Hi All, Been away for a long time and out of touch. Interested in this DAC as it is Roon ready. How is this Matrix Mini-i 3 pro Dac compare to PS Audio Perfectwave MKI? Could today's sub $1000 dac be better than older gen product? Thanks for all the help.

Thanks for the simple but direct answer.  Cheers.

Thanks Crashem as I was stuck partly on Kevin's quote "with adapter" as KT77 doesn't need an adapter to fit inside BHSE.   I have Mullard XF2 EL34s and would like to do some tube rolling w/ KT77's from 1960s before but will cancel that idea from now.  

Hi All,   I searched but found KT77 tubes are a direct replacement for EL34 tubes.   http://www.thetubestore.com/EL34-6CA7-KT77-Tube-Reviews   Can we use these type on the BHSE?   https://www.tubedepot.com/products/mullard-kt77-black-base#productImageModal

Hi All,   I searched but isn't KT77 an direct replacement for EL34 tubes?    So.. does KT77 work w/ BHSE as Kevin mentioned KT77 w/ an adapter?

hope that your busy season last for years :p   The end result will be worth it.

Justin will give you the tracking number via email.

Changed.  Thx for the heads up.

Delete the link. Thanks as I don't know abt that rule. Selling his/her Pha-1a.

8 month "JUSTIN" time.  It means...chill and relax time and find other hobbits for the duration.

I think that it was refer to dxzbb for his question on when would he get if order now.

Thanks for the inputs.   During my search, I ran into this video which the first part focus on Analog vs Digital and jitter for the 2nd half.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYjHKv2_OqQ&index=3&list=FLxZ-oWN0RXOU4pmcg6EZHfw   It seems that digital best leave at max and the lower the...

Interesting.  I was wondering about if it is okay to put something like the APC BR1500G to the wall and connect the DAC and BHSE only to the UPS backup.  Maybe this is doable and safe?

Hi all,   I have this question regarding volume setting and read a few threads without a firm answer.   Currently I am playing SACD ISO/Loseless Flacs on my pc JRiver media center -->   PS Audio Perfectwave MKII via eithernet/network connection -->   BHSE via XLR cable -->   Stax...

Pha-1a open box.  The video shows sizing up with many players.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3OQsB3PNhQ&feature=youtu.be

thank you Purk and Bark for your help.   It seems to me that if I am getting the Pha-1a, A17 is merely used as a storage and player and kind of waste for $300.   If I were to keep the A17 and go with the Fiio E12a, would that be a suitable combo as E12a is just a amp w/o DAC?     As for...

let me make my question clear then.   If one will use portable amp/dac like Pha-1a, there would be no benefit for player like A17 as one would get the same result if using cell as the player?

Okay. In that case, would it be redundant to have Sony A17 player to combo with Pha1a as both of them for dac each? Any benefit to Seserial link two DAC then?

Less than 2 years, lucky you.

So... Would the fiio e12a be comparable given it is 100$ less?

Thanks HiFiGuy528.   That could be my exact setup less the plugs or the Fiio E12A.     Wish to know the release date....   Wonder which will work better w/ Ie800?

I am interested to know what was the shortest wait time for this batch :)

more info would be great.   Thinking of this or the Fiio E12A to pair up to A17 player.

Most likely the case as Psvane's QC isn't quite there and Justin stated that he won't consider Psvane even with a 10feet pole and AI robotic arm although ppl loves it when it works :)   Speaking of which, you have your PS tubes shipped from China to US and back to Tokyo?  

Question regarding tube setup. Since I read somewhere on this thread that Bhse doesn't need matched quad set and 2 matched dual set would work as well. Where do one place one match dual tubes and the other set? Can the two set of duals be different model year of the same brand or different...