Hello world. I decided that i wanted to show off present my current and first setup, to enjoy the elusive world of hi-fi audio on the go. I would like to encourage you to also present your mobile setup. Source: iPhone SE 2020 - audio vary between Youtube Music Premium and on-device FLAC and...

Hello, I've been trying to put together what would be a nice proper speaker setup. My current idea is ELAC DBR62 + Denon DRA-800H. This would be connected to my TV, mostly for playing music. Any thoughts and feedback are greatly appreciated! Thank you.

For those of you who test or compare gear, what are you using as your reference setup? As applicable to your listening would be great to know your preferred... (No need to answer everything below if you don't have or use a particular type of item for reference purposes.) Headphone Closed Back...

As my first post I've decided to give a list of my headphone/dac/amp setups and my headphone wishlist. Headphones: Audeze LCD-X (2021) Meze Empyrean Beyerdynamic DT1990 Stax SR-Lambda Pro Sennheiser HD650 DACs: HiFiman EF400 (gaming setup) Geshelli Labs J2 (AK4493 chip) Danafrips Pontus II...

TLDR; I know that the Astro gaming headset isn't a reference headset like the Sennheiser Hd800s, but I want to get the Sennheiser to the next level! Hey all, like the TLDR says. I love high def video but I am a casual user when it comes to high definition audio. I find learning about this...

I bought a modi magni stack and set it up. Comparing the sound to my onboard audio i can't tell any difference. I plugged the modi via usb to my pc, via digital output to my soundblaster z and via digital output to my mobo to compare, it didnt make a difference in sound, then i plugged my...

I’m having an issue with my new setup causing my left side Earspeaker to sound muffled/crackle as opposed to my right which sounds clear. Does anybody have a solution for this issue? My set-up is as follows- PC - MiniDSP 2x4HD - SRM-353X Driver - Stax-l700

There's so many combinations and i'm curious on what everyone is running! You can be as simple as you want but honestly the more detailed the better. I'll start by sharing mine in the most detail possible and one of my more simpler chains. I'm curious to see everything from simple to complicated...

Hi All, I'm a very new member here but I hope I to explain my setup clearly and concisely. My current setup is as follows: I have the Beyerdynamics DT880 600 Ohm headphones. They are powered by the Schiit Asgard 2 headphone amp, and my source audio is streamed at an average of 24 bit...

Hello Everyone, I am extremely new to all of this. So here is the deal, I have a pair of Audeze LCD-3 open back headphones...and nothing else. I listen to mainly classic rock, alternative/metal, classical and orchestral music. I need to know what the BEST setup I need for this is. I know the...

Hi all, I've collected some gear over the past few years and I'm wondering how to get more from my music. I listened to Final Fantasy's Distant World album and was absolutely moved by the big orchestra. I'd like to find out if there are any bottlenecks in my setup and the possible upgrades...

I just got an esoteric x-01 for my headphone system, but it seems too good for a headphone system. I felt my headphone and amp combo can't handle the signals from the cd player. Has anybody has a good headphone system setup with esoteric digital source would share your setup?

So how do you guys/girls stack your dac/amp on your table . I have limited space and I wanna buy another amp . But I want to find a proper way to stack my collection on my table like having a miniature rack for it. Just a tower of dac/amp. Any ideas?

So I just got the massdrop thx 789 amp which I am plan to connect to the SMSL SU-8 DAC for a balanced connection. However I am completely lost at how to connect it. So do I have to use a dual XLR female to dual RCA cable to connect it? By plugging the dual XLR female to the SMSL SU-8 then the...

Like the title suggests, I am completely new to this wonderful community and I would like to make this first thread of mine to ask the pros and the experienced audio mages what should be my first setup, do I even need a setup , are there headphones that'll start me off without the need for an...

Hi Audiophiles, This amateur music lover is in need of some advice from real experts / audiophiles who can help me lift up my musical experience to a higher level. So what is it that I'm looking for? To be able to receive the proper advice, I'll try to shed some light in a structured way on my...

Hi i am getting a new pc in about 6 or 7 months and would like to have recommendations on what setup i should go for. I am having a ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO soundcard and i like the Q Acoustics Bookshelf Speakers. What small amp/dac (like it to be in the same unit) and speakers...

So this is my first post and hopefully it’s okay and all the information you need is here. I currently have a DT770 Pro with an internal sound card but I’m wanting to purchase an Amp, Headphone, and a DAC with a budget of roughly $2000 to have an actual setup. I’d like to try a tube amp out but...

Hi all, I am having trouble deciding on what I wish to spend my money on. Basically, I want a set that I will be content with for a few years. I'm looking for a good value-for price. Budget: around 200 euros. But it's variable. I don't want to buy something I will regret later on. So again...

Hi everyone, I am looking to upgrade something in my current setup. I do have a Sennheiser HD800 SuperDupont modded and an iFi Micro iDSD non Black Label. I have been looking into getting the iFi iPurifier 2 and am wondering if I should do that. Also I am wondering if I would get the iPurifier...

Hi All, I'm new here and don't know to much about audio but here it goes... I have recently wanted to get a new pair of good quality audiophile headphones for all my desktop computer audio this includes playing lots of different FPS games, watching movies and listening to music such as Techno...

I got my computer and furnisher how i want it. I have $2,000 to comfortably drop on a complete setup. I got all my snake oil cables ( RCA's, SPDIF, etc ) ready to go. I need a pair of headphones and preferably a DAC/AMP combo. Any suggestions? I don't necessarily care about a flat sound, I want...

I use my akg k712 pros 50% for gaming and 50% for music. I currently have a sound blaster z powering my headphones. I am thinking of getting a schiit magni 3 because it would be superior for music. Is it possible I could use my sound card with the amp to use the dac and software of the soundcard...

Hello Everyone, I have finally reached a point where I am content with my headphone setup, but would like to add in a hardware EQ so that I can tweak the sound as I please for different sets of cans, music, etc. I was just wondering if anyone here has had any experience with using a nice...