[BradH]

Also have balanced HD650 cables on their way due to the many positive comments regarding the use of the DA10 XLR output directly to headphones.

Intuitively I would think that the headphone amp in the Lavry (which was specifically designed to drive headphones) should perform better than the XLR output (which wasn't.) I think Dan Lavry himself said something to this effect on a forum thread somewhere.

That some reputable head-fiers are saying the balanced output is superior to the headphone output seems a bit surprising to me, although I look forward to trying it out myself.

 

[slwiser]

I have yet to get my RME Digi96/8 PAD working with its breakout cable into my Lavry DA10, but just to check out the card I hooked up a glass toslink out and into the DA10 and I am in love....with this sound.

There is a definite difference between the iHP-140 and this card. I have not studied the differences yet but after a while I plan on doing this. Right now I just want to bath in this sound...

 

[BrianS]

Quote:

Originally Posted by BradH Also have balanced HD650 cables on their way due to the many positive comments regarding the use of the DA10 XLR output directly to headphones. Intuitively I would think that the headphone amp in the Lavry (which was specifically designed to drive headphones) should perform better than the XLR output (which wasn't.) I think Dan Lavry himself said something to this effect on a forum thread somewhere. That some reputable head-fiers are saying the balanced output is superior to the headphone output seems a bit surprising to me, although I look forward to trying it out myself.

which cables did you decide on?

 

[BradH]

Headphile v2 - I was able to track down a used pair from a fellow head-fier.

 

[darkless]

Quote:

Originally Posted by slwiser I have yet to get my RME Digi96/8 PAD working with its breakout cable into my Lavry DA10, but just to check out the card I hooked up a glass toslink out and into the DA10 and I am in love....with this sound. There is a definite difference between the iHP-140 and this card. I have not studied the differences yet but after a while I plan on doing this. Right now I just want to bath in this sound...

Damnit... Now I actually need to get a better digital transport for my home rig

 

[mjb]

My DA10 showed up this afternoon...wow, this thing is amazing. Using the stock hd650 cable right now, but I've got a headphile v2 balanced female on the way. I ended up grabbing a sony dvp-ns50ps to use as a transport ($80 BB cheapie)...I'm very happy with it.

I've always been a computer-based listener, but I tend to agree with fewtch's idea about the computer being a distraction from the listening experience. It's also like the difference between reading an actual book and reading the same text on the computer screen. I enjoy the experience of handling the disc, seeing the liner notes, having big play/stop/pause/skip buttons in a dedicated device, etc.

I gotta thank Iron_Dreamer again for being the impetus to getting me to this point of listening bliss...

I think it's also time to go donate more money to head-fi

mjb

 

[BradH]

Does anyone else have the impression that the DA10 has a 'dark' quality to it? I have it paired with HD650's (which are infamously dark/veiled), so I'm sure that's part of it. But I've gone back and forth with my CI VDA1/VAC1, and it's definitely brighter than the Lavry (although a bit grainier also.)

Don't get me wrong, I think it still sounds very good. But the combination is darker than I'd like it to be.

 

[philodox]

Quote:

Originally Posted by BradH Does anyone else have the impression that the DA10 has a 'dark' quality to it?

Not at all, though I am pairing mine with the K340's. Your Sennheisers are dark though, so if there is any darkness to the Lavry you would notice it more I would think.

 

[Gabe Logan]

Never heared the DA10 but that is how i feel when getting brand new equiptment.It alway's changes one it burns in nicely.

 

[BrianS]

i was just about to order the lavry when i got an email back saying they would have some the 2nd week of april !!!

are there any online dealers that have the current version in stock??

 

[BradH]

Try Atlas Pro Audio - www.atlasproaudio.com

 

[BrianS]

well i found someone who had it in stock, mercenaryaudio
they have a very generous tryout/return policy so i feel good about that

should come wednesday or thursday, i cant wait!

thanks anyway brad, thats a cool site too