Also, how does the NFB-10SE's USB compare to the DI in terms of sound?

The may not part does worry me. I understand that the gain can be lowered so volume adjustment shouldn't be much of a problem. 

Anyone knows if the NFB-10SE hisses with the JH13s?

Yes please. Check your PM!!!

Likewise, please check your PM Craig!    Thanks!

Quote: That cannot be further from the truth from my experience with Electrocompaniet ECD-1, Parasound 1100HD(single ended version of 1600HD), Assemblage DAC3.1 Platinum Edition. 

Quote: Nope. The only opamp I've tried with the M^3/S11 is with the OPA627.  

It's right on JHAudio's website. 

Quote: It could be that M^3 and my JH13 don't play well together but I don't see why it wouldn't.   The DAC I used is Assemblage DAC3.1 Platinum Edition.

Pot.     

I have both the M^3/S11(with OPA627s) and GS1 and to me, the GS1 sounds much cleaner, faster, more detailed, has a bigger soundstage, blacker background, and heck of a lot more transparent as the M^3 always has a veil over the music (others it warmth). The M^3 has more bass quantity but is sloppier.

You can angle the speakers up and aim the tweeters at your ears.

Hi Craig, did you receive my pm?

Quote: Did it have wings on it?   

I can definitely see why the bass would seem to have gone too far with the ECD1 it's a little north of neutral in the bass region which pairs quite well with the W5000 which is a bit bass light. Nevertheless, great review!