I was wondering what people recommend my path should be in the world of head fi. I recently got some HE400s and reckon they are ace. However, as seems quite common, I am already thinking what next!   I only have an E17 portable amp at the moment so the logical thing to do would be to upgrade...

[Edit] Dang I just realized this should have went to the amp subsection. My bad guys.   Hey guys, I know some of you may say that this has been discussed already, but there are a few finer points that I want to hammer out which I haven't found an answer to.   I have already decided on...

Hi guys,   Sorry. Just being paranoid here. lol....   Just to explain my recent paranoia. Recently I bought a cheap, USB external soundcard for my laptop. I plugged in my m50's and instantly when trying to play a song I heard some crackling sounds and both drivers died on me right away...

Hi guys,   I'm looking at getting either the LCD2, PS1000 or HD800. In the long term i might even end up owning an LCD2 plus one of the last two, but that's still a distant dream. haha   I know the Mjolnir is a lot more expensive compared with the other two amps (Asgard and O2). But was...

I'm looking towards purchasing a desktop amplifier that will work with: HiFiman HE-400's and the Sennheiser HD 598's. I would prefer if it stayed under $200, but I don't know what kind of amp will power them both. Other headphones that I might possibly use would be the Philips Citiscape Uptown...

I am considering buying the Audeze LCD-2's however they are very expensive. If I got them, I would only be able to spend $300 on a Desktop Amplifier/DAC. Which Desktop Amplifier/DAC do you think is best for the Audeze LCD-2's for under $300?

I just purchased the Schiit Asgard and Bifrost + the PYST combo because I've heard such glowing reviews about the quality for an entry-level DAC + amp combo. I'm just using my desktop computer's motherboard soundcard over SPDIF. My previous setup was a Astro Gaming Mixamp with SPDIF audio...

I'm planning on buying the Asgard for my AKG K701, Denon D2000 and Grado SR225i. I'd like to know how the Asgard compares to the STX. Should I use the DAC on the STX? Or should I buy the bifrost as well? I'm concerned about interference (noise when you move the mouse or disk activity noise)...

hi friend,i'm italian excuse me for my english i need amp for my denon ah-d2000 budget max 1000€   i returned Burson ha160D for noise problem(but sound is incredible)   PLEASE friend,help me Thanks.   Carmine.

Hey guys,   Upgraditus has struck me once again even though i just bought a pair of AKG k272's almost two months ago. I've decided on the K702 and would like to eventually end up with the k702 and a schiit asgard (could possibly be swayed to a little dot product) and maybe bifrost too. I...

Hey there.   Here comes my current setup: Mac -> Audinst HUD-MX1 (DAC + AMP) -> Audeze LCD-2r2   Now I bought an Violectric V200 so the new setup looks like the following: Mac -> Audinst HUD-MX1 (DAC) -> V200 (AMP) -> Audeze LCD-2r2   But: I can't notice ANY difference between...

Hi all, I am planning to get the HD800's in a couple weeks and am going crazy at trying to find out what amp/dac combo I need to use these things at an acceptable level! I don't expect maximum clarity or resolution but I do want to be able to enjoy the HD800's for what they are.   I have a...

Hello,   I have the LCD-2 and was looking around for a dac/amp. The Tubemagic D1 (w/ GE5670W Tube) is a DAC/Amp combo and I think it will be more than enough to drive them. However, I would like to hear other opinions.   Link to...

I currently have a musical fidelity M1 HPA driving a pair of Denon AH-D7000s.  After reading all the buzz I'm thinking of getting a pair of LCD2s and trying them out.  Will this amp adequately drive the LCD2s?  MF claims it can drive headphones of any impedance "The HPA enjoys the lowest 1ohm...

Hey everyone.   I have to move back out to uni and after the last move-out, I really don't want to bring so much stuff with me. I mainly don't want to bring my speaker amp which means my HE-6 isn't going to sound as nice. My DAC is sorta big ( not nearly as big and heavy as my amp), and I...

Greetings All   I am looking for some input to help narrow my search for a new set of full size phones   My Parameters and Gear I am looking to spend something under $500 and would prefer to land under $400 if possible I listen to a wide variety of genres and sources Genres include...

I want to upgrade from my K701's and K550's however I wanted to know where to upgrade to. I want the HD800 but i want to know if there is a headphone in between the HD800 and the K701.    Thanks Shiori

HIFIMAN HE-400 REVIEW   So you want a strong performing Mid-Fi headphone. As one may already know, Mid-Fi (price) is full of A LOT of very strong performing headphones and the competition is very fierce in order to come out at top. It’s difficult to categorize some, if not all of these...

So I am looking for a headphone for $600(I have a FiiO E11 for an amp but if I need them with a amp then add that into the $600 because I can't really go a tick over $600 and I dont have a DAC either.) So I have Grado SR80's right now and I went to the Sony Store a couple of hours ago and tried...

Hey Head fi,  Does anyone know a good dac to pair with the Schitt Asgard? I use a Macbook Pro 13in. 

I have a quick question. I have the following components:   Sources 1. A 5 disc cd changer 2. Sony home component minidisc player 3. A DAC 3. Music hall mmf 2.2 connected to a phone preamp.   All of the above sources have rca outputs, which I then manually plug into my Schiit...

I am looking for a 200 dollar or less headphone amp.  I am curious whats out there tube wise, as well as SS for use with either a set of DT-770's or HFI-780's neither of which should be hard to drive.    My source will be my iPhone either via a LOD to 3.5mm plug or a LOD to RCA one.  I dont...

I'll be moving to US next week to start my PhD program and I'll be building a new system from the ground up. I managed to save around $700-800 and I'm looking for budget components. I will only be bringing my laptop (an early 2011 macbook pro 13'') with, so I thought I would only be needing a...

 Hey guys, although this has probably been discussed before I was just curious if anyone had any good DAC recommendations that pair well with the Asgard. Presently I'd like to keep it somewhat cheap such as the HRT II+, ODAC, Audioengine D1, etc. I have a E17 but have not heard great things...

Hi, nub here on the forum, so I apologize if this has already been answered!   I have some Sennheiser HD598s and I'm loving them, but I want to get a DAC and amp for them. I've settled on eventually (when I get the money) getting the Schiit Bifrost and the Asgard, but I have a question.  ...