I love my digital amp from Core Audio Technology. It happens to be an excellent amp for driving Audeze LCD-3, as well as speakers. Beats any DAC/Amp combo I have heard. I've had only good experience dealing with Ryan.

Here's another quote relating to the input sensitivity of the Taboo and need for a pre-amp, this one taken from the Taboo product page at decware.com: "The Taboo has intentionally low input sensitivity so it likes a source with a high output (3 to 4 volts) or a good preamp such as our CSP2 to...

The story is that he made Lucid Mode for speakers at first. Making the Taboo a headphone amp was an afterthought. So the circuit was in place. I don't know the reasons why he doesn't make it so the headphones can be run without lucid mode. I do wish that you could, it would make the amp that...

CSP2 just makes the Taboo better, for both headphones and for speakers. And they look so good together :-) For my money I wouldn't go with anything else. Of course, if there is something you already have, it does no harm to try it out, but if you are going to put down real money for a pre-amp to...

Since you have the CSP2+ coming already, it would only make sense to get the Taboo to go along with it. People who have Mini Torri say the CSP2 just gets in the way - not needed at all.

The wood knob seems to be standard these days. That is what my Taboo came with. The headphone jack is in the back, left side, just in front of the left input jack. One thing to know about the Taboo is Lucid Mode. Lucid Mode is Steve Deckert's invention for providing cross feed. It simulates...

I know people who are happy with the Taboo + CSP2 + ERR combo. But it does depend on what you expect in terms of loudness. The MG944s with the Taboo and CSP2 are plenty loud enough for me in my small apartment. I very rarely play them anywhere near their full output. In terms of efficiency, the...

I'd take any claim that the Torri can't drive the ERRs with a big grain of salt. My understanding is the Torri doesn't benefit from a pre-amp, unless you aren't happy with your source and want to use a pre-amp to "fix" it. I know people are very happy with Taboo + CSP2 + ERR combination. I have...

I can say that if you get the MG944s to go with the Taboo you will not be disappointed. Unless you want to crank up the volume to rock concert levels. You could say that the two are made to go together, they have a certain synergy... Also, I never cease to be amazed at the depth and quality of...

I asked earlier whether anyone has heard the Taboo with LCD-3 and it seems that no one had. Well, curiosity got the better of me and I bought a pair of LCD-3s for myself. I can definitely say that the Taboo is as good with the LCD-3s as it is with the LCD-2s. I had some concern that some...

I've had a Taboo with LCD-2 for about 3 months now. I absolutely love the combination. The trouble is I can't stop myself from thinking about the LCD-3s and wonder just how they could possibly improve on the 2s. Before I do damage to my wallet I wanted to get some thoughts from others who listen...