Anyone compared this to the RME ADI-2 fs DAC ?

Hmm, your photos looks cute/better than those from official site. Btw, Chilean's wine is better. :P

Pretty much impossible: "Production of the Conductor 3 Reference is on schedule and we’ll start shipping in mid-September. Pre-order will end a few days before then. However, as we’ll be shipping in chronological order, (ie the earlier you place an order, the earlier you will receive it)...

Sorry for bump, just saw this one. Depends actually... The HD650 is capable of 500mW (or 0.5W) continuous max (as per EN 60-268-7 aka IEC 60268-7:2010), so it depends. If RME ADI-2 DAC output under DIN 45580 specs, then, and ONLY then, is 200mW (or 0.2W). HOWEVER, since RME ADI-2 DAC is a...

I was looking into TEAC UD-505 and now THIS. However, lacking a Master Clock Generator (10MHz) input on Burson is somewhat disappoint (at least to me) specially at this price. UD-505 sells for $1600, and the NeTwork version (NT-505) for $1800.

Good find. Yes implementation first, then the rest.

You can find it (new) on official site ($499): https://www.headamp.com/order/headamp-gilmore-lite-mk2-class-a-headphone-amplifier/ Btw, Massdrop THX AAA 789 it's $350.

To me it would be probably this DAC and HD800S headphones.

Well, implementation is more important, then the DAC.

I'm pretty sure it would be better, but now I'm looking into the new EVGA NU audio card as it uses the newer (and updated) AK4493EQ (better than AK4490EQ used on RME). It costs just $250, and I'm thinking to get that one and use Burson V6 vivid with (it just need 2 OPAMPs too). AK4490EQ is...

Here is what you need...

Here you go: Yes, that's correct.

Your image is completely mess up, plz fix it. Use something like tinypic

Using stock OPamps (they sucks) is pretty much a waste btw. Go for Burson or other discrete opamp (at least use v5i or Muse).

They are compatible. Not true (on the contrary) if well done, and improvise (even more) the sound quality. The OPAnnnn (ANY opa, LME, etc) are far from the best.

Yes, but you need DIP to SOIC adapters. Like this:

I'm thinking to buy this one and mod the OPAMPs with Burson v5i. I need to sell my old gear 1st.

I think I'll get one too. Cannot imagine something this good for $1099.

Anyone here got the Everest config? It's really good, or should just go for Vivid config? I wonder why the difference on price ($100 bucks more expensive).

E-mail them. The manual is really too simple and small.

So the drivers are back from 12/22/2017 (XMOS-Stereo-USB-Audio-Class2-Driver-3095_v4.13.0.exe). Are they that bad?

And? Still nothing? It's been over a day. Perhaps he died from so many orgasms. :beyersmile:

A bit odd to see Playmate (Everest) V6 to be $100 more. As Vivid and Classic remains at the same price ($649). Looks like up to $1000 this thing is the best choice so far? I already have Burson's Opamp on my modded Asus STX and love the sound. I'm looking for an external unit now. Btw, in...

Forget every OPA and LME or whatever, they are all (bad) TOYS.

Yes, now they came with the "pure" edition: https://us.creative.com/p/sound-cards/sound-blasterx-ae-5-pure-edition Its already available here: https://www.amazon.com/Sound-BlasterX-AE-5-Pure-Gaming/dp/B077TWLQM5/ I'm really thinking in getting one, but since I'm in Chile, it will takes more...