Posts by Mark-sf

Quote: Originally Posted by roguegeek  Hello all. I was wondering if I could grab some people's attention in this thread to check out and give feedback on the HD 700 in another thread where I'm asking for...

Quote:Originally Posted by jmsaxon69  Quote: Originally Posted by Mark-sf  Take a look at the output impedance of the Valhalla. It is 32 ohms. A good match is generally considered to be at least 8x load which I...

Quote:Originally Posted by jmsaxon69 If you find the HD700 low at 150 ohms then I guess the Grado line at 32 ohm and the Momentum @ 18 ohm must be super duper low! It was Jason at Schiit who made the recommendation, he said the...

Quote:Originally Posted by jmsaxon69  Someone over at Schiit Audio recommended the Valhalla for the HD700 to me, I am thinking of going that way with the BitFrost Uber.  HD700 or maybe the HD650 also considering the Grado RS1i or...

Just upgraded to the 105 and have an excellent Oppo BDP-83SE available. I am the original owner and the unit has been in a smoke free environment its entire life. Though it is used I guarantee it is working to specification and has the...

Quote:Originally Posted by cjc   Audio Advisor web site shows in stock now... my A2 is on it's way!!!! Not to rain on your parade but I have had one on backorder from AA since 2/18 and it is still showing...

Quote: Originally Posted by dryvadeum  Yeah, I'll try that out. It must be the DAC drawing power from the USB too cos when I use the XM6 as just an amp it doesn't get hot at all. Yes, that is my experience as...

I would also try a different USB cable. I found when using the short one delivered with my XM6 that it caused the unit to heat up to the level you are experiencing. After I changed cables, it only ever gets slightly warm.  

Excellent condition Schiit Lyr for sale! I have two and now am upgrading, so this one is leaving to find a new home. It is working at spec, and I am including everything you see below.  Please examine the pictures as the amp has...

Excellent condition Schiit Lyr for sale! I have two and now am upgrading, so this one is leaving to find a new home. It is working at spec, and I am including everything you see below.  Please examine the pictures as the amp has...