Haven't used an Optodx so I can't speak for it, but Reactcore gives excellent advice. I use an SRC-DX, though I'm also running my streamer and MScaler on rechargable batteries. I was very surprised at the difference the SRC-DX made, OptoDX really needs battery power for optimal use so if you've...

Did you experience much difference between the TT2 amp and the Mentor in soundstage? Also, would you mind sharing what cables you're using from the TT2 to your Mentor?

Sadly yes, out of stock on the site again already

As mentioned earlier my chain is Stack Audio Link 2 > Mscaler and TT2 > 1266 TC. Orders are open again on their site, took the plunge and ordered the Mentor stack, not sure on delivery but the Flux team said 2 months in an email to me yesterday, they were pooling interested customers. I'll...

I used the Poweroak on my TT2 and MScalar, though the TT2 one refused to charge after a year. I haven't replaced it for my TT2 but I think it makes a difference for the MScalar and easily powers it. Can't speak for the Sbooster or IFI, but if I need to replace it, I will but I'd replace it with...

Good points, appreciate the insight, expanding the soundstage was one of the goals I was looking at and the Mentor price point is a lot more affordable than a formulas/Powerman or an equivalent.

Been reading through the thread, lot of fun reading the impressions. I'm runnning a Chord TT2/Mscaler setup with Abyss 1266's, the TT2 drives the 1266s fine but I read quite a bit about amps really pushing the 1266s and getting more out of them. Haven't seen anyone in thread with a TT2, but...

I run the neutral filter 100% of the time as well, can't imagine listening to it with it off

I went with an SRC-DX to connect my Stack Link 2 via dual BNC to the MScaler (running on BixPower) and I love the results. Should point out that I'm also using the new SmoothLan network filter from Stack Link which made a noticeable difference to SQ, it sits between the streamer and the router...

FInally something of a review, not enough detail to make an educated purchase but finally something on them from a third party source. Not read a review from the site before, no idea if they're reputable

Pair arrived today, I was waiting for reviews of the Dali IO-12 but ran out of patience with no update from Dali on a release date. Running the ST wired to the Chord Mojo 2, having used Sennheiser Momentum 4s, and all I can say is wow! I was expecting an improvement on the sound quality but I'm...

I ran out of patience and ordered T&A, when the reviews eventually come in I'll consider selling and ordering

Ah wow! So tempting but haven't seen any reviews yet

Auditorium.de has just put the Dali IO-12 release date as December 1st

I also use 2 Poweroak K2 batteries for my M Scaler and TT2 and I'm very happy with the results

You can use them with a wire as well. Most use it for when the bluetooth charge runs out but I prefer to use them wired

First impressions after listening to a few songs using Sennheiser Momentum 2 is that the Mojo 2 is definitely an improvement to my ears. Much more clarity, feels musical and almost relaxed to my ears, less warm for sure but I'm good with the trade off. Will see what the DSP can do over the...

Thanks Progius, I don't appear to have access to the alsa output in the Link 2 or force max volume on start up. I'll reach out to Stack tech support, now I have a lead to follow. Much appreciated!

Received delivery of a src-dx this morning and I've linked it from my Stack Link 2 to my M Scaler (using stock Chord BNC until better one arrives) but the volume on the TT2 is way, way down. I need to turn up to the max to get decent listening levels...I've set the src-dx to high level as...

Bump for price reduction

Hi Everyone, I'm selling my Hifiman Aryas which I love but recently upgraded to Abyss TCs and, well, now they're not getting any use from me and they're too good to just be placed on a stand waiting to be listened to. I've marked the condition as good as there are 2 very small cosmetic marks on...

Apologies if you tried all that, wrote it up while on work and didn't read all the steps that were graciously provided earlier

I had the x IP issue and sent an email to Chord support. The issue was the wrong input selected on the TT2. If you select BNC 1 on the TT2, this should correct itself. Effectively, the dual BNC function is only needed for sample rates above 384kHz. The TT2 can detect dual BNC mode on either...

Haha, my wallet has tapped out and I'm not going near the Dave thread for at least a few months. Moving away from my laptop to a proper streamer is next on the upgrade list...unless someone posts a great deal in the classifieds...stay out of there as well! :sweat_smile:

Received my pair on Tuesday, ordered from a dealer in Germany who had them in stock and shipped them to me. Wow! Once I played around with adjusting the pads and toe in, incredible! The detail and energy they deliver is off the charts, literally every album sounds like I'm listening to it in a...