[ct303]

I think the Sennheiser 800s match well with the RME, but I do wind up using it more with IEMs

 

[Progisus]

A few hours in. I’ve been through all my phones and iem’s. It drives even the HD650 well but it really shines with the iem’s. First impression (compared to TT and H2) is smoother treble but not quite as warm sounding. I am feeding from Antipodes EX by usb. I expected a thinner sound than the chords but I am pleasantly surprised.

 

[Simple Man]

Congrats with the RME, high on my list as well but I wonder how it is compared with the Hugo and specially with a Violectric V850?
One of these will probably be my next step.

 

[InstantSilence]

Rme vs the Hugo 2....

Which does the xfade better?

 

[Progisus]

I’m not a xfade fan and never used it onthe H2. I can say this... listening to DSD256 and HD800s the RME wipes Chord‘s H2 decimation implementation.

 

[InstantSilence]

I’m not a xfade fan and never used it onthe H2. I can say this... listening to DSD256 and HD800s the RME wipes Chord‘s H2 decimation implementation.

What is decimation implementation?

 

[Progisus]

Chord decimates dsd to pcm on all dacs except Dave. So not really dsd implementation.

 

[InstantSilence]

oh, i don't care about that at all. wav is good enough for me

 

[gimmeheadroom]

I think as a DAC, unless you need MQA, the RME is hard to beat. I think you need a lot of carefully chosen

What is decimation implementation?

Talking 'bout my decimation
Talking 'bout my decimation
My decimation, bebe...

 

[technobear]

Rme vs the Hugo 2....

Which does the xfade better?

Crossfade is what DJ's do.

You are referring to Crossfeed which is something quite different.

 

[Simple Man]

I don’t mind crossfading, decimation, dsd etc. Not even about equalization, I just want to enjoy the music in a very good quality.
wiol the difference between the RME, Hugo2 and the V850 really be easy to notice?

 

[Progisus]

Nope... 2 minutes in it’s all about the music

 

[betula]

I don’t mind crossfading, decimation, dsd etc. Not even about equalization, I just want to enjoy the music in a very good quality.
wiol the difference between the RME, Hugo2 and the V850 really be easy to notice?

For some it is easier, for some it is more difficult. You cannot really go wrong with any of these three DACs.

 

[Focux]

this is a tough conundrum:
ADI 2, Hugo 2 or Qutest + THX789

 

[CaptainFantastic]

this is a tough conundrum:
ADI 2 + THX789
Hugo 2 + THX789

Isn't the THX789 to sterile to pair with the 650 and Aeolus?