I'm on the hunt for a pure tube amplifier to pair with my current headphones, HD 6XX, AKG KXX and some old Mad Dog Pro's. From my limited knowledge of impedance, sensitivity and such, it seems like my current headphone inventory might make it a challenge to find one tube amp that works...

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After upgrading my speakers and turntable over the last 3 years it's time to get rid of my nearly 7-year old Beresford DAC. The budget is $750. This will be in my dedicated 2 channel system. 80% listening through speakers and the rest through headphones. Analog is about 50% of listening, the 50%...

Long time, no post. After upgrading my speakers and turntable over the last 3 years it's time to say goodbye to my 7-year old Beresford DAC. Budget is ideally $750 or less. This will be in my dedicated 2 channel system. 75% listening through speakers and the rest through headphones. I want...

We have a set of Mee Audio A151's that my wife really enjoys. I should say "enjoyed" because one of our cats got a hold of them and chewed through the cables. So, I'm looking for a replacement for them that has a similar sound and is relatively affordable (under $50). Any suggestions?

Hi, I'm looking to upgrade my cheap earbuds to a decent IEM that I can use across a wide variety of music. My tendency is towards neutral sounding but a little bass bump isn't bad. I'll be using them mostly while on the computer or using the Fiio Xi DAP. Music is mostly a mix of classical...

I'm looking to reposition my headphone amp to make it easier to control while listening. Right now my amp is connected to my integrated amp through the tape out which works and sounds great, except the amp is across the room and I don't have easy access to it (no remote) to adjust volume. I'm...

I've been a happy owner of the Mad Dog pros for a couple of years and am now looking to build out a budget audiophile system for my office. I'm thinking of going with the Schiit Vali2/Modi as the amp/DAC combo and would like some suggestions on open-backed headphones. I really like the sound...

I've been a happy owner of the Mad Dog pros for a couple of years and am now looking to build out a budget audiophile system for my office. I'm thinking of going with the Schiit Vali2/Modi as the amp/DAC combo and would like some suggestions on open-backed headphones. I really like the sound...

I've been a very happy owner of a Schiit Magni amp that powers my Mad Dog Pro headphones while streaming digital files. I added a turntable to my system earlier this year and love it but up until now I haven't used headphones with the turntable. I am looking to consolidate my system to one that...

Hi All,   Last month, after a lot of research and saving, I made the decision to get back into vinyl and purchased a Pro-Ject Carbon DC turntable. I've started off re-acquiring the albums I had as a kid along with a few new ones. I'm really enjoying it and the sound coming out of the turntable...

After 32 year break I am ready to dip my toes back into the world of vinyl. I'd like to get a basic turntable setup that I can feel confident will give me good sound without breaking the bank. My realistic budget to start off is $400 or less. I know that isn't much but that's all I can swing...

Well, I guess it was bound to happen sooner or later..One of my beloved Squeezebox Classics that I bought in 2005 refuses to power-up. The optical port lights up but I can't get the rest of the unit to do anything, even after trying the factory reset option. I'll still try to revive it this...

I'm looking to add another set of headphones to my collection and am looking for an over the ear, open design. My current setup is a Squeezebox Classic feeding the Schiit Magni, powering a set of Mad Dogs with Alpha Pads. I really enjoy this setup but would like to try a more open design. I...

I'm wondering if there is a cable/converter that will allow me to connect the optical output from my Squeezebox Classic to a USB input on an outboard DAC like the Schiit Modi. I would like to try the Modi with the Squeezebox but it only takes USB input.   Does such a cable exist?

I am at the point where I have saved some cash to upgrade from the Squeezebox built-in DAC which I am running through the Schiit Magni and ending in a pair of Mad Dogs. The budget is definitely less than $500.   I obviously want something that will pair well with the Mad Dogs. Based on my...

I've had the Schiit Magni for about a year paired with my Mad Dogs and have been very happy with the setup. But, I'm interested in the Vali as a possible replacement/upgrade for the Magni. I've always to try a tube amp and the Vali seems like a good way to dip the toes in the pool and see if its...

I just saw the news about Beats Audio shutting down MOG  I've been a happy user of MOG  to stream music to my Mad Dog headphones through my Squeezebox and Schiit Magni. It integrated perfectly with the Logitech server app on my tablet and the quality was great. Now it appears that Beats is...

We're really enjoying the MOG unlimited streaming account. It's a great way to listen to and discover new music. Now, my wife is wanting to get a portable player that she can use at work since her company now blocks all streaming services. She would like to have the ability to use the MOG...

I've recently got my downstairs system set up with the Mad Dog headphones and Schiit Magni amp running out of my Squeezebox classic. I'm really enjoying the sound of this set up and want to duplicate it as much as possible up in the office while using the computer. I blew a lot of my "fun" money...

Hi all,   I almost never use earphones or in-ear stuff so I'm pretty much clueless in this area and I'm asking for some help here.   My wife is looking for something with decent quality for listening to streaming radio (Slacker, Mog) while at work. She's definitely not an audiophile but...

The upgrade of my headphone listening system is well on its way. I have a Schiit Magni on order and I will soon be getting some new headphones. The other part of the equation that I've been considering is a "better" DAC to go with the new amp.   I say better in quotes because it appears that...

I'm finally getting serious about my music again and want to upgrade the quality of the experience. I don't have a huge budget at this point but I want to do the best I can with what I have to spend. I'm already searching for some new headphones in the <$250 range to replace my beat up Sony...

Hi all,   Brand new member here and looking for some advice on headphones to replace my nearly 20yr old Sony MDR-V600's, which are kind of beat up. I'm finding that I'm doing a lot more listening thru headphones so I'd like to upgrade the sound quality.   I listen mostly to...