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The CLAS stack is still a very good setup but it's largely overshadowed by the newer components like Hugo & Flow.
The CLAS stack is still a very good setup but it's largely overshadowed by the newer components like Hugo & Flow.
I think the Cypher Labs db DAC and Duet amp both running fully balanced sounds better than the Hugo having heard the Hugo with HD800's and LCD3's and I am a big Chord Electronics fan !
Just out of curiosity, does the Duet feature an op-amp or is it fully discrete?
I must say as great as the Duet and the HD650 sound single ended, it sounds even better balanced. I unsuccessfully tried to upgrade my stock hd650 cable and ended up purchasing a silver plated copper kobiconn balanced cable from Ted. Completely floored by the sound, I suspect it is more to do with the fact that I am balanced and have additional power than because of the silver plated copper. The cable however is great, I only wish that the outer sheathing was black, I will get used to the tan though
Dire Straits has never sounded so f'n good, time to re-discover all of my redbooks! Kudos to David at Cypher Labs and also Ted at headphone lounge!
Imo the DT1350 doesn't really need the Duet, but it's an excellent setup for later full sized headphones