dedicated-source-components

Where on the PCB is the jumper for changing the MX1's gain setting? Thanks.

    INTRO   The forum on HeadFi is a much divided place. Sure, we all try to get along, and most people are generally looking for the same thing – the sound they want for a decent price. But when you get down to specifics, you see that there are rival factions all over the place. In...

Anyone have experience with this?   The Emotiva airmotiv4 speakers recently reviewed were ran off this and a Macbook at RMAF and although you should never judge the sound quality through a Youtube video, the ability for those small speakers to fill that medium sized room with that clear...

Ok I sold everything and will be starting from scratch. Goal: computer audio + TV + headphones.    The previous non headphone centric system was Musical Fidelity M5 integrated with Revel M22 speakers. However NOW I have thin walls and cranky neighbors. I still have the speakers but sold the...

i searched but found nothing about this...   any reviews?   http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aune-32bit-HIFI-Digital-Music-Player-New-product-/320903559053?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item4ab757b78d   http://shop2.hifidiy.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10_33&products_id=111

Hey guys:D   I am trying to get a system for my reading/relax room:D     I have:   amp - arcam alpha 8 cd - marantz 63mkII KI signature speakers - B&W 603  ----------------------------» might get the Monitor Audio BX2 because room is small... opinions?   headphone amp - JDS...

I'm new to the forum.  Lot's of awesome input here.  I've had my E1 for 3 days. The manual sucks.  I received a disc with driver download 6.12.8.2154 (Audio Center Version 1.0.0.6) for window's vista 64 bit which I installed.    1. Should I still download firmware from the ASUS site...

Hello. I'm looking to set up a modest audiophile headphone system to listen to my CDs. I already own the Sennheiser HD 600, but I've been listening to them out of a Harman Kardon HK 3385 A/V receiver coupled with a Technics SL-PD887 CD player, which doesn't have digital out.   The first...

Is i2s that much better than spdif? If it is how come so few dacs have i2s?

I'm looking to get a vintage Marantz receiver. Thus far I've read (in another forum) that any 22xx models are well regarded. Does anyone have anything to add to that, or possibly disagree with that? What are the most recommended, or respected, models for amp quality, all vintage models...

  HRT HeadStreamer Review   Introduction   The HeadStreamer by High Resolution Technologies (HRT) is a USB DAC/Amp combo device. It has one USB input and one 1/8" stereo output. The USB input accepts up to 24-bit 96 kHz audio. The device is powered from USB and has no external power...

I currently own a Musiland 02 US DAC and a mini3 amp. I've been thinking about upgrading for a while and have heard some good things about the ODAC/O2 combo. I was wondering if anyone can shed some light on whether it's worth upgrading to the said combo. I plan to use it with the Denon AH-D2000...

  what is the best DAC under 1000$?   many people say that unlike amp's...DAC are not worth more then -insert $ here- because you cannot tell the difference...is that true?   thank you!

I'm not sure if this should be in this forum, or the portable source forum but I'm thinking of buying a Squeezebox touch to use with an iBasso DB2/PB2 combination fed from it's digital output.   I'm working on the premise that whilst I am at home, I can stream from my network and use SD...

Hey I know next to nothing about audio but own the above mentioned gear and was wondering what every body thought would be the better quality DAC playing though Alessandro MS-2 HP's or the MM1's or Quad ESL 989 speakers. I'll draw my own conclusions but thought any insight would be nice as I'm...

Can anyone recommend better alternatives to the DacMagic Plus to drive headphones and monitors and be connected to a mac computer?  Something that might be a better value?  I'm willing to spend in the ball park of $500 - $600.   Options I've identified so far are:     Grant Fidelity...

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Any info of this dac and how it sounds?  Ive been browsing the forums and cant find much on it? 

Hi guys I hv been scouring thru head fi to get advice on what sorta DAC to match with a Graham Slee Solo and a HD650. I listen to mostly rock, acid jazz, alternative and soul. Something warm with a fat bass, not boomy though. My source is a PC with lossless files mostly. I will list a few DACs...

Just bought a HRT Music Streamer II, and can't find much info/reviews on it.   Being new to DAC's, I can't figure out what 24/96 capability means, and what the different numbers on the DAC are for? See pic below, what are those numbers (next to the LED's), and do i need to set/change them...

Yup and I finally got mine over the weekend. I thought I'd start a new thread now that it's finally available in the USA. Pics below. I may or may not also write impressions at some point - in fact, I should probably just say now, don't expect any impressions to come from me. Click any pic for a...

I took the phones to test this out at a local store, and it sounded great. I did a search on the web and could not find any reviews on this. Does anyone have any reviews on the "one +" ?

Someone had to do it. What is it - successor to the Reference 1 flagship DAC from Audio-gd. Flagship DAC with balanced and current-mode outputs, eight PCM1704UK chips, triple-mono power supply (separate board, transformer, and power circuitry for left/right decoding/output stages and digital...

Anybody checked this out yet? As a former Paradisea owner I'd be curious to hear how it compares. MHDT Havana

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...