[rage3324]

Any Grado RS1i or PS1000 users here? Is the Stratus a good pairing? Seems to output more than enough power with a low output impedance. 

 

[RubyTiger]

  I'm not a good source of information, as the solid state amps I heard at RMAF were fatiguing from the moment I put the headphones on.  For tubes, I would go with OTL or SET headphone amps. The Stratus is detailed, well.balanced and refined.  

 
To be honest, I'm looking for an amp to settle with. I have a very nice spot picked out for the Stratus. It's in a corner, well protected by my chaise lounge right next to my pc setup.. It will be blocked in so child and pet proof. I have a 1/4 inch steel plate stand I'm prepping to paint so I'm quite sure it's all going to be copasetic together. At least for me that is.

 

[rage3324]

Anyone thinking about selling their Stratus? If so, let me know

 

[EraserXIV]

How many of these are in the wild? Any chance there's one in New England? Would love to give it a listen.

 

[rydenfan]

How many of these are in the wild? Any chance there's one in New England? Would love to give it a listen.

I'm in Boston area and have one. I'm sure we can figure something out

 

[MoatsArt]

Please post your impressions EraserXIV.  

 

[rage3324]

Good idea.. is there anyone in the Chicago area with a Stratus?

 

[RubyTiger]

How many minutes does it take the Stratus to warm up?

 

[third_eye]

I usually give it 10-15 mins....

 

[listen4joy]

HD800+ Stratus + Yggyֹ= Magic! (think so) 

 

[RubyTiger]

Speaking of dac's; will Chord have the 2Qute at CanJam SoCal? I would like to hear about it and the Yggy. I'm cutting cost corners so I might be teaming it up with the Stratus.

 

[bigfatpaulie]

  HD800+ Stratus + Yggyֹ= Magic! (think so) 

 
You have a Yggdrasil?

 

[listen4joy]

i wish... this is the magic setup i plan in the future... 

 

[bigfatpaulie]

  i wish... this is the magic setup i plan in the future... 

 
Ah, I see.  It will be an interesting DAC to hear for sure.  What I am not entirely sure of, however, will it be the right DAC for you/me/whoever.  What I mean the few that heard it all love it and sing it's praise but many of them were involved in the tuning of they DAC...  In a sense, it was sort of made for the few that have V.0.99 of it - of course they love it.  My listening preferences may be different than theirs so I may not love it.  
 
In the "big stereo" world there isn't a definitive "best" amp or DAC, there are just a bunch of really good ones that appeal to different people.  In the headphone world, what is better the HD800's, LCD3 or 009's?  All good options appealing to different musical preferences.  I just find it hard to believe that the Yggy will be "the best DAC, period".
 
I'm sure it will be a top shelf unit, don't get me wrong, it is just that without hearing it, how would would one know if they like it?

 

[listen4joy]

just a guess who knows. if yggy can do what 5k-10k dacs can do it can be good option. i dont have so much money to spend. it looks like its the best option in 1-3k price ranges. but who knows...