Quote:     Are you just being lazy or..   Have you looked at the Audio GD website?   http://audio-gd.com/Pro/dac/DIv2/DIv2EN.htm

Looking for a good headphone for Audio-GD C2 (head-phone amp) + DAC19DSP combo.   Short list (at this time) is: Senn HD650 / Denon D5000 / AKG Q701.    Any recommendations or thoughts?

Where did you end up getting them from?   Been thinking about the D5K too.. But the HD650s seem to be considered the better phone for a little more money..   Regards,

Quote: No; cost some $$ but not unreasonable. Wouldn't do it for every DSP-1 upgrade but as I said, the v5 upgrade has been uniformly praised.

I have only just sent back my DSP-1 v3 to be upgraded to v5. This is because the reviews (here and elsewhere) of the v5 have been very positive.   See review here: http://www.tweak-fi.com/apps/blog/show/5527032-mini-review-dsp1-v5-upgrade-for-the-audio-gd-dac19dsp

Quote:  I agree. Luke warm is my take on it.

Quote:  Yes, I know a little about the Legato. What I am interested in is a first-hand account. I.e. how does it sound and compare to other products in its price range? Do you have one?

  Quote:  It is a pity if the hex screws have been superseded - it was a nice touch, IMO. Could not agree more about the rubber feet. What do you mean "PSU upgrade"?

Quote: Screws look good to me..  

  Quote:  And you believe this because..?

Quote: Thanks for your reply. Didn't realise I had a "tone". Merely prompting for more detail for my benefit and others.   

Quote:  Is there anything else other than the very obvious power supply and two box config which tells you that the pre amp is an "over kill design"? Anything specific you can say about the electronics, for example?

Quote:   Yes, it would be “interesting” and is something I would likely do myself for a try. Best to just run the idea by Kingwa in the first instance, however.. I would expect the DSP-1 in the DAC-19 to be an earlier version and therefore, if anything, retard the performance of the...

  Quote:   Not a good report for the Ref9, IMO..   One would expect the Ref9 to comfortably eclipse the DAC-19 and that you would be delighted by it in all respects. If not then there is likely something amiss that would not be “solved” by, for example, spending more money for...

Quote:  I run a XP rig. I have posted a comparo (review) of the DI in this thread.