[audionewbi]

Just wanted to report that TH900 synergy with maratnz is 10/10 for me.

 

[PopZeus]

Anybody else having issues with the HD-DAC1 and El Capitan or is it just me?

 

[sparkofinsanity]

  Anybody else having issues with the HD-DAC1 and El Capitan or is it just me?

The sound/midi settings for it changed to 352,8 Hz (which it doesn't support), after changing it back it worked fine. 
After running out of battery and the computer turned off it changed back again for some reason, a normal restart doesn't have the same effect thankfully.

 

[PopZeus]

 
The sound/midi settings for it changed to 352,8 Hz (which it doesn't support), after changing it back it worked fine. 
After running out of battery and the computer turned off it changed back again for some reason, a normal restart doesn't have the same effect thankfully.

Yeah, I had to change my settings in Vox to convert rate to the device, then it started working fine. Thanks!

 

[audionewbi]

I only use Optical from my Mac, do you guys thing USB is better to be used? 

 

[mmoraw]

Yes usb would be much better option, in comparison to the optical. Give it a go.

 

[ap1978]

Anyone tried this with Denon AH-MM400 or Fostex TH-600? Any thoughts/comments/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[dieslow]

I am using it right now with my TH-600 and it sounds fabulous. Also tried it with the TH-900 and it was as good ... Every headphones I tried with it sounded good I guess !

 

[audionewbi]

Th 900 and hd dac1 is my hidden secret.

 

[VilMo]

Hi, Audionewbi,
I've been meaning to ask you seeing that you are actively following Chord Mojo if you consider it a considerable SQ upgrade over HD-DAC1. I am using HD-DAC1 both as a HP amplifier (Fidelio x2, Grado S325is) and a DAC to a REGA Brio. Portability is not the leading factor for me.

 

[audionewbi]

Hi, Audionewbi,
I've been meaning to ask you seeing that you are actively following Chord Mojo if you consider it a considerable SQ upgrade over HD-DAC1. I am using HD-DAC1 both as a HP amplifier (Fidelio x2, Grado S325is) and a DAC to a REGA Brio. Portability is not the leading factor for me.

It always comes down to synergy. Once you have found the right pair their is no need for improving an already good sounding pairing.

With th900 I have a perfect pairing and to be honest I haven't compared my other gears critically. I enjoy music too much with th900 too really want to do that.

 

[VilMo]

Sometimes we forget that technology gives us only part of the joy with music and focus only on that part...
Maybe we should see more the way we feel the music instead of the gear that brings it.
Following new technology is fun, but so is listening to our favourite pieces no matter if we use the latest gismo.
Happy listening and thanks for your thoughts on this forum and others.

 

 

[dieslow]

Such a wise reply ! Like you said we are tend to forget that the priority is to enjoy the music we listen to and let's be honest ... we dont "need"" a 2000$ pair of headphones with a 1500$ amp to do so ! 

 

[audionewbi]

I used to always say if technology is getting in the way of enjoying my life I am doing it all wrong, sadly I have forgotten.

 

[PopZeus]

  I only use Optical from my Mac, do you guys thing USB is better to be used? 

I'm not sure that it makes a big difference. This DAC doesn't seem to wildly favor a particular input type for sound quality, although some might find the USB input to sound the best. I think USB has some advantages (in terms of file types, bit rate, etc.) so, I'd rather use the most versatile input for my Mac, jic.