[tdockweiler]

ALO SXC?
 
Opps..photos only I guess. Sorry.
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Just got a special little package from Chris_Himself. Brace yourselves for cable porn!
 


 
 
Man, everything is so much more coherent. There isn't unnatural heft to vocals...There's a tad more air in the image. The changes are small, but definitely tangible. Plus, they're damn beautiful!
 
Kojaku

 

[Kojaku]

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ALO SXC?
 
Opps..photos only I guess. Sorry.

Actually it's 7N Solid-Core Cryo-Treated Silver via Chris_Himself. The dyed cotton sleeving is actually from Steve Eddy of Q-Audio. 
 
Kojaku

 

[Austin Morrow]

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ALO SXC?
 
Opps..photos only I guess. Sorry.

 
Looks like a very impressive cable. I'll be looking forward to hear your thoughts.

 

[wdahm519]

This is my desktop headphone setup.  It consists of:

1. HifiMan HE-500 using HE-6 cable
2. EHHA Rev A Hybrid amp using Telefunken 6GM8 tubes
3. ODAC standalone 24/96
4. Squeezebox Touch modified for up to 24/192 output via USB

 

 

[jtaylor991]

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This is my desktop headphone setup.  It consists of:

1. HifiMan HE-500 using HE-6 cable
2. EHHA Rev A Hybrid amp using Telefunken 6GM8 tubes
3. ODAC standalone 24/96
4. Squeezebox Touch modified for up to 24/192 output via USB

 
 

How's the ODAC?

 

[colinharding]

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This is my desktop headphone setup.  It consists of:

1. HifiMan HE-500 using HE-6 cable
2. EHHA Rev A Hybrid amp using Telefunken 6GM8 tubes
3. ODAC standalone 24/96
4. Squeezebox Touch modified for up to 24/192 output via USB

 

Now that is elegant!!! I like how big the clock is as well, so that you can see how many hours you've spent nestled between your HE-500 

 

[wdahm519]

The ODAC is tremendous.  It sounds more transparent than my TPA Opus DAC, which requires big toroidal transformer and all that mess.  I feel as though the bass and highs extend further on the ODAC comparatively. 
 
Colinharding, that clock is also the Squeezebox Touch

(not sure if you knew that, if you were just making a joke sorry for my internet ignorance).

 

[Austin Morrow]

Burson Audio HA-160DS not shown here, but I rearranged my desktop.
 

 

[jtaylor991]

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The ODAC is tremendous.  It sounds more transparent than my TPA Opus DAC, which requires big toroidal transformer and all that mess.  I feel as though the bass and highs extend further on the ODAC comparatively. 
 
Colinharding, that clock is also the Squeezebox Touch

(not sure if you knew that, if you were just making a joke sorry for my internet ignorance).

Do you think it would be more detailed than, say, my DLIII? How is it in overall detail retrieval (for the price)? What DACs in a (much?) higher price range does it stand up to, if any?

 

[colinharding]

Ohhh haha nope I didn't realize that just thought you really liked to keep track of how much time you spent at the listening station so you'll have to forgive my ignorance on that one lol.

 

[Dubstep Girl]

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Burson Audio HA-160DS not shown here, but I rearranged my desktop.
 

 
 
whenever you post a pic of your setup, it makes me miss my hd 650s. they look so cool on that stand.

 

[wdahm519]

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Do you think it would be more detailed than, say, my DLIII? How is it in overall detail retrieval (for the price)? What DACs in a (much?) higher price range does it stand up to, if any?

 
The ODAC has been tested against the Benchmark DAC1 Pre ($1600 MSRP) to have identical performance.  It also measures basically the same (DAC1 Pre measures a tiny tiny bit better, but so close you'd never know).  Both the ODAC and the DAC1 Pre are completely transparent DACs, as any DAC should be.
 
It might be better than your DLIII, since I'm assuming the DAC1 Pre is better than your DLIII.  However, don't take my word for it as I have never personally heard the DAC1 Pre or the DLIII myself.  I just know it was an upgrade from my Opus.
 
$100 for the ODAC board is a freaking bargain.

 

[Sherlockaled]

Hi guys, this is my current setup. After going through this thread and the portable setup thread, I just cannot help but spend some money on the E10 and the Philips Uptown. Not in this picture is the Shure SRH440. Hope everyone enjoys my pictures .
 

 

[Clayton SF]

Nice setup. Great photos. What in the world are you growing next to your MacBook? I want one.

 

[branqazwsx]

 
Schiit Asgard and a Teac CD - P650 with connected with Binary Audio interconnects