Definitely. I'd advise everyone that is considering these DACs to look into info on external USB converters. The fact of the matter is, many of these USB inputs on DACs are an afterthought. Every DAC that I've tested has improved with a good USB converter. That is not to say that some DAC...

  Totally agree. Keeping a level perspective of products once one has experienced TOTL sound quality is tough. The best advice I can give those that read my thoughts is YMMV. Take everything that is read on the internet with a grain of salt. My standards and what I've come to expect from...

Added my comments. Sorry in advance for any typos and or confusing statements. 

Tone –    Highs:   Presentenced in a very non-intrusive way, the treble was never harsh or fatiguing – effortlessly smooth. Like other DACs I’ve heard with a similar balance there are trade-offs. The smoother presentation dulled some details and vocals didn’t seem to have that same “pop” or...

DAC is inbound to the next tour member. Had a chance to get quite a bit of listening in this week, spring break! Will have write-up soon when I get a chance to write my notes down into a more constructive compilement. 

  Swapped tubes for the AEG and things seem to be more to my liking. Still listening and comparing but so far, I'm impressed with what this DAC can do.    @Soundsgoodtome - The Tascam is a pretty nice unit. It's only being used as my mic pre and a   Definitely the best preamp section I've...

RME Babyface Pro

Hey Everyone,   Package is secured and DAC is currently being warmed up. I'll have a few hours today to write some notes. Tomorrow I'll focus more on comparisons. Here are some photos of the packaging as per the guidelines set at the beginning of this tour. Need to once again thank Andrew and...

Checking in..   Headphones: Sennheiser HD600/650/800 (all modded) Ultimate Ears UERM   Headphone Amps: Eddie Current Studio Firstwatt F5T Schiit Valhalla 2 Possibly some other neat toys..   DACs: Schiit Yggdrasil Metrum Pavane Theta Gen V   - Your experience with audio gear and...

Not exactly, quality of wire and coatings are key. If the wire isn't properly treated before being sleeved (regardless of sleeve)... the wire will degrade. (Oxidation, etc) It also depends on climate in your local area. If moisture is high or the wire is exposed to heavy moisture (ie stage...

Not unheard of, it is solid core. With enough strain, or even continuous strain can affect the longevity. 

Audirvana is the program that has iTunes integration. 

  Bah, I'm no photographer but I took those. Glad you enjoyed the pictures nonetheless. Daigo is correct, that is a Rooms headphone stand (macassar ebony).

  http://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=best+chiropractor&find_loc=Los+Angeles%2C+CA   For afterwards.. 

  I did, but that was purely for cosmetic craziness. Once you go black you never come back. 

  It depends on what your definition of slam is. The control.. taughtness of the GS-X mk2 pairs nice with cans that have more bloom (i.e LCD-3, HE-500, etc.). With the HD800, none of that is needed. In fact, the bass sounds anemic and lacks authority. I've never professed to like the GS-X mk2...

  I'm talking about through email, not here.

Has anyone been in contact with Trevor recently? Very uncharacteristic recently..

  Yup, Paradox Slants are one of the best closed headphone I've heard and definitely a nice compliment.

Hey! Beats meets good sound. 

Some nice tubes, thank you.

What kind of tubes are you using? S7 changes drastically with different tubes.. one of the few amps that can sound totally different. 

Rayon

You're using bright headphones, of course the sound is going to be bright.

Those that are using the Ref. 1, what tips are you using?