Wow, that would be amazing!! Would absolutely relish the opportunity to hear the Orpheus. Hopefully it wouldn’t ruin all future setups for me! I also saw your post about Schiit not responding to requests to become an NZ distributor. That’s a real shame, it would be excellent to have an...

Just checking in to say I’d be keen if anything comes together. Happy to being along Meze 99 Classics, HD650, Dragonfly Black, Valhalla 2 and Modi 2 Uber ... also planning to buy Bifrost Multibit in the next couple months. Also modest collection of vinyl if people are keen.

Perhaps for PC listening where there's a choice between optical and USB, but plenty of usage scenarios where USB isn't an option (CD players, Chromecast, game consoles, etc) and an optical input would be nice. Obvious response is get Modi, etc, but would be nice to have the option for all-in-one...

Curious about this as well. Was trying to decide between Valhalla 2 and Joti to use exclusively with my HD650s. Decided to just pull the trigger on Valhalla 2 as I have no plans to change my cans and hoping the special synergy with V2/OTLs doesn't make me regret skipping Joti. Part of me hopes...

Great news, loving all of the impressions with Senn HD650. Was on the fence of Joti vs Valhalla 2 to use exclusively with HD650, previously leaning towards V2 as the HD650s tend to respond well to tubes, but now I'm leaning back towards getting the Joti to use with my Modi 2 Uber (next: upgrade...

Thanks for the considered response, very helpful! I'll be hanging on to the M2U as I use the optical input for tv/movies/games along with USB for PC music. Hopefully it's roughly on par with the Joti DAC module, or at least close enough that I'm not missing much until I take a bigger step up...

I'm considering getting a new headphone amp, was set on the Vallhala 2, but now wondering about this. Assuming: • I'm using an external DAC (currently Modi 2 Uber, future upgrade to Bimby); and • Sennheiser HD650 exclusively, willing to invest in balanced cables Would be curious to compare...

I'm out of town end of June/early July but would otherwise be keen. Not a ton to offer up at the moment other than Sennheiser HD650 and Schiit Modi 2 Uber (though may pick up a Chord Mojo while in the US). If not, catch you next time.

Hey guys, just checking in.  Haven't been around here for a while, sad to see I missed Badas' recent meetup.  I'm definitely interested in the next get-together (hopefully some craft beer fans in the house as well?), if not a full blown meet.    I've been spending more time on proper stereo...

I'd definitely be interested in more frequent get togethers. Had an excellent time on Saturday, awesome to meet so many of you, and certainly great to hear so much summit-fi gear! Will check in with more specific impressions and pictures at some point soon!

Left my Valhalla back in the States, but I will bring the Vali with me. From what I've read in this thread, Schiit should be pretty well represented.

On the more inexpensive end of the spectrum, I'm happy to bring my Schiit Vali, Audioquest Dragonfly v1.0, and Sennheiser HD650.

Awesome read so far! Will definitely keep up with this one.

Wow, this is exciting! (Thanks to NZheadcase for pointing me in this direction.) I'm definitely interested, will bring along Schiit Vali, Audioquest Dragonfly v1.0, and Senn HD650.

1. Are you familiar with SACD? DSD?   Yes and Yes.   2. Do you own any SACDs?    Yes.   3. If so, what percentage of your collection is SACD vs CD or files?   Pretty low ... 2%? I have about a dozen SACDs vs. hundreds of CDs (all of which have been ripped to FLAC on external...

Hum... I have basically have the same Question as the OP, although I'd like to try to stay at $100 or below! My Triports finally died (poor build quality head band has more or less disintegrated, and I'm tired of taping them!) after > 4 years. While not the best phones in history...