I got one of the FE editions! Looks nice with the silver trim and on the front beneath the volume knob it says "Final Edition". As far as I know, That's the only difference I know of. If there are others, spill the beans please! Yes, it came with the usb XMOS DAC which doesn't sound bad at all...

Hi folks! I too had a wonderful experience buying a new V281FE. I'm rather elderly and in a nursing home and I'm sure was full of foolish questions which Mr. Powers took and answered in stride. But more amazing (to me at least), he made me feel important, like I was his only customer (I wish him...

Hi folks, I'm considering getting rid of my McIntosh D100 so I can focus the money elsewhere. Trouble is, I have tons of FLAC files I don't want to no longer be able to listen to. Can anyone suggest a mid-priced DAC with reasonably good sound as a replacement. Now I don't expect the performance...

Thanks folks. I kinda had the feeling it would go like that, but couldn't spare the cash 'experimenting'.   Kim

Any thoughts?   Kim

I've been reading up on the new Oppo BD105D Blu-Ray players which can apparently be used as a high quality DAC for other components with digital outputs. One consideration is I'd really like to minimize the space my rig takes up, but not at the expense of sound quality.   So can anyone tell me...

You can take my Decware Taboo Model3 for $1100.  (perfect shape)   SOLD................ Or my Schiit  Gungnir and Mjolnir with USB for $900 (perfect shape)   Or my Koss ESP-950 electrostatic head speakers for $500 (perfect, but too big for my head.)   Or my Vincent Tube line stage preamp...

OK, I've had a chance to try it out. Doesn't fit my needs. Before I send it back, does anyone in the SF Bay area want to buy or swap something for it?   Kim

I just ordered one of these gizmos. Will see how it compares to my CJ preamp. I've always been curious about passive preamps.   Kim

Hi folks;   I'm looking for some experienced DIY person to take my Koss ESP-950 extension cable and replace the plug so I can plug the Koss phones into a Stax amplifier.   I've been looking all over where I could buy such a goodie, but zero joy. I can send you the cable and PayPay you...

Gotcha, found it. I guess I'll go find another thread to misunderstand and fire off a few more stupid questions. :)   Thanks for the welcome. I read quite a bit here but yes, that was my first post. So I'll take this opportunity to say "Hi" to everyone.     HI       Kim

Well, I did read the last 16 pages and don't recall seeing a specific answer. I'll admit my brain ain't what it used to be though :)   I have a Mojo Stack (my name for the current top offerings from Schiit) as well as an upgraded Bifrost. All great Schiit!

Perhaps I missed it being said, but I can't help wondering if these two new gizmos are really the "Statement" equipment that keeps getting mentioned. Has anyone considered that these new models really aren't the "Statement" folks seem to be waiting for, but another intermediate model?