I still haven't demoed the Cipher DAC nor paired a Chord with the Headtrip. For me personally, I've hit my endgame with the Lampizator DAC + Headtrip II reference amp.

Because you've A/B/Y'd with the other two? Suuuuuure

The Susvara connected to the Bakoon AMP-13R headphone jack with the high gain mode turned on is absolutely divine. I haven't tried connecting to the speaker taps, and don't really see a need to.

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So all new cables purchased from Effect Audio will come with the new connectors?

Makes sense! Thank you for clearing that up.

Jeff, I don't doubt for a second that your Cipher DAC can't holds its own with the best of the best, but I think you're unfairly characterizing all Lampi's as romantically colored. Lukasz certainly wouldn't agree with that comment. The sonic characteristics of the GA TRP are heavily based on...

Can someone please tell me the difference between the 2-pin / CIEM flat connector and the other 2-pin / CIEM connector. Both connectors look round, but the one that is labeled "Flat" appears to be bulkier.

I have also been talking to Jeff about the Cipher DAC. I recently purchased a Headtrip II Level II from him and absolutely love it. It pairs beautifully with my LampizatOr Golden Atlantic TRP 2 and 1266 TC & Susvaras. I need to demo the Cipher before pulling the trigger on purchasing it. I...

This DAP with these CIEMs and cable are a match made in heaven.

CIEMs never sounded so good. Eletech Illiad, Astell&Kern SP2000 Cu, 64 Audio A18s

+1 for the Nirvana

I have the Well Headtrip II Level II. I don't have much to compare it to other than the Bakoon AMP-13R, and honestly, I can't imagine it getting any better. It simultaneously drives my 1266 TC and Susvara with ease. I'm pairing these amps with a LampizatOr Golden Atlantic TRP 2 that uses...

I can't speak to your specific setup, but that's absolutely not the case for all DACs, certainly not the TOTL DACs from MSB, dCs, CH Precision, and LampizatOr - all of which implement USB as the primary input from the source. Glad you found what works for you.