I'm sure many are pondering about these two portable powerhouses. So this one is for you.   First off, some size comparisons: (taken directly out of camera without any adjustment whatsoever)           So, as you can see, E12 is almost roughly TWICE the size of C&C BH...

I have been meaning to do something about getting a new DAC+Amp for some time now. The problem is that any time I think I have made up my mind, I read about problems someone is having with it, or something new comes along that is supposed to be better.   I had almost convinced myself to...

Is there anyone willing to let an audio newb audition their Schiit stack or O2 and/or ODAC for a bit?   I will be touring NYC/NJ/MD for a week from Nov 12th before heading back.   Although I have my own headphones, if you rather have me use the ones you have for the short moment I am...

Hey everyone!   The time has come to whet my appetite and plunge head-first into hi-fi territory, but before I do, I feel it's wise to seek the advice of the wise (that's you!).   My setup in mind is: HD650 JDS Labs O2+ODAC   The main concern, however, regards the genre I'll be using it...

Hello,  i am upgrading from my current setup sennheiser 595 to the Audeze lcd2 and yulong D100 Dac plus amp. its considered a very DAC and amp combo for under 500$. Will this will a good match. any suggestions  will be welcomed.         thanks.

Looking for sub-$300 cans, one each for the following two categories:   Vocals / Classical / Opera - Highs   Electronica - Lows     I'm thinking for the Highs:   ATH-AD900 or HE-400 or Q701   I'm thinking for the Lows:   M50s     Anyone see anything wrong with the...

So I'm probably going to buy a pair of Alpha Dog's with my tax return. I run all my headphones off of my computer via the motherboard. I was thinking of getting an amp but don't know what one to buy. I'd rather not break the bank with it but suggestions are welcome. I was thinking something...

Hello all. I'm just breaking into the audiophile community, so I've done pretty extensive research over the last couple of weeks. I've settled on the O2+ODAC for amp and DAC. I did so because the headphone output jack is 1/4", so I won't be worried about it wearing out, and it has RCA inputs on...

Hello, I just recently imported the JDS O2 headphone amp and tried to connect it to my MF VDACII. At last I connected the vdac via spdif to my pc and via rca out to my desktop amp and the loudspeakers. Now I want to use my headphones with this amp. I connected the dac via spdif to the pc and...

I have been comparing my iBasso DX50 to my iPod Classic (7G) for the past couple of weeks...and, while the LO of the DX50 far surpasses that of the Classic, the DX50 keels over at the mere sight of the Classic when it comes to driving my 4.Ai. Using my HD800/O2/ODAC setup (the O2 is temporary; I...

Portable Dac/Amp Combo’s   1) Audinst HUD-MX2 (£150) 2) Epiphany Acoustics O2D (ODAC + O2 amp) (£190) 3) Graham Slee bitzie (£350)   Searching for an external soundcard for my laptop was the very fist thing that opened me up to the world of sound quality. Since then I've come across...

Hello all,   I have a set of AKG Q701 headphones. I love absolutely love sparkle in the highs and its massive sound stage, which I don't get out of my portable Sennheiser Momentum's. However, I find that the treble is quite fatiguing to my ears. I have used it over 100 hours. I am currently...

Greetings everyone,   I recently switched from a windows based PC to a Mac running Mavericks (OSx 10.9). From the beginning, I noticed some very obvious clicking and static during music playback.   My set up is, and always has been, Computer > ODAC > O2 > headphones.   Music playback was...

This is my first go at speakers.  I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing.   I recently received a pair of Klipsch KSB 3.1 speakers from a friend for $30.  (looking online, they go on ebay for over $150... I'd say my friend needs to take better care of her things.  LOL).   Here are the...

It's been a while since I've posted anything on Head-Fi, but I wanted to know what sort of sound I should expect with my new setup I just ordered when compared to my old.     Here is my current setup: -AKG Q701s -FiiO E10 -ART Headamp 4 (Specs posted if releveant)   My future setup...

Hi, I'm looking for an amp to pair with my HE-400, Fidelio X1, and Q701. I am currently using a X3 to drive them, but I want a real desktop rig. My budget for the amp is $200 but I would be willing to go over a bit if the performance is worth it. I've heard that the M-Stage pairs well with these...

I'm currently running my Denon D2000s through a Fiio E11. However, I know that this amp isn't bringing these phones to their true potential. Also the short battery life and inability to charge while in use is kind of killing it for me.   I've been out of the game for a while and have no idea...

I have bought a ODAC and O2 combo in my country China. But the manufacturer use Tenor 7022L instead of 7022 because 7022 is sold out. That is where the problem come from   when I  cat /proc/asound/card1/stream0   I get these info   Tenor Electronics DigiHug USB Audio at...

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but I haven't been able to find a straight answer anywhere. Does the odac+o2 DAC/amp combo run off batteries, which means I can take it with me on the go and use it with my phone, or does it require an AC power source? Also, how big is it? Will I be able to...