Anybody try the Schiit Modi optical version with a Sonos Connect?  Just curious if the Modi dac would make an improvement over the DAC in the Connect.  Any thoughts?  Thank you.

Looks like Tannoy has just released updates for the Reveal monitor line.  New versions look great and seem to have some nice improvements.        http://www.tannoystudio.com   The Reveal 402 provides a large monitor sound in an ultra-compact design. Frequency Response: 56-48kHz Amplifier...

What is the sonic impact of violating the 1/8th rule with matching headphone impedance to amplfier output impedance?  Does the bass get mushy?  Distortion?  Is it linear where the worse the ratio is the worse the sound?  I have an amp that has an output impedance of 10 ohms and headphones that...

Any opinions on how is the line out on the Audinst HUD-MX1?  I am considering this for use with a pair of powered monitors like the Airmotiv 4s and Sennheiser 598 and will be listening via speakers about half the time.   Does the line out sound as good as the headphone out or is there a...

I am looking at building a system with a laptop or mac mini as a source and am considering the following:   Headphones - Sennheiser 598 Amplified speakers - Audioengine A5+ or Airmotiv 4   However, I am getting hung up on what DAC/amp to get and need some suggestions.     It seems...