One of the streaming services (Qobuz, I think) is beginning to offer high quality 3D files which I'm told give a more realistic concert rendition. Hardware-wise, you'd probably need to go for monitor speakers that will give you what's on the recording without colouration. I've binned headphones...

So is the Loki but you can find them used.

I'd go for a Loki. Why? You can up the bass incrementally and you can also up (or down) 3 other channels to perfect the sound you like.

It will do this but it's much more than a bass booster.

Agreed. I use it to add a bit of color to my Genelec 8010A monitor speakers. Works a treat.

Not tried either. EA do an even more expensive version here: https://www.effectaudio.com/accessories/ultrashort-right-angled-adaptor-2-5mm-3-5mm-934.html

It's a long debated subject and probably boring for many but his tests were interesting. Personally, I have loved trying cables but over the years have learnt that I like a good copper cable, well made but not exotic. The equipment I use would never warrant thousand dollar cables anyways. Good...

Interesting video. Testing starts at 18.20 in.

Good amps! They did a balanced version of the Max, too, I think.

Or have the old boys left the building, happy with what they had? :)

Mine are still going strong and have sold many more recent amps in favour of the HeadRoom Ultra Micro Amp/DAC stack. Admittedly, I don't carry these around with me unless I go travelling for a while but I still love the sound, especially now paired with a Schiit Loki.

Agreed. Reference music is overrated. I disagree with those who say your equipment should simply transfer an exact copy of what was recorded in the studio. Why? Sometimes what was recorded in the studio wasn't great quality-wise and in order to enjoy it it needs help. Plus.. music is about...

That looks superb!! Well done!

Brilliant! Love seeing you're using a CMOY! Haven't seen those mentioned in a while. Remember making one many moons ago!

Did finally get a response a few mins ago.

Thank you both, much appreciated!

Where did you get the nifty little shelf unit? Looks very cool!

Anyone else had problems contacting Schiit Audio? I sent them an email on Sunday and still have had no response. Sent two follow up emails on Tuesday and Wednesday.. no response. Pinged Jason a PM to see if he could check for me. No response to PM..

I came into this hobby 20 years ago and spent many an hour on this site chatting about equipment. In 2009 our son came along and my priorities changed and so I took a break from everything for nearly a decade, although I still ran a nice speaker system. Forward wind to 2021 and lockdown and I...

Yep! Spot on!

Not in this thread, no. We're talking about, I believe, what "sounds" the best. Resale value etc.. is by the by. If you have to worry about resale value you probably shouldn't be spending $17k on a DAC..

Not necessarily. Many just jostle to own the "best". And the "best" may cost the most but not always sound the best. That's subjective.

Well, at least with your ears cleaned out you're listening to "your" truth.

Well, I like them. :beyersmile: