Hey folks, Do any of you know of some compact CD transports i can look into? Don’t have much desk space. I remember seeing some in Audio Adviser few yrs ago but can not remember who made them. Thx

Since no DAP I can find seems to have a Loudness feature I was wondering if any of the models let u install up own EQ app like below? CAYIN looks like it might but I'm not sure. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.devdnua.equalizer.free

Hi folks, Looking for a DAP with loudness function for low volume listening. Any models you know of? Currently have a Sony NW- ZX300 and while it sounds great with my CIEMS loud, it doesn’t have enough weight and mass at low meditation volumes. Thx

I don't do many of these written impressions (do I do any? :beyersmile:) but as a promise and thank you to Todd from TVVJ for loaning out these new reference headphones to me and Meze Audio for creating such a beast, I'm going to share what my impressions have been over the last two nights. I'm...

Got an order of the Valkyrie just waiting...where you at BF ads? :ksc75smile:

When DSD bitstreaming is turned on, visualization stops and the SW or PC in general can't hear the signal. Does anybody know of a work-around on how to get analyzers/visualizers to work while playback is in DSD bitstreaming mode? PCM and DoP works, but on my system, the audio quality of...

Been away for a while. I know the following are still making quality tube amplifiers but any other ones/new ones I'm missing? - Eddie Current - Woo Audio - Cavalli - Little Dot/Darkvoice - RS - Decware - Mapletree Thanks in advance. Edit, added Decware/Mapletree (thanks for suggestions).

Hi everyone, I'll have to be honest, I've been MIA from these forums and from head-fi, lurking or otherwise for a few years. The last time was active in following my beloved pastime, I had just added my Audeze LCD-2 v2 and the LCD-3 had barely gotten introduced to my stable. It was generally...

Hey guys, I've been happily using an M-Audio Audiophile 192 for years but alas I have to replace my computer and most high end computers now no longer have PCI slots for my M-Audio 192. I noticed M-Audio doesn't sell it anymore and instead recommends USB interfaces. If you guys had like a top 3...

Hoping there's a few guitar players among us. I'm just starting (about 10 months now) and currently I have a tiny practice amp for my guitar that has a headphone out that can barely power my 40ohm Beyers, but it gets the job done.   Eventually I'll want to upgrade to a high end guitar amp...

I wasn't sure which forum to put this question in so here goes. I'm not too familiar with current and electrical concepts so maybe one of you can help me.   Whenever there is a light (small or large switch) in my office or even in the room next to my office that gets turned on / off, if I'm...

I've been lurking and there hasn't been one of these types of polls in a while. So let's kick off 2012 with a fun if-price-was-not-a-concern shortlist of your dream head-fi setups that represents all the current parts out on the market. We'll do one for SS and one for Tube-type Amps. I'll...

Okay guys. This is my first ever 'review' so excuse me if I don't use a lot of the usual head-fi lingo going on here. First I would like to state a few opinions before I go into the gear. In my experience, music and equipment  preferences are highly subjective to personal taste and mood.  The...

Can someone with an Ed. 8 please take a ruler and measure the depth of the ear pads in mm? I want to see how deep it is compared to my ATH-W1000x which is quite shallow. Measure approximately where the ear touches the pad until the nearest solid contact inside. Thanks in advance!    

Anybody in the Bay Area have a pair of these headphones? I've got them on my radar and would love to arrange a listening session. I have Beyer T1s and Q-modded AT W1000x s. Let me know.

Bay Area folks, Any of you have the Ultrasone Edition 8s? I would love to have a listen with them as I'm thinking about buying one. In return I do have a balanced Beyer T1 and a Ultrasone Pro900 for whoever to try out. Thanks.

What's everyone's vote for the most analytical DAC out there? Looking for something to add some resolution to my setup.   Beyerdynamic T1 (Balanced) Zana Deux Transformer DAC Magic

Several weeks ago I ordered a balanced Beyer T1 from Drew and the whole experience was great. Timely delivery, product sounds awesome. Thanks!

Any body up here have a Beyer T1? I'm in the market for either it or a Senn HD800. I've heard the 800 but not the T1. Was wondering if you'd be interested in a micro-meet. What I have to offer for listening is a new Zana Deux Transformer and DacMagic DAC + AKG 702s.

Woohoo! After almost 5 months of waiting I got the e-mail from Craig today that it's about to get shipped. Very excited for the ZDT! Here it is in the test lab:

Most on the way. Source 1: Esi Juli@ Sound Card Source 2: Onkyo C-S5VL SACD Player DAC: Cambridge Audio DacMagic (Silver) AMP: Zana Deux Transformer(Silver) Interconnect RCA: CablePro Reflection v2 Interconnect Toslink: Monoprice Optical x2 Interconnect Digital Coax: Monster Cable...

Raptor owners, do you recommend any stand-alone DACs that have great synergy with a Raptor?

Hey guys. Do you know of any great first time DIY amp kits for someone who's never built one before? Meaning it comes with good directions? I've got a pair of Senn HD595s and a AKG 702 on the way and wanted to supply them with some decent power while I save up for a class-a amp like the Grace...

Hey guys. I'm a newbie thinking about a ZD, are there any meets coming up around San Jose, CA where I can drop in and listed to one? Thanks.

Having a tough time deciding which of these to get to pair with my Denon AHD-7000s and AKG 701s. I've read some forum comparisons between the desktop ultra amp and the Grace but not much info on the Benchmark. Have any of you guys had experience with it? Prices are pretty much the same on all of...