HD-650s in great shape. Moved 18 months ago and have been listening to stereo primarily, these have seen very little use so I am getting rid of them. Includes original box, 1/8 to 1/4 adapter, stock cable. A really nice package.

Schiit Valhalla 2 with upgraded tubes sourced from Jim McShane (the best if you are not familiar with him). Input tubes are Genelex 6922 which I paid $60 for the pair. Driver tubes are Russian 6n6p which I paid $40 for. I will also include the stock Schiit tubes as well. I also have installed...

I got a Dragonfly Cobalt delivered yesterday and took it for a spin earlier today. Unfortunately, it seems like there is an issue in that dynamic peaks seem to cause it to audibly distort, the artifact sounds a lot like a very mild overload on an analog input, crystal clear but then at peaks...

Both are niche limitations that the real world doesn't care about. audioquest is building these for scale, and that scale allows better components at lower pricing which produces better sound for 99.8% of listeners.

I use ropieee endpoints in main 2ch system and my headphone system. I have a home theater system that uses airplay. Music on the patio and master bedroom are both Chromecast audios. The fact that roon can control and for the most part unify all of these and I *don't* need to buy expensive gear...

We’re you able to get any feedback from the Roon community?

I bought a lifetime sub after a few beers a couple of years ago and initially regretted it. However, one thing you can count on Roon to do is listen to the user base and improve the software which has gotten so much better over the last 12 months. 1.6 is the first version I can actually...

Happy Father's day to all the Dad's out there. This is the one day we can drink beer while doing what we please without being interrupted. I have US Women's soccer, PGA golf and BBQ on my schedule for later today. However here is what is on my mind now; I am very happily using a bifrost paired...

Me too. 650s, one of the best purchases I have ever made.

Haven't posted in a while, haven't been listening as much as I would like but getting some good time in tonight. I really LOVE the Golden Lion 6922, out of all the tubes I have played with I feel like it is the best compromise between sound, price, availability and reliability. It is flat out an...

Try looking at world wide stereo. Also check their listings on eBay where open box stuff gets additional discounts. Might have to shop around a little and or stretch but these speakers offer incredible performance.

Dynaudio Xeo4 or x14a with a dac/preamp like the smaller Nuforce or Emotiva Stealth. You get 95%+ what the ls50w delivers.

They sound good, but I need a little more time to draw comparisons. Will update.

6c8g meatballs in the Valhalla2 tonight. Monsters!

Reporting in as a very happy Valhalla2 owner. I have dabbled with head-fi in the past, but never really got into it as I have had the freedom and luxury of a very good near field system. Anyway, the hd650 hooked me and now I am appreciating great tunes late at night in a full house. Rolled in...