doctorcilantro
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But Lynx has already publicly stated that aren't going to upgrade past DSD64, nor have they ever rolled out the software remote control.
Yes... elaborate on which point?
1- Given the Hilo's portable size and battery operation capability, having a multi-interface card (USB, Firewire, USB 3.0, Thunderbolt) would only increase it's portability. Although, I guess you can always depend on someone, somewhere, having a USB 2.0 interface available for connection. However, just for the sake of covering all the bases.
2- I have taken my Hilo to do location recording, used it as a backup recording interface, as a interface to record phonographs, in a live event, as a 'mixer,' etc.. This thing has saved me a bundle of cash. With the Hilo, a laptop, and a good set of mics, I'm good-to-go! Oh! I use it all the time as my main interface for listening to my music collection which sits in my home server. Let's not forget the sound... the sound is exceptional; detailed, smooth, non-fatiguing.
I know this is primarily a headphones community and as I stated before, the headphone out is incredible, too. Although, much of the sound descriptions are subjective, I can say, there probably aren't too many DACs with headphone outputs that can best the Hilo; at least not in its price range.
I hope this brings a little clarification.
For the TT fans, do you use the Hilo's 48 db bump instead of a phono pre for listening and recording your vinyl?
I'm just glad that Lynx appears to be committed (at least for now) to continue to enhance the Hilo. I can't tell you the frustration I've felt in the past when a manufacturer decides to dump a product they've touted as being upgradable and 'future proof.' It's happened to me a few times. I continue to keep my fingers crossed for the remote control feature... that would be great.