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Thanks Dale, the QED cable arrived today and I have plumbed it into the amp's tape out. The sound through the E12A is very nice that way so I will try to resist further tinkering!

I have a basic CD player/amp/speakers domestic set-up but I use a Fiio E12A headphone amplifier portably which I also want to use at home. The E12A takes a 3.5mm line in signal, so I have ordered a QED performance 3.5mm jack to RCA phono cable for this purpose. My question is how best to...

Thanks for your reply!

Hi - can anyone recommend decent over-ear headphones that are comfortable to use whilst wearing glasses? I'm thinking light, well-padded with not too much sideways pressure. Obviously not expecting a definite answer as we're all unique, but any thoughts or suggestions would be great. My budget...

I am looking at treating myself to an upgrade to my current portable headphones (AKG K451s) and the Beyerdynamic T51p seems to be well-regarded in terms of sound quality at my budget of around £150. Just a bit concerned, though, as I have read a number of reviews commenting on problems with the...

Thanks very much for your posts which have been very helpful and informative! Regards -David

Thanks very much for your replies, particularly from eggontoast. This explains the poor headphone sound quality from my Sony amp! (The DT770s are the 80ohm version). Interested as well in your comment about the Arcam amp. Do you consider that older Arcam amps e.g. A65/75, would also have a...

I read somewhere recently that the headphone output on most amps is just an afterthought and you need to invest in a headphone amplifier to get the best sound from your cans. What do people think of this? I bought a pair of Beyerdynamic DT770s recently and was surprised to hear that they...

Thanks all for the replies. I think I am leaning now towards keeping the old CD and amp for now but I can't deny the allure of the shiny new boxes is powerful! Glad I bought those Q Acoustics, though..

I am getting back into hi-fi after many years and am pondering the issue of upgrading my aged kit. I have just replaced my decrepit JPW Sonata speakers with the new Q Acoustic 3020s and have been really pleased with the increase in sound quality they provide. Now I am thinking about CD player...