I'm curious how you all protect your gear from power outages, surges, brown outs, etc.? Do you employ high end UPS back up systems, surge protectors, Etc.   I recently upgraded my main speaker and HP rig.  I have my gear plugged into a Supra Mains Distribution Block with surge protection (see...

I bought a dedicated DAC/Pre amp and HP amp a few weeks ago I'm using in my dedicated system. Lately,  I'm finding that when I try to get it to play, I'm not getting any sound. If I power it off and then back on, it works. I happens sporadically. Any thoughts?

As, I'm researching DACS, I'm realizing that much of my listening is still to CD's on a dedicated CD player through a speaker system and through a headphone amp.  And some streaming through a streamer that is also part of my speaker system..   Clearly, a lot of people don't listen to CDs...

I'm looking at DAC options to pair w/ an Asgard 2. Besides the obvious choice Bifrost or Modi, HRT products have caught my eye.   Has anyone compared HRT MicroStreamer vs the Music Streamer?    The MicroStreamer is a DAC/Amp combo. I  don't really need the amp since I have the Asgard...

So, I'm just getting into streaming on dedicated components.   Just bought a new receiver w/ internet radio and network listening options.   How are you listening to streaming sources on your dedicated components?  Are you listening from your computer? Are you listening to another device...

I'm slowly putting together components for my dedicated rig. I have a dedicated new Onyko CD player with a HP jack that I listen CD's. I'm waiting on a Schiit Asgard 2 which will be my first HP amp for my first set of cans.   I'm also putting together a stereo and just ordered an Onkyo 8050...

Looking for some Ipod replacement advice.   so, I have an old 2005 Ipod classic  that I need to replace. The phone jack connection is such that the sound comes in and out regardless of what HP I use.I like to keep a substantial amount of music on my Ipod.   I also like the idea of...

I've got the first pieces of my rig: Grado cans, Schiit Asgard and I'm replacing a dedicated CD player for a 20 + year old pioneer DC-z83 (one piece box amplifier, tuner, two cassettes with CD player that will be new).   I'm pretty exited with my little set up. But, I need some next steps...

  I'm investigating the world of streaming and looking for recommendations.   Do you use a streaming service? If so, what service? Do you like it?   How do you use it? On-line, off line, on your phone, tablet, through a stereo system, a PC?   I'm thinking about the Sonos system...

I just purchased my first real HP's and designated amp. I do a lot of my listening with an Ipod. But, I'd also like a decent designated system to listen to CD's for more quality listening.   I've recently purchased a Grado 225i and a Schiit Asgard.   I've got a 20 + year old Pioneer...

Has anyone heard of a new portable amp/DAC that Meridian is coming out with. I've purchased my first HPs and a designated amp. I'm researching DACs and portables.   Today, a salesman in a high end home theater store pitched me a new portable amp that's going to be available in a few weeks...

Ithink I'm abou to take the plunge into streaming services like Stpotify or Progidy.   For all of you srtreaming music, how is the sound when amped compred to an ipod or a CD player?    What are you you susing as your amp or DAC? Would you say it's comperable? Are you happy with the...

I'm investigating the world of streaming and looking for recommendations. I know some people who basically have stopped buying CD's and listen almost exclusively to services like Rhapsody. So, before I take the plunge, I'm looking for feedback.   Do you use a streaming service?   If so...

Having just bought my first set of decent HP and amp, I'm really analyzing how I listen  and access music.   I've been thinking about the Sonos system to wireless stream music connected to stereo and also utilize my HPs.   I'm curious how many people are using streaming services as an...

  I’m new to Head Fi. I’ve been doing some reading and have auditioned headphones. I've ordered a Grado i225.   I've narrowed my amp choices between the Fiio 17 and a Little Dot 1 . So, I'm trying to decide if I want to start out with a desk amp, a portable or both . But, I’m definitely...