As a new member, I was encouraged to buy a Maverick Audio TubeMagic D1 from reading all of the positive comments on the site...but a few things caused me to return the unit.
FIrst, which was my own fault, on receipt of the unit, I realized that the tube output is not connected to the headphone output - the tube stage is only valid for preamp use. I was hoping that like their other product, a product called Tube Magic would support tube output to my K701s. It didn't. Users expecting to use this as a dedicated headphone amp will not need the tube stage.
Second, I thought that the new DAC supported 24/192 thru USB. Unfortunately, it only supports the higher rate through the dedicated digital inputs. The updated pages on their website made it look like USB did support the higher rates (like my Peachtree Audio amp). Unfortunately, It doesn't and is limited to 24/96 through USB. (I'm using an iMac with Audirvana and a number of tracks at 24/192.
So, based on the above issues, I decided to return the unit and purchase the M-stage everyone has been raving about. This is where the problems really surfaced, and I want to make sure other forum members, who are considering the Maverick Audio unit, be very careful before you buy to understand return costs. I assumed, like other manufacturers, that the return would be easy...it wasn't.
First, I had to pay Priority International shipping back to China in order to be refunded. This was not clear in the terms and conditions on their website. The cost to return was @$60.00 USD. And I wasn't refunded until they received the unit back (which I understand, but for USA customers, they should have a US return depot).
Second, when they received the unit, they only partially refunded me, stating that I had to pay shipping charges outbound. This was also never clarified at time of order or on their website Another $25.00.
So, be cautious and certain that this is the unit you want before you buy. The return is costly.
I wish I could say more about the sound, but the Maverick Audio TubeMagic D1 (updated version) just couldn't drive my K701s at all. The sound was weak and lifeless.
FIrst, which was my own fault, on receipt of the unit, I realized that the tube output is not connected to the headphone output - the tube stage is only valid for preamp use. I was hoping that like their other product, a product called Tube Magic would support tube output to my K701s. It didn't. Users expecting to use this as a dedicated headphone amp will not need the tube stage.
Second, I thought that the new DAC supported 24/192 thru USB. Unfortunately, it only supports the higher rate through the dedicated digital inputs. The updated pages on their website made it look like USB did support the higher rates (like my Peachtree Audio amp). Unfortunately, It doesn't and is limited to 24/96 through USB. (I'm using an iMac with Audirvana and a number of tracks at 24/192.
So, based on the above issues, I decided to return the unit and purchase the M-stage everyone has been raving about. This is where the problems really surfaced, and I want to make sure other forum members, who are considering the Maverick Audio unit, be very careful before you buy to understand return costs. I assumed, like other manufacturers, that the return would be easy...it wasn't.
First, I had to pay Priority International shipping back to China in order to be refunded. This was not clear in the terms and conditions on their website. The cost to return was @$60.00 USD. And I wasn't refunded until they received the unit back (which I understand, but for USA customers, they should have a US return depot).
Second, when they received the unit, they only partially refunded me, stating that I had to pay shipping charges outbound. This was also never clarified at time of order or on their website Another $25.00.
So, be cautious and certain that this is the unit you want before you buy. The return is costly.
I wish I could say more about the sound, but the Maverick Audio TubeMagic D1 (updated version) just couldn't drive my K701s at all. The sound was weak and lifeless.
