Did you ever get a chance to compare the Ares to the Qutest? Curious to know how these two compare.

Nice! What amp are you comparing it to?

Awesome - looking forward to hearing your thoughts when you've had a chance to listen.

Any update on how this turned out for you?

I have owned both - kept the Bravado. Very similar sound signature to the LX (to my ears) at a fraction of the price. The LX does give you more of everything though, in a good way - what stood out for me, between the two, is that the LX provides a wider soundstage and more texture. I'm more...

"warm embrace" :beyersmile: glad you're loving it man!

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THAT guy?!? What a joker... :ksc75smile:

My personal preference would be the Phantom over the Encore. I found the Encore a little too bright for my taste. Bass is also more present in the Phantom. Overall, I would say the Phantom present a more coherent sound.

I agree with all of D's comments above. I've owned all three and the LX is the only one I've kept. The LX definitely delivers oodles of bass, but I find it to be far more articulate and textured than, for example, the CA Vega. It performs stunningly with electronic music (to which I dedicate...

Thanks for sharing. This is exactly the kind of analysis/comparison I was looking for :) trying to decide on an upgrade cable for my LX. All three cables seem like they are worth a listen, so I'm not sure that I'm any closer to making a decision!

Any suggestions for a cable that I could pair with my EE Legend X to smooth out treble while maintaining clarity?

My Phantoms are up for sale if anyone wants to snag a pair.

This DAC/amp appears to be similar (if not identical) to Grant Fidelity's Tube DAC 09 (Grant Fidelity Tube DAC-09 Digital-to-analog Converter - MSRP US$390.00 | Grant Fidelity Home Audio). However, some investigation by the folks at Grant Fidelity has revealed some interesting information...