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I've been experimenting with my DX3 Pro + and my Apple M1 14" MBP. I've used a decibel meter to attempt to match volume. I can't really hear a difference. Am I losing detail or something by using the computer only?

I am looking for an IEM with good isolation that I can use for listening to EDM music and for editing audio. They will plug directly into my computer or phone. I used to have the SE535 LTDs which I liked I also liked the SE846. How are the new Chinese IEMs. It seems like the whole landscape...

Who makes the best passive noise canceling headphones? I've had all of the major active noise canceling headphones and I don't find them to be comfortable for very long. I am wondering if there are good passive option. Over ear is preferred but in ear would be fine too if they are easy to put...

I am curious which brand has the best quality? I've only had a handful of items from SMSL and Topping and honestly none were great fit and finish wise but they sounded good to me and for the price point I can hardly complain. It does worry me that Topping makes so many different similar...

It is hard to understand how much a headphone amp / dac matters. There $10k+ headphone amps but why would an expensive amp make sense when a $200 passes all the "objective" tests? I can't really understand it. Do the new Chinese amp's near perfection make them sound bad? I know that when...

I just ordered a pair of the HD800s. (Adorama had them for $1200). My source is going to be my computer so I should be able to EQ them. Ideally I would like one box to do everything for me: DAC, AMP, Audio Interface. Would a Motu M2/M4 be enough? I could also pair the Motu with my Dragon Fly...

I want an audio interface to supply 48v phantom power to a microphone but I would also like to be able to replace my Topping EX5 heaphone amp. I have HD650s and the amp on the Audient ID4 is noticeably worse.

I want to buy a new amp to replace an Anthem MCA50 I have been using with my Wilson Audio Sabrinas. My budget is 3k. I need something that has an auto on/off feature. What would you recommend? I am not sure I need an integrated amplifier. I currently run the MCA50 off of a Sonos Port. The...

My Topping L30 died and I am wondering what I should buy next. I was using the L30 with a Dragonfly Red and my computer as a source. I've been looking at the D30 Pro / A30 Pro combo and the EX5. I don't know if I can hear a difference between DACs. Would the A30 Pro and Dragonfly Red be worse...

I am interested in an older CD player from Mark Levinson. The model is 390s and it is in great condition. My friend said I could have it for $400. On that auction site I have seen broken ones sell for over $1k. I only want to buy it if it is worth using. If I can spend $400 on a more recent CD...

I want to try vinyl again I have limited space and the Pro-Ject VT-E is great for that. Initially I am going to be using the Pro-ject with my Ruper Neves Precision HP Amp and Sennheiser HD6XX and then will likely want to use it with my Wilson Audio Sabrinas. Would something like a Pro-Ject Tube...

Hello, I currently use Wilson Audio Sabrinas in my study. They are powered by an Amp in an AV Rack and mostly play off of Sonos. I would like to have an amp locally in my study as well as a record player. Ideally I would like to get as compact of a system as possible. What would recommend...

I am wondering how to get the best out of my equipment. I have a SMSL SU-8 and I want to know what Tidal HiFi and Amazon HD settings I need to get the most out my equipment. Also for OSX there is the Audio Midi Setup. Should I set the SMSL SU- to "768,000 Hz 2 Ch 32-bit Integer"?

I am trying to figure out what DAC I need and if I should continue to use Tidal HiFi. Tidal Premium sounds great to me. I know Tidal HiFi has two additional higher sound quality options over Premium. There is MQA which requires a specific decoder, but then there is HiFi. Does HiFi require a...

I am completely new to quasi-audiophile headphones. The component train I have is iMac-->USB-->Topping D50--RCA-->3.5mm-->Rupert Neve RNHP-->Sennheiser HD650. The RNHP has RAC and Balanced XLR connections in addition to the 3.5mm. Rupert Neve lists these input levels: Maximum Input Levels...