I'm looking for a new DAC because my previous one was stolen. My target is $250, but could perhaps be a bit flexible. I'm considering anything from $100 to $400 basically. The two options I'm considering the most right now are either Modi 2 Or Modi 2 Multibit. I'm not sure if the extra $150 for...

I just got my order of VE Monks in. I am downright impressed with how good they sound.   There are some obvious flaws but they are incredibly engaging for $5.    Is there anything that is as good or better than the VE Monks that might fit my ears better? Hopefully something in the under $40...

I need 10 of RN55D3320FB14.  (I ordered 332k ohm instead of 332 ohm  )   It seems so silly to pay $10 for 10 resistors. If someone could add these to their order and then send me an envelope, I'd be appreciative.   I'll probably make an order sometime this weekend otherwise.

I am looking to get back into this hobby with some D2000's (Or maybe SRH940's) for the office.     I'll need a DAC to pair with it and there seems to be a large influx of cheaper DACs into the community. I was originally just going to buy a FIIO E10, but it looks like there might be some...

I am looking for a cheaper DAC that will do I2S input. Sound quality isn't necessarily a factor if the device is cheap enough, it's more for a proof of concept project.   These are what I know of Partially populated gamma1 gamma2 OPUS COD   Is there anything else that might be...

I am looking to pursued a friend from buying these.   Are there any real reviews of these headphones? Ones that compare in detail to those we do about most headphones?   Thanks.

I am trying to decide on some IEMs that will be mainly used for Movies/TV.   The fischer silver bullets peaked my interest but I can't seem to find them anywhere. Are these not available anymore?     Any other suggestions for IEMs that are good for movies would also be welcomed...

Folks,   I am looking for an IEM for the use of watching movies/TV/netflix.   I find my AD700's to be preferable for watching these. The wide soundstage, airy sound and the forward voices makes these perfect for watching TV/movies, etc.   I find myself wanting something relatively...

I've noticed that the "livefeed" RSS's, are not live at all.   They always seem to be a few hours late.   Compare http://www.head-fi.org/forum/list/4/headphones-full-size/filter/new http://www.head-fi.org/rss.php?action=livefeed&forumId=4   The Rss feed seems to lag behind by...

Does anyone have any recommendations of a DPDT switch to use in the signal path?   EDIT: I am reading that rotary switches and others can sound better than a simple switch. Is that really true?

I am interested in amb's new attenuator, delta1, but I am slightly skeptical about the effect on relays vs mechanical switches.   Now, I know that relays are used in the sigma12, which is used and incorporated into alot of headphone amps.   I've just never heard anyone express an opinion...

Has anyone ever seen any scans of old beyerdynamic bochure's or catalog's, etc.?   Thanks

Hey guys,   This isn't really audio related, but I figure you guys might know what this is, or how you do this anyway.   You know how on a modern receiver, the volume knob is not a potentiometer. It's connected the controller inside, and it changes the volume setting in the controller...

Hey guys,   I am having a hard time deciding which DAC to buy. I find that my current DAC is very lacking in dynamics and I think it's time for a change.     I really liked the DAC that my (now broken) ipod had. Some sort of Wolfson DAC, and therefore I figured I might want to get an...

I am looking into buying this set of vintage audio equipment and part of the set is a digital timer.   I am a bit bewildered about what exactly a digital timer is.. Other than a timer.. that is digital..   What exactly are these used for.

I couldn't find a thread on this, and I thought it was deserving of one.   Japan's own "Queen", Utada Hikaru wearing Ultrasone Edition 8's in her newest PV, "Goodbye Happiness."    

I have a pair of Vintage DT880's 600ohm, and I am thinking about building a Cavalli EHHA.   I can't seem to find any testimony to whether this would be a good or bad match up.   Does anyone have any experience with the DT880 and the EHHA? Experience with any flavor of the DT880 would...

  This isn't exactly audio DIY... but I thought you guys might be interested in this.   Basically, it's a microcontroller dev kit for dirt cheap.       http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/MSP430_LaunchPad_%28MSP-EXP430G2%29?DCMP=launchpad&HQS=Other+OT+launchpadwiki Quote...

I was replacing the battery in my ipod 5G, and I accidentally broke a SMD cap off the mainboard.   Is there anyway to figure out what cap it is?   I was going to solder it back on, but it was definately broken.   Here's a picture: (not my picture, I just drew the circle)    ...

so, I made a bantamDAC a while back. I had but the C16 resistor in the wrong place. the place that would be used for the other voltage regulators. anyway, I finally was able to remove C16 and put it in it's correct spot. but.. the device still doesn't work IC1 measures 3.3V and the DAC...

My ipod lasts about 2 hours now, which honestly isn't that bad... if it didn't need the full charge time to get this 2 hour time. In any case, I need a new battery. I don't really want to spend $25 for a new battery, so, I was hoping that someone could give me a link to a cheap battery...

so, while I was making my bantamDAC I accidentally got some solder into one of the through-holes. Particularly, the ones where the USB connects to. Normally, I'd just heat up the solder and push the part through... but, because I am making a "cable-dac", I need to push strands up thin wire...

I did the mod where you remove the foam on top of the "element" as senn calls it. I gave it a listen, and I can't say I'm not impressed.., but I feel like I should put them back, because I don't want dust and dirt to get in there and damage them somehow. Can anyone recommend anything to...

C8 is out of stock at mouser, and I am not really sure what's important with finding a replacement. can anyone help me out? C1206C226K9PACTU Kemet Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors (MLCC) - SMD/SMT Would this work? GCM31CR70J226KE23L Murata Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors (MLCC) - SMD/SMT...

I recently made plans to get into vinyl some day, and I was looking into the bugle phonostage, and I ended up making a BOM. Well, seeing as it's only ~$30, I think am going to go ahead and build one.. My mother has a turntable that hopefully works (I'll probably check that it works before...