Seeing that the best budget R2R unit available does not have a dedicated thread, I took the liberty to create one myself. Website: http://audio-gd.com/R2R/R2R11/R2R11EN.htm Specifications: Model: Audio-gd R2R 11 Type: Single-ended discrete ladder (R2R) DAC/amplifier DAC: Audio-gd's own 2x DA-8...

The Audiophile Years: A Retrospective Story Acknowledgements I’ve been meaning to write down my audiophile journey for some time now. Partly because it’s been over 4 years since I embarked on it, and I wanted to remind myself what it’s been like. Partly to share my own experience with the...

Well, a new DAC-19 has been released by audio-gd - the 10th anniversary edition. Seems to be fairly similarly spec'ed as the older models - 2xPCM1704UK, DSP built-in, discreet stages throughout, Class-A PSU. It has USB [can be swapped for HDMI/RJ45 I2S], BNC/RCA and optical. Goes up to...

Hi guys, It is no secret that I absolutely love my HE-560 and RE-400 [essentially a slightly n-shaped HE-560 lite for a steal price!]. Now that I have my IEM and home full-size covered for some time, I'd love to find a portable headphone, which sounds similar to either of them. My definition...

Hi guys, I've been trying to choose a DAC/amp combo unit but am currently stuck between 4:   1] AUNE X1 24bit 192kHz USB DAC Headphone Amp...

Sony's rumored upcoming flagship - the Xperia i1 [codenamed Honami] seems to be finally checking all the right marks, covering audiophiles as well. Sporting a 5,3" 1080P X-Reality display, which should provide improved contrast, viewing angles and deeper, more vivid color palette than the...

Notifications about future reviews will appear here: [found within this thread or linked to externally) HiFiMAN HE-6 Review can be found below The Verum Audio Verum One Review w/ Sennheiser HD560S and HiFiMAN HE400SE comparisons can be found on page 9 (and also in the review section) -...

Ok I have decided to create this thread because I was extremely happy with the customer service Justin W. at HeadAmp provides.   My recent order were the HE-6. The flagship model of the HIFIman brand.   On recommendations of fellow head-fiers, I have decided to try and test out just how...

  ULTRASONE PRO 900 REVIEW     Hi guys, to celebrate my 100 posts, I have decided to write my very first review.   The Ultrasone Pro 900 are my very first "audiophile" headphones and as such taught me many things about headphones.   They also helped me understand my music...

Hi guys. Im looking for a DAC to use with the HE-500 (possibly HE-6 in the future)   My amp will be the Emotiva mini-X a 100 speaker amp    My sources are Smartphone, PC and PS3   My songs are mostly MP3s and some FLACs as well.   Would prefer a Solid State amp over tube.  ...

Hi guys so I was looking for a desktop amp under $600 (with shipping to Czech republic) for the HE-500 (and additionally also for Ultrasones pro900) As of now I own the Fiio E11 and the GD Audio NFB-16 (which I use with the Pro 900) Now as my purchase of the Hifiman approaches, Im looking...

Hey guys! :-) So I was looking for a replacement for the original stock Velvet/Velour Earpads. The "membrane"(well its almost that thin so I find this term appropriate) which separates your ears from the titanium drivers is just so thin that you pretty much end up pushing against the driver...

Hey guys so I was looking to replace the Fiio E11 with a better amp. I think it is a great amp but there are a few things Id like improved with a better amp:   1) Better instrument separation (not necessarily wider soundstage but it would be a good benefit and might be necessary) 2) Better...

Hey guys! It is related to the ultrasone pro 900 with JMoney mods and Blue Moon Blue Dragon cable review thread. Since Im not sure this thread is still visited (its a relatively old one) I figured I d create a new thread for my particular question. A detailed answer, with a few...