My current rig is the Little Dot Mk III+ paired with Grado RS-2i cans. Yet recently I have read that output impedance will matter to the headphones being driven, so I'm already wondering if the Little Dot is what I need for these. I like the sound of the tubes I installed (Mullard CV4010), but I...

I'm ordering myself some AKG 701's in the morning and was going to buy the Fiio E17 as a amp/DAC in one, but I have just been suggested the iBasso D7 which is of similar price. I'm   really tempted to go for the E17 because I can get very fast delivery as I tend to be very impatient but I...

Hi guys,   Sorry. Just being paranoid here. lol....   Just to explain my recent paranoia. Recently I bought a cheap, USB external soundcard for my laptop. I plugged in my m50's and instantly when trying to play a song I heard some crackling sounds and both drivers died on me right away...

[Edit] Dang I just realized this should have went to the amp subsection. My bad guys.   Hey guys, I know some of you may say that this has been discussed already, but there are a few finer points that I want to hammer out which I haven't found an answer to.   I have already decided on...

hi   i'm looking for an amp and an external usb sound card for the beyer dt 770 pro 250 ohm? this will always sit stationary on my desktop, so i'm not looking for portable solutions. also, the sound card needs to have dolby digital technology (i plan on using stereo for gaming and such)  ...

Hi guys,   I'm looking at getting either the LCD2, PS1000 or HD800. In the long term i might even end up owning an LCD2 plus one of the last two, but that's still a distant dream. haha   I know the Mjolnir is a lot more expensive compared with the other two amps (Asgard and O2). But was...

I'm looking for an affordable (desktop) headphone amp (< $250) which I connect to a phono stage. The headphone amp should have a stereo pre-out to relay the audio signal (with minimal loss of sound quality) to my Dynaudio Xeo's transmitter box. I don't need an integrated DAC. My headphones...

I need suggestions for an amp that will work with my SMSL SD 1955, I cannot use my O2 because the dac doesn't have a headphone jack. My budget it right under 150$, and it will be powering a pair of modded t50rp's

EDIT: Since I've found out that the 2000 and 5000 aren't necesarily the best portable phones out their I'm trying to decide on the Ultrasone pro 900s   I'm trying to decide between the AHD 2000 and the 5000 for my new on the go headphones. I'll also need some amp recommendations.    I...

Would the fiio E17 be enough to drive the headphones reasonably well?

I'm a total newbie when it comes to hi-fi. I recently bought Denon AH-D5000 which is my first high-end cans. I really enjoyed it but still feel something is missing. After tons of research I realized I need a DAC, but not sure about whether a headphone amplifier is necessary. My budget is a bit...

So I just purchased a pair of HD 650s from amazon, Will receive them some time next week :) I want to use them with my iPhone/macbook pro, What do I need to buy? A DAC? An amplifier? and i would like to change the cable into something less bulky with a 3.5mm end without losing sound quality...

I've heard some interesting things about the AD2000. People say that they are one of the best heasphones in the world when matced with the right amp and DAC. It is also said to have one of the best mid presentations out there, and Im looking for a headphone with really good mids. What amp and...

Long and dreary:   I've grown tired of purchasing $20 IEMs only for them to crap out in 10 months, and I end up having to buy a new pair, or use ones that came with a device I had bought. So during the past couple of weeks, I've been beginning to get familiar with all the terms. I'll admit my...

Hello !   My PC 350 (from the Xonar Xense bundle) just passed away, and I can get a refund (200€). So I need a new soundcard, and headphones. From what I've read, the DT770 has deep basses, which is something I would like, because I mostly listen to dubstep. But I don't know anything about...

  I appologize for the garbage quality, my Sony 18-55 F3.5-5.6 lens is garbage, and my good 50mm F1.8 lens simply can't do a macro shot, so basically in that circle is where the female mini usb connector broke off when the device fell. I know it's a Yeti USB mic, so you guys probably won't...

Hi guys I'm new here I'm really into Computers but bit of a Noob as Audiophile Headphones and Amps   I've ordered myself some Sennheiser HD600 with the Filio E17   I was then told afterwards by a friend that i don't need the E17 as i have a Soundcard   My Pc setup is as follows  ...

ive been searching for the answer but i can't seem to find it, so the question is obviously: E7 OR E17, or a better portable dac/amp. Anything under 150$ in my case, round 100 pounds (it will be used with the Audio Technica ATH-M50).

Hey there folks! The title says it all! I have been looking around for a week or so for a good set of headphones to use while studying at university... I landed on Ultrasone's Signature Pros. Anyways, I was searching around to figure out what sort of amp would be good for them, but it doesnt...

Coming from a pair of Denon AHD1100's and a Xonar Essence ST sound card, i want to take the plunge into a low-mid range setup and have been reading a slew of topics on HeadFi over the past few weeks. Still, i remain mostly confused.   I've read enough to believe that a pair of HE-400 will...

Good morning,   I am in a bit of a quandry with regards to whether I would gain any major benefits from using a portable amplifier with my iPhone / iPad?   At the moment I have fairly easy to drive headphones (Grado SR80i's / Beyerdynamic T70p / Sennheiser IE6) all of which are used with...

Hey. I currently own a Fiio E11, E6 and an E10. I use the E11 primarily. I got them initially because of the pricepoint and as it turns out they are fairly highly rated on here. I saw the shootout thread also. I am considering getting another but if I did I would want something that would...

I'm not really sure if this needs an amp. Yet it is 70 ohlms if it does need an amp what would be good under $100 that could be used portably.

Are there any amps (portable or desktop) under $40 that really improves volume and bass. Ive looked at all the fiio amps from e3 to e6 do they really help the music? Ive never owned an amp so i need to know if any amp under $50 is just a waste of time and if not, which are best for the money. I...

The BL-2 is a little tube amp from a fairly new Chinese amp manufacturer called ‘Tube Amp’. Perhaps not the most ingenious of naming, they do however only focus on portable tube amp. The DIY’er behind the company began his own quest of building a portable tube amp years ago, and has successfully...