I use tube too. Just not all tube are equal. So if is a well build and correct tube it will sound amaze and should bring more enjoyment on the table.

404 is one of the best portable out there. I still have my 395

Bluetooth is the worst connection you can find. You must have tons of other item around the iphone and Hugo. Try to take it in your car and try.

  UELong,  Yes, been there done that, 7 years ago. with my 30K RIG alone not including cable. to 24/96 Digital Master. Best you can back then, with that you can keep 24/96 master in CDs format just can't play on regular CDP Only able to play with Computer RIG. With all these we are trying to...

Again, i have wrote this many time, Hi-Res is only benefit if the new recording is record as that level.  All Pass recording there isn't any benefit to it except changing the original sound. In other work, if you DAC is able to do 16/44.1 correctly and well. you should be happy. Also, while...

Totally agree, everything on the chain is need to be correct. DAC is not everything. Digital transport start all off the its path. I'm still don't know why people using a laptop and everyday computer .

I couldn't agree 100%, some dsd file isn't that great because it is just up sampling from 44.1/ however there are some that sound really awesome out there too. Also the digital transport that you play the file will determine how good the sound can be. Always fix the sources than the dac can do...

Congrats, they are hard to come by. I still own the jazz yellow.

Just to be clear, Chord DAVE will do native dsd as well.

According to Chord Hugo2 retail is $2500 usd

  I was at CES also, The Hugo2 sound a step forward from Hugo + all the add on. In addition, Hugo (Ultimate Reference) (White) Filter i like the most. Which they said it is Hugo+DAVE Filter. Just FYI

Just a few highlights beside just the Dac Amp - Native DSD512 with USB - Bluetooth Streaming - Digital Filter Select - More input selection

Just finish off listening with the Hugo2 w/ LCD4. This is an awesome upgrade yet with more Bell and whistle .

Sure, that's all personal preference, and that is why there are more coffee shop than it need to be. ;-)

Totally different sound, Foster sound more dynamic and more extent in highs as well.

I usually do this below. LCD 3 -14 LCD 4 -11 HD800 -25 Final Audio IV -27 Final Audio X -33

Hi, I'm not sure if this has been answered before , Will Dave going to update to DSD512?

Hi Rob.   Just purchased the DAVE, awesome device. and i would like to know which BNC can take the I2S input if possible?     Thanks, Y

This is so incredible. do you mine giving some dollars figure.

I love the look. Wonder how much extra.

Does anyone really own both top IEM in the world? don't count the LAB 1 from Final Audio out.

I agree it does has smaller soundstage compare with their LCD series. however, it is only fraction of the cost.

just want to post i'm a proud to be one, but so fast they come up with the purple. i'm little upset.

Could be the new batch, but should be the same quality and not better. since japanese is sup on their stuff.

Just got it today. Wow it just look gorgeous and here are some photos I saw I'll update. Review will follow.