Hello! I intend on purchasing a DAC amplifier soon to plug my Sony MDR-1AM2 and other Hi-Resolution sets into in the future. My pair was bought in used condition and missing the 4.4mm cable the pair originally came with. I figure I can just buy a 3.5mm to 6.35mm adapter and use that to plug them...

SOLVED! AnalogSteph from another forum gave the solution: "By connecting headphone and mic ground at the headphone, you are completing a ground loop. In your case, that happens to be particularly large, and you have the entire voltage drop over USB power return included. I would suggest keeping...

I find virtually all the cables on my headphones too long as I often use portable DACs on my shirt lapels, top pockets and at my desk. I now have to make cables which whose maximum length is around my sternum, and I need them for MMCX, 0.78mm, 2.5mm, 3.5mm and what nots. Proprietary cables...

Thread where experienced hifi people can post helpful comments about balanced cables/single ended cables for what not to do to avoid damaging your amp

Hi guys, I want to reterminate a final silver IEM cable I have with .78mm 2-pin connectors. They need to sit flush with my Moondrop S8 which does not use recessed fittings. As low profile as possible. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated ...

--edit-- Tried to delete this, but couldn't find an option to do so... Mods if you read this, I heard back from the vendor and they allayed my fears.

Hello I am looking for an connector adapter for my Hifiman HE6 ? Does it exist? I would like to change the cable but the connector is not standard. Thanks for help

I have found this before but I have lost the link. Does anyone have a link that lists out the various connectors (1/4" & 6,3mm, 1/8" & 3,5mm, XLR 3-pin, etc.) their various configurations and pin wiring? For example, 3.5mm TRRS wired with mic versus 3.5mm wired for balanced. As I said, I...