So my priorities have shifted and I just want a good DAP with Bluetooth, streaming, SD card support and maybe balanced output too. My budget is €100 though maybe I can stretch to €150. Non-Android goes without saying on devices in that range. Something I can whack an SD card in and just be happy...

I got a Periodic Audio Nickel recently - as new from an eBay seller, not that it really matters. I'm at a loss as to how to get it working with my Android 12 phone - I can connect it fine, but the amp doesn't light up to show connection has been made, and I'm not sure what to do in order to get...

Hi! So I finally got an Android 12 update pushed to my OnePlus CE 2 Nord last night. One major issue I'm having is that I've been unable to use my dongle DAC (Ovidius B1) with the phone since. On the previous version I was able to flick it on in settings and it'd start outputting audio but doing...

Anyone got good recommendations for planar IEMs in the sub-$200 bracket? Want to consider my options. Tried the Monolith Monoprice M350s and I did like them but the ear hooks made using them a hassle. I'd love to give a different pair a shot as I love the idea of planar IEMs but my first go with...

I remember absolutely loving the UE Triple Fi 10 (Pro? I think they're the same model?) about 6 or 7 years back. I know they're discontinued but I have a lead on a pair. can get them for about $250 once the shipping and import charge is factored in. reckon I should pull the trigger or do you...

Thank you DankPods for the title inspiration lol So I've had some less than ideal experiences with full-size cans, I'm in the process of slimming down my earbuds collection... and then the thought occurred yesterday, 'yes but what if you looked into IEMs again?' I've been out of the loop for a...

Hi Head-Fi! I've just sold a Chord Mojo. I know, I know - reluctant sale but I need the money. It played well with my iBasso DX120 via a custom coaxial cable I had Russ Andrews Accessories made for me. Are there many other portable DAC/amps that could do the same and provide my DX120 with some...

So I'm looking for a recommendation. A while ago I ordered the VE Odyssey HD along with some other Venture Electronics stuff. It refuses to work with my Oppo Reno4 Pro 5G phone, so I'm moving it on. I'd like a portable dongle/mini DAC to use so I don't have to have my Chord Mojo strapped to it...

I'd like some recommendations for noise cancelling headphones and IEMs please. Anywhere in the €200-€350 range would be ideal but feel free to point out good deals below that price point - either way, I'm willing to spend to get a good pair. I have the Onesonic BB-HD1 headphones; got them as a...

So I moved on my Fiio X5iii after having it for about a year and a half. Fantastic sounding player, but I never liked its firmware. Little bit too slow for me. I'm back in the market for a DAP. Dual slots and balanced out are a must. It doesn't necessarily need to be running Android like the...

I'm looking for an amp/DAC to pair with my iBasso DX80. I have a Topping NX1s but I rarely use it as part of a portable setup as it's not especially powerful. Something that could help bring out the best in my DX80 would be great. It's coming up to my birthday so I might have a bit more money to...

Hi! So uh, I bought a second hand FiiO E10K/Olympus 2 a couple of days ago. It's great and I quite like being able to beef up my laptop's audio using it - however what I had actually wanted was a portable headphone amp. Don't get me wrong, the O2 is plenty portable (it's super small!) but what...

So... my iBasso DX50 is screwed. Internals decided to nope out on me last Sunday on the first leg of an 8-hour journey to Belfast, which was super-great and fun of course. I travel quite a bit so am reliant on a good DAP for most of my music needs (so I don't absolutely slaughter my data cap via...

Soooo my Hifiman RE-400 Waterlines were stolen last night. Eight hours after I bought 'em. Yep. I was at a gig and had them in for most of it for noise protection, but I left them down on my seat to go over and ask for a setlist (I got one), and uh, didn't realise I actually hadn't collected...

I'm on holiday at the moment, in Portugal, and I brought my Sony NWZ-A15 with me (paired with recently-acquired Soundmagic E50s). I was hoping to get a lot of use out of it over the week I would be here.   Welp. So much for that.   Last night, in my sleep, I apparently knocked the thing off...