Hello Headfi, first post here.   Is there some kind of "Introduce yourself" thread? If so, please point me towards it. :)   I've been lurking these forums for a few days as I've been on the lookout for a new set of cans. I've ended up deciding that I'll go with the V-Moda M-100. I come...

I just saw this Aune T1 for @$140 on eBay. Is this a scam? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aune-T1-24Bit-96KHz-DAC-Hi-Fi-Decoder-With-6N11-Tube-Headphone-Amplifier-Pre-amp-/200880585685?pt=US_Home_Audio_Amplifiers_Preamps&hash=item2ec56a7bd5  It is $50 less than most others on sale.  I'm eager to try...

Hey there lovely people of Head-Fi,   Like the title says, I am wondering if I should get myself a USB DAC for my laptop for general music listening. My budget is max $150.00 AUD (Australian Dollars). Interestingly enough, I decided to use RMAA (Rightmark Audio Analyzer) to test my current...

any recommendations? I am looking at the aune t1 and ASUS stx

I currently have a nuforce icon hd for both my headphones and monitors but I recently purchased an aune t1 (knob only controls the volume for headphones). Ive been reading that if I hooked up the monitors to the aune t1, I would get sound however I wouldn't be able to control the volume. I would...

Hi Head-Fi ...   I have a Beyer 990 250Ohm, for desktop listening with a laptop. I'm comfortable with a below-$300 budget. I listen to electronic music which are bassy, using a 1964 Quad on the go.   My friend uses a GoVibe Vulcan with his 990. From looking around Head-Fi I've seen...

Hello all, and thanks in advance for the help. I recently ordered the HE-500's, and am trying to decide whether I should keep them or not. The card's specs are here: http://www.soundblaster.com/products/sound-blaster-zxr.aspx#specs   In short, the card has a 600 ohm 80mw headphone amp, the...

I'm looking for a really nice tube amp (DT 880 Pro 320ohm) and I can't decide on what to get.  I won't be able to hear any of them before purchasing so that's the problem.  I like the looks of the T1 and it seems to very reliable and well built, but there's little comparison information on it...

Hey guys and gals, I have found much knowledge here on Head-Fi just by searching and reading. But now I think I need help. So a question from a long time lurker.   I have done a lot of reading on the Aune T1 over here and on Rock Grotto, a British forum. Since many people liked this dac/amp...

I am needing assistance using this with My mac mini and Mountain Lion. I set the default output in Audio Midi to the Aune t1 yet the three players i have will not work if I change their default output to the Aune. I have top use the Headphone out.   Can I use the T1 as an external dac and...

Hi all;   I ordered the HE-400 with the velour pads a couple days ago and am eagerly awaiting it's arrival.  I was going to order the E17, but curiosity got the better of me and I decided to do a little more research on an amp/dac that would suit the HE-400s.  I've basically have it narrowed...

Hello all, sitting here listening to my E17/E9 combo with my M50s playing some Rush 2112, pondering my  recent purchase I bought a set of AKG Q701's and an Aune T1. I also went ahead and bought a Gold Lion tube while I was blowing money. I'm listening to FLAC's through winamp, I'm pondering the...

Hey guys,Just received my Aune T1 but the plug doesnt seem to go in to the uk adapter or am i missing something here?    Oh and what is the switch at the back for that says "sw" ??    Cheers

Hi,   I use my T1 as a headphone amp (cinch in) and not as a USB DAC. I wanted to swap the tube to check the difference in the sound. By mistake, I swapped with the T1 still on. To my surprise, the audio in my headphones continued without tube.    I tried the same connected to my Mac...

Found this item when i was scrolling along a headphones store. It looks pretty cool and is really cheap. I have two questions: 1) What is the SQ like? i haven't read anything about it here 2) How does it pair with the HD650 Thx in advance!

Hi Ive been looking at this cheap amp/dac to use with my ultrasones at work. Has anybody tried it? I cant find much info on it.. http://www.ebay.com/itm/12AU7-USB-DAC-Headphone-amplifier-tube-preamp-Sound-Card-PCM2702-AC100V-AC240V-/120964024640?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c2a048940

I am loving my Sennheiser HD598 phones with the Aune T1. A buddy of mine has the might HD800 phones and i want to convey to him before he orders one (as per my recommendation) that his vaunted headphones are a good match for this amp.     Ne1?

Visited the wonderful Billy at Noisy Motel in Prarahn (Melbourne) last night to tinker with some amps. First off i would like to thank him for making the time to meet me at 7:30 PM on a Sunday!   So this place is like Charlies Chocolate Factory for personal audio freaks. i LOVE visiting...

Hi, I'm looking to buy a $200 DAC/Amp combo for my headphones. I've gathered info in my country (Indonesia) and here's my options :   1. Fiio E07K + E09K 2. Aune T1 3. Schiit Magni + Modi   I'm using HD558 and M50/LE, and looking into possibility to buy a higher impedance cans...

Hi everyone, I have just uploded a new review on my spanish audio blog!     This is the Topping D1 Mark 2 review, amazing performance for the price and works with my SGS S3 too!   Please check it!  http://oldnewsound.blogspot.com.es/2012/11/topping-d1-mark-ii.html   Follow us on...

Ok so I have grado sr80i, v-moda crossfades, as well as superlux hd668b and I am looking for a dac/amp that can just sit on my desk so portability is not an issue. I have a macbook and I am still not quite sure how all of the connections work. I listen to alternative, folk, and rock music...

Hi all.  I am somewhat of a newbie.  Here’s my questions.  Hope you can help.   I grew up in the 70’s.  I remember my father had a tube amped stereo he built in the 60’s.  Great mellow sound.  In my teens I acquired my own hi-fi equipment.   Of course, everything was solid state.  I remember...

Hi Chaps Been a longtime lurker and have read enough posts to make my head spin. My living arrangements have changed over the years and I need a dedicated personal hifi setup for an apartment. Previously I had 2 x E.A.R 100 watt Mono Block valve Amps connected to Focal Speakers and Randal...

Hey folks! I'm surprised this wallet-friendly device hasn't really been mentioned much here on head-fi. I recently stumbled upon a thread over at rockgrotto that basically raves about it, so I decided to order one from Aune on ebay. It just came in today. I'm listening to a FLAC rip of the new...

After a quick search, the only threads available regarding Xduoo are concerned with its portable amps.   Just found these two on eBay.   http://www.ebay.com/itm/xDuoo-TA-01-Tube-24bit-192KHz-USB-DAC-HiFi-Headphone-Amplifier-/290976915350?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43bf935f96  ...