Has anyone done a direct comparison of the older XC and the new 2021 version. I have the older one with the bubinga wood. Im wondering if i should upgrade. I like the XC but its a bit uncomfortable because its so heavy. I play bass and i like the good bass response and i like the looks of the wood.

Thanks! You’re right but in this case im connecting the iPad/iPhone as an iPod as stated in the manual. Im using Flacbox app to browse and play the flac files. So I add the external HD to the iPad. Not directly to the marantz. Your solution is nice with the raspberry :)

Hi there, Noob question: Just bought a Marantz HD-Dac1. I have a iPad. I can connect it to the front usb input of the Marantz. Is it possible to add a external WIFI Harddrive to play flac files with the iPad? That would be an ok solution I think. I rather use no extra cables to stream...

Thanks! Haven't been there, thanks! You can always order the RME ADI-2 from Bax-shop and send it back after auditioning it :) I added an used Bryston BHA - 1 to my shortlist as well.

What do you guys think of the Marantz HD-DAC1? Really affordable to get. (400 used). The Questyle CMA600i is also on my shortlist.

I got Audirvana and I can use a lot of EQ plugins which I normally use for creating music. Works quiet well :-) Thanks for pointing me in this direction!

Thanks!

Thanks. Audio-GD NFB-11.28 is really affordable. Is it good?

Nice. Thanks a lot for the input guys. The Questyle is nice. I guess there isn't a dac/amp which empathise the highs more and the bass a little less?

What is a nice dac/headphone amp and possible cable upgrade to get an even better open, clear, airy and detailed highs. I rather have a little less bass and more highs.

Thanks! I will give them a look :-)

About $1200 I think. I use my Macbook Pro to play Flac files.

I just got my first serious headphones, the Audeze LCD-XC. Sounds nice already. But I'm looking for a headphone amp which will improve the sound even more. Right now I'm using a Apogee Duet 2. These sound characteristics are important to me: "open, clear, airy, detailed highs'. I rather have...

To anser my own question, Maybe it helps other people in the future. https://www.amazon.com/Geekria-Full-Size-Headphones-Protective-Accessories/dp/B00L77JNHQ?th=1 or the same hardshell case as Audeze without the logo: https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=12682

I bought the version without case. Does anyone know if there’s an universal case or carrier bag which is big enough for this headphones?

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Aah nice. I've to keep playing then :) thanks

Thanks, you too!

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Don't know if there's a thread already, but maybe there are other forum members who are creating music.

Hi, this is Philip. I'm from the Netherlands and new into the Hifi world. Love creating music with synths and guitars.

I got the Pro a few days ago with RDR2. I don't know if its for me. I found RDR1 rather boring compared to GTA V. Maybe RDR2 is more fun than part 1.

Bump :)

Hi there, Right now I'm using an Apogee Duet2 as headphone amp. I'm also using it for recordings. Does anyone have experience with the Duet2 and a dedicated Headphone amp? Is a dedicated tube headphone amp a worthy upgrade? Because the Headphone amp of the Duet seems to be quiet good I read...

Thanks for the information!