Hi there awhile back I asked here hows the DI-24he with AGD R-28,
So recently on my visit to my local audio store the demo unit has arrive, and since my agd r-28 has an issue with line out, and since I bring my r-28 for checking and warranty (electrical gremlin) to the shop Id figure out oh why not try it with the combo since its here,
First impression is exactly what FredA mention on the beginning of this thread, I do find the DI-24HE is less warm, a tiny touch more lean and sterile but sounds very similar like DI-20HE paired with AGD R-28, do note the demo unit literally just arrive at the shop and It hasn't burned in.
As for pairing with the R-28, I do find that the R-28 is completely fine without DDC, you're not missing that much in-terms of performance and sound quality, however the R-27 2021 does benefit quite a lot with a DDC.
As for headphone since Im at the audio store I can just use/loan their headphone for this testing, and I demoed the setup with Audeze LCD-2 (Pre Fazor), LCD-X and Hifiman He1000se and the eversolo is used solely as a streamer to stream Tidal and Roon,
Personally Id still prefer the DI-20He due to the 20 has more warmth but again this is first impresion take it with a bucket of salt and the DI-24He demo unit just arrived and havent fully burned it, Just wanted to share my thoughts since I did asked about this combo prior hope this will help others that are intrested in this combo like I did