[sumpao]

Hello, how would you guys rate this combo vs the Mj2 (lisst tubes)/Gumby combo? Actually, I'm more concern with the dac portion of the R28. Is the dac in the R-28 on par with the Gumby? If so I might just sell the Gumby and get the r28 then preout into the Mj2.

If I were you I will stay with Gungnir. Why bother Dac/Amp if you already have a decent dac.

 

[Dnguyen926]

It's because I want a solid state amp and I think the R28 will be a better choice than the Mj2 with Lisst. Also, I'm planning on purchasing the Cavalli Liquid Platinum when it comes out. If I like it then there wouldn't be a need for the Mj2. So if the dacs are comparable then the purchase of the R28 will also be a downsizing opportunity as my space is limited.

 

[sumpao]

It's because I want a solid state amp and I think the R28 will be a better choice than the Mj2 with Lisst. Also, I'm planning on purchasing the Cavalli Liquid Platinum when it comes out. If I like it then there wouldn't be a need for the Mj2. So if the dacs are comparable then the purchase of the R28 will also be a downsizing opportunity as my space is limited.

What is your system right now?

 

[Dnguyen926]

Mj2\Gumby, ZMF Auteur, LCD 3, and HD650.

 

[xenithon]

If all you need is a dac then look at the R2R-1 as it has essentially the same dac section. That can feed into your Mjolnir, Cavalli, or any other amp

 

[gLer]

I don't know but it is safe to assume one will be derived from the other, the r-28 firmware that is.

Thanks, do you know if the new R-28 firmware is official or still in beta testing? I believe the R2R-7 fw is official but not sure about the R-28. Also is it just Altera fw for the R-28 or also new DA fw?

 

[Dnguyen926]

If all you need is a dac then look at the R2R-1 as it has essentially the same dac section. That can feed into your Mjolnir, Cavalli, or any other amp

I actually want the solid state haha. Was just wondering if the dac is good enough so I can switch over.

 

[PopZeus]

I actually want the solid state haha. Was just wondering if the dac is good enough so I can switch over.

Since the R-28 has the same DAC as the R2R-1, yeah, it's excellent.

 

[FredA]

Thanks, do you know if the new R-28 firmware is official or still in beta testing? I believe the R2R-7 fw is official but not sure about the R-28. Also is it just Altera fw for the R-28 or also new DA fw?

No official release yet for either. But they will within a couple of weeks or a little more, as things are going right now.

 

[Currawong]

I feel the sound quality of the R28 jumps up with a better amp (I tested with the Master 9) so if you wanted an R1 but also an amp to use in the mean time until you got another, that'd work.

I should really compare the R28 with the Mojo. There were a few comments that the Gumby was at about the same level as it, DAC-wise, though that was a while ago and there have been changes since, mainly with the USB.

 

[sumpao]

I feel the sound quality of the R28 jumps up with a better amp (I tested with the Master 9) so if you wanted an R1 but also an amp to use in the mean time until you got another, that'd work.

I should really compare the R28 with the Mojo. There were a few comments that the Gumby was at about the same level as it, DAC-wise, though that was a while ago and there have been changes since, mainly with the USB.

Did the jump is significant in R28 internal amp compare to Master 9.

 

[Currawong]

Did the jump is significant in R28 internal amp compare to Master 9.

With the Utopias, the jump to Master 9 was quite noticeable. I am going to try with the Focal Elex soon though, which is a more realistic pairing. However in F(ull) mode, there is plenty of power for headphones like the Focal range.

 

[sumpao]

With the Utopias, the jump to Master 9 was quite noticeable. I am going to try with the Focal Elex soon though, which is a more realistic pairing. However in F(ull) mode, there is plenty of power for headphones like the Focal range.

Ok thanks.

 

[gLer]

With the Utopias, the jump to Master 9 was quite noticeable. I am going to try with the Focal Elex soon though, which is a more realistic pairing. However in F(ull) mode, there is plenty of power for headphones like the Focal range.

There’s plenty of power in (L)ow Gain mode for the Focals. I generally don’t go past 50 on the dial with my Elear, and that’s less than 10% of the amp’s output capacity. In (H)igh Gain that drops to 40. I don’t even bother with (F) for the Elear - or the Atticus or LCD-3 for that matter.

 

[thebkt]

Woah... When using my clears out of the balanced out I generally have the volume at around 12 on low gain with the nfb-1. Around 30 single ended for the 6xx mind you.