I can hear the difference between silver vs copper analog interconnects, but does the material have the same effect when passing a digital signal via spidif coax or bnc? ( And please, any "all cables sound the same" discussion can be held for another thread. Even "all digital cables sound...

Holo Audio has introduced its new Cyan 2 DAC: “Introducing Cyan2, the pinnacle of audio precision and clarity. Immerse yourself in a world of unparalleled sound quality with this high-end digital-to-analog converter (DAC). A little giant. Utilizing cutting-edge R2R discrete ladder DAC...

Have read numerous posts instructing that R2R dacs should remain powered on at all times (even when not in use) to assure they sound their best. Does the same hold true for delta-sigma dacs? If not, would any harm be done if it were left on all the time? Thank you.

Folks in various threads have been saying every link in the chain matters. My weakest links are probably my streamer and DAC (but DACs are easier for me to research and find an upgrade). Streamers are an area with which I have very little experience. Went from a Sonos Connect to a BlueSound...

Considering a new transportable all-in-one (from $1,000 to $3,000 but would prefer to keep it under $2K): iFi Diablo, Woo WA8, Woo WA11, Mojo 2, Hugo 2. Any contenders I'm missing? For use with DCA Ether 2. Upgrading from iFi Micro iDSD Black Label and Centrance Hi-Fi M8 (original)...

Anyone have any experience with Apos Flow cables? I know Apos as a retailer out of California, but did not know they made cables (and also one Apos branded headphone) until today. Was looking for 4.4mm balanced cables for a couple of my headphones, and they came up in the google results...

CEntrance introduced a new Indiegogo campaign last night to roll out their new DACportable. This will be a portable DAC-Amp that follows the form factor of the DACport HD and adds a rechargeable battery. Will be compatible with Apple iOS, Android and all laptops/desktops.   Check it out here...

NYC Audio Show April 13-15.   Any head gear on display?  Mini Can-Jam?  Anyone have any info?  Thanks.

OK, I'm upping the budget for closed, over-ear, good isolation, primo SQ phones.  The T70 and the w1000x seem like contenders (and each is available for around $550).  Thoughts? Opinions?  Others I am overlooking?   Thanks!

Anyone know the differences between these two, aside from cost?  Similar isolation, I would imagine.  Does the 900 have more bass?     Would consider going up to $300 if anyone else has a favorite.  Comfort and isolation very important to me (in addition to SQ of course!).   I like my...

Hi all,   Just ordered a TA2020 based t-amp to power my Stax SR-30 Pro / SRD-4 combo (which has been collecting dust since I moved and reconfigured my whole system).  Hoping this will work well for listening at the computer desk.  I do not expect a power supply to arrive with the amp from China...