Quote: Sorry, but were you 47% correct and and 53% wrong?

I havent deleted my FLACs but I am now only playing MP3s and just focusing on them. I enjoy music on the go and my clip zip has space constraints. I could have gone around that by carrying multiple micro-sd cards but the key decision influencer was battery life. With MP3s, my player lasts much...

Quote:   I am just responding to the Sansa Clip part of your post. I have a Clip Zip (not Clip+) and it can show colors and album art. The screen, however, is too small for the album art to really dazzle. I am also quite happy with the default interface and OS and reverted to it after...

Quote:   Thanks! I am ready to pull the trigger on Compass 2. Let me restate my assumptions for your very valuable inputs: - The DAC is excellent and can drive active speakers and provide volume control for them - The DAC/Amp combo is good enough for the likes for HD650, 800, HE-500...

Quote:   Lots of connectivity options here as well: http://shop.grantfidelity.com/Grant-Fidelity-TubeDAC-11-D-A-Converter.html   But a comparative review of Compass 2 would be good.

Thread bump - I am in the market for an amp/dac combo that could drive my active speakers and let me add some good headphones (HE-500, LCD2) later on. Would this be the device to go for in the $500 range? Other options are GF Tubedac 11, Yulong D100 mk2, NFB-10 etc.   Or should I just buy a...

Guys, I am a neophyte looking for salvation at ~1000USD so please be gentle with me. Is the classic+daccord combo good enough for LCD2, HE-500 and maybe even HD800 (less important)?

Read somewhere that it works well with Grant Fidelity TubeDAC-11. I would also appreciate some inputs and validation here.

Can you please share your impressions on the difference in performance between Tubedac 11 and D18/A18?

Vsonic GR07 is a veru strong contender to be included here.

I have a clip zip (original firmware) and ATH M50. Sounds fine to me.

Quote:     Equator Audio D5 seem to be the rage on internet right now. I havent heard them but would love to get some inputs here. They surely have lots of details and clarity, but do they sound enjoyable?

I find GR-07 quite relaxing and fatigue free. Not too much bass though.

Vsonic GR07 have a reputation for being neutral and balanced. They are waaay within your budget.

Vsonic GR08 Unique Melody Platform Pure 6   What I am not waiting for: Final Audio Design Muramasa VIII