Have they fixed the quality control issues yet? Ive owned 5 different units since it was released in japan and all have had over 3 dead pixels. The first unit I owned did not have a functioning analog control which is pretty bad. The system itself is pretty nice. The controls feel great, just...

I cant speak for synergy, but if I could have any source it would be the EMM Labs Meitner DCC2 dac with the CDSD tansport. This will run you 20 grand retail, but can be had used on audiogon for around 12.5k. Also, it would help if you stated what you dont like about the DAC1. I would hadrly...

Just leave the SR-71 separate for your travel rig. The Dac1 has a built in headphone amplifier that is capable of surpassing the the SR-71. For the best setup use your iriver (or any cd/dvd player), and connect it to the Dac1 with a toslink optical cable. Lastly connect your senns to the...

Power consumption of the Blockhead and the Dac1 is only around 35 watts for the pair. Both devices seem to benefit from separate regenerated curcuits. Soundstage and bass attack seems to be slightly altered (for the better) when each blockhead channel has its own regenerated curcuit, but the...

I have 2 transports at the moment. One is my PC which has a PCP&C 510w PSU and the other is a cd transport. I use the PC 90-99% of the time. Do you think its worth it plugging the PC into its own regenerated circuit? I havnt done so yet, but I imagine it uses in the area of 250-300w which would...

There are 4 Ports (2 separate circuits) that are AC regenerated, and an additional circuit that filters the AC from the wall. For the time being I have 3 items being plugged into the back. 2 go to the Headroom blockhead and 1 to the Benchmark Dac1. Im wondering If it would be most beneficial...

Ive never used the sr-71, but the headamp is on par with the XP-7, and the balanced outputs should be significantly better.

Nope, you could keep that all packed up for portable use.

The Benchmark Dac1 seems to be the best option for a number of reasons. It can be used as a dac through the digital out of your Iriver or you can hook up almost any cd/dvd player with a digial out to act as a transport. The Dac1 has a pretty good head amp built in (with dual outputs) as well...

Lately Ive been debating whether to keep the Dac1. For the money I think it is an incredible source. I also like it's small form factor, as it really saves desk space being able to simply place it atop the blockhead. The last thing I did with all the gear was to compare the Cary and the Dac1...

The DAC1/Blockhead holds its own against the Cary306/Blockhead. The sound is a little less colored and the bottom end lacks the Cary punch, but the highs are crisper and there is better instrument separation. I like the Cary a tad more, but with a retail price 1/4 that of the Cary's, the Dac1 is...

I own that exact setup. You can read some soon to be updated impressions here

haha I did sell it, but because of the paypal mixup I had to force the poor head-fier to send me a MO which slowed the process considerably. The HP-4 will probably ship out in a day or 2 depending

You have me a bit confused. I had Zu make me a balanced Mobius special for the blockhead. I am using Cardas golden Reference ICs between the DAC1 and the Blockhead. Is there a better way to set up the blockhead, or are you suggesting that the balanced cardas cable for the HD650s is better than...

What I did't say was why I changed setups. Most importantly was to save space. My old system had its own rack and was setup in its own section of the room next to a leather recliner. The room is continually shirnking as stuff gets added and I decided to rebuild a system around the computer. I...