Tidal Flac -> Oppo HA-1 -> LCD-3F 2016   I love the way this setup sounds!

Thanks, those options didn't cross my mind. Part of me wants to just go for the multibit gungnir and a mjolnir2 and call it a day.

Hi friends,   Looking for recommendations for an amp and DAC for my LCD-3F. I have a $1,500 budget for the new gear.   I currently have a Schiit Bifrost DAC and a Lake People G109A amp.   The Oppo HA-1 looks interesting, and it is in my budget range. I was also looking at a Schiit stack of...

Yes, I'm using them at the moment with the Lake People G109-A. It's a close fit, but it works without issue.

I just received my Violectric RCA interconnects along with my Lake People G109-A headphone amplifier. I am amazed at the quality of both products, but especially the RCA interconnects.   I will start with a little bit about my cable history. Thus far I have mostly used cheap monoprice...

Hey guys, I'm looking at the massdrop for the Gustard X12. Is it a good deal? What are some other options around $450 if the drop doesn't go through?   Thanks

For the money, it's great. I'm using Windows 10 and it plays nicely. I don't ASIO or anything fancy like that. I just plugged it in and started using it with the windows generic sound driver. I used it with a pair of Beyerdynamic DT-800 600 ohm cans for years and it produced a very nice SQ. I...

I bought mine straight from violectric-usa.com and it was very close in price to the massdrop price. It also gets shipped right away when you buy from them unlike massdrop.

It sounds totally neutral. It has tons of power for any headphone. It really let's the headphone show you its character. The soundstage is expansive with plenty of air between instruments.

I just joined the club with the G109-A. It is great!       Build:   The amp is sharp looking with a nice black finish. The gold silk screening has a nice appearance, as well as the gold feet. The amp looks like a classic piece of hifi equipment and will fit on any desk. I believe anyone...

I just received my HE-560s and am loving them. The first thing I noticed was the soundstage; it sounds totally natural. The instrument separation is much better than my Beyerdynamic DT-880 600 ohm. The vocals sound less compressed and more resolved. It sounds like the signer is there with you...

  I just picked up this kit. Nuforce uDac-3 -> Lake People G109-A -> Hifiman HE-560

Hey guys, there's a lot of great recommendations in here.   I have made my 'summit-fi' purchase. I went with a Hifiman HE-500 and a Audio-gd NFB-10SE for the dac/amp. I absolutely LOVE my setup! It sounds superior to any of the headphones I've had previously. The detail is incredible and I'm...

I was citing from the USA Clash of the Titans post. I did not know it was all relative to the RS-1. I will seriously consider them if they have more bass the senns. It's good to know they are bass neutral; I'm looking for a rather neutral sound signature.

From what I've read of your impressions the Koss cans sound bass-light. I'm not sure they would perform as well as others in this price range (LCD-2, HE-500, HD-650) for Rock, Pop, and Electronica.   Or am I totally wrong in this claim?   Anyways, keep the ideas coming!

That Teac dac/amp is a cool idea. How do the Koss 'stats sound? I'm loving all the good ideas, guys!   What do you guys think of a used LCD-2 ($850), Matrix M-Stage ($260), and a HRT Music Streamer II ($150)? That's the setup I'm leaning towards at the moment.

Yeah the LCD-2/NFB-10 combo looks mighty good. I agree, but the wallet has other ideas!

Quote: Thanks Chris! I was looking at the Nuforce HDP. I've read a lot about the others and owned a M-Stage but was unsure if it would be able to drive the planars well. Good to know it can!

Thanks for the reply! I'll look into it. It seems I have more of a keystone light budget in the land of Summit-Fi. 

Hi Summit-Fi, I'm looking to build a new high end system. I need an entire system (DAC, amp, and headphones).   -My max budget is $1300. -My music preferences are: Rock, Electronica, Pop, and Jazz   I look for convincing soundstage, bass impact, and natural representation in a...

Quote: Onto Summit-Fi! I never thought I'd be directed there.

Hi guys, I'm looking to get a new higher end setup. Budget: $1300 max Music Preference: Rock, Electronica, Pop, Jazz   I'm open to buying used gear. I'm looking for a full setup (DAC, amp, and headphones). The difficulties of this budget are that obvious choices like LCD-2 and...

Hey all, I'm looking for some system recommendations that fit my tastes. My budget is max $1,000.   I already have a dac (Nuforce uDac2) but if you guys think I should upgrade that if I'm headed into this price range let me know!   I listen to mainly alternative and classic rock with...

pretty sweet deal. thanks for the info.