You and me both. There's always something better though. How much better would thX26 Pro actually sound if you could AB them properly? Suppose you get the X26 and start kicking yourself you didn't get the Matrix Xsaber pro or a more expensive R2R dac like Holo May. I think a more noticeable upgrade would be different headphones. Eyeballing Meze Emperyan right now.Chibs, you just gave me the final push to *stop* lusting over the RME, thank you. I just wouldn’t use its functions either and am very happy with the X16 just “getting out of the way”, although I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t intrigued to upgrade to the X26Pro.
X16 also pairs great with SA-1.
I appreciate the ADI for what it is and still use it in conjunction with my Thx AAA789, Xbox, and HD800s. Amazing combo for gaming.