I've been looking into the Dennon d7000's or the Audez LCD-2's and I would like to know if the Fiio E17 amp would work well with them? I would also appreciate it if you could recommend other portable amps (<$250). I will also be using an iPhone.

Hey guys,   I'm looking for a usb DAC/amp that is an upgrade to the E10 that I can listen to music on my computer.  Ive been reading through a lot of threads but not really sure what to get.  Preferrably under $200, less is better.  Thanks.

Hello fellow Head-Fier's, this is my first review, so please be nice :) Sources used in review: Ipod Classic 6G 80GB Fiio L9 LOD Headphones: Brainwavz B2 Yamaha EPH-100 Sennheiser HD600   I opened my iPod a few weeks ago to replace the scratched up casing and the battery. I...

So far I've been looking at something like the E9 + E17 or E11 + E17 or something like that. Fiio is all I really know in amps and I haven't really found much on how they work with Beyerdynamic. I'm also looking for it to be portable. It doesn't need to be pocket sized, I'm not always on...

DX100 MANUAL / User guide    DX 100 Firmware updates   Originally Posted by Sorensiim    Instructions  on updating firmware, very easy.    Zipeg  an app to open the firmware once dowloaded to you desktop. I needed this for my MacBook Pro. Works great.    192gb on the...

hello everyone in head-fi, this is my first post here so please excuse me for any mistakes regarding audio specifications or anything similar. I just ordered Denon AH-D5000 along with creative titanium HD sound card, I currently own a Recon3D pcie sound card. I really don`t know much about...

I plan to use an amp with my Miracle. It'll probably be paired with the DX100 if I can get one. I've heard of lots of good things about the Objective 2 / DX100 pairing, but how does the c421 compare? Its strictly for home use - I won't carry and amp + a brick for portable use, so disregard...

Two opamp choices available - one for higher impedance cans, one for lower (JDS states the one suited for higher impedance cans emphasizes bass over transparancy).  It doesn't look like they can be rolled.   http://blog.jdslabs.com/?p=179     According to the blog entry, only 95 amps...

Hey ,  I just bought my Sennheiser HD25-1 II after days of reserching and i was wondering which amp suit my "situation" best. As you might have figured out i'm new to the hi-fi world however my taste in music built up with years of listening to various music , mostly metal.(My english is not...

Hi all, Currently my setup is the following PC with Creative THD + Fiio E6 -> HD600.   I am mainly listening to classical music.   I am considering to upgrade my system. Anyone can tell me except getting louder volume, what else can I expect by adding a Schiit Asgard?   And, what...

My audio source is a pretty cheap AV Receiver with some decent sounding speakers... The headphones i would like to drive are the Q701 and HE-500... Under $200 is definetily my preferred budget but if i have to go a little over i'd be willing to. Thanks.

  To Start…   There are a lot of amps out there that use exotic topologies and expensive parts.  Even “budget” amplifiers try to get in on this game.  Too often, that practice fails and you end up with a “transparent” amp that is anything but.  Or an amp is made that trades reliability for...

HRT MS-II Objective2 Amplifier (JDS Labs build)

Hello Head-Fi! I intend on getting the O2/ODAC combo and spending $250-$300 on headphones. My initial choice was the DT880, but I've heard that it has recessed upper-mids that make female artists sound a little less than stellar. I'm very unfamiliar with audio and its qualities, so is there...

Hi, I am new to this community and i apologize in advance for 2 things : I might be asking a question that has been asked before and english is not my native language :)   I have a question about computer audio regarding the connection of an amp to my soundcard.   I purchased an eClaro...

hope this isn't rehashed, couldn't find a similar topic.   i'm wondering if headphone amps are actually better at powering good headphones (something like Sennheiser HD 700) than a mid to upper range AV receiver would. i have a Denon 3313ci which costs a little over $1,000. however, a...

I bought a pair of Audio Technica ATH-AD700's a few months ago and absolutely love them. The sound is better than any headphones I have listened to in my life. But now I am reading about amps, and that they improve the sound? Is it worth buying an amp for these headphones? Will the improvement...

I'm looking to upgrade my headphones and currently leaning toward a HiFiMan HE-500/JDS Labs Objective2 combination (or possibly Sennheiser HD650).  Any opinions on this combo?  My source would be an iPod Classic (5th gen) or possibly a PC or tablet.   I see that when ordering an Objective2...

Unboxing my new JDS Labs O2 Black Edition, full review coming soon:  

Hello. i have Xonar DX on my pc and bought Denons ah-d2000 cans. I found out that Xonar is to weak for it. I am mostly a gamer, playing bf3 with 6-channels on and dolby headphone. If i get a Amp+Dac to it will i loose this 3d effects or what? What about an amp only?  Thanks 

I want to get some new gear for my rig. My current set up is the fiio e7+e9 combo along with denon d5000, AKG K702 and grado sr60s. I want a headphone that is basically a combination of the K702 and Denon. Which would be a can with a decent soundstage and bass. However I recently realized that...

Hey all,   I've had the HE-500 for about a week now, my only previous audiophile headphone being the HD650.  My previous chain was iMac (Spotify/iTunes/Fidelia) -> HRT Music Streamer ii+  -> Fii0 E9 -> HD650.  Everything is the same for this review except that the HE-500 are taking the place...

Hi everyone, can you guys help me decide a combo of headphone with amp/dac with the budget of $700? Most of the time I listen to J-Pop and classical music. A little bit rock sometimes, but not much. I like something that is detailed and has good imaging. Thanks.   Edit: my source is the...

Just bought an HD600 and am looking for amp recommendations. I would like to keep the cost below $200. I looked at Little Dot II or III and the O2 as possibilities so far. Are either of those more preferable or is another option better?   Thanks in advance for any help.

I'm considering buying either of these headphones and was wondering which one has the better soundstage. I'm also curious to know which one is more comfortable. Based on what I've read, I'm tending to think that the DT990 is more comfortable but I could be wrong. Also, could the K702/Q701 or the...