Previously, Nagra Classic PSU would be left ON all the time, whilst Tube DAC switched to horizontal stand-by when not used...Now tried 2 weekends with Classic PSU also OFF ( horizontal position ), and within 1-2 hrs there is no difference in SQ. So I will also switch OFF Classic PSU when not in...

Ross, congratulations, I hope it’s not too long before your upgrade arrives back safe and SOUND ( sorry re pun ), even direct from MacBook Pro Retina, Tidal especially Masters sounds great thruTube DAC, Cheers M2m

Correction last point: I have version 1.02

Hi SurgeTO, Bought from dealer who had it as Demo for short while: only 50 hours on tubes No shift volume numbers and no rub of dial against anything Not MQA , reads max Tidal at 96kHz resolution Inhale software version 1.02 Happy listening , M2m

Hi, With a prior HD DAC , the headphone output was at least equal or smoother/less sibilant than Chord DAVE through Utopia, HD 800. Now have Tube DAC with Classic PSU, same musical natural clarity through Utopia via DHC Peptide type 4 cable, source quality equal from Antipodes DX...

Hi Pokemonn and Piotr122, Very happy with balanced dual 3pin out of p-700u, preferred over unbalanced. Also prefer balanced inputs with balanced outputs. Listen mostly classical, baroque, vocal...Sources via balanced inputs are Nagra HD DAC and EMM Labs XDS1v2 upgrade to v3, the more revealing...

Hi, I wonder if I could also come, have Enigma Dharma wired with Moon Audio Silver Dragon v3, and can bring Hugo, source MacBook Pro, Pure Music 2.0, all music copied from CDs or hi-res downloads.   Cheers M2m

Hi Paul,   I read your comment with great interest, especially as am interested in Chord DAVE, and also have Nagra HD DAC. Below I enclose my comments to Romaz,...and wondering how your experience btw Nagra HD DAC and Chord DAVE for both 2-channel big system and for HP listening have panned...

Hi Romaz,     Thank you sincerely for your sharing of your extensive experience, truly perceptive and illustrates how far you have travelled in this immersive ( ?obsessive ?) hobby/pursuit of ours. Re para 3, couldn't agree more, we all get the sense of being fodder for the industry...

Hi guys,  REGARDING  selection btw HP listening or 2-channel system,...   It is more a "time of day/night" issue as to when to choose HP listening  vs  2-channel big system sound,  e.g. other house zones used for family on games, TV , movies or quiet times such as early morning or late at...

Now have new power cables to Synergistic Research Powercell III SE, Soulution 721 and 710,  the Nagra HD DAC and MPS have also benefitted ( fed from PowerCell ) as much more naturally musical, full range thru Luxman p700u ( thus independent of Soulution pre and power ) headphone amp into Dharma...

Try EMM Labs XDS1 v2 Digital output: Nagra HD DAC seems to read  88.2kHz signal output from hybrid SACD/CD discs at SACD setting of EMM Labs XDS1 v2, with warmer and mellower music interpretation, though EMM Labs disc player a touch more dynamic, IMO.  Both upscale all inputs to DSD.  Cheers M2m

Yes dharma ( with stock cable ) goes smoothly from Hugo, musical with natural tone. Cheers M2m

Hi , would like to hear DAVE when available, having owned QBD76 ( non HD version), and befor that, Chord DAC64.  IMO, I felt that balanced XLR digital dual connections from Chord Blu CD transport, and balanced analogue  outputs sound lovely, more space and grace. Again, based on my exposure...

Hi,  Very happy with mine, running balanced from Luxman p700u balanced HA, via Moon Audio Silver Dragon v3 cable,  and I use the SE Dharma cable to attach the Senn HD800 from same HA, with significantly richer deeper sound field than stock Senn cable ( SE ), so extra bonus, and the Dharma cable...

Hi, I have not heard HE1000,  so cannot comment on anything to do with HE1000.   Luxman p700u does bring a different flavour to the Dharma , IMO because I listen to Dharma from BALANCED outputs  vs  SE out of Nagra HD DAC HA section ( also interposed is an adapter cable of Moon Audio Silver...

Hi,   From iSquirrel quote   I can confirm Roy's findings with the HE-1000, I have a momma bear issue using the Silver Spore 4's I have found a workaround however it is not ideal and I need to get in touch with HiFIMan as Roy has, in fact Roy would you be so Kind to send me this helpful...

Hi Bazelio, see posts 833, 860. I have now been listening to, and comparing, HD800 ( old, but now with the stock Dharma cable ) to the Dharma with Moon Audio silver dragon v3 ( balanced ) from Luxman p700u HA, and still the HD800 has more air, space which is actually more mellow with the Dharma...

Wow, sounds great, would love to hear. My budget won't stretch that far, but glad there is someone who can do that, and let us know the results of that major effort. My budget for cable won't stretch to DHC Spore Silver, maybe Fusion Complement 4, or other two ( Cardas Clear or SR Atmosphere...

Hi, what HP and HA do you, and Roy, use and which HP especially does Roy use with DHC spore 4 Silver cable? Thx M2m

Hi BMichels, Re: ( your query ) You have a very nice set-up. Congratulation. I see that you feed the NAGRA by the EMM labs. Does this mean that the NAGRA DAC is really better than the DAC integrated inside the EMM CD player ? Also, have you tried the HD800 and the Dharma directly powered...

Hi, I read this thread about 4 weeks ago, and lots has emerged since!!   Just bought Dharma, after a 3-hour demo at store (A2A, Sydney ),  WITH my own equipment seasoned and familiar. I listen with HP for 4-12 hrs per week. I agree wholeheartedly that one should "try before you buy", just like...