Hey.   I'm going to buy new pair of phones and some dac/amp for those.   My friend recommended some Sennheiser cans and Matrix mini-i dac.   Personally I've been interested in AKG:s cans and maybe tube amp.   Budget is about $700.   Those brands are just recommendations for...

I need some expert advice, in getting a good home use (or portable) DAC; Something that would compliment DarkVoice 336 and HD 650. My setup is going to be MacBook Pro + USB DAC + DarkVoice 336C (not purchased yet).   I am looking to drive my HD 650 and Denon D2000. I must add that I do have...

Title says it all, but I'll go into a bit more detail. I've had my LCD-2s for almost a year now and I love the sound they produce, but... they're so damn heavy. I can't go for more than 1-2 hours without having to take them off and take a break because my neck feels like it's being compressed. I...

I'm currently driving my Ultrasone Pro 900 directly from my Yulong D100. It's an awesome DAC with a totally decent built-in headamp, but it's VERY transparent, bordering on cold. I like my DAC as transparent as possible, but for the Pro 900's I'd love a slightly warmer presentation. I'm not...

i'm looking for either the best amp/dac combo or separate for listening to heavy metal files and cd's with sennheiser hd650,i started an earlier post but failed to mention the heavy metal part my apologies all suggestions are very appreciated   steven

Rather than buying another headphone, I'm wondering if getting a better amp for my HD 650 would be better.   Right now I have an NFB-12, which I understand has a good DAC, but lackluster amp? I have a few questions:   1) Is it possible to have an amp that is somewhat brighter than the...

Hi. I´m looking for a Dac + Amp for my HE-300. I have as dac amp a total bithead, but I'm planning to do an upgrade. I listen to flac and some mp3(320) from my computer.   Than amp will be also used with MS1, and eventually with hd25-1 II and UM2 than I have as portables.   I also plan...

Firstly, I am somewhat of an audiophile neophyte, but trying my hardest everyday to learn as much as possible.   Now, I'd like to upgrade my DAC and AMP. I'm not sure if I should go with a DAC/AMP combo like the Yulong D100 or go for something I really want like a dedicated AMP and dedicated...

Hello,   nobody responded to my thread in the amp forum section so I'm posting here.   I have just completed a $500 transfer to my paypal and am shopping for a new amp, I would like to order it by the end of the week. Problem is I don't have a clue when it comes to amps.   All that I...

Hey all, just joined today, been hearing great stuff about this forum for several months. I'm looking for suggestions for a DAC/amp combo to drive my AKG K701s. Currently they're only running off of an Auzentech Forte sound card (which DOES have an amp built in, but definitely doesn't do the...

I recently purchased a used pair of the legendary HD580s and I really love what they are doing. They are replacing my Shure 840s as my main set of cans for listening at home. I no longer need closed back here and the more open presentation is very appealing. I have this trait where I try to do...

Hey guys,   I'm looking to upgrade from my e7/e9 amp to something that really sparkles. It's really important that I'm able to easily connect the amp to my laptop via usb so a built in dac is a requirement. Currently I use my K701 and recabled Pro 900's, but I have a recabled HD650 on the...

I am current using Yulong D100 DAC with M-Audio BX5a speakers. I am thinking of modifying this setup for movies. So if I change the speakers to a soundbar with digital inputs then I will need to ditch the DAC and connect the soundbar directly to the optical out on the motherboard, right? Is...

So no idea what I'm doing but here is the result of my paste and copy search to compare different output power of different amps or amps/dacs. Basically, I wanted a sense of how much power a E11 had compared to a UHA-4 compared to a P4, etc...   As far as I know, this is the output per...

Hey folks,   I've had my W1000X for about a month, and I think that the sound is an excellent direction for me. However, now I'm at a crossroads with my amplification decision.   I want to spend no more than $500. I'm looking for warmth and tubes. I had a Melos for a while and loved...

I use Denon 7000 and listen to Classical music. I found these two amp/DACs to be worthy of comparison, and I am not sure which one to choose. Any help would be appreciated! Thank you in advance.

I believe from what I read that the Yulong D100 is a more detailed Dac than Audio GD Fun.  The Dac in Fun is less detailed but more smooth and warm in comparison. But which has a better Amp?  Yulong is Class A but seems to lack the power.  From what I heard, the Audio GD might have great power...

The primary audio source will be my 2010 iMac, and occasionally I would listen to songs on my iPod Classic, iPod nano & iPhonee 4 too. I might also buy & try some other portable sources like Sansa Fuze+ or some Cowon playes. I understand that I can bypass iMac's internal soundcard and use a...

I was thinking of purchasing NuForce HDP but these two are too competitive for me to ignore, and I would like your opinions regarding these two amp/dac within a similar price-range. How do these two compare, and would either one of them meet my needs? I listen to classical music with Denon D7000.

I'm new to headphones. After much reading and sifting through many cynical & convoluted reviews, opinions & statements as well as many honest, thoughtful & informative reviews on the pros & cons of various cans, dacs, amps, amp-dacs, lossless v vinyl, valves v solid-state.........et alia, I went...

Hi, I'm new to this site and I'm looking for a bit of advice. I am looking to upgrade to first my first proper headphone and amplifier combination, having recently bought a set of Grado sr325is (upgrade from rubbish bose Q102s). I've been looking around for the best DAC and amp combo and have...

Run an iPod through ONKYO ND-S1 into YULONG D-100?

I was planning a future home rig consisting of a Yulong D100 -> Beta22 -> LCD2. However, i was thinking of the advantages that going for custom IEM's can bring me, which is being able to use the IEM's on the go as well.    My question is, can the top of the line customs, such as the the UM...

I am planning my future home rig based around the HD650 that i will be putting together over the next few years(student's budget here). I have (almost) decided on getting the Yulong D100 DAC to go with the HD650 balanced. What i am not very sure of is the amp. I have been looking at a balanced...

DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE   Currently I have made a list of all the gear I own... As I don't have much time I will be writing the reviews slowly. I hope to have them done by the end of October.   More Gear will be added as I get it.   Note: This review is dependent on how I hear...