First post from a head-fi 'noobe' and a 'noobe' on this site. This is not a review per se as much as it is a recounting of my recent journey into the world of head-fiying, which I think can be of interest and of value to others here. Warning: this will likely be a long post.   Background...

Hello everyone.   to make it short, am looking for a new amp/dac for my girlfriends denon D2000 i already own the E9, while it clearly gives enough power for the d2000, it still an amp only, and the sound quality is pathetic from my phone which is her primary source. (galaxy nexus/iphone4)...

I use IPC 160G with Fostex HP P1 and SE535. Have the impression that the amp part of HP1 is the weak link. Would like to get a better amp. Any good suggestions?   And are there any players than IPC that match HP P1 better? I will be in Osaka in mid November, would like to find a place to buy...

Hello there people of headfi i just tried these 2 portable DAC's and can figure out which 1 is better even my ears are confuse.i tried reading in headfonia.com and i doesnt give quite the info i need.Well to the question then.Which 1 is better? the pros and cons.

I realize this is a relatively noobish question, but we all have to start somewhere, right?  I was wondering what the difference between the Algorythm solo/ Fostex HP-P1 and other portable dacs or amp/dac combos was.  I am aware that both use very high quality DACs, and that the Algorythm Solo...

Hi I just purchased the fostex hp p1. I'm quite satisfied of the device. I have more details and a wider soundstage, this, I can clearly tell and notice, but I'm not entirely satisfied yet . I feel I'm lacking in the bass department. I was wondering if adding another amp to the fostex would...

  Hello everyone.   to make it short, am looking for a new amp/dac for my girlfriends denon D2000 i already own the E9, while it clearly gives enough power for the d2000, it still an amp only, and the sound quality is pathetic from my phone which is her primary source. (galaxy...

If you purchased your Fostex HP-P1 from Moon Audio, then you can send into us for a Firmware Update. Your cost is just shipping back and forth. To check to see what firmware you have do the following.   Connect HP-P1 to iPhone or iPod Touch on which the iOS is running. Then, access the...

Hey Head-Fi crew,    I just bought a Fostex HP-P1, to my surprise it won't show up in my Sound preferences in OS X. I read a little more online and now starting to realize that maybe this beautiful device is only working with the iPhone / iPad.    If indeed so, does it make sense to use...

I'm currently running a headstreamer mobile with my Note 2 into a DT 770.  I just don't quite get the umph that I want from the headstreamer.  I could get an amp for it, but I was thinking of just getting something better as a combo.   So which one sounds better?

I liked the sound I was getting with some of my "On-Ear" headphones, but I was'nt completely happy with the comfort level & the isolation afforded by them so I've tried a few of my "full sized" headphones to see if something "peaked" my interest . I liked the way my DT 880/600 Beyerdynamics...

If so, does the hp-p1 work (ie pass sound with no obvious distortion) with the apple certified remote/mic cable included? I know the remote functions wont work, but what about the sound quality. Is it impacted negatively at all? Or does anyone know where to get a custom made cable without the...

I have seen a lot of discussion about bypassing the Ipod's dac, and there seems to be some options available to bypass the internal dac and extract the digital signal out of the device. However, there seems to be no clear concensus as to whether bypassing the internal dac really does gain...

All,   After hours of research I have found the following 10 DAC/AMP combos to be in the mid - high end of the spectrum. Unfortunately, there are only a few reviews on each, and very few reviews which compare them to each other. Therefore, I am attempting to start a thread where people can...

Hello I own the um miracles paired with the fostex hp p1. I bought recently the rx mk2. I wasn't that satisfied with the fostex amp, which was a bit strident to my ear and lacking in punch. The rx mk2 is quite dark coupled with the fostex dac. Does anyone have a suggestion, something that...

Hi! This is my first post in this forum. I have an iPod Touch connected to a DAC/Amp Fostex HP-P1. The device has a great sound, I pretty happy with it. I'd like record the audio from the optical port. I connected the HP-P1 to a Sony recorder with an optical cable. I found that the signal out of...

I'm looking for upgrading my portable setup to add DAC/AMP in-between MacBook Pro and HE-500.   After going through reviews and recommendations I thought that I should get Fostex HP-P1 or 627/CLAS that fall into my ~$1000 budget and both are portable enough. I'm also willing to sacrifice a...

many apologies if this is the wrong forum or simply a dumb question, but is there any good quality DAC that will take the input from an ipod (i.e. a non-usb DAC?) without going through the ipod DAC?   i've noticed there is a difference on some tracks between listening on my computer with a...

Hi all,   I have an iPod Classic 6th Gen, some Audio Technica M50 headphones and a Fiio E7 amp.   Would there be any advantage in me upgrading the Fiio to a portable Dac such as the NuForce Icon UDac 2 or would the difference in sound be marginal?   appreciate any advice. Thanks

Since i am new to this DAC thing. I was wondering what external DAC i could use with my ipod, since i hear they have terrible sound quality. Could i use a fiio e7 as a DAC with it?

Hi all,   My ASG 1.2's are on its way now and I was wondering should I get an amp for it? I have an iPod Classic and Cowon S9 but I think the ASG 1.2 will benefit with an amp.  The size shouldn't be bigger than the Classic by much.   Which amp/dac should I get?   Thank you, Leon

Hi all It seems my Ipod Classic really can't handle my EX1000.  I heard about PHA-1 and HP-P1 can supply my Ipod Classic with much more power. Which one will be better?   Thanks

Hello to all,   This is my first post on this forum and as my name says, I'm listening to flat portable music gear: an iPod classic 120 with standard white earphones from the box. I want to do something about it, but first I need some expert advice. Let me explain:   I'm an audiophile...

Would appreciate a few opinions..     Currently have a Fostex HP-P1 with Shure 535s as my road kit using my iPhone as source (FLACs via Qobuz and FLAC Player). I like the sound I have now, but I'm staring pretty hard at the CEntrance HiFi-M8 as a replacement to the HP-P1.   I've read many...

What's the reason why you would want to use a digital transport like the Onkyo ND-S1 or Wadia 171i? Is there a difference between them and a USB cable out to a DAC?