I've been using the AD700X, K712 pro, and Audeze LCD-3(with JDS Element 2). The problem with them is that the sound of the AD700X and K712 was too flat, and the LCD-3 was way too heavy... So I decided to sell them all and buy a new one. This one will mainly be for music. but I play FPS games as...

Looking a for a max $600 amp/dac combo with preferably small footprint. SE, balance isn't necessary, budget can go up a little if needed. Trying to downsize my current setup. Headphones would include dt1990 hd800 (might sell) and honestly trying to downsize in general. Wouldn't mind going back...

Hi, I am a newbie and a headphone virgin to boot, so please, any help on this would be great. I have just bought a second hand pair of AKG K340s, all seem in good order (have red drivers) so not bass heavy and it shows. I tested them out using Audirvana running from an iMac via 3.5mm to SPDIF...

So I got myself a pair of akg k702's and I'm looking for an amp/dac - either a combo unit or seperates to match it. These headphones sound amazing as they are but I want them to sound as best as they can! Out of the box they felt a bit tinny but after a day or 2 they either got better, or maybe...

hello, i just received my amp/dac (JDS lab the element) and i started noticing if i crank the volume all the way to the max i start hearing hissing sound and even crackling sometimes (only on high gain) any suggestions why this is caused? could the cables be an issue? or the amp itself ? ( i...

Hello, first off i just want to say that this is a pretty long post so i apologize in advance i can only post here at the moment as I am new here. don't get me wrong, i am not at the slightest an audiophile but I've done some reading and i am planning to order the Sennheiser HD650 found it for...

Hello there :) So im thinking of buying a pair of Sony MDR Z7 headphones, but i will need to use them with my dac/amp the JDS Element. Which takes 1/4'' jack. I don't know how to get from the 2x 3,5mm cables(balanced?) that come with the headphone to a 1/4'' jack that i can actually plug in. So...