Don't get me wrong I use JRiver myself! Love it.

I don't doubt at all what you are saying about PC. I think relatively speaking there are probably much better sources but I would not call my PC a rotten source. It doesn't sound rotten. The Melco is probably a big step up. From what I have heard it beats even the most meticulously crafted audio...

Yes I also have the QX-5 and AX-5. I am feeding 802D speakers which are not mini by any stretch of the imagination. It is heavenly sounding.   My original demo of QX-5 was with 803D3 where the QX was fed by a Melco server via USB, all Transparent cabling, AX-5 Twenty, and I thought it was one...

The difference in functionality between a disc spinner and a computer audio solution is so massive that to some extent it is irrelevant. I can't imagine ever going back to a spinner. it is simply unfathomable and probably is also unnecessary because of the dedicated server devices that have...

Do you mean the Occulus Rift headset? Is it on display. That would go great with a pair of HE-1s!

I heard the HE-1 in Chicago. It totally changed my perception of what a headphone is capable of. It was light years beyond any headphone I have heard. It is probably worth checking out so you have a frame of reference, but you might want to throw your current "flagship" cans in the garbage after...

My dad is balancing his PS1000e this week I think. When he does he will probably bring them over to compare with my PS1000 on the Ayre QX-5 Twenty. I expect to be jealous at that point.

AIFF tagging never worked for me. I always had problems with transfers.

My BHA-1 is for sale if anyone is interested.

There is more information on Computeraudiophile.com and Audioafficiando. We are sort of spread between forums.

I heard the Sennheiser HE-1 ($55,000) electrostats last week. They of course blew my PS1000 out of the water. There is always room for improvement! :sunglasses:

I just compared the two cans, original and e versions, side by side with an Ayre QX-5 Twenty, and they are VERY different cans. The e is much improved but some might prefer the older version. The e has a wider soundstage, less in your head/more laid back presentation, and is a touch more...

You are entitled to your opinion. No need to apologize. For that kind of money you should just love it. It is all subjective. A wise man once told me, if you can't hear the difference between two units get the cheaper one. There are days when it all seems like nonsense. Codex is positioned...

I did hear this system last night for a few minutes. It was a strange experience. It is hard to describe the difference between this system and the dynamic headphones I am used to. It was very different. It was a more well rounded, bigger presentation than you would expect from a headphone...

I lied. I am going!

Transparent High Performance Power Link.

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT   FYI,   Audio Consultants - Chicago is hosting a demonstration of the Sennheiser HE-1 electrostatic headphone system. This is the successor to the famous "Orpheus" system. I believe the MSRP is north of $50,000. The event is on Tuesday September 27, 2016. I...

Balanced operation really tightened up the PS1000, maybe too much. They sound more like the PS1000e after balancing. Much less forgiving.

Denial! You know you want a QX-5 Twenty Music Man. Stop trying to convince yourself otherwise. Get the dremel out and carve out some room! lol

I don't understand the apprehension regarding drivers. The Streamlength driver works perfectly with Windows 10. I even game with it. The install process requires compatability mode but honestly I think Windows 10 has so much backwards compatibility it is a non issue. A new driver could very well...

It's all good.

  You need to identify specifically what drivers you are referring to before making claims like this. Also, what makes you think using this driver "closes the gap" between Codex and QX-5? Wouldn't the use of these drivers on QX-5 also improve its performance? Further, what you are describing...

Music Man what is the version number? of the Streamlength driver you are talking about?

Music Man have you heard the QX-5?

You should demo the QX-5 first, no doubt. It will be some time before anyone does that shootout.