[mammal]

How are you finding the 1266 with TT2??

I'm tempted to either get TT2 + Mscaler with mine, or add the Formula S + powerman to my RME ADI2, neither seem cheap to do

I am loving it, before when I owned Hugo 2 and Diana V2, I was lusting after better. I went into both TT2 and AB-1266 blindly and was not disappointed. To me, M Scaler is not worth the 4k asking price. Can I hear a difference, yes. But, it just does not feel right spending 5k on AB-1266, 5k on TT2 and how much you get for that money, then M Scaler for 4k just feels like a final tweak for someone who is either more dedicated to the hobby, or has more money to spend.

As far as getting Formula S+P, you hear a lot of good things about it. However, if you already have TT2, I don't think it makes that much sense. Will it alter the sound? I am sure it will, and maybe you will like it more, but I don't think it is necessary, especially if you drive AB-1266 from TT2's rear XLRs.

Obviously I am biased towards what I own, but I am also very critical of things I purchased in the past and did not like, so I hope you find my message honest. If you ask me, I would get TT2 with 1266, as it is the most cost effective setup, I found so far.

 

[MasterZen]

Thanks for your thoughts! They are similar to what I think. How much extra to spend to eek out that last bit of performance from the headphone can be very costly. Definitely a consideration for the serious enthusiasts, but not sure I'm on that level yet.

I think I'll go try the TT2 , they are more easily available in showrooms in England, much harder to find a Formula S+P about. Then later can always add the M Scaler when I win the lottery.

For the rear XLRs - I imagine you need a splitter? Like this? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Splitter-A...ocphy=1006702&hvtargid=pla-524474476062&psc=1

 

[mammal]

Thanks for your thoughts! They are similar to what I think. How much extra to spend to eek out that last bit of performance from the headphone can be very costly. Definitely a consideration for the serious enthusiasts, but not sure I'm on that level yet.

Yeah I know what you mean. I have purchased the Superconductor cable for 2k with my Diana V2, so I am happy to experiment, but that one was another thing that I found that yes, it makes a difference, but for me personally is not worth the asking price. As you can see, I am honestly trying to find "value" when it comes to my hobby, even if we are talking about thousands of dollars.

For the rear XLRs - I imagine you need a splitter? Like this? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Splitter-A...ocphy=1006702&hvtargid=pla-524474476062&psc=1

Here you have to be careful, what you need is an adapter that converts 2x3pin female XLR to 4pin female XLR, while leaving PIN 1 disconnected (so that you don't short the amp). I bought mine custom made from Lavricables and posted about it here.

 

[MasterZen]

Ah yes yes, forgot its a 4 pin XLR!