money than id like to admit on my stereo setup over the years, but i have never really had the need to get to deep into headphones. im hoping to change this :) I recently purchased a set of AKG k550s I chose the closed back ones as they will...

I'm looking for an amp for my DT990 Pro 250ohms. As long as it's 200 or under, maybe a tad more, and I'd prefer portable unless there's something non portable that's great for the price. I'm mostly looking for an AMP/DAC combo so it's all in one package and I don't have to buy anything else. So...

Hi, first time for me on this forum and what an interesting place it is. I was at our local re-cycling centre the other day when I had a look in the shed that is for items that might be of some use and free to take away. Sitting there in a somewhat unloved manner was a set of Jecklin Float Model...

  Hi folks   Firstly, I only found Head-Fi a few days ago, and it’s amazing! The discussions are great and a pleasure to read, probably because everyone is so keen about the topics.   Anyway, I’m struggling to choose my first portable amp / DAC unit, which I’ll be teaming with my...

just the beginner...   have one Superlux hd681(for recording vocal) and one Sennheiser hd558(for listen pop music).   onen yahanma audiogram 3 for my recording interface and DAC   I always listen pop music..and like strong  and low bass, warm sound quality..   (1) my source gear...

I'm looking to get away from using the onboard soundcard an my PC and also from the horrible tinny speakers in my laptop. I'm thinking the best route to go would be would be a USB amp/DAC since i would be able to use the DAC to take an output from either my PC or laptop to my amp or use it as a...

http://www.audioquest.com/usb_digital_analog_converter/dragonfly-dac   Specs on something this small seems almost too good to be true.   Need some listening impressions, especially using the headphone driver.

I was considering upgrading my HD650's for some HD700's LCD-2's or quite possible HD800's. But decided it's not time yet. However I am now considering upgrading my Amplifier/DAC. I currently have the Headroom Desktop Amp/DAC. Any suggestions to a good/better AMP/DAC or Amp and DAC?    Don't...

Hello, i'm currently in the search for a new Amp for my sennheiser hd 650's, I've currently got it paired up with a all in one Dac-Amp which is the Audio GD NFB-12 and i am looking for something with more juice and overall something that will produce a clear and more pristine sound.  ...

Whats the best Amp/DAC combo at $150 or so? I was gonna go for a Nu Force Icon uDac2 but I am told it adds some treble and I am not sure that would be a good pairing with my DT 990's So I am looking for something in that price range that wont color the music brighter than it already is.

I have always connected amps/dacs via USB to my computer. I'm really looking to buy a bifrost to pair with my Schitt amp. My pc does have an optical out though I have never used it or even tested it for that matter.    Is there any reason that using the optical out wouldn't work. Is there a...

Hi all (awesome site/forums!),   Just pulled the trigger on the HE-500s. Now I need to use the last of my pennies ($200 absolute max) on an amp that will drive them. I'd long since settled on the NFB-12.1 but only <i>after</i> ordering the 'phones did I realise that it has no analog Line In...

Headphones: HD 598 Soundcard: Asus Xonar Essence ST OS: Windows 7 64-bit   Q:Why do I want to pair a dac and/or amp with the ST?  A:Because I would like a physical nob for volume, bass, treble and any other features I can turn on.    Q:What kind of dac/amp am I looking for?    ...

I recently purchased the AIAIAI TMA-1 Studio, hoping it would be a nice upgrade and circumaural counterpart to the regular TMA-1, which I love. Unfortunately, I have been pretty disappointed with the sound of the Studios and will probably be taking them back to Best Buy.   I'm looking for...

I just received my Fiio E10, and this is my first time using this type of product. When I plug it into my usb port, the power light comes on but nothing else happens. Is there software or a driver needed? Am I missing something? 

New AD/DA converter with headphone amp from the Pro Audio company Lynx. Marketed to the small commercial and home studios market. This is a full featured box that should compete nicely with Apogee, Antelope Audio, and Lavry products. Here are links to the most current software update and best...

Hello, I'm looking for an amp for my Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro 250ohms. I'm willing to spend around $200 max. Which is the best out of the 3 listed in the title? I listen to mostly Trance and Electronic music.

I've decided to try to really upgrade my computer setup. However, I have run into some problems. I had originally planned on using a Peachtree product (i.e. Decco, Nova) to power both speakers and headphones. Decco>Speakers/Headphones. But I am beginning to worry that this may not work out as...

Hi guys,     So I'm still a newbie on this here forum and as a result my knowledge is rather, er...well almost non-existent.    I'm running my AT ATH-Pro 700mk2 ANV straight from my Dell XPS 14z (not a very good purchase I must say... but that's beside the point!).    I'm just...