how does a Ipod Lineout Dock Cable output audio better than a audio to audio cable?   i have been looking about portable amps and i see people with their photo posted with Ipod Lineout Dock Cable   and i am wondering if it makes a difference.   please tell me what you think or know...

Would AD700 benefit from iBasso D4 Mamba?     Is it a waste of money to pay $200 on a D4 to use with the AD700?   I have a Zune 120. How would I bypass the Zune's internal amp and DAC?

Hello Everyone,   I got my Shure SE535 2 days ago and since then have had trouble removing the pre-installed sleeves, because they fit so tight. By now I am pretty sure I that I have found the right sleeves for me.    Anyway, I listen to lossless music from my 2011 MacBook Pro 17" and...

I mainly listen to lossless music through my ipod or laptop connected to sr 60s or m50s.  I'm thinking of upgrading to the 225s.  I'm terrified of tinnitus, so I usually listen at half the volume or below and that's plenty for me.  Given that I don't need extra volume and i use low impedence...

Hey guys, I currently own a pair of ATH-M50 cans.  I have a Realtek ALC1200 HD audio soundcard but i'm looking to move the sound route out of the inside of my computer and just generally get some better quality.  There's a noticeable crackling sound on the super super deep bass.  like around the...

Hello,   I currently have a uDac for my laptop. It's good, but i like my iBasso D4 a lot better. I mistakenly sold it to buy a tube amp.   I'm current considering the D6 or the XM6. Can anyone comment or give reccomendations. I've been into this hobby for some years now and want the...

Looking for an AMP or DAC/AMP that can be transported in a backpack to and from school.  Prefer battery or USB powered, don't want to have to plug into a wall. Powerful enough for the AKG K271s or K702s (if there is such a beast) Price below 300. That's as much as my wallet can spare at...

Hi everyone! I was looking for a portable DAC/Amp combo for my grado sr225, and after considering several factors (price, size, sound etc) decided to go with either iBasso D6 or D12. Can you guys help me choose one?   Since i'm absolutely new to this and never had and amp before, i wasn't...

Due to my living situation/noise issues, headphone listening is required past a certain time of the day. I might as well make the best of the situation, hence looking into purchasing an amp. Listening pattern runs a wide gamut, jazz, funk, soul, african, brazilian, hiphop, electronic. I do...

The combo has to be a total of $600 and this includes the used price in FS section as $600 used combo MAY be much better than new combo for $600.   Priorities   1. overall sound quality, it needs to sound like a high-end headphone transparent, great clarity, non sibilant 2. good bass...

Looking for my first amp/dac to go with my IEM Phiaton's and Full size Fischer 003 cans.  Any suggestions.  Would like ot make the $200-300 range.  Was thinking of the Ibasso D4 or D6  would they be good options?

Just ordered a pair of ATH-ES10. While waiting for them to arrive thought I would pick out a good matching portable amp/dac, my iphone will be acting as the source. Rounded up some candidates, but choosing is a nightmare (couldn't find a comparison review). The options are TTVJ slim, RSA...

i currently own HD598, ie8 and a moded galaxy s with supercurio's mod and it souns awsome but it kinda lacks something, so im torn between buying an amp ibasso d4/d6 to use it as a dac also, or buying a hifiman player 601/602, more 601 than 2nd but i heard they are not so reliable and good but...

This week I purchased a pair of Sennheiser HD25 1-II, so now I'm looking for a portable amp to pair with them.   The amps/dac's I have been looking into are: iBasso D2+, Leckerton UHA-4 Slimline, Total Bithead It will be paired with my Sansa Clip+, Ipod Classic or my work computer.  ...

Currently I have a Meier Audio Corda 3Move.  I love it but wish it didn't have the curved top to it and that it wasn't as tall.  It doesn't mate in size well with my iPod Classic.  It sounds great and has tons of options(DAC, battery/usb/external power, high/low gain and current mode).  ...

I'm looking for a pair of IEMs for my portable rig. I listen to mostly electronica (usually house and dubstep, but sometimes trance). I usually will use it to commute to classes every day and will be longboarding half the time, so microphonics are pretty important. I've been looking around, and...

I've been dying to get my hands on a D6 ever since I bought a pair of D2000's however the iBasso site doesn't allow payment with two credit cards. Now my only options are to use Western Union or to find a brick and mortar store that sells these amps. Anybody know of a place?

Hi all, I am currently looking to replace my desktop amp/DAC with a portable unit that will provide a good enough desktop solution also. I currently have: AudioGD 15.32 with txco upgrade. IMod gen 4. Fiio e12 Mad dog 3.2 Getting alpha dogs. Because most of my listening is on a train and at...