Christmas is coming up, and I thought I'd sell my Zero and get myself a nicer amp/DAC combo to compliment my D-5000's. Any recommendations for a combo(~700USD) or just a nice DAC (~500USD) would be great! Thanks, Steve

I need a pair of decent sounding IEM's to take with me on trips, walking to class, and taking to the library. I need good isolation, and I hate overwhelming bass in an IEM- mids and treble need to be the strong point. I just can't stand listening to $20 junk IEMs. Thanks in advance

I get a noticeable amount of distortion, especially in the highs and bass, from my onboard audio, and I'm looking to find a amp/DAC combo to remedy this. I know I need an amp, particularly with the D5000's, because I have to turn the preamp on in iTunes just to get the volume up...which of...

I'll be shipping off to college this fall, and I need a pair of closed headphones. No HD650's for me :/ and I'll have to leave my Grado's behind too :'( anyway I have a pair of Denon 2000's Markl modded that don't work anymore. I think they just need to be recabled. But I'm not sure (and if...

So, I got a used Technics SL-1500 at a thrift store minus a cartridge. I was ok with that because I was going to upgrade the cartridge no matter what. So, I got my paycheck today, and I was wondering a couple of things before I buy. Budget: $140 (Honestly no more ) Do the cartridges...

I need a new needle for it. Subpar $30 please if you can. $100 is the ABSOLUTE max.

What amp pairs well with these amazing headphones?

I'm going to be getting a pair of Markl modded 2000's from J-Pak in the next couple days, and I've read a couple of reviews saying the cable is very annoying. So, I might recable simply for the comfort factor. But, I'd really like to get some improvement in SQ if possible. If anyone has any...

I have an old Dell Dimension 4600 just sitting in the corner collecting dust. I'd like to have both a home server and a HTPC, but I don't know what this computer is better suited to do. Everything is stock except the graphics card. What do you cool cats think?

I did a search and it came up blank. I couldn't believe there wasn't an astronomy gear thread here. This is the place to post your telescopes, lenses, binoculars, observing environments, observatories, etc. I currently am using a Celestron 6" dobsonian. I've got a rather pathetic Celestron...

Is there any easy way to do two headphones? By the time I get everything set up, I seem to "forget" how the other one sounded. I remember HUGE differences in sound but not the detail others seem to pick up in reviews I've read. Sorry if this is a stupid question :/

I thought we could use this thread to share tips and tricks of music organization. I have mine like this: My Music(Folder)>Band(Folder)>Album with codec(Folder)> songs + album art. As many of you know, it's a never ending process of organizing music. I'm currently working on getting all...

I was going to buy a 131 because I already had and M-AUDIO Revolution 5.1 sound card with SPDIF ouput. But, for some reason it no longer works. I can't install the drivers, and it has been an endless source of frustration for the past couple days. If anyone can help me fix it or thinks they can...

I'd like it to be very transparent. Any suggestions are appreciated! Several suggestions in different price ranges would be awesome!

I got my Grado SR-80's on Tuesday, and they have barely left my head. They blow my Sony NC's out of the water. Here's my thoughts on them so far: Pros- *The bass is quick and punchy (just the way I like it). *The treble is clean. *Hard rock, rock, and techno sound great. Cons- *The...

Hey everyone, I'm new here, and I was wondering if anyone else here enjoyed the post-hardcore/screamo/metalcore genre. We're talking about bands like Chiodos, Silverstein, Underoath, Alexisonfire, Blessthefall, etc. So, discuss everything having to do with this genre. Everything from favorite...

Alright, so I got my Grado 'phones, and I love them. Damn it...I can see this becoming slightly addicting... Anywaaaay, I have an M-Audio Revolution 5.1, and I want to step up my DAC. Any suggestions? $250ish budget no more than $300

I currently have Sony MDR-NC60 Noise Cancelling Headphones (found here: MDR-NC60 | Noise Canceling Headphones | Sony | SonyStyle USA). And I have an M-Audio Revoltuion 5.1. I really want some nice headphones, and I don't care if they are open or closed. I have been eye balling the HD650's for...