Can anyone describe the differences between these 2 rectifier tubes  in regards to their impact on sound signature? tks

Anyone ever check this out? impressions? 

Hey y'all !! I am going mostly electrostatic these days and thus am likely selling my lovely Cavalli Liquid Gold(less than a year old) but still want a really nice SS amp for when I DO listen to my non-Estat cans. I just can't justify having such an incredible amp that isn't getting used like...

A HeadFier,  in a part of the world that uses different voltage AC ,would like to buy a piece of gear from me but the voltage is 230v. My DAC is 115v. How difficult and expensive is it swap out the 115V unit for a 230V? Would prefer to do this over a step up/down transformer, tks

I just purchased a LAu and would like to install audiophile fuses. Can someone tell me how the fuses are  accessed? Tks!

So I'm seeking out higher quality music files to upgrade my music library.(generally 24/192)  All the HighRes sites offer those 4 formats for 24/192 for their DLs. So which of these is considered the best(or the worst) or does it not truly matter as they are all 24/192?(or is it a matter of...

If a computer's motherboard has a toslink and/or coax optical out, all things being equal, (not having a Wyrd, Regen etc in the chain) would the Toslink/Coax always be the best choice to connect to one's DAC? Will it always yield the better quality signal over the USB?

as awesome as this sounds, how is it able to 'read' the vinyl disc via laser without converting it into a digital signal ?   http://www.magic925.com/rdub/new-laser-turntable-plays-your-records-without-even-touching-them/

These look :) interesting. Thought folks might wanna jump on this Indiegogo campaign or at least give it a read. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/aftershokz-trekz-bone-conduction-headphones#/story

Got an email from LH Labs. They have some of their cans  that were being offered in their bundles that they're offering at a discount due to overstock.. Here's the list: ·         HiFiMAN HE-560 at $699 three in stock ·         Audeze EL-8 (closed back) at $499 eleven in stock...

Considering getting one or the other(probably not both) and was looking for impressions , preferably , from folks who have(or at least heard) both. I'm looking at 250ohms versions of each. Tks!

Currently an active drop on Massdrop. Very good price for a highly recommended pair of on-ear cans . 4 more days til the drop ends and it won't happen unless they have 100 sold. Check it out! https://www.massdrop.com/buy/beyerdynamic-dt-1350-cc

I have yet to own a tube amp but would realllly like to check out the signature warmth of their sound. Want a decent amp but not looking to drop big $ right outta the gates. Was thinking Aune T1 MK2 or Little Dot MKIII but am definitely willing to get(and wanting) suggestions from folks with...

These cans have been 'unlocked' at their lowest price point on MassDrop. $149(msrp $300)  4 days left before the drop ends. If you were considering picking up a pair of these, this is definitely a good time to do it!!   https://www.massdrop.com/buy/soundmagic-hp200

When a person auditions an amp, they, of course, have it paired with a DAC. How does one know that what they are hearing thru their cans is due to the amp vs the Dac? Speaking of that, what percentage of the sound that comes flowing into your headphones is due to the Dac vs the Amp in your...

Wondering at what length do folks feel that the sound quality becomes adversely affected? Does it depend on the  quality of the cable? Looking to have custom cables made and would love some input. tks!

These are from a dealer from China. All three started bidding  at $.99 , If these are knock offs(which I can't imagine they aren't) doesn't Ebay have a policy that items need to be legitimate merchandise?(unless otherwise made known as such?)  ...

I've heard of Amarra and Tidal etc. Just wondering(since I believe they're all pay sites)which would you recommend and why? tks!

I had always thought that it was pronounced Grahdo. I was stationed in Italy and As are always pronounced AH(grazie) and Es are pronounced AY(prego) so when the fella at the audio store was telling about the Graydo headphones  I immediately thought "What? Is this guy right? Have I assumed wrong...

It was my belief that any higher end pair of cans that had detachable cables could be utilized in balanced mode. I was incorrect in that assumption. How DOES one know if a pair CAN be driven in balanced mode? Is there a fairly 'all-encompassing' list that one can access to find this out? Can a...

Clearly the Rosewood version is more coveted. Why is this? Purely aesthetic reasons or does the Rosewood version also have improved performance over  Bamboo? Thanks in advance for an explanation.

So as I upgrade my headfi system I am wondering if a person truly gains an audibly noticeable(if any) improvement in sound purchasing a $100+ USB cord over a $5- $15 USB cord? Especially at the sub $1000 amp/dac combo level. I'm sure folks who can afford the extremely high-end components...

Does any own(or at least have any experience or knowledge of) Cmoy amps? This listing has 'audiophile' in it and I have difficulty seeing that term being used for a product listed for $38. I read a little about cmoy amps(DIYs in Altoid cans etc) and just wonder if an extremely simply made amp...

So I read a review by someone  stating  that having his amp and/or DAC plugged into a surge protector was causing noise/interference and , of course, degraded the sound quality. Is this a universal truth? Should amps/DACs always be plugged directly into an a/c outlet to avoid adverse effects...

I wanted to say hello to all the HeadFi'ers out there. I've followed this site for a little while and finally signed onboard. I am thrilled to be heading up to the "Music Matters" event this Thursday at SoundWorld in Appleton, WI  where Reps from Audioquest will be present and thus I will be...