[Paul Staples]

I built them of course, you read up on it and see what it is

are you: https://mjolnir-audio.com/products/

Mjölnir Audio?

Now, I hear it, do you believe it? I am also past the "do it for others" SCENARIO. I need no one to believe me.

That's perfectly fine! I would perform such a selfless act for others, as indeed I HAVE many times! But that is probably because I have a spiritual consciousness, were I can perform such tasks without thought of reward, detachment from the fruits of ones labour. But if you prefer not to offer a blind test, I have no problem with that what-so-ever.

Of course, I would love money in my pocket, if I couldn’t tell the differences, I imagine how much I would have saved with an iPhone and stock earbuds. Imagine that!

I don’t think of money in the same way as you, i.e. saving, spending, earning etc. I see money as pure energy.

By the way, even $12,000 won’t buy you that KG T2 amp

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Spe...e-special-water-cooled-suite/32287454977.html

Special case for T2 electrostatic headphone amplifier of KG version and the special water-cooled suite (for STAX headphone): Price: US $2,400 That might just be the case only though? (not the actual amp it self).

So, what is your fate? Wil you end up with the "dCS vivaldi"?

Anyway, these amps range in price from $670 to $5500 https://mjolnir-audio.com/products/ NOT $12,000? What do you say?

If you claim to build these amps, then you must be: https://mjolnir-audio.com/products/ ??? ...I don't think these are self build kits?

So far, your silence speaks volumes!!!

I know what you mean though! (i.e. $12,000). My John Wood amp sells for up to $13,000 (£10,000). If you can find one (LOL). These are as rare as hens teeth, and more rare than gold dust! They are only custom built to order, and he will not ship them, YOU HAVE TO COLLECT, WHERE EVER YOU ARE IN THE WORLD! They only come on the second hand market when someone dies!!

Anyway I will contact: https://mjolnir-audio.com/products to see what they say about your claim (i.e. that you are the builder of these amps).

 

[xiamen]

pink faun isn't power fed by PCI-e.

Here's a take from another vendor http://antipodesaudio.com/server-technology.html
and an interesting take here http://antipodesaudio.com/server-faq.html on what sounds best.

 

[Paul Staples]

Here's a take from another vendor http://antipodesaudio.com/server-technology.html
and an interesting take here http://antipodesaudio.com/server-faq.html on what sounds best.

thanx! - I'll look into it, much appreciated, very grateful.

 

[Whitigir]

Point to me, which DAC takes USB direct 1 bit Native DSD please ? No conversion into Multibit or using i2s interface in the chain.

 

[xiamen]

Point to me, which DAC takes USB direct 1 bit Native DSD please ? No conversion into Multibit or using i2s interface in the chain.

I don't know any. The question I have is can an i2s interface pass native dsd. This 6moons article http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/ami2/amanero.pdf seems to suggest .........

 

[Whitigir]

I don't know any. The question I have is can an i2s interface pass native dsd. This 6moons article http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/ami2/amanero.pdf seems to suggest .........

Nope! I2S is MultiBit, and always will be. Multibit is not DSD Native, it can be DOP. Then again, the manufacturers can display whatever on their device anyways

 

[bibo01]

Point to me, which DAC takes USB direct 1 bit Native DSD please ? No conversion into Multibit or using i2s interface in the chain.

T&A DAC 8 DSD

 

[Paul Staples]

Hi,
Whitigir built that T2DIY he posted pics of but that was a DIY project we did back in 2009/2010 and anybody is free to build them for their own use.
Whitigir is not affiliated with me in any way but I’ve seen him around the forums so I know of him. I alone build Mjölnir Audio amps though.
Cheers,
Birgir
https://mjolnir-audio.com

 

[Whitigir]

Hi,
Whitigir built that T2DIY he posted pics of but that was a DIY project we did back in 2009/2010 and anybody is free to build them for their own use.
Whitigir is not affiliated with me in any way but I’ve seen him around the forums so I know of him. I alone build Mjölnir Audio amps though.
Cheers,
Birgir
https://mjolnir-audio.com

I am not affiliated with Mjolnir audio, and I hold him in high respect. Yes, without Stax Mafia, there is not going to be such thing as improved T2 amplifier . There is no such thing as DIY kit, you know your stuff, and you pull it together. I am also not a builder for Hire or commissioned. I build what I need, and that is that

Anyways, I got Pinkfaun here ! Today ! Temporarily running off ATX line (alone, not connected to anything else). Awaiting cables for 5V input in a couple days

 

[Paul Staples]

I am not affiliated with Mjolnir audio, and I hold him in high respect. Yes, without Stax Mafia, there is not going to be such thing as improved T2 amplifier . There is no such thing as DIY kit, you know your stuff, and you pull it together. I am also not a builder for Hire or commissioned. I build what I need, and that is that

Anyways, I got Pinkfaun here ! Today ! Temporarily running off ATX line (alone, not connected to anything else). Awaiting cables for 5V input in a couple days

Oh well, at least the https://mjolnir-audio.com issue is cleared up now. i.e. it was a DIY build and a one off. The T2 Looks excellent inside B.T.W.
GLad to see that you now have the i2s/OCXO combo in situ. what does it sound like? dying to know!!

 

[Whitigir]

I don’t even know how to make it to sing with LKS-004...I ordered it for AudioGD R2R-7. (Will try to figure out). Thank you for the kind words. I build things to the ways I perceived as (audio performances), it has all Silver wirings . The reason why I said “even $12,000 can’t buy this T2”. That is because it is 1 of a kind . You should be able to find a used one around $10,000 without NOS tubes, if you could find one

It sounds “hearing is believing” !

 

[littlexx26]

Someone in a Hong Kong forum said Rockna Wavedream is much better than 004 (he compared them in the seller shop). anyone heard this rockna?

 

[Whitigir]

Someone in a Hong Kong forum said Rockna Wavedream is much better than 004 (he compared them in the seller shop). anyone heard this rockna?

Rockna is a $13,000 DAC my friend, or their newest is $20,000

If you want a Chinese version of the $13,000 with different tweaks and designs, it is called AudioGD R2R7, which I am using . But beware, that it will mercilessly reveal your Negativities in your transports/source.....it made me build this expensive Pinkfaun PC....

 

[Paul Staples]

Rockna is a $13,000 DAC my friend, or their newest is $20,000

If you want a Chinese version of the $13,000 with different tweaks and designs, it is called AudioGD R2R7, which I am using . But beware, that it will mercilessly reveal your Negativities in your transports/source.....it made me build this expensive Pinkfaun PC....

how much is the AudioGD R2R7?

 

[Whitigir]

how much is the AudioGD R2R7?

About $2,700 shipped to USA