Is there such a device? How about dynamics? I had a chord Hugo once - unbelievable hype, detailed yes but lacking drive and dynamics's, due to battery power. Is there any dap that has doesn't have these issues?

Hi,   I travel a lot and would like to know if there is high quality amp that drives STAX headphones and has a SMPS that has autoranging voltage input 100-240V and is lighter than 10lb / 5kg and cheaper than 1.5k ? I would like to use it with 407 or L500 or L700.   Thank you

Best redbook DAC for real 3D imaging, texture, presence, PRAT & vividness ?   (think SET sound)   great power supply design mandatory   max. 3k used

The battery is the most limiting part of the chord hugo´s performance. With evolving battery technology the performance bar might be raised over time. A factor for better PRAT, richness, continuity and dynamics is the internal resistance of the battery which should be as low as possible. In the...

TH900 as capable for low volume listening and PRAT as a RS1 ?

Hello everyone   Looking for a closed and more refined HD600 sound. I am after PRAT, Timbre and Imaging and do a lot of low volume listening. Will use a chord hugo as amp/dac. What are the differences between the two? Up- or only sidegrade?

I am looking for a better, bassier, a bit more U shaped, faster but still full-bodied and warm HD600. (I have always preferred the HD600(natural, full-bodied, PRAT, jazz club soundstage) to the HD800 (analytical, a bit plasticy, unreal soundstage, hot)). I will buy a chord hugo and I do a lot of...

I am looking for a closed over the ear headphone. I had a Sennheiser HD600 which i loved for its full-bodied natural midrange, sound staging and PRAT - just wanting more bass. I also liked the M50 for its natural presentation and bang for buck. I like Magnepans for speakers. Looking for more...