I think something different. I like the THX sound for my home/gaming setup. For grins, I placed an order for a Schiit Jot2 since there is a long lead time with the thought that I could cancel it if I change my mind. Maybe tubes? But then again, I don't understand the differences in the various tubes. Not sure.
The Jot will be a good change from the 788. It'll have better staging and maybe a little better bass. I was going to suggest a singer sa1 if you want to keep the great technicality but have a warmer sound. DAC wise it's an updated AKM chipset you'll be fine till you want to get into R2R DACs or multibit.
Hmm thanks - maybe I should RMA it then.
I was looking for confirmation about this and found your comment. Mine does this too. It makes me wonder what the heck is going on with the balanced output if the non balanced output is working.
This is the only option with built in EQ (and real power to drive full size headphones) without stepping up to the RME ADI-2 DAC. Any of these 'far better measuring' units are not going to sound better based on those measurements. Different maybe. But all of those improved measurements alone will not be audible anyway. As this unit already is clean and clear way beyond human hearing capability. I prefer the amplifier portion of this 788 (24459) over the 789. By direct comparison the 789 sounds a little thinner with less body or weight to the music. I 'prefer' the sound of my RME ADI-2 DAC V2 (which measures way better) over this unit but only because it sounds a bit thicker and has a taller (vs wide) soundstage. I think the 24459 represents a great value, especially if you catch it when they occasionally offer it for $400 or you get a used one. The RME ADI-2 is a very clear step up in functionality (putting aside sound preferences) and the upgrade is worth every single penny in my opinion.
I think the unit is a great value. I was using it as my primary amp for a couple months and was very happy with it. I have since moved up to a Schitt BF2/Jot2 stack. I am planning on selling it. Let me know if you are interested.
Thanks for the feedback. One final question, does this unit have multiple EQ profiles that I can set for multiple headphones and quickly switch between them?
If I remember correctly, it was a single EQ setting.
Thanks for the info. Sadly a deal-breaker for me then. I use EQ on all my headphones and I can't adjust filters each time I switch between them
That is the best question to ask. It does not. You can only save each band once. If you were using a couple headphones and only needed 1-2 filters each it might work okay. But otherwise it is kind of a PITA. This is my primary reason for upgrading to the RME initially.
