I actually bought the Dave to use as a DAC but using it by itself ended up producing the best sound. I did hook it up as a DAC and tried with a few headphone amps that I own including the BHA-1. I’m not great at describing sound but I felt like it was more full sounding. I had my friends compare...

Using Classe CA-5300 to power my B&W 802 D2 the sound is breath taking. I use it in a theater setup as well as listening room. It's definitely not the best looking amp but when I auditioned other comparable amps the pairing seemed like a match made in heaven. I have it hidden away in a cabinet...

I own a ton of McIntosh gear including the headphone amp. Let me just say there is no comparison the Dave blows it away. I have not heard the TT2 yet but already a fan of Chord!

Considering this as a setup in addition to my Dave. Has anyone spent considerable time with both the TT2 and Dave? I am driving Focal Utopia and curious if I will be fairly pleased with the sound.

When the midi settings on my mac default back to 96,000hz :)

Constant ringing I try not to think about it and that usually helps. Once I read a thread like this I get reminded and hear it louder than ever :)

BHA-1 was one of my first hifi amps I tried a few and now ended up with Chord Dave. Still have the BHA-1 and it's a day and night difference in quality on the Dave. I've been hooked on them since trying it out.

Completely worth the price as crazy as it sounds though. I thought everyone on here was exaggerating with how amazing the Dave sounds stand alone. Once I took the plunge I have not regretted it one bit! Driving Focal Utopia headphones.

Just received my Chord Dave. Wow I am completely blown away at the sound. I was skeptical at the high price tag but it's completely justified.

What did you end up with? I'm in the market for noise cancelling headphones for travel and leaning toward the QC35.

Same experience. These headphones really start to sound amazing after 100 hours of use. I shelved the Abyss AB-1266 and haven't felt the need to switch back.

I just pulled the trigger on the McIntosh MHA100 hopefully it sounds decent because I really like the look.

Same issue mine started to cut out on the right side as well. That reminds me that I need to send it in to have it looked at.

I believe speakers win for me but that could be personal preference. I feel like I can hear the little details better with speakers. I have the Abyss AB-1266, LCD3, HE1000 V2 headphones and my speakers are B&W 802 Diamond.