Quote: Originally Posted by EFN If you are very picky about the SQ, it is possible to completely bypass the internal DAC and capitialize on the usage of an external DAC to do the job. With the right DAC, the difference that I have observed is that miniscule nuances are becoming more...

Quote: Originally Posted by qusp I think you have made the right choice. funny we have some similar gear I too have a RME9632 (balanced breakout option) as well as an RME fireface 400 when at home I use the lisa to drive my woodied MD2000 (jena re-cabled) from the master bus out on the...

Quote: Originally Posted by evilking The confusion here is thread placement and original comparison. The thread is in portable amps yet the op is comparing a non-portable with a portable. EK Thank you both for your thoughts. Both the original question and the two portable...

Qusp, you make some good points, particularly concerning the home DAC. Question: what about some of the criticism on the Lisa threads concerning component quality? Some have been critical of the electronics as common fare (one post felt the Grace M902 had far superior internal electronics; I...

It looks like a nice product. I'm thinking the HR Ultra Micro amp + DAC will give me more flexibility and comparable sonics for an additional $200.

Qusp, thanks! Question: I see a few threads charting Lisa III development and availability and located the mfr page through a Google search, but do not see that it "sits at the top of both major amp threads". Please provide me the link to each thread. I must be looking in the wrong place. Thanks...

(1) Which of these two amps has the edge in overall performance, and how significant is that edge? (2) Which amp would yield the best fidelity from a 6th generation iPod and Shure SE530 IEM's? (3) Which amp would yield the best fidelity from a pair of Sennheiser HD650's? Thanks in...