I'm now using Violectric V281 as a headphones amplifier + pre-amplifier and the setup is like this: Dac > XLR out to V281 / V281 > XLR out to a tube power-amplifier It has to be this was as I also have a Susvara and the V281 cannot drive it to the fullest, so I have a tube amp specifically made...

Now my main gears are HD650 + SAA Equinox Cable with Darkvoice 322. I have a plan to upgrade my amplifier to something better and I'm now deciding between these two.   I want to see what you guy's opinions about them, especially relating to these points:   1. How much better the WA6 SE...

Last night I dusted-off my old pair of HD650 to be sold to someone I know, but unfortunately, I found a small crack in the center of the headband, as you will see in the picture below. At first, the paint chipped, and now it cracked. My question is what's a good way to fix it? Someone...

I've just received a pair of LM Ericsson 403B from an eBay seller. I bought some tubes from them earlier and I was impressed by their fast shipping and excellent quality tubes, so I didn't hesitate to buy again when I saw another pair on eBay (as a back-up pair). But when I received the...

Now I'm considering getting some tube dampers for my DV332 amp, and the two candidates are from Herbies's Audio Labs and an eBay seller, sandyphoto. For my DV332 with a pair of Russian 6S19P in power section and EF95 equivalent in pre-amp section, I need to use the following dampers from the...

I have a question regarding the synergy between AKG 701 and Darkvoice 332. I'd like to know how well this couple sing together. We all know DV332 was designed with HD650 in mind, so it shines when used with 650 (which I now own). I don't know if it matches well with AKG 701. I ask because...

Hi This is related to the thread I just posted a day ago about choosing a DAC. Some folks told me that I should never, ever consider using DAC if a transport is not good enough, because a low quality or even mediocre transport, even if paired with a good DAC, cannot deliver good audio...

I want to buy some DAC to use with my DV332+Senn650 setup, but I'm not sure which one to pick. Requirements: 1. USB input to stream signal from my PC 2. Analog RCA input to connect to my iPOD through Cross Roads adaptor 3. Coax and Optical input 4. Analog out 5. Less than $450...

I'm considering replacing my 650's pads since I noticed they started to deform. I saw they're listed at 45$ per pair at headroom and I wonder if I can find a better deal elsewhere. Appreciated if anyone could shed some light. Thanks

Hi I'm considering between DarkVoice 332 and its little brother, 336i. Which one matches better with my Senn HD650? Now I'm using this headphones with phone-out of NAD C372. You know what... it sounds terrible. Despite that C372 is one of very good integrated amps (in its price range, of...

I'm considering between K701 and HD650, but before you say "not another K701 Vs Hd650 thread", let me say I'm not gonna ask which one to choose (I know there are many threads out there). My question is does C372's Phones do this headphones justice? It is my first full-size can after using AKG...

I just bought a pair yesterday and I'm feeding it with pink noise since yesterday's evening. Up until now, I feel its treble is too agressive for my taste. My choice of music are Jazz, new-age, blues, and pop, so I prefer reasonably clear, detailed, natural and open sound with decent sound stage...