RCBinTN
Headphoneus Supremus
Just curious, are you using SE or balanced outs on the BHA-1? I've heard the SE isn't the best, and need to use the balanced to get the best out of it?
Hello @Blueshound24 thanks, I should have included that info.
The exact rig is: Macbook Pro 2014/JR23 (min. 16/44.1 FLAC) --> Wywires Platinum USB --> Gen5 USB / GMB --> Wywires Platinum balanced interconnects --> BHA-1 --> Wywires balanced HP cable --> HD800 or LCD-4
I believe that better cables and balanced connections give better SQ.
I've been working with Alex at Wywires for a few years. His Platinum cables are excellent.
http://www.wywires.com/
I tested the SE output of the BHA-1 only one time, when trying out the stock SE cable that came with the LCD-4 headphones.
The SQ was OK but the volume was a bit lower, I think that's to be expected.
I didn't really do a critical A/B between the LCD-4 stock cable and the Wywires Platinum balanced cable.
I plan to use the balanced cable going forward (the SE stock cable is the backup).
Hope this helps!
RCB
ps. I'm not affiliated with Wywires in any way, just a satisfied customer