I currently have a musical fidelity M1 HPA driving a pair of Denon AH-D7000s.  After reading all the buzz I'm thinking of getting a pair of LCD2s and trying them out.  Will this amp adequately drive the LCD2s?  MF claims it can drive headphones of any impedance "The HPA enjoys the lowest 1ohm...

I just re-re-listened to the 25th anniversary edition of Wings' Band on the Run CD using my Alpha Dogs powered by the Schiit Lyr loaded with Gold Lions (and an ODAC via USB to my PC running Foobar.)  I am not exaggerating when I say this experience was like hearing an old favorite for the first...

Please recommend me full-sized headphones that can play great WITHOUT expensive amplifier, DAC/source. The headphones themselves can be expensive. I just want to keep my system very simple and convenient, even at a cost of not getting the optimum performance. Thank you!

Based on a lot of reading, I think that the HE-500's fit my tastes the best. I did have a HE-400 for a while, but returned it because I didn't like it and it was one of the earlier batches that was defective.   I mostly listen to classical music (violin concertos) and stuff that's heavily...

I'll be moving to US next week to start my PhD program and I'll be building a new system from the ground up. I managed to save around $700-800 and I'm looking for budget components. I will only be bringing my laptop (an early 2011 macbook pro 13'') with, so I thought I would only be needing a...

Hi !   First of all, although I am new to this forum and don't know much about hifi, I did read the forum before posting here. But I still don't know what would be good for me.   I am looking for a good AMP + DAC combo under the 600$ price range. Here is my situation :   - I would...

I tried searching but didn't see any questions about this, but of the two stock tubes, which ones should I do with?  There's the GE 6B2Z and the JJ E88CC, I have no clue how they differ from each other.

Due to discussion over at the Fiio x3 thread many users seem to be calling for a transport system whereby implementing the use of the users own DAC and AMP sections configured by themselves.  So i would like to start a discussion based on idea's/solutions/demand for such a product.  What would...

I was thinking of purchasing the hd-500 as an upgrade from my grado sr-225's, I currently use a Schiit Asgard amp, and was wondering if it puts out enough power for the he-500;s and if anyone has paired these 2 together? Any impressions? Also what other headphones pair well with the Schiit amp.

Hi !   On the official Schiit website, you can chose between 115 and 230 v.   Is 115v good enough for my AKG k701 ?   Thx !

Hi guys, I bought a Sennheiser HD600 today on impulse, just after getting a Beyer DT880 250 ohms a week ago. This adds to my collection of Grado SR325iS, ATH-M50, ATH-AD700, AKG K550, etc. My music is predominantly rock, Blues, R&B and are usually from my iMac in Lossless and 320. I have an...

I was wondering how the Little Dot MK VII would pair up with HE-500. The HE-500 needs approximately 1W at 32 ohms. Asgard provides 1.3W at 32ohms.   Here is what the little dot Mk VII provides -  Power Output : 2000 mW into 120 ohms, 800 mW into 300 ohms   This seems like Lyr territory...

Ive been wanting to build a pimeta-2 amp to compliment my (wonderful) akg k701's. I want to bring out the bass a little and give enough power to really drive these power hungry phones. All suggestions are welcome, such as which op-amps to use or even other amps besides the pimeta that would be a...

I've been using the LCD-2 rev2 with a Lyr (Lorenz tubes) and bifrost (recent) for about a year as my only real headphones. I've owned the HD800's in the past and really enjoyed them for the level of detail, soundstage, and space. I've kept the LCD-2 so long because they have great emotion...

Hey all, I’m looking to upgrade from the Maverick Tubemagic D1 DAC to something a little sturdier. Budget less than $1000. I need a similar number number of inputs (1 RCA, 1 optical, 1 coax, 1 USB) and outputs (2 RCA at least).  Any advice/hints?  As of right now, out out of the little D1 I’m...

Hey,   Just purchassed a Schiit Lyr from the trading forum. So this unit is used but still in great condition. I am hearing a hum/buzz coming out of the amp, not the speakers or headphones that are connected to it (it happens when everything is disconnected). It is unnafected by the volume pot...

I'm looking at purchasing the Schiit Lyr/Bitfrost combo for my HiFiMan HE-500 cans.  This will be my main home rig and will be feeding signal from my music collection on my custom built PC tower.   I'm hoping the Lyr will be powerful enough that I would not have to upgrade down the road should...

Long time lurker; first post.   I'm looking for a multi-use amp to drive my entire range of cans, the HE-500, HD 650, and Beyer DT 880 600Ohm.  I'm currently using a Xonar Essence STX with both the built in amp and also as a DAC connected via RCA output to a slightly modded Bravo Audio V2. ...

Hello,   I'm quite interested in the Schiit Valhalla, and thought it could be a good first tube amp experience for me. I just ordered a pair of Audio Technica ATH-M50, and was wondering if the Valhalla is good for driving them as they recommend having 300-600ohm cans on the Schiit site, and...

Hi all, I dont see a Valhalla rolling thread, so why not start one.   I'm new to this Schiit brand, as I've only had a Valhalla for a week. I came from an MF XcanV3, that I liked very much. I'm not a FOTM sort of buyer, as I used the Xcan for the last 8 years. One of the things I needed in a...

This is gonna be  bit of a rant here but I feel it needs to be done. If your easily offended leave now or just skip the rant section.   NB Trying for yourself is not always possible, although its the most desirable situation. This is aimed to guide people along what lines they must think...

I attended Capital Audio Fest this past July 13 in Rockville, Maryland (D.C. area) and had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with Jack from Woo Audio.  While in the Woo Audio room, I listened to all of their systems, including the top-of-the-line WES amplifier powering the STAX SR-009...

I just picked up a Lyr from a local guy on EBay and I couldn't be happier. After several hours listening to my headphones on the Lyr, I decided to hook up the line out to my Adcom amp and Martin Logan Source speakers. All I can say is WOW. I've read some not so positive things about using it as...

I just picked up some HD650's from Amazon and need an amp.   I know there are like six hundred and fifty billion threads about the HD650 and amps on here, and I think I've done a lot of digging and reading, but I keep getting confused about some things.   I'm looking to stay at or around...

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