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Black unit, excellent condition. Original owner. Used in dedicated listening room, non-smoking / no pets. The Pontus II DAC has received numerous favorable reviews / comments. Wonderful sounding DAC, great soundstage, detail retrieval, imaging, etc. We: 1) used the I2S and AES/EBU outputs...

Brand new Okto DAC8 Stereo with streaming module for sale. Mint condition, received on 1/31/24. Includes streaming module, original packaging, printed manual. Purchase price = $1,612. Asking $1,199 plus shipping to continental US. Reason for selling - purchased Mola Mola Tambaqui DAC. Okto...

I've added my AudioCircle review, see below.   I received, and agreed to, an offer from Burson Audio to test and subsequently write a review of the Burson Cable+ interconnect; the interconnect was mine for the keeping. Burson Audio is a producer of: 1) a number of headphone amps for main...

My review of the Burson Cable+ R2R iteration is posted on AudioCircles. The Cable+ did not fare as well in my testing as others reported. YMMV.

I've reached out to Stefan AudioArt a number of times by phone / the company's website for help in repairing one of their Equinox Sennheiser HD650 headphone cable replacements, but the company never calls back / replies. I'm wondering if any DIYers out there might be of help. I have an issue...

For me the Protector has a lot to offer. I was initially hesitant to take the plunge due to the extra expense of having my HD650 Stefan AudioArt cable reterminated. Well, I'm glad I took the plunge and absolutely love the sound, it would be a challenge to go backwards after being spoiled. I note...

Quote: Originally Posted by jamato8 Balancing phones, for me so far, really does open up a whole new vista. X2

Quote: Originally Posted by syke Thanks Larry! I was on the verge of getting a HDP to match with my ICON Amp as part of my desk setup. Portability would be a plus for me, coz there are times I put on my headphones on the couch, bed, bathroom, etc. But if the Protector is going...

Quote: Originally Posted by HeadphoneAddict I haven't done a thorough comparison, but while the Protector is very powerful for a portable amp with HD600, the HDP has a bit more power and impact....The HDP soundstage was very similar to the Protector in my limited comparisons...

Mr. Samuels is right, "You really have not heard the amp properly & have never experienced what it was designed to accomplish... The 650 needs the balanced termination to really shine also. Please get your self the proper cable for your phones to enjoy the Protector properly." Mr. Samuels...

Quote: Originally Posted by Ray Samuels You really have not heard the amp properly & have never experienced what it was designed to accomplish... The 650 needs the balanced termination to really shine also. Please get your self the proper cable for your phones to enjoy the Protector...

Quote: Originally Posted by Ray Samuels The F-117, Nighthawk has prooved it self that it can play with the big boys. Read this please. Ray Samuels Ray Samuels F-117 Nighthawk MC/MM Phono Preamplifier A real game changer in phonostage preamplification. Review By Wayne Donnelly...

Quote: Originally Posted by jamato8 My Woo 6 doesn't even drive the K701 well. I will admit a bias as I am not crazy about the sound of the 701 and as to the Protector, it is a balanced amp first with the side benefit of having single ended out. I do know, as stated in other places...

Quote: Originally Posted by SoupRKnowva And as a side not, the hi low mid switch on the back of the protector is for gain, not impedance Good catch, ty.

Thanks for the input. As I previously stated, I'm waiting for the HD650 cable to be reterminated.

Quote: Originally Posted by Ray Samuels OK guys, there are over 200 Protectors out there. By now more that 70% of them should be burned-in by now, Please post your impressions & what do you use it with. Thanks. Ray Samuels Ran the Protector single ended 24/7 for 13+ days using...

Ran the Protector single ended 24/7 for 13+ days using the Isotek burn-in disc / AKG 701 phones. Took the Protector to work today with the AKG 701s in single ended configuration and "HI" impedance amp mode, and was sometimes under-impressed. Burn-in time was more than sufficient. Findings...

Quote: Originally Posted by shigzeo that connector is trouble: Japanese but looks to be discontinued here. Still not hard to re-pin to a more useful system. Ray has a lifetime guarantee on this amp, so I'm not sure there is an issue. YMMV.

Quote: Originally Posted by Lexington Hm, mine stays green after a full charge with my amp switched on. ditto