I have decided i am buying Sony MDR-XB1000 from http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Sony-MDR-XB1000-Headphones-NEW-preorder-/290543913947?pt=Other_MP3_Player_Accessories&hash=item43a5c44bdb Firstly do you think this guy is trusted? I really don't want to get them home and discover there fake. Also can anyone...

I see a lot of headphone amp/dac combos, but I intend to use this mainly on my desktop and I already have a dedicated sound card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829132006 The line out from that is supposed to be higher quality already, so wouldn't spending money on a dac...

Okay so I'm completely new to amplifiers, I just learned about them today. So I have lots of questions. However first I'll give you some information about my current gear, and what exactly I'm looking for.   Gear: I have Sennheiser hd555 headphones. Ipod classic 80gb, I also use a computer...

I was wondering if anything was going on with Ray's "inventions" but figured he was just busy putting out amps. So I ventured over to his site today and now he has a new amp! For the hard to drive HE-6 and any other phone, this appears to provide the horse power to move phones to their max...

I'm brainstorming for far in the future. What is a great solid state dynamic amp to add to my collection. I've narrowed it to 5: Beta 22 Luxman P1U RSA Apache Meier Concerto Headroom Balanced Desktop Headamp GS-X Any suggestions ? Thanks:) And since I write this OP on Xmas eve I feel it...

  hi, anyone have opinions on which of the above i should get, the ruby2 will set me back about $60 more than the Audinst, which is $190, will be buying a desktop amp so i'm more concerned about the DAC section, listen to a wide range of genres

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Priced at 4200$ shipped world wide (reduced from 4999$), looks promising. They also have rpp35,which is predecessor of rp33 if am correct.   http://www.rudistor.com/RP030.htm

How would you describe the Woo Audio amp you own? Please include the model number and headphones used. I am seeking a fast, but sweet sound. Woo Audio and Cary Audio Xciter are on my short list.

 What's Happening All   Never mind the title, I just wanted to get peoples attention. I'm new to Head-Fi and a budding audiophile and feel a bit lost and scared in terms of where to start and at how expensive my new hobby seems to be, respectively. I'm intrigued with tube amps and have...