I'm currently looking to buy a new pc so now would probably be a good time to find a DAC to go with my Stepdance/LCD 2's. Can someone reccomend some good low/mid budget DAC's please?   I live in Switzerland so the selection is limited and importing can be complicated.

I have been searching through a lot of dacs because I'm about to purchase my first expensive $1000 range dac. A lot of them say 96/24 but don't include any other sample/bitrate. Is it safe to assume all dacs support anything below what they say is their top sample/bitrate? I just want to make...

man.. sorry for all the questions and slightly redundant posts... haha..    Was wondering, between the Lyr and Asgard which would you guys think is a better sounding amp for an lcd-2/hd800 combo?   At he moment I"ll be using the Dragonfly as my dac.   I'm guessing with the tubes of...

Hi guys,   Sorry. Just being paranoid here. lol....   Just to explain my recent paranoia. Recently I bought a cheap, USB external soundcard for my laptop. I plugged in my m50's and instantly when trying to play a song I heard some crackling sounds and both drivers died on me right away...

hi, im currently using Beyerdynamic T70. Source is Sony entry level sacd player into Govibe peak hp amp. I'm considering an open can. I love Bon Jovi's song. I love drums. i listden to some vocals and acoustics. But my main objective is comfort as I want to listen to hours using the hp.  ...

I bought both because they were in stock and hard to find. Not sure which one to keep now. What would you suggest?

Hello everyone!   I was wondering if anyone has any experience with the LCD-3 and the LCD-2 pads? I currently have the LCD-2 and am enjoying it, but am thinking about if the LCD-3 pads will be more comfortable. I heard they are more soft and supple, but that's all I know.   Lastly, where...

I know this has been asked a lot of times, but I have a much larger budget than most of the people who asked. My budget is 1000-1200 dollars. I want an exciting headphone which brings your music to life, which is something that grado's are known to do. I also want a big soundstage. Specifically...

Last year I bought a Burson Audio HA-160DS to pair with my Audeze LCD-2. According to Burson, the output power is only 250mw (see Measurement below). The combination sounds great to me, but Audeze recommends at least 1W. Do I need an amp with more output power than the HA-160DS?   Selecting...

I have a problem.  My system includes a McIntosh C2300 PreAmp, 2x McIntosh MC352, MartinLogan Prodigy and other “stuff”.  All this stuff has followed me around the world to various locations.  Wife of course has always hated the look of the 5.5 foot MLs.  Next assignment – London.  Hmmmm no...

I am considering buying the Audeze LCD-2's however they are very expensive. If I got them, I would only be able to spend $300 on a Desktop Amplifier/DAC. Which Desktop Amplifier/DAC do you think is best for the Audeze LCD-2's for under $300?

How do they sound together? Is Valhalla a good match for my LCD-2?

I recently picked up some AKG q701's to replace my AD-700's. I liked the AD-700, but they had issues i didn't like (such as siblance, unnatural sounding highs, and an annoying lack of lows). The minute I put the AKG's on my head it sounded perfect, everything was tonally accurate and linear (my...

I'm looking for something with a heavy bass, (Large Drivers) such as the XB500 or XB1000. Preferably over ear and closed cans, but I'm fine with open cans. Over ear is mandatory though. Price range doesn't really matter, as long as it's reasonable to buy. (under 1000$)

Hey there.   Here comes my current setup: Mac -> Audinst HUD-MX1 (DAC + AMP) -> Audeze LCD-2r2   Now I bought an Violectric V200 so the new setup looks like the following: Mac -> Audinst HUD-MX1 (DAC) -> V200 (AMP) -> Audeze LCD-2r2   But: I can't notice ANY difference between...

Hi all.   I'm looking for something to replace my Beyer T1s and am hoping for some advice. The T1s are very transparent and detailed which I generally like but I have personally found them a bit bright and a bit distant. I'm looking for something with a fuller sound that's also more engaging...

I am going to purchace Audeze LCD-2 in a few weeks... I just wanted to make sure if I am buying the right headphone for me...   1. Will the sound be comming out "a lot"?, I live in a dorm with my roommate... Will it disturbe him a lot?   2. If there is a volume range of 1~10, how loud...

....I also have custom Alo Audio cables.   I wanted to complete my set up with a portable DAC - CypherLab Algorythm Solo - but I was out in town yesterday, and they had a crazy sale on the NuForce Icon Ido in a shop, I just could not resist.   The thing is, the NuForce is a DAC and a...

Hey guys! I am new to this forum just wanted to greet you all. I have a question. I am about to purchase a pair of Sennheiser HD800's which I'm excited for, but I was wondering, are they good for their price, or is their better options? please let me know, and all advice would be appreciated...

Just curious... or are you guys only going to satisfied until you've gotten the Stax SR009? ...Because I've pretty much reached my pinnacle, the Alessandro MS-Pro's. They are definitely end-game for me! Heaps of clarity and detail yet doesn't render My Bloody Valentine's 'Loveless'...

So I ordered the LCD-2's straight from the website because I thought this way I was more sure to get the revision 3. However, its been four days since the start of my order and the status is still pending. Do you think there might be an issue?

is there a simple way to tell by serial number whether my LCD-2 is revision 1 or 2?   it's 5313896

HD800 or LCD2?   I am going to upgrade my headphone setup from my good-but-not-great setup and would like to make a decision on the headphones before I get the amp, because of the huge impedance difference/amp-needs of these 2 models.   I know I'll be happy with the sound quality of...

Sorry for creating a new topic, but I did not see a recommendation thread on Summit-fi.   OK, here is my situation: Currently own:  AKG K701 + Sennheiser HD650.   Using my Onkyo reciever as headphone amp (and its headphone out is very capable, it can drive even the Hifiman HE6s).     I...

How about a comparison of the HD650 and the HE-500? These two cans are close in price, especially once you consider fancy recables.I will soon have both at my home and will try to rapidly burn-in and listen. I will also have upgrade cables (Cardas) for both.   Currently I use the LCD2. I'm a...