I'll take one with the DAC, thanks.

As part of simplifying my setup (including selling my home setup completely and going strictly portable) I recently sold my MicroDAC + iHP-140 to instead go to iMod. It's funny to me because I originally had iPod, went to MicroDAC for FLAC + better DAC (via MicroDAC) and now back to iPod...

Quote: Originally Posted by grandenigma1 The Headamp GSX or Balanced Reference (should you find one used) should do a fantastic job. Also,something like a balanced SinglePower SLAM would be great. I do have a balanced Gilmore Reference for sale, as part of selling my entire...

Quote: Originally Posted by Salt Peanuts If I still have my upgraded Gilmore Reference when I'm done burning in GS-X after I receive the amp (no, I don't have it yet), I may (it's a fairly large may) do some comparison write-up, though not sure how useful that would be seeing as there...

In response to the original question of this thread -- see sig

Quote: Originally Posted by Borat HAHAHAH. I think it's official. TheReds is having the best meet experience ever! First winning the Ray Charles Grammy award winning boxset, then the CIAudio VHP-1, and now female admirers from the internets. "that headfi is so hot right...

Somehow I msised this..... Very curious about GS-X, as I've had my eye on this for a while vs keeping my Gilmore Balanced Reference....

Hi Ray, I had PM'd you before returning the Hornet, with question of whether I needed more time to evaluate it or whether I was seeing its true signature -- I did not receive response so this is why I returned it. Anyways, now after skimming through this thread, I wonder if I returned it...

Once you get the USB cable, charger etc, make sure you get the RockBox firmware -- but of course you probably already know that!

Has anyone compared: MicroDAC + SR-71 vs. MicroDAC + MicroAmp I'm VERY happy with SR-71, but of course am always curious what else is out there too

Quote: Originally Posted by RnB180 actually I saw a customizeable pelican carrying bag, with velcro compartments couldnt you just fit the cables between the headphone pads? you can just pick up foam inserts from your local crafts and hobby shop and cut out your own shapes. Do...

I love the SR-71 -- and am returning the Hornet to stay with SR-71 as my portable amp, even though it's less convenient than the Hornet (no recharge capability built-in, no DC jack in case you dont want to wait for the batteries to recharge). SR-71 has wider soundstage, voices are much...

Quote: Originally Posted by gpalmer My guess is that it will be a first-rate amplifier though not up to level of the Balanced Reference with Black Gates. Of course, it'll also be considerably cheaper but I still think the upgraded V2-SE I have is better than the GS-1. So you are...

Quote: Originally Posted by discord Initializing Jealousy 2.0... Loading Text... DAMN YOU! That's probably the geekiest & funniest thing I've read on head-fi in a while

I call shenanigans & false advertising on the thread title

Quote: Originally Posted by Graz Any straight up SR71 vs. Hornet comparisons yet? If the Hornet is "all that" in the SQ dept., does the SR71 fall off the map sales-wise for Ray? The SR71 is bigger, more expensive, powers on DC only, etc. If the Hornet walks away consistently with...

Quote: Originally Posted by strohmie As tortie mentioned, that doesn't include shipping cost from me to you. I sent you a pm as of October 17th requesting shipping payment for the cords, if you need me to resend the PM, just let me know. Sorry about that...I somehow overlooked...

I probably shouldn't mention to those HF-1 less that they sound absolutely amazing with RATM and Radiohead

To be honest, it was nice meeting new people -- but wasn't able to accurately ascertain stock DAC1 vs. modded DAC1 becuase very little head-to-head (most was stock DAC1 vs. the UDP, and then maybe 10 minutes later, modded DAC1 vs. UDP etc), and used those same two tracks over & over & over...

I got it just to have it.... but I'm temporarily without my PS-1, and I am listening to HF-1 pretty extensively. AMAZING value (considering it's 1/9th the cost of recabled PS-1) -- I very much enjoy it straight out of the DAC1's amp. (I'm also temporarily without Balanced Gilmore Refernece )

I have not yet received my cables, and in looking through the thread, I see this: Quote: Originally Posted by strohmie Updated shipping status for west coasters: .... brianknewbie -- packed, awaiting payment Not sure if this has confusion been resolved already (since the...

Hi Ray, Hope all is well with you! Just sent this payment via paypal: 2 hornets = 295 x 2 = 590 accupower batteries = 6.80 x 4 = 27.20 10 shipping x 2 = 20 total = 637.20 plus 3% paypal = 19.116 total = $656.32 (I also included this info in the note with paypal payment)...

....and the PS-1 lives on!

Quote: Originally Posted by Borat You cannot use an external DAC with the iPod as the transport. Here's what you can do to pair an mp3 player with the Micro DAC: 1. Sell your iPod mini and your Muvo. 2. Get the iRiver iHP-120. It has optical out. 3. Rockbox that sucker. Now you can...

Quote: Originally Posted by BRBJackson Oh yeah, I'm definitely excited about getting them. I'm going to put this behind me, and chalk up Headroom's schizophrenic responses to one guy not knowing what another is doing. Plus, my impressions got done by the master himself at UE for $0, so...