I have EF1 only to use it with HD600. It makes me very happy with some music types but not all. I feel a larger size amp may be better to provide enough power and dynamic I want sometimes, but it depends on your budget (I feel you will need to invest quite a lot more than the cost of EF1 and...

Thank you, K_19 and Wenglish, for your inputs. So would Supreme be a better choice in order to get more dynamics from ef1? Would that be counted as double amp?

I have no complaint with EF1 for giving enough clarity, 3D effect and instrument seperation, but I feel EF1 lacks in power output or dynamic. Do you feel with a decent DAC like the straight ef1 improves in these aspects? Quote: Originally Posted by K_19 NP. I now feel that the DAC...

K_19, thanks for sharing your impression with the DAC straight!

Make sure to share your impression. I may go with the DAC straight as well, if it is a positive experience to you. Quote: Originally Posted by K_19 Thanks. I purchased the DAC Straight earlier today... hopefully it will get here pretty quickly since I'm within Canada. Looking...

It seems Fubar II also uses PCM2702. How will STRAIGHT compare to Fubar? They also cost about same. Quote: Originally Posted by CTechKid IMO the DAC STRAIGHT is HOTAUDIO's best DAC, assuming of course you're feeding it into an amp. He's setup it up so the PCM2702 is totally raw in...

I am also thinking about the same thing, to feed EF1 with hotaudio and then to HD600. In addition to how much it will improve over what i am using now (m-audio transit), i am also debating between different modes, straight or bitperfect or destroyer. In general i like a warmer sound, that is...

I am glad that I made to the meeting (leaving my wife shopping alone happily). It was my first meeting experience, and I enjoyed it. Thanks everyone for planning the meeting and hosting me, an unnoticed last-minute attendent. First time I got chances to listen to headphones other than Senns...

I am looking for a USB DAC as an upgrade from my M-Audio Transit to use with EF1 amp and HD600. I was thinking of emu 0404, but after I saw how big it is I give it up. How about emu 0202 or Fubar II? I would appreciate if anyone could comment if these two are truely an upgrade from Transit or...

Greeting from the first-time, last-minute and unnoticed attendent It was a pleasure to meet everyone there, and a nice listening experience. Found myself love K701 a lot, but it is just uncomfortable...

I think I am done here, after my Mullard arrived today. That is the sound I am looking for, close, clear, and musical. Not only vocals are great now but even symphony sounds more dynamic. No more doubt, right tube is the key. Quote: Originally Posted by UTF Btw, the Amperex i got...

Thanks, olblueyez! Btw, the Amperex i got sounds clear but distant. Is any tube giving a closer and clear sound? Also, for symphony, Amperex sounds not powerful and dynamic enough. Any other recommendations? Thanks all!

Yesterday I was still wondering if the burn-in made any difference. Tonight, I happened to try a Sarah Brightman CD and the difference turns out to be "huge". With the amp, the highs are extended to a completely new level. Without the amp, it just doesn't sound right. Then I say let me try...

Thanks! Quote: Originally Posted by somestranger26 It's definitely not a long plate. (There's other types besides "short" and "long" plate so I wouldn't know for sure) For long plates you're looking for a "K61" in the date code or, assuming the auctioneer is being honest, a 1950's...

I was in the same position when I tried my first amp (EF1) recently. For the first time I listened to it and compared it with the headphone output of my Marantz CD5001 player, the difference was small (even subtle on some music). I have also done some burn-in and hope that will improve the...