Ironically, that's probably the one thing it can't do.

Kitty dreams of Trifecta.

Well, for $285, this is a smashing great deal: https://www.head-fi.org/classifieds/astell-kern-acro-l1000-dac-amplifier-price-drop.61618/ Desktop AKM-based DAC/amp. Drives IEMs (both SE and balanced), drives headphones (both SE and balanced), and drives speakers. I use mine every day.

Is this based on original retail price, or can we factor in diminishing street pricing and secondhand pricing?

I feel a sense of hope and compassion from it. No idea if that's what you were feeling at the time, but that's what I get from it. 🥰 I don't talk about it because I haven't heard it. I would assume that is the main reason why others don't talk about it as well? Well, best of luck to them...

Ugh, probably the only one I want to enter, but I can't! :sob:

🤣 I know what you mean! I haven't tried it yet, but I think the Fusion 1 might be the closest one for under $1k?

You're spot on, it looks fantastic! :relaxed: I have not heard that yet. Is it better than Dioko? I went with the Dioko because the EXT was just too expensive for a color matching experiment. :smile:

😮 Whhyyyy? 🤣 Because purple.

They're in the video.

All we need is a new-gear-related topic or two, and we could be there in days! :smile: Speaking of which... I've been spending some quality time with both versions of the "Eletech Prototype" a.k.a. Romeo. The one on the left (affectionately nicknamed OG), was previewed at CanJam NYC 2024...

Hey, that's a pretty good idea! :thumbsup:

Without gaps would be better for mechanical stability. But if you want to have gaps, that's your choice I guess?

Before I tell you whether it's okay or not, tell me why you prefer it with gaps? Why do you want gaps?

Why do you want gaps?