TheNoose
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Wonder has anyone compared this with the Chord Hugo? Is it indeed even comparable?
The HA-1 is designed to be simple and powerful. Once you start adding in features like EQ, Sound Fields, and other user adjustments, you run the risk of making the product too complicated (which turns off buyers) or has a higher chance of being configured incorrectly (which directly affects customer satisfaction and reliance on tech support for resolving).
"Under promise; over deliver" and "expect the unexpected".
There will always be inherent limitations in the hardware/software, so it is best to take suggestions as they come, work on implementing them to the best of your ability, then release the enhancements to the customer.
Every time you put something else in the signal path it degrades the sounds. Personally, I have no interest in tone controls.
It certainly can be defeatable - I think for many, the sonic tailoring would be a large net benefit
Every time you put something else in the signal path it degrades the sounds. Personally, I have no interest in tone controls.
I am hoping upgraded software can increase functionality since switching is controlled by it.
If I cannot flavor this unit with tube stage I will be forced to do something about it.
I suggest you get a tubed DAC or tubed amp. I can't think of any unit that can process 2 different inputs and know what to do with it. I don't think the HA-1 will ever be able to do this.