Thanks  I'm already very impressed with the Gumby and it's really only been on for around 2 days now:)   10 days lol. I actually work out of town for 14 days on and 7 days off, so I don't really plan on leaving the Gumby on for the 14 days when I am not even at home:)  But I am actually...

I finally decided to order a GUMBY after reading so many good things about Schiit's multibit DACS and how natural they sound. Plus, I really like their business motto/ethics.  I was a little hesitant as the CND$ is low now and the cost was around $2000 CND for the WYRD and GUMBY after taxes.  ...

  I agree.    I just purchased a pair of HD650 around Black Friday and they were waiting for me when I got back from work on Friday (worked a 21 day shift out of town) and I was surprised that I prefer them with my Cypher Labs Sustain84, which is a SE Class A tube amp, over my Liquid Carbon...

Hi concreteroze,   Sorry for the late reply, I don't think I received a notification that you had quoted me.   I never did try a Microzotl 2.0 so I can't help you with that, sorry.    I finally ordered a pair of HD650's though on Black Friday, and they were waiting at home for me after I...

I'll list a bunch of 80's groups that I listen to that I find are recoded well. They might not all be your cup of tea but hopefully you can find a few songs you like.   Dire Straights Brothers in arms and Walk of Life are pretty amazing songs, also check out Prices Bride as he wrote the...

Ok.  Thanks. I have been mostly using the balanced out anyways, and I have no issues with it.

I get the SE hum when using my Hugo RCA(SE) output to LC.  I have never tried a balanced source as I no longer have one. This now is making me wonder if it is due to the Hugo being battery powered (no path to ground) so it is creating a ground loop?  Unfortunately I no longer have a desktop DAC...

Yes, even though I have never heard an R2R DAC I wish I had gone that route instead of my Hugo (which I love), but I doubt that the Hugo could compare to a desktop R2R DAC at a similar price point... I bought the Hugo at the time while waiting on the Wave as I work out of town. I probably would...

I'm in for Geek Wave XD128 $899+$128IEM PGK+$256DAD Upgrade+$168THD Performance PKG+$74Bluetooth+$67WiFi+$22 ESS DAC 9018AQ2M = $1614.     I would prefer a refund as well, but I know that that will not happen.  I am also unsure if I will like a Sabre DAC as a previous owner of an AudioLab...

Awesome warranty for an awesome sounding amp!!!   Thank you Warren and Dr. Cavalli.  I always like to own quality products that I can get many years of enjoyment from which was why I order the LC.  This shows how classy of a company Cavalli Audio is.  

Yes.  I think Ken also mentions it in his tube rolling video and he said you could cut it if you do not want the LED light.

Thanks for the tips,  I agree I definitely need more practice before I will use one of these in my CDM.    I am aware of short circuits as I have been an electrician for the past 16 years and realize the problems they will cause so I will be careful of this, thanks.  I could see potentially...

I only went this route because the 5719 Sontone tubes weren't in stock from ALO and you can order a large batch  of tubes off of eBay.    I had some tips from a friend on how to solder and I also watched a few videos on YouTube about how to solder electronics. Then I made some attempts on a...

    Thanks guys.    This is my first attempt at soldering, asides from practicing on a practice board.  I am going to order some helping hands with magnifying glass and finer soldering tips.

Hi, I just received my CDM last week and even with very limited use so far (bought it for out of town) I am loving the sound.   I would however like to try the Sonotone 5719 tubes as they run cooler and will increase battery life.  Since they weren't in stock at ALO I just ordered the PCB...

Hmm...   Thats too bad...  I did order a HD650 balanced cable from them around the end of Dec. beginning of Jan. and I received it.  It looks like Take Five now has a new balanced cable for the HD6XX and it cost more, it looks like $130CND for the 4 pin ballanced and $150CND for the 1/4".

I agree.  I ordered a pair of PSB M4U2 from Headphone Bar 2-3 years ago and one of the cables that came with it was not working.  They took care of it quickly and were good to deal with, IIRC they had PSB ship a new cable directly to me.  It probably wouldn't hurt to give them a call and might...

Awesome  Congratulations to Warren and team Cavalli. 

Have you thought about one of the garage1217 amps?     Their Project Polaris is a state amp that is supposed to have a tube like sound for $250 U.S built, $215US for the DIY kit.   They also have a number of tube amps. I believe all their amps are built in the U.S. as well.  For a tube amp...

I am loving the Nighthawks with my new tube amp as well (Sustain84).  Smooth, rich, musical, non-fatuiging.   

    Cypher Labs Sustain 84 with stock ECL84 tubes.

There is a really good review up on headfonics now.   The Sustain84 By Cypher Labs | Headfonics

I am not much of a reviewer and usually don't post reviews on products, but I feel the Sustain84 is deserving of some praise.  Also seeing that this thread seems to have stalled I thought I would help bump it. I ordered a Cypher Labs Sustain84 (S84) on Thursday evening from a dealer located in...

  Yes, I like the impact and warmth of the stock pads, but I didn't mind the velour.  But when I bought the NH I was also looking for a warmer sounding HP which still remained detailed.   What I find surprising is the that some posters find the mids/vocals to be recessed on the NH.  I only...

The NH with the stock pads are now my favourite HP for eighties pop/rock/country.  I love these for 80's groups like Foreigner, Heart, Vince Gill, ZZ Top, Nana Mouskouri.    These seem to excel when you want an intimate and rich sound for vocal performances/ballads.      I prefer the stock...