Since I sold my MS/DAVE combo about 6 weeks ago, I have not been missing it a bit. My current setup: PGGB on NAS -> Optical Ethernet Switch -> EtherREGEN -> Sonore Ultrarendu -> SRC-DX -> OPTO-DX -> M2 (DBNC input). M2 is powered by a supercap power supply (internal battery disconnected). No...

Fair enough, lets end it there. It was silly for me to opine on whether modded DAVE is a good investment or not (who cares!). As you said, we are all different, but share passion for musical enjoyment. Cheers

First off, I used "crazy" referring to passionate enthusiasts in the most positive way, Secondly, you just proved my point. You bought a used DAVE and implemented the mods on your own. Why buy a DAVE modified by someone else?

I am waiting for a final piece of my new setup - a supercapacitor PS for Mojo2, but even on its battery it beats DAVE/MS combo decisively, in my opinion. I ditched the MS in favor of PGGB playback, no looking back since. @Triode User - how is your much anticipated comparison going?

The only folks crazy enough to buy a modded DAVE with voided warranty are the same folks who can do the mods themselves. It will be a hard sell, in my opinion, unless you give away the mods or get very little back.

These are precisely the reasons I sold DAVE/MS combo, the product was a game changer in its prime, but it is time to move on. I still enjoy following discussions on this forum as I learn a whole lot.

I believe it maybe too late to get into modded DAVE game. If you are prepared to spend thousands on the mods, I have to assume that money is not an issue. Why not wait for the Choral DAVE then? I had to drop the price on my DAVE a couple of times to sell it, even though it was under warranty. It...

Are the PGGB benefits with May as profound as with Mojo 2? Are you using USB to feed the data into May? One of many reasons I chose to move away from DAVE is its sensitivity to noise (from the mains or other sources). Is May similar in that regard?

Price drop on the DAVE

The M Scaler is gone. Got some offers for the DAVE elsewhere, please act quickly if you want it.

I dropped the prices for both the DAVE and MS, will give additional discount to a combo buyer. https://www.head-fi.org/classifieds/chord-dave-silver.64741/ https://www.head-fi.org/classifieds/chord-m-scaler-silver-pristine.64389/

Just to make sure we are on the same page, I will repeat my disclaimer - I am not comparing solo M2 to solo DAVE. For me the leaner side of DAVE was significantly diminished by the M Scaler or PGGB. The MS/M2 combo is still leaner by comparison, but transparency fans might find it appealing.

BTW, I still stand by my assertion, but can add few more details. Mojo2 seems to be sensitive to the noise from its output. I discovered it by playing with AC filtering on the integrated amp. With DAVE, my amp was plugged into the wall, and it did not matter whether I filter the AC or not...

Selling a silver DAVE in excellent cosmetic and functional condition. More than half of the 5 years warranty left. Original box and accessories included. Will cover shipping to the continental US. Buyer pays 3% PP fees.

Selling my practically new M Scaler. It was purchased in Nov 2023 from an authorized Chord dealer in the US. Flawless operationally and cosmetically. Original box, remote and accessories included.