I almost daily use DT990 for listening to music, my interest are mostly in classic rock, classical,jazz and a bit of indie and alternative. After using them for almost 2 years I'm finding the sound to be too harsh for my taste for long listening sessions though most of my sessions are not more...

Hello Head-Fi, I recently purchased the Sennheiser HD 598's but after some use I found that the open back design of the headphones was simply leaking too much sound for my liking (and for the others around me), so I returned them. Now I have a budget of $300, and I need the best pair of...

Hi,   I wanted to upgrade my computer audio and have already decided on the Philips Fidelio X1 headphone - with it I want to get a good DAC and amp, like the Schiit Modi and Magni. However, I do mostly gaming and watch movies, which is why features like virtual surround sound and stuff like...

Hello Head-Fi,   It is about time I registered here, especially now that having a floorstanding stereo setup is no longer feasible for me and am restricted to headphones only.   I am currently trying to decide what purchase would be best for me, debating between three headphones: Ultrasone...

Hey guys, so I have been using the audio technicas m50 for a while now. Maybe a few years, and although I got a great usage out of them, I think it is time to upgrade. My budget is 400 dollars. My friend told me to get Sennheiser HD 598 along with a fiio 130 dollar amp. That is what he has and...

Hi,   Currently I am running a pair of HE-500s off a Schiit Magni/Modi combo. Yes, I know a higher end DAC and amp would certainly increase sound quality, but for now, they will have to do. I already plan to upgrade to something along the lines of the Lyr 2 and Bitfrost. The other thing I am...

I'll mainly be listening to multiple genres of Metal, but mainly the faster, more bass-inclined material.   I started out going for the HD 650, since they're highly praised, until I heard that they weren't good for what I wanted.    It basically went downhill from there. I think I was...

I just purchased a pair of HE-400s and I'm trying to find a nice Amp + DAC Setup to pair with them. I'm looking to spend around $150-$200 on the final pieces and from what I've read, the Magni + Modi stack seem to be excellent performance for the price and the best plug and play setup anywhere...

So, I just got my Magni / Modi stack today and tried to test it out! It works beautifully if not for 1 problem.. Every 35-40 secs there comes a beep'ish sound (i've got the noise recorded and uploaded on soundcloud <-- ) This problem happens on both my ATH m50 and my Sennheiser Momentum (using...

Hi everyone,   I received my Schiit Magni about a week ago. My current setup is computer> Jolida glass fx dac mini> Schiit Magni > Sennheiser HD600. Now I let the Magni run for a couple of days straight. I bought it be to able to drive and try electrostatics. Now my problem being when I listen...

Hi; Any one running a linux setup /rig. I'd like to get  feed back on players etc  to use.

Some questions:   1) Would this be the best amp available for my K550 at the $300 price range?   2) Can you plug the O2+ODAC to the wall outlet indefinitely or do I need to remove the plug every xxx hours? (note: I do not plan to move the O2+ODAC. I plan to make it a permanent desktop...

Fiio E07k/Fiio E09K----------or-----------Schitt Magni/Schiit Modi????????   THANKS!!

Sup guys!   I have a big dilemma, I am looking for a solid state Dac/Amplifier for my Shure SHR840.   I want something that will last for a while and will not give me issues, I live in South Africa and i can't afford to have a defective unit as shipping it back to wherever for repairs can be...

I've been using a pair of Philips Fidelio X1's for awhile now. Still using the stock cable, but I do have a v-moda cable sitting on the shelf that's just waiting to be used. It's just a tad too short to reach the back-end of my PC, though. These headphones are mostly used for listening to music...

I am buying the 650s soon, and i am looking for an amp around 200 or under that would pair well with the 650s. I am looking at the Aune T1. Thanks

I have av40 speakers and I was planning on getting the magni amp along with some q701s, but I saw someone say that they got the FiiO E9 because it has a "pre output" to plug speakers into. Is that necessary?

First off, I love this setup - it sounds accurate and great, and powers anything. No, it's not "high-end", but for those of us on a teacher's budget, it's perfect.   I just traded in my MacBook Air for a new iMac, and now I'm hearing a humming and buzzing out of my right ear. This didn't...

Anyone else have both of them? Which is better? I have both and I often switch between the two, but my ears aren't as keen as some of the people on this forum. So I'm wondering what you like and dislike about both.   It seems to me like the Magni is more bright than the Vali.

I plan on getting a pair of these cans in the next couple of months. I know that they need an amp/DAC to perform well, and I just wanted to see my option. My first choice would be a Schiit Modi/Magni combo, but honestly that costs more than I would like. Would it even be worth it to just buy a...

I was going to get the Schiit Magni Modi stack but that was before I realized that you cant get them in Canada. Basically what i'm asking is if there is there any store in Canada (that I am apparently not aware of) that will stock this. If not, what is a good alternative for around the same...

Looking for a DAC under $200 preferably around $150.  Will be used with my computer, mostly with hifiman 400 headphones and swan mk3 speakers+ pioneer 8" sub, the SW-8-K.  Mostly gaming and music.  I don't have a home system as I just use the computer for music. I currently have a xonar DG...

First off HELLO!!,      I'm pretty excited about my first post and hope to get some help with my first "good" headphone and soundcard pairing for a gaming computer.  I've gone through Mad Lust Envy's guide and picked the AKG-Q701's because they look sexy and the soundstage is "godlike"? LOL. Oh...

I was looking at the hardware of the magni modi combo and it seems pathetically low tech to me.   http://schiit.com/public/upload/general/magni_05.jpg http://schiit.com/public/upload/general/modi_05.jpg   The Audio-GD NFB-15.32 is only a little more exspensive then the magni modi combo and...

So I just bought a Fidelio X1 by Philips, and I'm going to use a V-MODA audio cable instead of the stock cable that comes with the headpohnes (it's apparently not very good). What I'm wondering is if using an extension cable to reach the back of my PC will cause any problems? The cable only is...