Hi folks,   I just listed my Chord Hugo for sale on Audiogon. Includes Chord leather case.  Great DAC. Looking to fund a TT.   Also listed on Head-Fi Classified but transaction will go through Audiogon to manage offers and transaction details.  ...

I'm so afraid to ask this but... "Frank, what cables are you referring to?"

Care to elaborate?

A few pages back, there was a photo posted with Hugo and what I think was a Shure 846. I would be interesting hearing experiences with this as well as other ToTL Custom or Universal IEM's.    I have the Hugo and use with my HD800 and Sennheiser Amperior (similar to the Aluminum HD25). The...

Above: Refers to the crossed question. 

I use it selectively. Mostly the lowest setting (red) for slightly less flat sound. Very useful on recording that have arbitrary left / right channel separation. Really noticeable on older recordings.

Ha! My wife accuses me of having wires growing out of my ears deep into my brain. Maybe there is a Wizard design here. I'm seeing business class with wiry tufts. Maybe blue tufts. Maybe slippers.

Yep. That did the trick. So much for "Auto detection"... Many thanks!

Native DSD playback on Hugo   I have been trying to get DSF files to play on Hugo using Audirvana.  Without iTunes iteration running, I can play a DSF file over the HD USB interface. However, the sample rate light shows PURPLE - this indicates DXD playback  How do I get the file to playback...

Glorious. Keep it up!

Minor points to fit into your assumptions on the DAC front:   1. Ayre QB-9 - Great product. Be sure to read the updated review of the DSD version at the link below.  http://www.computeraudiophile.com/content/565-ayre-acoustics-qb-9-dsd-dac-review/   2. Auralic Vega - Highly regarded...

Oh I pretty much agree with you. My point was to consider more options and practicalities...as well as the contribution a good DAC can make. I also agree that the HD800 is best served by a great balanced amp.

I'm not sure I can offer a comprehensive strategy but here is a different take on the suggestions so far:   Source. Definitely consider a good DAC. If you are looking for inner detail, the subtleties a good DAC can reveal really add up. This is even a bigger deal with the advent of high...

Audio High in Mountain View, CA. I listened to the prototype from CES and pulled the trigger immediately.  Really enjoying Hugo with both HD800 and my beater Sennheiser Amperior for mobile / closed. I also just plugged in my vintage Yamaha YH-1 orthodynamics. Never sounded better.

It only hurts once :-)