Craig, I have a question for you after watching your review for Z1R and Sony DAC/Amp. I have Z1R and Utopia. I am currently using Meridian Prime. Do you think Sony TA-ZH1ES would be good or upgrade? How do you think the sony dac compared to Hugo TT? Thanks. Harry

Hello Friends, My current set up is Meridian prime amp and power supply and Focal Utopia. I am using desk top computer feeding Prime via Audioquest carbon USB cable. Does anyone ever compare the prime and Hugo TT? The Prime does not have digital out put that I can connect my CD player into it...

I am also leaning toward LCD-X but the term dark sounding concerns me. I also like female vocal and  more neutral headphone. I may have to audition both Hifiman Edition X and LCD-X side by side and keep the one I like. You can read the post by other forum member that already audition both...

Jonathan, from what was described in previous post, I am also concern about the reproduction of female vocal on LCD-X.   Dargo

That is good information regarding the comparison between Hifiman X and LCD-X. I listen to light or smooth Jazz, Choral music, acoustic jazz and some classical music. I do not listen to any rock music especially heavy metal and electronic music. I hope you used the same genre of music when you...

Fair enough. Do you use stock cables or upgraded cables?

I read your article, great comparison between PM-3 and Lcd-x, Is it worth to spend 4 times more? I am also curious on how Hifiman Edition X compared to LCD-X?

I am currently using PM-3 using Meridian Prime amp and power supply. How does PM-3 compared to LCD-x?