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Not yet. I’ve had my eye on it, but having a hard time justifying the expense while already owning the red. My suggestion is to change your source and amp. Even though I’m sensitive to treble, the sound is perfect coming out of my Gold Note DS-10 Plus. I use the stock pads since every other...

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Yes. The V226 has input RCA’s only- No XLR

DAP King

Nice

I personally think the design is excellent. The controls sit on top of a dark (heavy) podium. Like the base of a sculpture.

Looking for a Solitaire P-SE

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I’ll keep burning away, and will report back after 200 hours.

Thanks guys. After about 100+ hours the cables sound better, but they are still worse than my RCA’s. The static and crackling I was referring to seemed to be a consequence of distortion. Soundstage and dynamics have improved, while bass continues to be bloated and loose. Mid-bass punch sizzles...

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Are significant improvements to be expected after cable burn-in? I recently purchased some Monolith XLR cables from Monoprice and they sound like absolute garbage. Bass is bloated with static/crackling and with almost no impact. Treble is harsh and much more forward. I’ve had them running from...