so pretty soon, i'll be getting a HD650, and something tells me i will soon be looking at a tube amp as well.    i am new to tube amps. so i did quite a bit of research.    with a budget of roughly around $300~$400. it seems my choices are    1. Bottlehead Crack 2. WooAudio 3 3. La...

USB as the source from my computer. Needs to be able to power HE-400 Cans and have an RCA/XLR out so I can run some powered monitors.   Can spend up to $500.

I started with a pair of ATH-AD700's about three years ago, added a FiiO E7 last year, and then grabbed a pair of AHD2000's in June. Now I'm looking to invest a bit more money into this.   My computer is my source. Output options are USB, coax, or optical from my onboard sound. Depending on...

Hey guys I was just wondering if I could get some help with what I'm trying to do here, and before I get "yelled" at for not "using the search tab" I have already and couldn't really find a definitive answer. For my newest computer build I'm planing on getting the Asus Xonar Essence STX for my...

I would like to know if anyone have try this setup? how was it? any quick review about it?  Thanks!   I´ll get one this weekend and would like to read about your experience....

How does the WA3 do as a preamp?  I've decided to buy one for my DT880s, but I'm stuck on the preamp option.  I have a pair of B&Ws that barely get used as they're currently the mains in my basement home theater.  When they do get used, its mostly for gaming or movies and I feel like they're...

Hi, I'm new here, from Sweden. I've been looking both here and allover the web, searching a tube amp for me. I would prefer a tube only amp, but I've been glancing on some hybrids too. I'm prepared to spend about $1000 on a good amp. (And a big plus would be multiple inputs and the...

Im in the marked for a new pair of headphones, im currently using in ear headphones, a pair of shure se 215. Id like to know if there is a big difference in sound quality between the bowers and wilkins and the sennheisers? and also how my in ear headphones would compare to both full sized...

Hey there everyone..i recently purchased a shiit valhalla headphone amp.. at the moment im using a Fiio E7 dac as my out put from the PC.. would i be able to connect the E7 to the valhalla using a cable splitter ?? .im pretty new to high end audio and tube amps...this is my first tube amp...

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?

How do they sound together? Is Valhalla a good match for my LCD-2?

Hi! I have a couple of the nice headphones, a cd player connected to a speaker amp, so the only RCA output of the CD player is engaged. I have an NuForce HDP connected to the coaxial digital out of the cd player. A Schiit Vahalla head amp to be delivered soon. I prefer not to connect the HDP RCA...

So I was thinking about buying the O2 + ODAC combo for $250. But then I saw that if I was using a computer with this Is would need it to be USB. I this true? Also could I get a better amp and DAC for $250?

I was thinking of getting the Valhalla amp as I heard it was one of the best at this price range, but I need a DAC as well. Considering my budget is quite tight, what would be better, the Valhalla with a budget DAC like the FiiO E10 or a different combination/2-in-1?

Anyone have any suggestions on a Tube Amp under $400?  possibly $500.  It will be paired with a Fostex HP-A3 dac.

Hi,   I've never used headphones before.   only i used IEMs, then, i'd like to buy headphones.   but, i don't have any knowledge for it.   so plz feel free to recommend.   and i liked UE triple.fi 10 pro.

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 suppose it says it all. What I want to get are recommendations for a headphone amp, if possible the best amp and also some priceworthy ones. The headphone is Sennheiser HD600, which I am satisfied with, so the key is to find an amp that will play with these phones, as well as with my CD-player...

Hello everyone, I just recently purchased a Schiit Valhalla on the FS forums a few days ago and noticed only the right side of my headphone works when I use the Valhalla. The headphone is a brand new Sennheiser HD650, and the same problem happens when I hook up my Sony MDR-V6's to the Valhalla...

Hello,   I'm quite interested in the Schiit Valhalla, and thought it could be a good first tube amp experience for me. I just ordered a pair of Audio Technica ATH-M50, and was wondering if the Valhalla is good for driving them as they recommend having 300-600ohm cans on the Schiit site, and...

Hi all, I dont see a Valhalla rolling thread, so why not start one.   I'm new to this Schiit brand, as I've only had a Valhalla for a week. I came from an MF XcanV3, that I liked very much. I'm not a FOTM sort of buyer, as I used the Xcan for the last 8 years. One of the things I needed in a...

This is gonna be  bit of a rant here but I feel it needs to be done. If your easily offended leave now or just skip the rant section.   NB Trying for yourself is not always possible, although its the most desirable situation. This is aimed to guide people along what lines they must think...

Ok, so right now I have some plain Ultrasone HFI 780's, with a Fiio e17 for my portable setup. I am looking for a setup at home. I will be using Foobar with FLAC Audio Files. I need a setup with a dac amp and headphones. I listen to electroci, DnB, trance, dubstep, you get the idea.

I just picked up some HD650's from Amazon and need an amp.   I know there are like six hundred and fifty billion threads about the HD650 and amps on here, and I think I've done a lot of digging and reading, but I keep getting confused about some things.   I'm looking to stay at or around...

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