I have a near new DV 336SE, 100 hours of use. I have a small collection of good testing 6sn7 tubes, some hum and others don't. I would like to do the Fitz mod, if someone can point me to the origianl post of how to do the mod I would appreciate it. I've searched several times with several terms...

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...

I think I've narrowed it to Bottlehead Crack or DarkVoice 336SE.  Any preferences between these, or something in the price range that I'm missing?  Also, how hard are the Bottleheads to build.  I'd like to to do it myself so I can do more kits in the future, but have no soldering experience.  Is...

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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Hi fellow HFiers! I have done a lot of thinking and I made myself 4 possible choices for my first tube amp. I'm planning on using it with the E17&E9 DAC and amp combo via RCA line to the tube amp. I was thinking of the EF5 at first, but I was a little worried by the price tag and the sheer power...

I'm not sure what is causing this problem but i notice these random noises coming out of my headphone. I know it's not the tubes because i changed them and it still happens.   The noises sound like small electric motor, pink noise, static and buzzing sound mainly on the left channel. Does...

Hey Everyone, I'm a novice to audiophile and I'm trying to get a nice sound after all ^^ Current Rig: Headphones : T1/ED8 Dac/AMP : DacMini Source: MBPro   Genres: Trance/GeoTrance/Rock   I have made a to buy list but I need your advice on it or If there's something can add...

I had a set of Shure E500s that I had re-shelled through Kozee. Sent them off in mid June and just got them September 9th. I listened to them at home through my Darkvoice 336 and was really happy with them. They fit great and had an improved sound from what I remember the stock E500s had.  ...

I've been at this hobby for about a year now; I've found my favourite cans out of many: Grado HF-2s. But I decided I had to find the perfect amp for them. I've listened to many amps, most of which are recommended for Grados: Eddie Current EC/SS, Millet Hybrid, Gilmore Lite. I tried a four year...

Hey,   So my brother - without having any idea what he was getting into - approached me about getting some headphones. Now, normally I'm the one trying to get other people to put down their mainstream, sub-par audio equipment, so naturally I jumped at this chance. Before anyone gets the...

hi, im new on this website and with amp, i have a pair of hd 650, when i looked  for the first time for a amps, i ended my choice on the portable arrow 12he 4g, from i what i saw the shipping was for june/july, and we are in august... got kind of bored and after looking about tube amp. i found 2...

Hey all, been lurking on this forum for almost a year now, but finally decided to join the community.  So here are some of the gear I have right now.   Desktop Setup Source:  HTR Music Streamer II+ USB DAC Amp:  Little Dot MkIII with M8100/CV4010 upgraded driver tubes, a pair of Voshod...

I'm currently using a Yamaha RX-V490 to power my DT880/600.  I'm rather impressed by the quality I'm getting from it and am wondering if I need a tube amp.  First of all, what volume should my sound card be set at or the best amplification.  I've got it at 25% right now.   Second, how much...

I am looking for a transparent-sounding headphone with good midrange transparency and dynamics (for classical and acoustic jazz) for use with a Little Dot Mk. III or Darkvoice 336SE, priced at about EUR 200 or thereabouts. Does anyone have a particular recommendation? I suppose it will be...

I'm going to purchase a Darkvoice 336SE on ebay for my Sennheiser soon. I heard that the stock  tubes weren't so great. Sometimes they come burned out as well? I've never purchased a tube amp before so I'm not sure what's compatible, good, voltages or exactly how or when it should be replacing...

I received my Darkvoice 336SE about three weeks ago and am looking to upgrade tubes or interconnects.  I am currently running the stock tubes.****** also it may be important to note this is my first Head Amp also first tube amp.******  The interconnects are IXOS cheapies.  Obviously I want the...

  Sigh. My beloved RS-1 just imploded while i was listening to some vinyl. In the midst of some Coltrane, the right driver just went 'POP'.   There was sound after that, but the sound was noticably thinny and had quite abit less bass as compared to the left channel. I confirmed this by...

Hello Dear Headfiers,    Planning to buy myself a new headphone amp+dac soon... I wonder if you could help me on the choices of Amp+Dac (together or in separate packages). Budget is about $400   At them moment my home setup is AlienDAC + Starving Student    Headphones in use...

I am a newbie to the head community.  I just bought 325is and love them.  I currently use a portable system to drive the 325is.  I want to build a tube amp system, however I know very little.  My source will be a combo player for now.  Do I NEED a DAC?  I am looking at a Woo (not sure???) or...

good day,   Please, before I start, I would like to apologise for my bad english !   I have a question : Do somebody know if it is a good idea, to upgrad my système ( DV 336 recabled with kimber silver cable, ALPS pot, gold plated tube sockets, and MDR SA 5000 with SAA andorphin) by...

Hello, head-fi! (I'm from Russia, so my english can be vary bad)   I'm planning to buy headphones+amp for music(70%)/gaming(30%) At now, i have AD700 and Asus Essence ST(unmoded) Overall budget is 600-650$   I can't try any of this headphones, so i'm choosing blindly.   I can...

I have done some searching on this recently, but maybe it's just easier to ask.  :-)   Any you like?  And any you don't like?    If you feel strongly about something > $300, please post too in that I have no problem going used either.   Thanks !!

So for Christmas this year i've decided to treat myself to a headphone make-over and buy a few new sets of headphones. Basically I have three types of headphones that I want:   1. One set of in-ear (I know different section for these) for my iPhone that include mic and and remote. I was...

General info and First impression:   First I want to thank Fiio company for sending me a Fiio E9 for this review.   As you know, Fiio is known for its portable amps E3/E5/E7 and their cost effectiveness. Fiio E9 is Fiio's first desktop headphone amplifier. I think Fiio E9 will fill the...