[wakeride74]

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Originally Posted by epaludo /img/forum/go_quote.gif An evil product indeed. Would love to know how does ti compares with the Benchmark DAC1 ...

I found the Benchmark to be slightly dry for my tastes. I was very impressed by the new HR Desktop. It has the Home amp module and a modified version of the desktop DAC. Of course for $1k you could grab the Micro DAC at $299 and snag a very nice desktop amp from somewhere else for under $700... too many choices!

 

[epaludo]

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Originally Posted by wakeride74 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I found the Benchmark to be slightly dry for my tastes. I was very impressed by the new HR Desktop. It has the Home amp module and a modified version of the desktop DAC. Of course for $1k you could grab the Micro DAC at $299 and snag a very nice desktop amp from somewhere else for under $700... too many choices!

I already own a MicroDAC. They improved the DAC or it's the same as the MicroDAC ... ?

 

[wakeride74]

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Originally Posted by epaludo /img/forum/go_quote.gif I already own a MicroDAC. They improved the DAC or it's the same as the MicroDAC ... ?

They say it's a slightly modified version of their Desktop DAC. I've never heard the Micro DAC so I have no idea what the sonic differences are.

 

[aphexii]

wow, and I thought spending around $150 on my headphones was a splurge... I have a feeling this will be an expensive hobby

 

[Dept_of_Alchemy]

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Originally Posted by epaludo /img/forum/go_quote.gif Actually, there is the TTVJ Millet Hybrid Amp. Which is the first portable tube amp ...

Neat, but still a technically a hybrid, and tube rolling (aka half the fun) is out of the question.

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Originally Posted by aphexii /img/forum/go_quote.gif wow, and I thought spending around $150 on my headphones was a splurge... I have a feeling this will be an expensive hobby

Welcome to head-fi, you know what they say.

 

[fatcat28037]

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Originally Posted by aphexii /img/forum/go_quote.gif wow, and I thought spending around $150 on my headphones was a splurge... I have a feeling this will be an expensive hobby

It's only as expensive as you make it, Just keep in mind........it's about the music. Also, buying used equipment can save you a bundle.

 

[d-cee]

even though you've been registered on this site for like 2 years...

welcome to head-fi, and sorry about your wallet!

 

[DJShadow]

A Gilmore Lite is much better value than a Hornet for pure home usage.

 

[aphexii]

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Originally Posted by d-cee /img/forum/go_quote.gif even though you've been registered on this site for like 2 years... welcome to head-fi, and sorry about your wallet!

lol, thanks..

Well i registered on here back in 05 when i wanted some IEM's. Bought Westone UM2's and have been happy ever since.