Hi Guys,    This happens to be my first post in the forum but I did do my research here in helping me make my decision.  About a week ago, I took delivery of a gorgeous set of Alessandro MS Pro's.  Initially, I had the MS1i but quickly wanted more...damn it!  Anyway- my current rig...

Hi,   Total noob here and I just recently got my 598's (about 2 weeks) and love them so far. They are definitely better than the EH-xxx's that I previously used. I've gone through many of the 598 threads to look for this answer, but I don't think there is a definitive answer.   From what...

Hi, just bought a new ms2i:) thinking of getting a desktop amp for it, do u guys reckon a tube amp or a solid state amp? I'm thinking of getting the burson ha-160 or little dot mkiii   Thanks

Hi guys, looking for a headphone amp for ath-ad900. Was thinking of getting the asgard at first,but after i read 6moon review, they said that the asgard hum. Since ath-ad900 is open back, and i can't stand hum, so any other recommendations? (does the asgard still hum? if it doesn't then i'd...

I have a pair of Senheiser HD650 headphones that I love. I am currently running them off of either my Anthem surround sound pre-amp processor (that is my D/A for digital sources), my Bellari (tube) VP-130 phono stage with headphone output, or my Creek OBH-11 headphone amp. Here are my...

Hi. I´m looking for a Dac + Amp for my HE-300. I have as dac amp a total bithead, but I'm planning to do an upgrade. I listen to flac and some mp3(320) from my computer.   Than amp will be also used with MS1, and eventually with hd25-1 II and UM2 than I have as portables.   I also plan...

I just purchased a pair of Beyerdynamics DT880 250ohms. I like the sound much more than my Sennheiser 598. Now, I purpusly bought the 250 ohms because I read that it is still easy to power with an mid grad receiver, but it sounds a little veiled. I like the highs and the bass is there, but I...

Im looking into buying the HD650 and I want a good amp for around $200. I'm mainly going to use it with my ipad and iphone. And possibly computer. So I want a kind of portable amp, yet still full or good size. I will be listening to lossless files, of course. Mostly Pink Floyd, Led Zep, and...

They sound amazing with the little fiio e6 i picked up for 29 shipped on amazon, its quite imperssive how much of a different there is. very happy. very very very happy.

Hey guys, Im stepping into the audiophile scene and need advice because i dont know anything lol, I recently purchased Denon AH-D2000 headphones and run them directly to my laptop but when the vocals hit, they start hissing when the singer says a S word. Its really bad when a female singer...

I was originally not going to go with a Chinese amp, but you guys here are in love with the M-Stage. Here's my thing though, I've heard a lot of good things about the asgard as well, and now that's officially in the picture. Here's what I want though, a fun solid state amp that'll play...

Rig: PC -> CENtrance Dacmini (via usb) -> audeze LCD2   Ive been hearing alot of jazz and classical music with the LCD2 and been enjoying it so much. But once i started listening to rock music, electronic music and soundtracks, im starting to feel disappointed by the lack of bass in the...

But I don't want to go with the "budget" Chinese designed.  So this keeps Little Dot, Matrix, gd, and all the other guys out of the picture. Preferably I want to go with a Japanese audio company, but those aren't always easy to get a hold of.   I just would like some ideas, please.

I've been lurking unregistered here for a long time and the talks here have helped me greatly. I was hoping to advice here in light of ordering a M-Stage Matrix that's on the way to me as we speak.   My final setup will be Computer > HRT Music Streamer II > M-Stage Matrix > ATH-PRO700 /...

Hi i am going to get the akg k701 and i was wondering which goes better audio gd nfb-2 + (audio bd c2.1 or the matrix m-stage). I guess if i go for the c2.1 i can use the acss cable.    So if anyone has had experience with these headphones and amps i would love your thoughts :)   thank...

I guess the title says it all. I'm not looking for anything special, just something that is good-looking and affordable (under 200€/175£/$285). I mostly listen to artists such as Eric Clapton, The Smashing Pumpkins, Fleetwood Mac and Counting Crows.

...so I figure I might as well look at amps. Both my Senns came with plugs to step up / down (555's came with a 1/4" to 1/8" and the 280's came with a 1/8" to 1/4") so I put off buying an amp. I decided that I shouldn't wait.    What would you recommend for a desktop amp? Current budget is...

Hey guys I'm doing a little upgrade to my bed side rig which now consists of a HRT Music Streamer II+ and denon D7000's. I used to have it hooked up to an E9 but I wanted to upgrade. I have been doing a ton of reading and torn betweeen the asgard and m-stage. I already have gotten a few opinions...

I've been looking for a headphone amp to pair with my Audinst HUD-MX1 DAC and Senn HD600s. From what I've read the m-stage and Asgard both have great reviews and are both at the same price point. Which one should I go for?

These are the two headphones I have on my list at the moment. I understand that the HD580s are quite old and I would have to buy them used, but they are basically the HD600 without the ugly faux-marble finish. I'm not sure about the HD580, but I've read that the HD598 are a very fun can to...

I'm just beginning to get into quality headphones and have started out with Sennheiser HD598's and am really happy with them and my new Schiit Asgard. I can already feel however a sort of pull to buy another pair. I'd like to know how all of you who have multiple headphones approach this - does...

What headphones would be the best around the price range of the HD 598.   Also would the headphones require an amp, if so recommend me one, price range maybe a 100-200$, some thing around there   I don't want a amp that "color" the sound. I'm on a budget, so no amp if possible.

Im looking to buy one of these two amps. Has anyone compared the two? Are they even on the same level?    I listen to alot of rock, metal, alternative, and some rap. I currently use HD580 with 600 grills and 650 cable. DAC will be a NuForce DAC2.  Will also be getting Grado 225 soon aswell...

    I was reading the review for the Sennheiser HD 598 and was wondering about their setup. They are using a Onkyo TX-SR805 receiver, a Schiit Audio Asgard headphone amplifier, along with a ipod. I plan on purchasing these headphones soon, and I am using a ~200 receiver. Will that amplifier...

Hello, first post for this long time lurker!   I'm about to buy a pair of new headphones since my Sennheiser HD-590's are getting worn out. The choice has been made and I'm going for a pair of  Hifiman HE-5LE, quite a big upgrade but I'm willing to spend some money for good quality.   So...