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  Quote:  It is a pity if the hex screws have been superseded - it was a nice touch, IMO.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.

  Quote: I think MSB put quite a bit of thought into that page..   Thorsten's point was that there is no strict definition of 32bit. This fact that would be clear to anyone with knowledge of the industry. What authority does MSB have to insist on their own carefully chosen criteria...

Quote: I followed that discussion over on AA at the time of its writing and so was a little amused when a reference to the MSB “comments” popped up here. Even more amusing were those on this thread who quickly posted comments to the effect that this was proof that the SABRE chip was...

Quote:   A good decision.. The DSP-1 is a v. good thing, IMO. Let us know how you go with it.   Re: Delivery time: Best to contact A-gd and ask. They are pretty reliable in their estimate (+/- 1 week). I think you have done well..  

Quote: C/o Currawong: http://currawong.net/head-fi/DSP_settings.html  

Lately, I have been able to extract better performance from my DAC-19DSP using good quality power cords and power conditioners. This has enabled me to “tune” the sound (more or less) to my taste. Curious to know if the Ref7 displays the same characteristic i.e. does its sound “change” with...

Quote: Kingwa said earlier this week that they would begin shipping NFB-1 this week coming.

Quote:   I agree. I am looking forward to first-hand reports. Personally, I hope the SABRE DACs are a success. For whatever reason (and there maybe many) Kingwa sees them as the future of Audio-gd.

Quote:   But here is the thing: some folk maybe trying to make a considered decision about A-gd DACs; just as you did when deciding whether to buy the NFB-1 or Ref7. And here you are making a case that the price of the Ref5/7 is certain to go up. Can you see how mischievous your post...

Quote: What you said was “[..] Kingwa will either have to increase prices or reduce the number of chips which will call for a board redesign..”   This seems like a strong assertion to me; nothing “light” about it. You are saying something with absolute certainty (or trying to create...

Quote:   Until you get the Ref7 you don't know what a "keeper" is, surely. In the mean time, it is in your interest to gee up the market, is it not? LOL.   I have seen posts from you pouring cynicism over spruiks by Steve Nugent (Empirical Audio) and Gordon Rankin (Wavelength). What...