Hi all!   I am looking for a little advice really on my first pair of expensive headphones. I currently own CAL!, XB500 and D1100. Out of those I like the D110 with a little EQ the best. The reasons being that I like the non fatiguing sound signature, and the extreme comfort I get from them...

Hey all, new to the forums and high-end headphones.  I recently upgraded to my current audio setup in August and September.  Did a lot of reading on here before I decided on the A1 for my amp.  The Beyers were pretty much decided on from the start, just read so many good things about them.  I've...

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At work I'm running a pair of Sony MDR-7506 and at home I run a pair of Senn HD535's. I'm really interested in an external DAC. I like the idea of an external solution as I can keep it as I upgrade computers easily. I've been looking at the Hifiman EF-2a but I am concerned about some of the...

I'll soon be picking up a beyer 990 pro and an amp/dac, so I can improve my music listening experience. I'm looking for a good amp that will work with the 990 pro, music preference and as well as my cash on hand. My music preference consists of Hip Hop (50 cent & co.) Rock (Skillet, Red, Three...

I've been using an EF2A with my Sony MDR-V6s for a couple of months and have really been enjoying this set up. I read that replacing the stock tubes is a good idea, so I just bought a pair (not sure if they're matched or not) of GE tubes. Will these make a difference, has anyone tried GE tubes...

So I'm kinda new to the world of hifi, but I'd like to get a really good set up to keep me happy for a while. I listen mostly to unplugged, rock, and jazz with a little bit of rap once in a while. I've decided on two possible rigs, the first is to buy the audeze LCD-2 and use them with my...

Hey guys first off i would like to thank all the members on this forum for the vast amount of helpful information and reviews. I in no way consider myself a hardcore audiophile but I do enjoy high quality sound in my headphones, home setup, and car. I recently decided that I was going to be in...

Hello everyone .   I am totally new to the forum and the audiophile section. I ve been listening to a lot of rock music , classic rock .   Recently a friend of mine bought me the Beyerdynamics DT880 250ohm edition . i like the headphones very much and the music is very crisp and clear ...

Hello, I am looking for a new set of headphones in the $100-$200 range.  I am pretty new to higher end headphones and all the audio stuff.  I have been looking around and reading reviews and have found that the most recommended one are the ATH-M50.  I listen to all types of music but I most...

Hey guys, I'm kinda new here and would like to get your opinions. I'm currently using the Audio-Technica ath-m50s and would like to get a desktop amp and dac for about $160 dollars. Would you recommend the HiFiman EF2A or the Fiio e9? thanks

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...

Well I just received my EF2A in the mail today after a few recommendations from friends. The sound is amazing even though I have only had for about 12 hours now. One problem that I have noticed is a faint static sound in the background. If you turn the volume up to anywhere after the 7th notch...

I encountered an interesting problem with my amp.  The volume knob was a little stiff, then started spinning freely with no volume adjustment.  I opened it up, and saw that the pot was and probably always has been broken and has only been working by some magical force that could only be...

I have had my EF2A for about 2 weeks now and I have started to notice a problem. Every once in a while (2-6 hours) a very loud static noise starts and all other sound goes out. I have tested my headphones and they seem to be fine. I have left the EF2A on for 3 days straight once and I'm...

What are a few options for a desktop amp for my Macbook Pro to use with Denon D5000's?   Under $300 preferably.  Thanks for any help.   Edit: I'm going with the Schiit Asgard paired with the HRT MSII. A little bit over my original budget, but I think it'll be worth it.

Hello,    I plan to order an Hifiman HE-400 for use with an iPhone 4S and my macbook pro 2010, my question is do i really need to buy a DAC/AMP as this headphone is easy to drive ? Do the HE-400 really need an amp to give his best ?   Otherwise i would order the FiiO E17 for both...

Please recommend me a portable amp about $200.  Thank you. E11, HiFiMan EF2A, PA2V2, XM5?

Hey guys I have a question that have been around in my head lately, I connect my laptop to my preamp/amp combo via aux in, so the question is do I need to buy a DAC or something  or  I'm just very confuse o doing things wrong

So I'm looking at hybrid amps for my phones since i have a solid state and decided I want to dabble in the tube sound without sacrificing power and I'm looking at these 3. If you think that these 3 would not be the best for my phones and there is some better hybrid amp that is $300 or below then...

I'm looking to buy an Amp/DAC to drive my HD-25's.  I have had an E7 for a few months and was saving up to buy an E9 to hep drive it, when all of a sudden, The DAC component of the E7 broke, and despite countless attempts just can't seem to get it working.  So at this point, I'm ruling out the...

Hello,   After trying a couple of inexpensive DAC/headphone amp combos, I decided I liked the sound of the HiFiMan EF2A, and wanted to make it my primary portable DAC/amp for the moment.  Unfortunately, it seems to be causing a very disturbing problem.  Now and then, the sound will either...

After my recent troubles with the otherwise pretty nice sounding HiFiMan EF2A, though I'm not entirely ruling out giving a replacement EF2A a chance, I feel I should be keeping my ears open for something else to take its place, as I'm now a bit wary of HiFiMan's quality control issues.   In...

Hey guys; it feels great to be back on the forums!   I'm now in the market to upgrade my computer audio. Since I already have some decent headphones, I'd now like to upgrade my computer audio hardware.   It can be desktop or portable, either is fine. I'd like a DAC/amp combo or two...