I wanted to get some opinions on the quality of the digital outputs (coax/toslink) from modern DAP’s. I’m not interested in USB because the Chord Mojo 2 is known to have white noise blast issues using the USB inputs. I still want to use the Mojo 2 as a portable DAC/Amp so the hunt begins for a...

I’ve been out of the headphone game for a few years. I’m looking to dramatically simplify my setup with a good all in one unit that focuses equal attention on the quality of the DAC and headphone amp. I’m just curious what’s out there now under the $1.5K mark that can trade blows with a good...

Any recommendations for SS amps with a bit of treble roll off for hot/bright headphones? 

I'm really surprised this doesn't have its own thread at this point. Any Nuprime DAC 9 users?   Company Link: http://www.nuprimeaudio.com/index.php/products/dacs-and-headphone-amps/home-audio-dacs/dac-9.html   Headphonics Review: http://headfonics.com/2016/06/the-dac-9-by-nuprime/  

Has anyone had a chance to compare the sound of the Emotiva Stealth DC-1 (just the DAC stage) to the Schiit Modi/Bifrost Multibit? 

Anyone have experience with the Aune X5S Digi transport?   Link: http://en.auneaudio.com/index.php?s=Home/Article/detail/id/101.html   Looks interesting but reviews are pretty much nonexistent. 

I know people have used tube preamps into solid state speaker amps but I'm curious to hear impressions from those who have tube preamped their SS headphone amps. 

I know that most people play their 24bit FLACs through their computer but I prefer to use physical discs played through a transport. I've given hope for any viable 24bit disc format so I'm now looking to make my own discs using high res files sourced from sites like HDTRacks and Acoustic Sounds...

So a quick introduction. I'm currently running a Schiit Modi Multibit via RCA into a Rupert Neve RNHP amp powering some Beyerdynamic DT1990's. I set up the stack originally in my apartment and have enjoyed many splendid hours of music without any trouble. I recently moved this same setup into my...

I'm a bit confused about this subject. There are numerous DAC's on the market that have 32 bit chips inside. I was reading about MSB's $90,000 Select DAC and they claim it has achieved the highest resolution conversion ever at 28.5bits (which is apparently an insane accomplishment). So why are...

So picking components for my new headphone set up is driving me nuts to say the least.   I'm currently running an AT R70X with a Teac UD301 DAC/Amp, pretty happy with the combo so far but I'm looking to upgrade. I'm currently using Tidal but I live in an area with absolute garbage wifi in a...

So I haven't been in this hobby for very long but I'm starting to get really burned by all the defective products I seem to encounter. I know you get what you pay for and I haven't really bought anything "hifi" yet but I have dropped a decent amount on this stuff. I baby my gear too.    Fiio...

So I recently picked a pair of Audio Technica R70x's which are 470 ohm. I like to walk around my house and listen to music so I am looking for a portable dac/amp that can drive them. I'm hoping to keep the cost under $200 but I'm not finding much. All the portable dac/amps in my price range seem...

New here, been reading threads for a while though. I just picked up some barely used Phillips Fidelio L2's from an audiophile buddy of mine for a steal. He liked but didn't love them, mostly because he found them to be slightly uncomfortable but said they sounded killer for the price. Anyways, I...