Hi,   Total noob here and I just recently got my 598's (about 2 weeks) and love them so far. They are definitely better than the EH-xxx's that I previously used. I've gone through many of the 598 threads to look for this answer, but I don't think there is a definitive answer.   From what...

I'm a newbie when it comes to using headphones. I just invested in a pair of Denon AH-D5000. I know that i need an amp to make these things do what they are capable of doing and am hoping to get some solid recommendations on what headphone amp i should purchase. For what it's worth, I mainly...

Hi guys, looking for a headphone amp for ath-ad900. Was thinking of getting the asgard at first,but after i read 6moon review, they said that the asgard hum. Since ath-ad900 is open back, and i can't stand hum, so any other recommendations? (does the asgard still hum? if it doesn't then i'd...

So my Fiio e9 just came in the mail. I opened it up and tried to dock my e7 on it only to realize that it didn't fit. Upon closer examination, I realized that it has an iPod dock. I definitely ordered the e9, not the e9i.   This is what I bought. ...

Hello, I have recently gone into the audiophile field. I've been in this little beginners audio phile trance for a while now and am thinking of going deeper. To start out with I got brand new music and deleted all my MP3's. I got FLAC's and encoded them into ALAC so i can put it on my ipod.(on...

I know they're 2 different types of amps. One is portable whereas the other one isnt. I wanted to know which one would provide the best sound improvement for my monitors. I usually use the DJ1 pros.    No idea if the listening preference affects it but I'm mostly into Hip Hop, Techno...

I was thinking of upgrading from my humble Fiio e7 setup and is wondering if it is better to buy a e9 or a total bithead and sell the e7? I currently own a Sennheiser HD598. If anybody can tell me which combo can make the Senns sound better it would be great. 

Hi,   i recently bought a pair of dt990 250 ohm after coming for various IEM's and need help choosing a suitable amp as i really have no clue what i'm looking for. I have had a few portable amps and currently have a total bithead i used to use with my IE8 and it obviously isn't doing the...

Hello, i currently own the ibasso d2 viper and thought my Denon D7000 sounded amazing through them compared to Fiio E5 and no-amp (my only experiences).  However, my D2's need to be fixed so I'm starting to look in to a new amp.  It doesnt' matter if its portable or fullsize, but I'd just like...

hey guys im looking for a desktop amp around the 100$-150$ range with a 6.5mm headphone input and can drive the sennheiser hd 598. =)

Hello head-fi,   I'm trying to understand what a DAC/AMP is but I just can't understand it, there are so many different things.   I know that a DAC has something to do with digital & analog audio conversion, and that an AMP is an output enhancer?   I'm trying to to get a good...

Hey guys,   Anyone has any idea how these 4 options compare to one another   PCM2702 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tube-12AU7-USB-DAC-Headphone-amplifier-pre-amp-PCM2702-/120648826609?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c173afef1#ht_4823wt_1163   Fiio E7/E9 combo   Fiio E10   PA2v2...

Okay guys. So I'm thinking about buying a pair of HD650s and I need some help with an amp. I already own a Fiio e7, so it seems to me that the most logical thing to do would be to buy an e9 to pair with it.     So I'm wondering, would the e7/e9 combo be capable of powering the HD650?   ...

Hi, UK newbie here. I have some new hd 598s which I am using with a Gatorised Beresford Caiman DAC + Headphone amp, and, when on the move, with an iPod + Fii0 e7. Would you advise: A matrix m amp, a fii0 E9,, or a NJC Monitor 2 amp to pair? I have also been looking at the kit scene too, e.g...

Hello! For a few months ago i bought the Akg k242 hd headphone. And i think they sound ''ok'' I'm pretty disappointed about the sound quality if i shall be honest. And i will note that the Akg k242 hd is my first ''real'' headset i have only tried ''gaming'' headset before so i shouldn't be so...

Hi. Yet another newcomer to the forum and hifi equipment. Read quite a few reviews and got interested in buying the DT880. Maybe it's too much for the 1st hifi gear (maybe I should go with the so famous M50) but anyway. Guess it's pretty obvious that I do not have any other gear such as...

hellow right now i have the denon d2000 and i love the sound it give so live and colored in cool way also the bass is great , this is my goin out headphone as well with the fiio e7 ,     we recently got a new amp at home and i really wanna get open headphones , i want something not sound...

Hey all, I love my HD 650s with a Music Streamer II and an E9, but I'm futzing around with Ableton Live and need closed cans or IEMs if I'm going to record vocals... Any suggestions?

I narrowed my choices between the Flio E9 amp and the Musical Fidelity V-Can amp. I will be using the Beyerdynamic DT 880 250ohm. Which amp is better? Any owners out there have these combinations? Thanks, 

Hello,   I have beats by dr dre studios. Ok, I know, they are a VERY bad value and I shouldn't have bought them, but I got real ones for about 200 dollars. But I want to know, if a portable headphone amp would really improve my sound quality. I have an iPod 4th gen 32 gb.   And if it...

Please!! help me narrow down my options. I am planning to choose between Ibasso P4 & Fiio E9   Any other suggestions? My basic requirements are:   1) For Slow classical/instrumental/Trance 2) Non Sibilance 4) No Treble fatigue 5) No bass roll off 6) Forward mids   Thanks.

I recently bought the Fiio E9 and Fiio E7 combo to use with my PC. The problem is, the E7 being used as a DAC bypasses the internal sound card on my motherboard which is where my mic is hooked up to. Is there a way I can use the mic with the DAC or make it so the mic is recognized?

Hello all. What are my best options for amp and dac for said price range for my Beyer DT880 600 ohms? I will be using them out of my computer. (No soundcards please.) As long as it is transportable (smaller than a stereo receiver) it will be fine. I'm looking for something that is bang for your...

I've not quite gotten into understanding impedence and power and stuff, but i spontaneously decided to order a Maverick Audio TubeMagic D1, should be turning up soon.   I've got HifiMan HE-5LE's, the specs of which are:   Sensitivity: 87.5 dB, 1 mW Impedance: 38 Ohms   As for the...

I just wanted to start a thread here compiling my impressions from headfonia of the Burson ha-160D. I hope the next guys that get their loaner ha-160D also post here.   2 Days Ago...   As for now connected as a dac/amp via USB, the ha-160D to me is detailed and clean with a touch of...