For seemingly power hungry TOTL headphones such as the Hifiman 1000 V2 that may need more than the CHORD Hugo 2 can supply for larger sound stage, dynamics, improved bass impact/slam, I have come across several reasonably priced amps that others have reported good synergy with the HEK V2 in this...

Has anyone compared the various portable DAPS or similar devices to be used with the CHORD DACs like HUGO2 or MOJO? Specially I am looking for a portable device that has at least a 10 hour battery life, touch screen UI that is easy to use for searching and scrolling through albums artists and...

http://www.psaudio.com/ps_how/how-to-build-a-music-server/ I recently came across Paul McGowen's excellent tutorial above on putting together an affordable audiophile grade music server with the Mac mini server. I just purchased all of the needed elements and the Mac mini with 16 gb of ram that...

The question is does the Benchmark DAC 1 pre reclock the data from the Wadia or do I have to by something to reclock before the Benchmark DAC receives the signal?? Quote: Originally Posted by rickrad I highly doubt that's true....the ONLY issue with the IPOD/Wadia combo is the...

Adept Response aR1p High Resolution Power Conditioner $495 list Shunyata Hydra 2 $395 List PS Audio Duet $199 PS Audio - Power Plant Premier $1,999 Among the above, which gives the most uncolored improvement in sound quality? Which gives the most bank for the buck? I have no...

Wadia iTransport and HD Tracks 24/96 Content Is there a way to get the new HD Tracks 24/96 Content on to my ipod so that the Wadia iTtransport can resolve the information and export it bit perfect my Benchmark DAC 1 pre??? by Tunes

What setup would be the most cost effective way to output my apple lossless itunes library for listening to headphones through a DAC 1 USB? I may eventually use it as a server to stream music as well. Does the fan matter in terms of noise and vibrations? Do I need a screen or is there...

Now that both the Wavelength Cosecant USB DAC v3 (now with ASYNC mode) and the Benchmark USB DAC 1 and DAC 1-PRE support 24-bit audio at sample rates up to 96 kHz without the installation of any drivers or other special software. I am having a hard time choosing between them. My primary...

IS IT TRUE THAT "The highest available quality is achieved by importing music into iTunes as WAV files. WAV fles are full resolustion files equal to the original master source. Another good option for storing music in iTunes is Apple Lossless. Apple Lossless will allow you to preserve much of...

Now that both the Wavelength Cosecant USB DAC v3 (now with ASYNC mode) and the Benchmark USB DAC 1 and DAC 1-PRE support 24-bit audio at sample rates up to 96 kHz without the installation of any drivers or other special software. I am having a hard time choosing between them. My primary...

I just got my modded GS 1000 with SAA recable....fantastic! The only problem is that I have a small head (not brain) and the phones do not clamp very tight to my head. There seems to be trade off between a good seal giving better punchier bass and better sound stage and comfort. If I push the...

Now that both the Wavelength Cosecant USB DAC v3 (now with ASYNC mode) and the Benchmark USB DAC 1 and DAC 1-PRE support 24-bit audio at sample rates up to 96 kHz without the installation of any drivers or other special software. I am having a hard time choosing between them. My primary...

I lost one of the rear panel thumb nuts on my Black Tomahawk. Is there a replacement available? Ray wants $18 for one set with shipping. This seems exorbitant $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Any other solutions???

Does anyone know where I can get a PS Audio Power Plant Premier for less than the list price?

I am searching for head phone amp in the $2,000 range to be used with GS-1000 and UE9 So far have narrowed it down to: 1. Zana Deux 2. MPX3 with mods 3. Mapletree Ear + Purist HD with Mods 4. SLAM PPX3 5. Yamamoto HA-02 6. Woo Audi 6 7. Singlepower Extreme 8. NX-02...

Has anyone auditioned this amp with Grado GS-1000/ How does it comapare to the RudiStor NX-33 a full balanced solid state amplifier or the Ray Samuels line of ss amps?

I am searching for a tube head phone amp in the $2,000 range to be used with Grado RS-2 and GS-1000 So far have narrowed it down to: 1. Zana Deux 2. MPX3 with mods 3. Mapletree Ear + Purist HD with Mods 4. SLAM PPX3 That said, the SLAM ppx3 is a much better amp, IMO, and well...

I am searching for a USB DAC for my computer / head phone rig. I don't care much about a DAC/AMP combo since I plan to buy a separate headphone amp. Using Grado's GS-1000, RS-2 I have narrowed down my search to three DACs: Benchmark DAC 1 USB $1275 Bel Canto e.one DAC3 $2495...

I am searching for a USB DAC for my computer / head phone rig. I don't care much about a DAC/AMP combo since I plan to buy a separate headphone amp. I have narrowed down my search to three DACs: Benchmark DAC 1 USB $1275 Bel Canto e.one DAC3 $2495 Wavelength Cosecant USB DAC v3 $3500...