I currently have a musical fidelity M1 HPA driving a pair of Denon AH-D7000s.  After reading all the buzz I'm thinking of getting a pair of LCD2s and trying them out.  Will this amp adequately drive the LCD2s?  MF claims it can drive headphones of any impedance "The HPA enjoys the lowest 1ohm...

hi guys! i have seen alot of threads about noise from USB dac's, but nothing is quite like what i'm experience. i have a Nuforce Icon HD dac (has a built in amp too). there is no noise at all just using the nuforce built in amp. however, i purchased a separate tube amp, the Icon Audio HP8 MKII...

Hey Mates,   So im pretty sure im going to be buying the Sennheiser hd558, and am wondering what of the next options will give me the best results within my budget - 100-120$ My main purpose is for Movies, after that just general use for music and gaming.   im using onboard sound at...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MUSE-TU-20-Russia-EH6922-smallest-Tube-Preamp-Headphone-Amplifier-Sliver-/221073309953?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3378ff0101   Says 3Wpc on 33ohm headphone, can this be for real?

Hi I currently have a YS-A1 Headphone AMP which is a Beyerdynamic copy. Using it with Beyerdynamics T1 headphones fed by a Cyrus Audio DACX+ with external Cyrus power supply. I wondered would there be An advantage in using the balanced XLR outputs from the cyrus? Problem being the amp only...

Hey there.   Here comes my current setup: Mac -> Audinst HUD-MX1 (DAC + AMP) -> Audeze LCD-2r2   Now I bought an Violectric V200 so the new setup looks like the following: Mac -> Audinst HUD-MX1 (DAC) -> V200 (AMP) -> Audeze LCD-2r2   But: I can't notice ANY difference between...

Hi,   I've never used headphones before.   only i used IEMs, then, i'd like to buy headphones.   but, i don't have any knowledge for it.   so plz feel free to recommend.   and i liked UE triple.fi 10 pro.

Hello,   I am new to Head-Fi (2 weeks and counting) so forgive me if my question is not appropriate in this forum.   I am trying to understand as to why a typical SET audio amp cannot be use to power headphones as I have not read people using one.  For example, I see headphone amps with...

Which of the two is better for the hd800 ? Or any other amplifier with built in DAC ?

Hey everyone.   I have to move back out to uni and after the last move-out, I really don't want to bring so much stuff with me. I mainly don't want to bring my speaker amp which means my HE-6 isn't going to sound as nice. My DAC is sorta big ( not nearly as big and heavy as my amp), and I...

I would like to know what a headphone amplifier is. I have checked other websites but the don't give a good description Cheers Carson

I have a pair of Sennheiser HD380's and I like them. I had the HD280's for a while but they weren't that comfortable for me. I  listen to music almost exclusively from my computer. I do a little gaming as well. Originally I was plugging them straight into the integrated audio on my motherboard...

Hi, I'm new here...    Im exhausted, and have studied until I finally give up, and am "Finally" asking for help, and Im all ears  The subject matter here will sadly have to be read to know how high quality Im willing to go, but this is a subject to determine what is always confused in the...

Hey Everybody   I've been trying to pair down my headphone collection (and maybe make some upgrades) and it's getting difficult. My problem is that I'm having trouble discerning some of the differences in sound quality. Right when I think I've nailed down some favorites, different songs and...

I currently have an HD650 and want to try out the HE-500. I've never ever used a DAC(I use an iPhone)/Amp in my life.   Can someone please suggest one for an HD650 and an HE-500? I don't want to really break my wallet though. I was thinking the E7 + E9 combo but I have no idea...   ...

          I know this has come up time and time again, and I am sorry to do it again, but I would really appreciate everyones insight. I am just starting out in the audio world am I want to start small so that when I start to get better and better headphones I will really appreciate them more...

I've been looking around for a while now for a portable amp and pair of headphones/IEMs that will last. Already I have. Headphones:Audio Technica ATH-M50, Meelectronics HT-21, Meelec M9, M6, M16,M11, Audio Technica SJ-55 (about 4 days old)   Sources: iPod Classic 120GB 6th Gen, ipod Nano...

I want you to rank your audio equipment (specific items) based on what you feel has improved your listening pleasure.  Be it a DAC, PMP, Headphones, Amp, equalizer, cable, computer media player, modification you made, tube type, etc...   Rank as many items as you want, and include a brief...

Based on a lot of reading, I think that the HE-500's fit my tastes the best. I did have a HE-400 for a while, but returned it because I didn't like it and it was one of the earlier batches that was defective.   I mostly listen to classical music (violin concertos) and stuff that's heavily...

Hello all, I'm currently using a Xonar DX and a C421 headphone amp. I've been doing a bit of research to try find at what level to properly set my sound card's volume, but there doesn't seem to be a definitive answer so far.   I had read that setting the Xonar DX to 100% volume was the best...

I just purchased Beyerdynamic D770 Pro 250 ohms, and I have the http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829121120 Soundcard in my PC, but I'm using a crappy 15   year old Sony Receiver to power my speakers atm, I want to get a nice desktop headphone amp to run straight from my...

I apologize if this topic has been covered before (this is my first thread posted) but I have absolutely no experience with headphones/headphone amps/DAC's etc...  My current pre-amp in my home stereo system does NOT have a headphone jack.  I just bought a pair of Sennheiser HD 598's and would...

As I live in Germany the Woo Audio WA2 (which I really would like to buy) will cost me around $1454 instead of $1090 because of taxtes, etc.   Now I need an amp alternative for them which do not require shipping from outside EU.   I would like to pair them with a Beyer T1. (the only...

Hey Head fi, I'm about to buy a pair of Sennheiser HD 650 and I'm wondering if an amp is more important (schitt asgard) or a dac (still choosing). I have a Macbook Pro 13in. 

I am looking for a 200 dollar or less headphone amp.  I am curious whats out there tube wise, as well as SS for use with either a set of DT-770's or HFI-780's neither of which should be hard to drive.    My source will be my iPhone either via a LOD to 3.5mm plug or a LOD to RCA one.  I dont...