Hey Guys,   HRT has sent me their brand new HRT iStreamer DAC this week, which I think will be a pretty big deal for you Apple iDevice users. HRT has been working with Apple to gain data transfer rights to interface their new DAC with most of their iDevices. This is not a Wadia transport...

Hi everyone   Could you please give a subjective view on the SOUND QUALITY difference from the analogue phono outputs between:   HRT iStreamer and the Arcam drDock   I'm trying to decide between these two - one big advantage of the HRT is that when my current 30 pin device (iPhone 3GS)...

this seems like a bit of an odd one so i thought id throw it out there and see if anyone else suffers similar issues, i first noticed it on the dacmagic and the same thing happens on the HRT so its not the DAC at fault, anyway on to the prob.   my laptop is a vaio, a few years old now but...

Hi - Given that a lot of us use iPhones as our source, I was wondering if anyone's run tests comparing listening to an iPhone without an amp and again but with an amp...? I'm awaiting delivery of my first portable amp and was wondering whether my iPhone will work less and save battery power by...

Anyone else using this combination?   I would be interested in reading your experiences.   I have been enjoying this rig in the office feeding Beyerdyamics DT770 Pro 80's.   Though, admittedly, I am a newbie in this HiFi headphone endeavor.   I would also be interested in rolling...

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I'm only going to be using the iPhone 5 to play my music, which means I'd have to buy the 30 pin to lightning converter to use it with a LOD connector with a Fiio device.    Is the DAC on the converter any good when combined with something like an E11? Is it worth getting?   What about...

Has anyone had a chance to A/B these two DACs using USB (dragonfly) or apple cable (iPhone).?   I'm interested in this for feeding the Aux In of my car stereo system. The HRT iStreamer is clearly superior to a LOD from an ipod/iphone, and I'm sure the dragonfly would be also.

I have seen a lot of discussion about bypassing the Ipod's dac, and there seems to be some options available to bypass the internal dac and extract the digital signal out of the device. However, there seems to be no clear concensus as to whether bypassing the internal dac really does gain...

I purchased the Shure srh840's as my first good quality headphone about six months ago and absolutely love them. However now I am looking to purchase an amp that would provide significant improvements. My source is an iPod Nano. I was looking at the Fiio e9k because it is discounted a ton on...

I am interested in recommendations to use with a latop, or my iPad and CCK, which I understands bypasses the iPad's internal DAC.  I am interested in a DAC only without an internal amp, so I can swap different amps in the future.  Today, I use the iBasso P4 Warbler or a FiiO E17, or add an...

My source will be from iPhone 4.. or do u guys have a better source to reccomend me. I currently have a odac, so how do I connect the portable amp to the odac? As my odac only have a USB cable.

Looking for a good dac for under $100. I've looked at the fiio e7 because it comes with a built in amp.

Hello all!   New guy here, do not consider myself an audiophile by any means,  but I have always lusted after a high end system and I have the means to purchase one right now. My current setup consists of Shure earphones and a Fiio E17 with dock that I run my iPod through, as a first step...

I have been out of the loop for 6-7 years but I am piecing together a headphone system and I could use some help choosing a DAC.   As a source, I intend to use my 160G Ipod only and would like a DAC to bypass the internal one.  I have looked around for the licensed DACs but I'm sure I'm...

I’ve been reading through a lot of posts here and have learned a lot. I’m hoping y’all don’t mind if I ask a few newbie questions to see if I’m on the right track.   I’m using mostly my iPhone 4s (but sometimes my iMac) to listen to AAC files recorded at 128 bit rate, but also have a few...

Hi all,   I have an iPod Classic 6th Gen, some Audio Technica M50 headphones and a Fiio E7 amp.   Would there be any advantage in me upgrading the Fiio to a portable Dac such as the NuForce Icon UDac 2 or would the difference in sound be marginal?   appreciate any advice. Thanks

Hi all,   I'm a recent member here as I'm just getting back into hifi/head-fi after many years so all help appreciated.   I generally have 3 listening environments   1. General walkabout - iPhone 5 and V-Moda M80s 2. Office - Laptop/iPhone 5 and V-Moda M80s 3. Home -...

Since i am new to this DAC thing. I was wondering what external DAC i could use with my ipod, since i hear they have terrible sound quality. Could i use a fiio e7 as a DAC with it?

hey guys,    Anyone recommend any particular closed-back cans for taking places and preferably with a decent case so I can store in my school bag and not ruin them. Probably willing to spend approximately 300 USD, but could slide a bit either way.    I'm one who mostly listens to rock...

I've been using my T1 together with my nuforce icon hdp for a while now, but I think its time for an update.   I've been thinking about purchasing the Musical Fidelity M1 HPA headphone amp which I've read does pretty well on its own included DAC and I might buy an external DAC for it later...

I have a pair of Audio Technica's W3000ANV which are rated at 40 ohms impedance.  I've listened to them paired with an Objective 2, a Schitt Lyr, Burson 160, and a Bryston BHA-1.  The two DACs I've used are the ODAC and the HRT iStreamer.  Source is all 256kbps iTunes music.  I've read about...

Just picked up Moprice 8320s after i saw the thread on this website and decided to seek your expert advice on a new system for college to put in my room. The room is about 10X18 and I don't have roommates so no worries about noise :)    I will be using my laptop(Dell XPS 15) and my phone...

I plan on using an ipod and one of these devices to a full size amp like a Maverick D1

First off, you guys all rule; being extremely dedicated to what you love and giving back to the community. I look forward to being on this a very long time. I am very new to audio and everything is exciting and like a whole new world I am discovering. I currently own a pair of the DT 770 pro...