beginner setup

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    Looking for the next step after the KSC75.

    The KSC75 are my first headphones not bought from a gaming company and I like them a lot. I've modded them with Grado pads and detachable cables, but now I want to give them some company. However, I'm not sure exactly how much an upgrade would cost after looking at online consensus around them...
  2. NKkrisz

    Hello everyone. Yesterday I entered the "midrange" with my "new" HD580, but I have some questions.

    I finally entered the "midrange" with my "new" HD580 for 170$ which is from a guy who apparently used it for 15 years. He almost sold it for 17$ as a mistake (I had to pay for it when it got delivered) but I corrected him later and he got the full asking price after I noticed him about the...
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    My First $650 Audio Gear Haul - How Did I Do? Did I Maximize Value? AKG N5005, Sennheiser HD 6XX, iFi Audio Micro iDSD Signature Finale

    Hello Head-Fi community, I’m a long-time user of the AirPods Max and AirPods Pro (1st gen), but I recently became interested in wired audio gear. After doing some research, I made the following purchases with the goal of stretching my dollar and maximizing the price-to-performance ratio as much...
  4. pablobaluba

    Basic setup advice for nowadays music/tech (dac, iem, streaming)

    Hi all, Old user, but took a break of a few years and a lot has changed since then. I need some beginner advice if possible: I now mainly (95%) use YouTube Music (Premium) for listening music (but i also want to bring my Flac collection back on my phone). I listen both from laptop (at work)...
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    Setup Help - New to multiple audio devices

    Hello gang- New member here, needing some help. I have had a fairly simple setup over the last 3 years with my THX 780 amp, SCHIT Modi running into my PC, powering a few cans I am collecting. In 2023 I acquired a few additional pieces of hardware and I am unsure how to set it up where it all...
  6. banchuk

    Is DAP worth for a beginner ?

    Hello fellow audio connoisseurs. I'm just starting out with high quality audio gear and purchased Moondrop Aria Snow Edition (still shipping). So the next step would be an audio source, so I'm looking to purchase DAP or a USB DAC or even a desktop DAC. After reading reviews and forums for...
  7. David222

    Potholes, Quicksand & The Butter Zone

    Assembling a quick-start guide for new folks just coming into the hobby. I was reading a post yesterday of some guy that seemed to be cycling through cans every week across all price ranges. He sounded both frustrated and confused. Most certainly not enjoying the experience. Here are a few...
  8. BnGMurphy

    Please help me understand if my DAC/AMP is broken or just not compatible

    I bought the iBasso DC03 DAC AMP item as an introduction to high quality sound and have spent 4 or 5 hours trying to get it to work on my 3 devices. It has worked at least once on each, but repeating what caused it to work wouldn't work again. So I am wondering if it is a defective unit before...
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    Input setup for speakers

    Hello, the speakers are The box dsp 115. They have 2 inputs XLR/TRS, 1 input AUX and 1 output XLR. I need advice on whats the best way to connect audio. My audio sources are 2 bluetooth receivers. First one has 2 RCA outputs and 1 AUX output. Second one has only AUX output in the form of a...
  10. jjpresturd

    Playstation 5 Console Headphone & Setup Inquiry

    Hi all, It's been years since I've posted and since I first dived into the world of Head-FI. I'm returning now due to a sequence of YouTube-recommended videos that have led me back down the rabbit hole of headphone audio. Here we go again! I've got a couple of questions and considerations I...
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    Helping a beginner choose an amp and dac setup

    Hello all Brand new member of the community looking to buy A first amp and DAC setup that I'll be able to throw most headphones at in the future without needing to replace the system in order to properly enjoy them. I'm willing to spend around 400$-600$, although I'd rather keep it on the...
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    Advise for new headphone in the 300-500$ class

    Hello there, im student interested in music and sound quality and when there is a field that i like I become an enthusiast. In my case i have progressivly upgrade my gear and find infos on the audiphile stuff. So Im at the midle of the adventure (com from a 60$ headset -> SonyMDR 1A with a low...
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    Cheap Beginner DAC

    Any recommendations for cheap beginner DACs?
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    Schiit amplifier advice (DT990 / 770)

    Hey folks, Recently bought the Beyerdynamic DT 770 and DT 990 (both 250 ohm) as my first audio setup. I intend on picking a favourite and returning the other. My PC has an MSI B350M Bazooka motherboard, and it can go plenty loud for both of these. However, I like the practicality appeal of the...
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