I was in the market for an USB DAC to use with my computer and headphones. Initially, I thought that I would use my existing headphone amp, but if the USB DAC had a quality headphone amp, then all the better.

I did my usual research, but then I contacted Ethan Winer to ask if he had any suggestions. He recommended M-Audio products. I thought that those were geared for recordings. He said they are, but they're very good for playback as well.

http://www.superfi.co.uk/index.cfm/page/moreinfo.cfm/Product_ID/4872

http://www.superfi.co.uk/index.cfm/page/moreinfo.cfm/Product_ID/4871

I want one.

I see that Audio Advisor has the KEF iQ9 speakers marked down from $1300 to $800. They look like they might be the speakers I want to use with my 60" Sony TV system (my 'baby' stereo system), but I have a question.

I see from the KEF website that they have been superseded by the model iq90, and I am curious what the change to the new model involves. I see no difference in the ratings, specifications, or appearance.

Does anyone know specifically what the changes to the new model were?

ALBANY

Audio-equipment maker Bose Corp. plans to cut around 1,000 jobs, or 10 percent of its workforce.

are there receiver/amps that have class A bias? if so are they expensive?

I recently found one of these in my parents basement. I dont know much about them. It works and its in good shape. Do these have any value??

Thanks,
Tom

Emotiva is getting ready to launch their new CD player in February. Check out these features:

1. 24 bit processor with 384 x oversampling. (Most 'high end' players are 24 bit with 192 x oversampling)

2. Frequency response is 5hz to...absolute daylight. from 20hz to 20khz, it's flat as a board.

3. 4 independent power supplies, to drive each section of the unit separately. (1. CD carriage/2. digital portion/3. analogue portion/4. display) This prevents the different sections from interacting and causing noise.

Dear Audiophile Siblings,