[Larryonfire]

Hmmm, my Taurus 2 came today and it sounds great out of the box, but when volume is shot down still sound in left channel and at 7-8 o´clock left channel is stronger than right channel. Have changed different XLR cables around between DAC and Taurus + HE-500 cables, but same problem. Very bitter sweet start on the weekend. Any of you have experienced any of that ?  Somebody was sleeping hard in quality control that day my amp was born. 

 

[Miniculthero]

I want mk ii and vega. Where on earth can i get this set up in the uK????

 

[get2it1]

I will check into it for you.  Jim

 

[get2it1]

http://www.itemaudio.co.uk/
 
http://www.audio-cinema.co.uk/
 
http://www.ortonsaudiovisual.com/
 
http://www.iglooaudio.co.uk/
 
This may not be the latest list, but they should have access to inventory.  Enjoy

 

[Miniculthero]

  http://www.itemaudio.co.uk/
 
http://www.audio-cinema.co.uk/
 
http://www.ortonsaudiovisual.com/
 
http://www.iglooaudio.co.uk/
 
This may not be the latest list, but they should have access to inventory.  Enjoy

Amazing, and extremely quick, Many thanks

 

[jtwrace]

  I want mk ii and vega. Where on earth can i get this set up in the uK????

http://www.auralic.com/storelocator.html

 

[Miniculthero]

Very Expensive in Uk. Vega alone costs the equivalent of  $4886

 

[Gray]

  I want mk ii and vega. Where on earth can i get this set up in the uK????

Audio emotion are the main distributers in the UK, based in Fife, Scotland. Got my Taurus from them on free next day delivery.
 
http://www.audioemotion.co.uk/auralic-taurus-mk-ii--balanced-headphone-amplifier-817-p.asp

 

[Miniculthero]

I'll just have to save a bit harder and buy in stages i think. Just wondering if there is anyway to use my simple Hp-p1 as a dac with the taurus, until i can save the extra cash?!

 

[Shaka]

  I'll just have to save a bit harder and buy in stages i think. Just wondering if there is anyway to use my simple Hp-p1 as a dac with the taurus, until i can save the extra cash?!

I got my Vega from Igloo Audio. It was ex-demo so I got it a bit cheaper. They also offered me a ex-demo Taurus mkII at same time but I couldn't afford to get both at the time.
Give them a call they might still have the ex-demo Taurus mkII. You could get it at a really good price.

 

[estreeter]

  No, those products are available within a couple of weeks at this point.  I do know that they're getting ready to be stocking them in the USA so it will get better.  

 
I guess its all logistics, but I like to live with the illusion that says that SE Asia gets new electro-toys before the US, UK and Oz  
 
2 weeks is absolutely fine with me - its when that stretches to months that I get a little antsy. 

 

[Larryonfire]

I must say 40 hours into the burn in proces of the Taurus 2 it sounds great, nice dynamics and drive, but clearly better in balanced mode with HE-500 and my Calyx 24/192 DAC. Some have reported it´s more organic in STD and more refined in XLR, but not in my setup, as they are both very smooth. I thinks it´s a matter of synergy with the rest of the gear and cables (I use Audioquest cables+ JCAT USB card in fanless PC), as the difference here in XLR is mostly a bigger and wider soundstage where the sound is protejced into. I use a XLR aftermarked HE-500 cable with a phono pigtail made in Denmark with same spec. as the Toxic Cables Silver Poison (26 AWG UPOCC Silver with a touch of pure gold), more detailed and faster sounding than stock cable. The cable can also be used as a nice "Bling Bling" necklace friday night

    
 
Will get Vega DAC next week, so will report more on that combo.      

 

[sathyam]

I have placed an order for the VEGA and the Taurus. Waiting on the delivery for next Tuesday or Wednesday.

 

[jtwrace]

  I must say 40 hours into the burn in proces of the Taurus 2 it sounds great, nice dynamics and drive, but clearly better in balanced mode with HE-500 and my Calyx 24/192 DAC. Some have reported it´s more organic in STD and more refined in XLR, but not in my setup, as they are both very smooth. I thinks it´s a matter of synergy with the rest of the gear and cables (I use Audioquest cables+ JCAT USB card in fanless PC), as the difference here in XLR is mostly a bigger and wider soundstage where the sound is protejced into. I use a XLR aftermarked HE-500 cable with a phono pigtail made in Denmark with same spec. as the Toxic Cables Silver Poison (26 AWG UPOCC Silver with a touch of pure gold), more detailed and faster sounding than stock cable. The cable can also be used as a nice "Bling Bling" necklace friday night

    
 
Will get Vega DAC next week, so will report more on that combo.      

You will be in for a treat with the Vega.  Just be prepared to hear your music like you've never heard before.  

 

[rydenfan]

+1
The Vega is my go to recommendation for anyone looking for a DAC at $4k or under. It and the Chord Hugo I think are he top two right now, I have not heard the Hugo but some very trusted friends have