CHORD ELECTRONICS DAVE

[SoupRKnowva]

I just got my Dave tonight, and I don't think ive read anyone else complain about this, changing the volume with the remote is excruciating. you press the volume up or down buttons, and the volume changes immediately, but the light on the remote keeps flashing and you can't press it again until its done, so you can only change 1db every like 2-3 seconds. Is this the case with everyones units?

 

[shaylin3]

I am collecting good headphones with direct dave output based on everyone's opinion, there are several brands of headphones currently available

1.Audeze - LCD XC,LCD-4Z,LCD 5
2.MrSpeakers - Ether C Flow
3.Dan Clark Audio - Stealth
4.Meze - Liric,Elite
5.FOCAL - Utopia
6.Audio-Technica - L3000,L5000

Here's what others have recommended, but may need amp to perform better

A.SONY - Z1R
B.Sennheiser - HD800S
C.HiFiMAN-Susvara

"I hope everyone can update and improve together"

 

[midicun]

I just got my Dave tonight, and I don't think ive read anyone else complain about this, changing the volume with the remote is excruciating. you press the volume up or down buttons, and the volume changes immediately, but the light on the remote keeps flashing and you can't press it again until its done, so you can only change 1db every like 2-3 seconds. Is this the case with everyones units?

I just double checked my Dave and it does NOT take 2-3 secs per 1db. And the light on the remote does not stay on longer than the press. If you also have a programmable remote, might want to program it and see if the issue is the Chord remote or the DAVE. Hope this helps.

 

[SoupRKnowva]

I just double checked my Dave and it does NOT take 2-3 secs per 1db. And the light on the remote does not stay on longer than the press. If you also have a programmable remote, might want to program it and see if the issue is the Chord remote or the DAVE. Hope this helps.

Thank you for the sanity check, I swapped the batteries and its good to go now. Ive never seen this sorta failure mode with sorta dead batteries in a remote before. Back to much more convenient listening.

Ill be comparing it to my Rockna Wavedream Signature this weekend

 

[adrianm]

I am collecting good headphones with direct dave output based on everyone's opinion, there are several brands of headphones currently available

1.Audeze - LCD XC,LCD-4Z,LCD 5
2.MrSpeakers - Ether C Flow
3.Dan Clark Audio - Stealth
4.Meze - Liric,Elite
5.FOCAL - Utopia
6.Audio-Technica - L3000,L5000

Here's what others have recommended, but may need amp to perform better

A.SONY - Z1R
B.Sennheiser - HD800S
C.HiFiMAN-Susvara

"I hope everyone can update and improve together"

From what i've heard, you can add the Stealth to the list of " need an amp", as much as the Susvara . Also, Dan clark himself finds Dave too analytical and uses a tube amp for them even with the TT2. That made me forget about them forever.
The Z1R and hd800s absolutely do not though. I listen on -36 to -42 db with my Z1R. It's great if you like a big soundstage (bigger than some open backs) and bass
The only think on that list I liked as much was the Utopia and Elite. Both are a bit better, being closed backs. The only thing I liked so much that I would buy, is the LCD-5, which i feel are a solid step above everything else.
Have not heard 6,2,3 , but i don't feel like i need to at this point.

 

[801evan]

From what i've heard, you can add the Stealth to the list of " need an amp", as much as the Susvara . Also, Dan clark himself finds Dave too analytical and uses a tube amp for them even with the TT2. That made me forget about them forever.
The Z1R and hd800s absolutely do not though. I listen on -36 to -42 db with my Z1R. It's great if you like a big soundstage (bigger than some open backs) and bass
The only think on that list I liked as much was the Utopia and Elite. Both are a bit better, being closed backs. The only thing I liked so much that I would buy, is the LCD-5, which i feel are a solid step above everything else.
Have not heard 6,2,3 , but i don't feel like i need to at this point.

Stealth is just -7dB, Susvara is just -4dB on the Dave. Lots of headroom still.

 

[Reactcore]

You buying?

Nah.. i rather keep 60 grand in my pocket

I bet the DAC section in that marble block wont match Dave.. but i wonder if the integrated amps in HE1's cups could be only powered and used with a line signal

 

[Reactcore]

Thank you for the sanity check, I swapped the batteries and its good to go now. Ive never seen this sorta failure mode with sorta dead batteries in a remote before. Back to much more convenient listening.

Ill be comparing it to my Rockna Wavedream Signature this weekend

Welcome to the club!
Are u using a HMS too?

Looking forward to your impressions.. i see wavedream also does upsampling inside

 

[Ciggavelli]

Nah.. i rather keep 60 grand in my pocket

I bet the DAC section in that marble block wont match Dave.. but i wonder if the integrated amps in HE1's cups could be only powered and used with a line signal

Somebody was selling the DC4 Dave they bought for their HE-1. He said he preferred the HE-1. I’ve never heard the HE-1, but I guess opinions are divided about its DAC

 

[Reactcore]

Somebody was selling the DC4 Dave they bought for their HE-1. He said he preferred the HE-1. I’ve never heard the HE-1, but I guess opinions are divided about its DAC

You mean this article:
https://audiophilestyle.com/forums/topic/62842-chord-dave-with-sean-jacobs-dc4-lps/

I do see a HE-1 next to it..

You also have your Dave's PSU altered i see

 

[nwavesailor]

Recently purchased Wave Storm cables to go between Dave and MScaler, wow I never thought these would make a difference, superb

I am also impressed using the wave Storms with the Ms and Dave. The Streams are pretty good too, a bit warmer and a little more forgiving on poorly recorded music. I find the Storms are spectacular with well recorded and produced music. They can't 'fix' poor recordings and that's OK. The Storms give me a feeling of 'being there'.

One man's opinion, my ears, your ears and our own preferences.

 

[ObjectiveSubjectivist]

I am also impressed using the wave Storms with the Ms and Dave. The Streams are pretty good too, a bit warmer and a little more forgiving on poorly recorded music. I find the Storms are spectacular with well recorded and produced music. They can't 'fix' poor recordings and that's OK.

Storms should be warmer as they attenuate more of hf.
Right @Triode User ?

 

[seaice]

Susvara and stealth is great on it and they are hard to drive.

Do you mean from the direct headphone output of Dave? Have you tried other amps with Susvara?

I much prefer the direct HP output of TT2 over Dave with Susvara. Both M-Scaled. For me, Dave's HP output is not satisfactory with Susie after hearing Susie with other amps. With TT2, it is a completely different story. M-Scaler>TT2>Sus is actually my headphone end-game for a long time. M-Scaled Dave ended up in my main speaker setup.

 

[801evan]

Do you mean from the direct headphone output of Dave? Have you tried other amps with Susvara?

Yes, direct HP out. With spdif in and the Dave behind a line conditioner (or dc4), Sus sounds really good on HP out. Even Hugo 2 can drive the Susvara competently.

 

[seaice]

I have Hugo 2 as well

Have you tried Hugo TT2? To my ears, the HP out of TT2 is much better than Dave and Hugo 2 in driving Susvara. (I use TT2 and Dave with M-Scaler, but Hugo 2 without it).