Ok here's my quandary (and it may be a simple simple solution, I just don't know):   Currently, the only thing pushing audio in my home studio is my Mac Pro.  I run the line out to my powered KRK monitors, and for my HD600s just use the headphone out on the front panel.  Volume adjusts from...

After reading the serialized story about the origins and evolution of Schiit Audio I am convinced that  Mr Stoddard and Mr Moffat can build ( or more likely conjure )  any piece of audio gear we desire. So let's start a wish list for them.  As I said in another post if they build it we will buy...

I am looking into picking up a Schiit Modi/Magni combo. I had intended to use it with my iBook G4, but I am running 10.4.11, and I apparently need 10.5.x or higher to use the Modi. Upgrading to Leopard will cost me $130 from Apple. I do have a ~5 year old HP laptop, but its pretty old and really...

Hey folks, I've been lurking for a few weeks now.  Based on what everyone here has said about which headphones would likely work with what I listen to, I went to a shop in town here and bought (after listening to them) a pair of DT 770 80 ohm cans.  They are spectacular!  I am enjoying them more...

Many around Head-Fi hold the LYR and Bifrost in high regards for the HiFiMan series. I'm curious though, what do you all think about pairing the LYR with the Modi or the E17 (more budget friendly)? This brings up a couple of other questions as well:   By using a high quality amp (LYR)...

After reading this review, I was very interested in these headphones.  They sounded perfect!  Or as close as I could get to my wants and needs.  The only problem is that they seemed to be impossible to find.  I looked everywhere and could'nt find these things.  But then I stumbled apon a thread...

So, ive been looking in to getting one. Seems to be amazing for the price. The only thing is that right now i can't buy the whole thing. So my question is that is it possible for me to use just the Modi without any amp? I hope this isn't a dumb question. Just trying to figure stuff out. I dont...

Currently I am very new into the audiophile world, but have spent a long time looking into it and have learned a great amount. I have just ordered the Dt880 250ohm premium headphones by Beyerdynamic and am wondering what DAC and AMP combo I should be going for. I listen to a wide variety to...

Hey  So I was planning to get the the Beyer DT 880 600 ohms headphones for listening to classical music. So I was wondering what amp/dac combination to get for the Beyer DT 880 600 headphones. I heard that they need a particular type. So the two that I thought was around my budget was the NFB...

Hi. I was browsing the web for some information on the hifiman he-400s I ordered when I came across this website. These are my first pair of high end headphones I have ever used. I upgraded from my Logitech G35 gaming headsets, which were my be-all kind of purposeful headsets. I have my he-400s...

Just received my HD650's, and i'm enjoying the sound alot; however, i'd like to buy an amp to go with it as to improve the sound quality - My budget is around $250, although this can be changed if needed. All my music is FLAC/320kB mp3 and it's currently plugged into my (extremely terrible) laptop. 

I currently have a fiio e10 and I'm looking for an amp/dac upgrade in the $100-$200.  The e10 has a noisy volume knob in which the sounds cuts in and out when adjusting the volume which is pretty annoying.  This will solely be used at my PC.  Something with a bass boost will be nice but not...

I just received my new Sennheiser HD650's and i'm enjoying the sound alot; however, was wondering if buying an amp would be worth it, as i'm not sure how much the SQ will improve. 

I just bought the Schiit modi to pair with my fiio e9. Will the set up be better than the e7? Also will my fiio e9 be sufficient to power the audeze. If not should I purchase a new amp as well.

Hello All,   I'm planning on picking up an LCD-2 soon but was wondering what would a good AMP/DAC Combo be for it <$1000.  I currently have the Schiit Magni/Modi but heard that may not be enough to power it. Would Bifrost/Asgard, Valhalla or Lyr be a good match? Or would you reccommend...

Hi all,   Just joined this forum to ask this:)   I've just ordered Shure SRH-1840 and I want to do them justice by getting a descent headamp as well.   The first question probably should be, do you need to buy a dedicated headamp for these 65 Ohms headphones?   If the answer is...

I currently have a Nuforce udac2 hooked up to a topping tp-21, Im using the Beyerdynamic DT 770 pro 250 ohm ,and the AKG K701 as my headphones. FLAC as source.   Udac2...

As the title says, my friend is looking for a decent low cost amp/dac combo of some sort to pair with his hd650s. He's currently using my old Audio-GD Fun version B. What kind of system could he expect to upgrade to that would pair well with the 650s?

I am relatively new to the hi-fi headphone population, but I do have some experience in home theater audio so I'm not a total n00b. However, I am at a bit of a quandary when it comes to Amps and DACs. I just got some Sennheiser 598's not too long ago; I am happy with the performance, but I know...

Hi guys,   I'm only starting my life as an audiophile and I have some noob questions to ask. I recently purchased some DT 880 Pros (250Ohm) second hand recently and I'm really happy with them, but I do not have an amp yet. When I plug the headphones directly into my laptop (via 3.5mm) and...

I won't be using the amp on either as I'll be outputting to the Fiio E9, though both DACs seem to have similar options. I'm not bothered about Dolby virtual 5.1 stuff - but I do wonder which DAC is best like for like.

I am in the same situation. I have been endlessly searching the threads here but no use, it is just adding to my confusion so i thought  i shall ask this question from all you Audiophile Guru's out there. I listen to rap, hip-hop, tance, techno and some rock. your help will be appreciated. 

DAC+AMP combo is fine, stand alone units will also work. I would prefer the headphones to be open.   Please leave suggestions, thanks.

Hi! I'm looking for a DAC, AMP, Soundcard and headphone combo. for under 600 USD. I play games frequently, and my headset is partially broken (a Razer one, bought it a couple of years ago in my defense). I also listen to a lot of music, some rock, but mostly electronic music. What...

Hello, I'm a college student starting off on the path of being an audiophile. That being said, I unfortunately cannot spend ridiculous amounts of money on audio components yet. I have a pair of Audio-Technica ATH-M50s which I mainly listen to through my Dell laptop, and I do not have an...