I know that some headphone amps/Dacs work with an ipad by using an apple camera connection kit. The USB plugs into the kit which is attached to the dock on the ipad. Does any manufacturer make a Amp/DAC that works with an ipad by simply using a USB to pin connector? 

If the iPhone 5's Lightning line out is all digital, that will mean that we should see new and affordable portable amps with DACs built-in, or standalone DACs, or Lightning-to-3.5 mm connecting wires with DACs built-in. They should be more affordable since I suppose there is now no need to pay...

Hi guys,    I am very new to iem and amps and this is my first thread in head fi, so forgive me if I've posted in the wrong place or said something wrong. After purchasing shure se535 for about a year. I decided that I wanted to get an amp to improve the sound of my 535. I wanted a different...

I will be getting my ATHM50LE's on Monday and was wondering while listening through a ipod classic, is there any need for an E6/E7 or an E17? I was told by a few people that honestly, unless I want to listen through the Ipod with an absoultey insane volume, I will not hear any improvement with...

I like the new iPod Touch, if it had 128 GB, I would have no doubts, what about you?

Please post any news or ideas here for getting the best sound out of the new phone   thanks

Hey All,   HeadRoom Labs has posted our measurement plots for the $2,000 Fostex TH-900 cans today. And here they be:   http://www.headphone.com/headphones/fostex-th-900     Cheers,   jorge HeadRoom VP jorge@headphone.com

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Would appreciate a few opinions..      Currently have a Fostex HP-P1 with Shure 535s as my road kit using my iPhone as source (FLACs via Qobuz and FLAC Player). I like the sound I have now, but I'm staring pretty hard at the CEntrance HiFi-M8 as a replacement to the HP-P1.   I've read many...

Hello,   I’m considering on purchasing my first DAC, but I really don’t know where to start.  First let me explain and detail my current setup.   It’s a vinyl setup TT: VPI Scoutmaster with a Dynavector 17D3 cartridge Phono stage: Aesthetix Rhea (tube phone/pre) Marantz PM11S2...

Hello I have just purchased the fostex hp-p1. I would like to know what kind of power plug should I buy to recharge it. Would appreciate your help :D Thx

How big of a difference will I see in the lows with a CLAS+Pico with iPhone 4S / Sansa Clip+ ? Should I spend the extra money and get the Rx MK3? I don't care about the cost as much as I care about portability and punchy bass, good vocals is a plus. Considered Mustang for vocals but I read that...

I have read that the fostex hp-p1's amp cannot drive high end cans that well but is the amp still better than the much cheaper fiio e17?

Looking to get into planar magnetics.    Wondering if the amp internal to the HP-P1 has enough muscle to drive the HiFiMANs adequately.  I've searched but found no answers to this question so figured I'd put it out there to the head-fi community.   Thanks in advance for your thoughts and...

So I just joined the Head-fi forums after reading two buying guides for headphones. I settled on the AKG K240's. I like them, but I get some interesting results, that I'm sure will make sense to someone more experienced than I.   - When I plug them into my android, I get mediocre volume...

I currently own a iBasso-D-Zero and i use it with my ipod touch 64Gb with 1964Triple CIEM, for portable use. then at home using itunes I use the D-Zero then my Ultrasone Pro 900, BrainWavz HM5 and HD650. Should I give this baby up.? and upgrade or what i have now is good.? thanks

Hi all.   I have been using my new custom JH-16 pro for the last month and I'm really impress with this unit. My only "concern" is I think my iBasso D10 is not up to the task. I mean it doesn't match the resolution that the JH16 is capable off. Also I found really annoying the imbalance and...

Hello I know this question was asked before, but I really would like to have more information on this. I own a pico slim and um miracles. What configuration would yield the most noticeable improvement: clas with pico, or fostex hp p1 ? Also, what kind of sound will I achieve with the fostex...

Have Fostex HP P1. But I am not that satisfied with the sound from its stock amp. Have paired up with the iBasso D12 I already have. There are some improvements but limited. Am considering getting an amp only unit, with the aim to broaden the sound stage, reduce the hiss, and get a more HI-FI...

Hello I wanted to purchase either the clas or the fostex dac/amp, but considering the price I'm still hesitant. My question is: will the iPod work with dacs such as the pico dac, or an ibasso or any other good portable USB device? Thanks in advance.

Hi all.   I'm looking for a great DAC/Amp combo to pair up with my Cowon J3 and my W3's.   My budget is 700 USD...   I know the W3's are a low impedance phone but I really want to "make the most of them" and get the best sound possible. I dont want just a "slight" difference I want a...

which will give better sound quality.

Please let me start by apologising, it's my first post (post lurking post that is) & I don't doubt that this is a subject which has probably been done to death. Unfortunately the more posts I read on the subject, the more my head wants to explode!   I've decided to ditch my Sony NWZ-X as it...

Greetings all. I have spent countless hours and more money than id like to admit on my stereo setup over the years, but i have never really had the need to get to deep into headphones. im hoping to change this :) I recently purchased a set of AKG k550s I chose the closed back ones as they will...

I am looking to get an amp for my iPhone and Ultrasone Edition 8's. I just saw V-Moda's new amp and it looks nice but it has terrible battery life. Any suggestions?   My Priority List: 1. Portability (if it's too big I won't carry it and won't use it.. doesn't have to be as small as the...