There is no issue with the long run as long as you are using a good cable. As far as the lack of a "balanced" headphone output, that in no way gets you advantages in long runs over a TRS (1/4") connection. It is not the same principle as a balanced microphone cable that may have to go hundreds...

Excellent seller! The best test of a seller is what happens when something unforeseen happens. He made an unforeseen issue 100% right without any complaints or hesitation. Highly recommended and would do business with again!

Ditto on plugging the drive directly into the Node and using the BluOS app. You can also connect the drive to your router and use the BluOS app. The Node is a great device for the money and one I use in many systems with its coaxial digital output as a top notch budget streamer. It is not an...

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What is your favorite cost no object portable rig? I’m using a Chord Hugo 2 with a 2go and Meze Elites. I’m also experimenting with a Stax D10 running Audeze CRBNs and occasional feeding that setup with the Chord. It’s far more than I imagined possible 5 years ago when I last built a portable...

Great seller. A pleasure to deal with and the amp was exactly as described! Being able to meet in person was a plus as well.

Payment sent. Thanks!

Great looking project! I think the KGGG is the most interesting to me but availability is a question. The Carbon CC is the safest bet and the Kerry T2 is the ultimate.

The KGGG really has my interest but I have no idea how available they are from anyone at the moment.

I recall but there are still some units out there. The real question becomes if they can be serviced by anyone.

Thanks for the reply. I did not know about the Megatron or the new Headamp. Any experience with the Audiovalve amps and how they stack up? I’m not sure if they are still in business but their amps are lookers and pretty versatile.

I’ve heard it’s an excellent match. Especially as Audeze has used that combination to demo.

It would only cost me $850 for the Mjolnir box to try. 😀

I just unpacked my new D10 and it has the same low level hum audible through ear speakers that you reported. Even when not connected to a source or the power supply. It goes away when you hold it in your hand. I ran out of time to test it any further but it sounds like the only fix is...

Any further thoughts on the Carbon CC vs the Aeras with both the X9000 and CRBN? It sounds like the Aeras keeps a lot of the T2 performance. Thanks.

This had crossed my mind and I have no shortage of high end speaker amps but I just see too many compromises and convenience issues as I don’t want the headphone rig where my speaker rig is. However, imagine Soulution 701 or Air Tight ATM211 monos running your headphones!

True. It has gotten some high praise.

Thanks. I did read your writeup and it certainly got my attention but at the price, I wasn't sure it was viable vs the Carbon CC. Unless I'm mistaken, the Aeras is in the $7K range.

I'm restocking my electrostatic stash after abandoning them all back in 2010. For running X9000s and Audeze CRBNs, what are the absolute best options that are actually available? The Carbon CC is at the top of my list. I love the Kerry T2 but it is not readily available that I'm aware of and...

Thank you very much!

Thanks and good to know it’s the same signal path. I suspected that the performance might be equal but someone on the Mojo thread commented that they had heard it was slightly inferior due to higher crosstalk. I would have a hard time believing that comment if it’s the same signal path as...

I’m very much enjoying my Hugo 2/2Go combo with Meze Elites but want to try it as a compact DAC… Has anyone compared using the 3.5MM headphone output (with the volume set at unity gain) vs the RCA outputs? I ask because I have some very high end cables that I can repurpose if I use the 3.5MM...

Thanks and thanks for the link. I searched for a dedicated Hugo 2 thread and only got hits for the Mojo thread for some reason.

Are there any Hugo2 experts here? I have a Hugo2/ToGo setup that I'm loving as a transportable amp but want to play with it as a DAC for some other rigs I have. Has anyone compared using the 3.5MM headphone output (with the volume set at unity gain) vs the RCA outputs? I ask because I have...

Back again! After over a decade away, I'm back again and trolling the Stax threads...again. I guess there really is no escaping! 🤣