Indeed. I’ve been able to (I think...until it happens again) prevent the disconnect by maximizing the buffer in Audirvana. This was one of the fixes suggested to me by tech support at McIntosh (who were pretty quick in responding to my inquiry). I also turn off most of the services on my...

Did you ever resolve the issue? I recently acquired the MHA 100. Also am experiencing usb drops in Audirvana (latest version). Thanks!

Indeed. Have contacted McIntosh. Apologies for derailing the thread- back to the RME Adi-w dac!

Thanks for the input. I do realize that it is diminishing returns. One of the reasons I’m considering an external dac is that the mcintosh keeps dropping the usb connection. It’s a known issue, probably firmware. Hoping that this will solve it. Nothing else works, including powered usb hubs etc...

Thinking of getting the ADI-2 dac to feed into the McIntosh MHA100. If anyone has thoughts regarding this setup, any comments would be appreciated. Thanks!

I find that the LCD2C’s treble can seem a bit rolled off or not-so-rolled off depending on the amp/dac. To me it is somewhat rolled off on my Meridian Prime, but less so on my McIntosh MHA100 (clearer; not muffled but not piercing). But in both (to me) the treble is smooth and not harsh. Very...

Ha. If you’re referring to me, no, I never sell anything, so no danger there- and even if i did I would disclose the pet thing...

Current state of my head-fi station: MHA 100 came in earlier this week, finally opened and set up this weekend. Mostly the tabby monster has taken possession, but she lets me use it when she is not sitting on it. In my other setup, the Median Prime also runs the Vali 2.

Thank you! Good to know.

Apologies if this is a silly question- how is the knob-turning feel on the Jotunheim? Is it smooth and heavy (weighted) or light? Am thinking about ordering one. Thanks.

Out of the three options that the OP listed, I can only comment on the LCD2C. I am using the Meridian Prime dac/amp (with Prime power supply). Running it on its own and also as a pre-amp into a Schitt Valli 2 with an EH6922 tube. I’ve only had the Audeze for a few days, but am enjoying the...

Hello all, hope this is the right forum for the question: I recently purchased the Meridian power supply for the Prime amp. I had been running the Prime on its own, with my Macbook Pro (2015) as my source (OS=HighSierra) running the latest version of Audirvana Plus. With the power supply...

Quote:   Very nice wood cups. They look great!   wemedge

Quote: Cool beans! I love mine. They do feel a little fragile, but well made for sure. Hope you enjoy yours.   wemedge

Have you looked into sending them back to Grado in Brooklyn for service?   wemedge

Thank you for sharing. I too, prefer to listen to music through headphones. I remember the first time I heard music through headphones- in the 80s on a Sony Walkman through stock headphones- I think it would be hard for the current generation with all the wonderful options available now to...

Quote: Indeed. I too find the RS1i very light and comfortable. I love mine. I also enjoy my sr225i, and hopefully this week, a pair of Alessandro ms2 modded with Magnum drivers.

Quote: Agree about the National. I don't have a Classic; I have an iPod touch. I also use it with the National. I love it on both counts as mentioned by pmk. Using it right now, through the Grado RS1-i. I also listen through the RS225-i.

New here; lurked and read but just joined a few days ago.   Just picked up the RS1i tonight for a good price new; listening to them now (ipod through an Alo National). Mainly jazz (Metheny trio type). Feeling the pain, because I just got a pair of SR225-I a few weeks ago.   I also...