Haha oh yeah I need to delete that part. I just won an auction for a P100 so now I just need to sell…

Thank you. Definitely agree with that philosophy.

Which would you do first — mscaler or upgrade to high end streamer?

Oh that’s good to hear. I’ve been interested in the RS130. What was your previous streamer? Curious if you think I’d get a bigger benefit upgrading streamer (currently using an Ifi Zen Stream with the elite PS, via USB) or by adding an mscaler.

Wouldn’t write off SET. Probably getting a little crazy on cost, but I adore T1 on my DNA Stratus. If I could only have one headphone and one amp for the rest of time, I think that would be the combo. Starlett is might give you similar for a bit less...

Remains my daily driver and I also have a Utopia 2022. Benefits from a good amp with good synergy.

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God tier. Don’t sell!

There’s one up on US Audio Mart: https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650088295-grimm-audio-mu1-2tb-ssd/

Selling Sony’s latest flagship DAP — NW-WM1ZM2. Truly wonderful piece of gear. Bought it to see if I wanted to get back into IEMs but haven’t really been using it. Better off putting those funds into my main system. This is in good condition but has some scuffs, one small chip and some tiny...

How big a difference does the phoenix make in your chain compared to going direct from the U2?

Agree with everything @Currawong said. I’d caution that the Mini does not play well with sensitive IEMs unless you use something like Ifi’s IEMatch. You’ll get a strong hiss on sensitive IEMs. Amp also performs best on high gain - very noticeable difference between low and high gain, as observed...

Highly recommend Dave and DNA Stratus combo, too. Just doesn’t give you as much power for planars.

I think you’ll have more luck putting this in the source category under “DAC/Amps”

Vinh is great to deal with and highly recommended. Sold me an extra Danacable he had at a killer discount. Shipped fast and followed up minutes after UPS delivered. Check out his Gingko Audio brand.

Someone listed one recently: https://www.head-fi.org/classifieds/woo-audio-wa23-luna-mint.64011/

Will be eager to hear comparisons with the Stratus!

Huh interesting I had no idea the impedances were different in SE based on the gain, but that seems kind of obvious now that you point it out. I was listening to the Utopia on low gain, so 3 ohm and 115 ohm. I mostly listened to Atrium on XLR. But when I listened on SE, I did hear a big...

Yeah I’ve primarily used the XLR out until now because there wasn’t much of a difference. Utopia change is significant, though. Radical change in tonality.

Just picked up a Utopia 22 and it sounds stellar on the Stratus. Replaces Atrium. Do you prefer 22 on the lower impedance output? It sounds better overall to me on low, but I can see myself switching to high on certain trackers. High impedance really bumps up the bass and pulls vocals back...

Good to know. But I don’t see myself doing that. I like the software too much.

I’m interested in hearing what are the simplest, lowest cost tweaks for Dave I should pursue first. I’m currently using an Ifi Zen Stream as an end point for my Roon server. That’s connected to my Dave using an RCA to BNC cable from Blue Jean Cables. My Dave is getting power via a Cullen...

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Hi, I’m looking for a Danacable Lazuli Reference for the Focal Utopia. I can be flexible on cable termination and length, though 2m is my preference. Just looking to buy in U.S. I’m near NYC. Thank you.