BleaK
100+ Head-Fier
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mac>spotify(320kbps)>cheap usb cable>dac1 usb>HD800 (unmodified). all with standard/cheap power cords. stick a fork in me . I'm done!
Didn't you have the ODAC/O2 combo? Why are you then using the DAC1 when they measure the same?
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Nah I'm just kidding with you!
I was already getting the package to send it back when I started listening to it. I wish I could say that I had an ephiphany, but I didn't. What I did however, was sitting up all night listening to all my music, and couldn't get enough. And I didn't understand. Then I tried AB blind testing with the DAC1 HP out, with help from a friend. I could tell them from eachother every time, and each time I preferred the Vali. I didn't know right there why that was, but I can tell you now: it was because the Vali reproduced music in a more accurate and natural way. I am not good with words about how things sound. But I am a drummer, and I know how a kickdrum or floor toms should sound in real life. The Vali got that more right then the HP out from DAC1. Easy as that.
Long story short, I gave up my absolute objectivism and instead now embrace sceptisism. I am starting to build up trust against some ears, and while that can change over time the best way to find out if you like something is to listen to stuff yourself.
I am really happy now with my rig, and you should be to! The real star of the show is still the HD800. And even if it can sound different depending on what gear used, it's still sound like a HD800.
I dare you to try the Vali. It's cheap and you can send it back. The only real downside is that you might like it.