cypher-labs-algorhythm-solo

Which is the best sounding portable regardless of price?  My research seems to indicate the iPod+CLAS?  I suppose adding the right DAC to that would improve things even further?

What have you guys found to be the best-sounding source under $2K for a non-headphones amp/speakers setup?  I always thought it would be a dialed-in computer and a nice USB DAC but my eyes have been opened to the excellent sound produced by some portables and I wonder if something like the...

I'm looking into purchasing a $200-$300ish DAC/Amp combination to use with my iPhone 4S, which to me sounds decent but not too amazing as is. Has anyone had any success with anything in that price range? For the records, I've been using Westone ES3X custom IEMs for listening. The more portable...

Hi all,   I'm very new to this (hi-fi headphones & gear), but for a long time have been into hi-fi stereo music.   I was lucky enough to receive a pair of B&W P5's as a gift from my girl!... (Now she's gonna have to put up with it becuase I won't be talking much to her anymore! ha!)  ...

I ask this because as some of you may have heard the rumor of Apple switching from the 30-pin connector on all devices to a 16-pin connector on the iPhone 5. Makes me curious as to if the LOD will be compatible with devices like the CLAS. This would only be a problem if future generation...

Hey guys,   I'm looking for a high-end portable rig to use with my laptop as well, either USB or optical. Source could be an iPod or iBasso. Does such a rig exist? I'm cross eyed from trying to look back and forth between browser tabs trying to figure this out.    Any suggestions are...

I currently own a iBasso-D-Zero and i use it with my ipod touch 64Gb with 1964Triple CIEM, for portable use. then at home using itunes I use the D-Zero then my Ultrasone Pro 900, BrainWavz HM5 and HD650. Should I give this baby up.? and upgrade or what i have now is good.? thanks

Hi all.   I have been using my new custom JH-16 pro for the last month and I'm really impress with this unit. My only "concern" is I think my iBasso D10 is not up to the task. I mean it doesn't match the resolution that the JH16 is capable off. Also I found really annoying the imbalance and...

Hello I know this question was asked before, but I really would like to have more information on this. I own a pico slim and um miracles. What configuration would yield the most noticeable improvement: clas with pico, or fostex hp p1 ? Also, what kind of sound will I achieve with the fostex...

Does anyone know where to buy or if it is possible to make a short iPod to USB mini cable for an iPod/mobile headphones amp setup?

Hello, I need your opinion. Which is the better amp to pair with Cypher Labs AlgoRhythm Solo? Alo Audio RX MK 3 or RSA SR-71B? I listen to pop, dance, trance, rock & new wave. I love punchy bass with good separation. I also prefer good mid & high with wide soundstage. Thanks.

What is an excellent portable amp for Audeze LCD-2 headphones? Would the ALO Rx Mk3 or Continental, Or Ray Aameuls Sr-71B fit the bill?   Am I netter off with balanced or single ended?   I am using it with a Alogrythm Solo DAC.   Thanks, Ken

Hello I wanted to purchase either the clas or the fostex dac/amp, but considering the price I'm still hesitant. My question is: will the iPod work with dacs such as the pico dac, or an ibasso or any other good portable USB device? Thanks in advance.

The computer is fantastic, but it does an absolute **** job of driving my Shure SE 535's, and the sound quality is notably worse than previous macbook pro's.  It's so bad, that my iPhone 4 can drive those iem's better than the mbp.  Anyone else experiencing this problem?

Hi all.   I'm looking for a great DAC/Amp combo to pair up with my Cowon J3 and my W3's.   My budget is 700 USD...   I know the W3's are a low impedance phone but I really want to "make the most of them" and get the best sound possible. I dont want just a "slight" difference I want a...

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...

For the last few years, I have been using an IPOD classic 160Gb + a Shure entry level sound isolating earphone for travel use. Been thinking of getting something better.   While browsing for cables for the Audeze LCD-2 (again, a recent aquisition still on the way from far away), saw on the...

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Hey Guys, I've just invested in some UM Miracle IEM's and am looking for a suitable portable setup, from what I've read this is pretty much the ideal setup for what I'm looking for, but as I'm quite new to all this, I thought I'd ask for some advice.   iPod Classic + Algorhythm Solo + ALO...

Hey guys! I currently own a iPod Classic 160GB 7th Gen as well as a Algorhythm Solo and a ALO RX MK2. In terms of earphones I have a range of IEMS Westone 3s, 4s, Um3x, ES5 For Headphones I have alessandro Ms Pro With my current rig I find that all my universal IEMs are sounding great...

It doesn't seem that a non-sponsored thread exists yet to discuss the Solo.  I plan to write a review comparing it to the HiFiMAN HM-801 soon, but in the meantime I'd love to hear some honest opinions and see what kind of questions people have.   Here are some photos I took today:    ...

  Episode 003 of Head-Fi TV was just uploaded.  This episode is a short video overview of the Cypher Labs Algorhythm Solo, which, as far as portable source components go, is a game changer, in my opinion (based on what's currently available).     Products mentioned in the video:  ...

Because of changed living conditions, I will have to make use of my old, but hardly used headphones again. They are AKG K400's They will be used with my hi-fi set: record player, cd player, radio-tuner, cassettedeck and integrated amp. The amp (Sonneteer) has no possibility to connect...

I have a question or two.   Basically I was looking at the Cypher Labs AlgoRhythm Solo + Rx Mk2 Amp and an iBasso D6. I am in need of an amp and a dac because I'm running nice headphones on a fiio E5 or straight out my sources. These are my primary 2 choices.   For the AlgoRhythm Solo...

Which one is better?