[paradoxper]

Do you think the May DAC isn't good? Just trying to follow the "bottom end" context.

I'm cross shopping May, Morpheus/Pasithea, and Wavelight and would love to hear what you think of the May.

More as a steal. The various MSB/dCS/Rockna/TotalDAC introduction prices are more in line with DAVE.

 

[ken6217]

Do you think the May DAC isn't good? Just trying to follow the "bottom end" context.

I'm cross shopping May, Morpheus/Pasithea, and Wavelight and would love to hear what you think of the May.

Well in the context of the order he put it in, then yes. I have/had a Morpheus and a few weeks ago I borrowed the Holo May KTE, and the Morpheus sounded much better. The guy I borrowed from sold it after every I returned it and said it was overrated.

 

[jaboki]

Well in the context of the order he put it in, then yes. I have/had a Morpheus and a few weeks ago I borrowed the Holo May KTE, and the Morpheus sounded much better. The guy I borrowed from sold it after every I returned it and said it was overrated.

Thanks for the feedback! I also love the smaller footprint and leaning towards it

 

[QuantumKat]

Hmm,

HeadAmp GS-X mk2 vs. Formula S w/ Poweramp vs. CFA3?

Anyone?

 

[ken6217]

Thanks for the feedback! I also love the smaller footprint and leaning towards it

You probably will see some Morpheus used since they are coming out with a new model, but also about double the price. Nothing wrong with buying a used DAC. It’s a great value and what could really go wrong with it.

 

[ken6217]

Hmm,

HeadAmp GS-X mk2 vs. Formula S w/ Poweramp vs. CFA3?

Anyone?

I’m sure it would come down to personal preference. The CFA3 is truly amazing sounding, and about half the price of a Formula S with PowerMan, but it also fully balanced, puts out 16 watts into 50 ohms, and so has plenty of power for the 1266 TC and Susvara.

 

[briantrinh86]

I’m sure it would come down to personal preference. The CFA3 is truly amazing sounding, and about half the price of a Formula S with PowerMan, but it also fully balanced, puts out 16 watts into 50 ohms, and so has plenty of power for the 1266 TC and Susvara.

hi, how did u buy the CFA3. i don't see any purchase link or website to get it. thanks

 

[jaboki]

hi, how did u buy the CFA3. i don't see any purchase link or website to get it. thanks

PM @Dukei

 

[ken6217]

PM @Dukei

He’s also very nice to work with. Not only did I collaborate with him, and he built it, but I also made a friend.

 

[QuantumKat]

Looks like I need to hit up @Dukei

Also looks like I would need a DAC if I go that route. Decisions, decisions...

Here I was hoping the Matrix Element X would solve all my DAC/Amp issues but it seems like there's nothing in the $3-4k price range that provides that combo.

 

[Whazzzup]

Gaze, at the splendid simplicity of gsx mk2, yes it sounds as good as it looks.

 

[Slim1970]

Gaze, at the splendid simplicity of gsx mk2, yes it sounds as good as it looks.

I’m a fan. It’s the best amp I’ve had the pleasure of owning. It’s also based on the Kevin Gilmore design.

 

[ken6217]

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[jlbrach]

I'm gonna buy a TC this december. I have to save up for that so my budget is pretty low as is. The most I would stretch for an amp would be 2k, and even that would take awhile. What can really get the TC performing 90% there for under 2 grand?

If you say Topping, I will smite thee.

easy get a used formula s and if possible a used formula s/powerman if you can stretch the budget....I do know many promote a speaker amp and I am fine with that but all things being equal the formula s/powerman with the abyss is nirvana...can you do better?...I assume so but it will be incremental and very expensive...imho of course

 

[ken6217]

easy get a used formula s and if possible a used formula s/powerman if you can stretch the budget....I do know many promote a speaker amp and I am fine with that but all things being equal the formula s/powerman with the abyss is nirvana...can you do better?...I assume so but it will be incremental and very expensive...imho of course

Or you could spend 50% of that and get a CFA3.