ruthieandjohn
Stumbling towards enlightenment
(Formerly known as kayandjohn.)
I'm so enthused by the HD800 that I now have two sets of HD800 (one at work and one at home).
Out of 10 DACs tested, only the HDVD 800 gave me the sound I had always wished for from the HD800. The HDVD 800 widened the sound stage dramatically, both at lower and higher volumes.
However, I had to change the cable and I'm using the Sennheiser balanced cable. The cable made a big difference in the lower frequencies.
Good luck with the $$, but this combo is really excellent.
Can you indicate which other DACs you tested and compared to the HDVD 800? I also have the HDVD 800 with my HD 800 and love it, but I am always curious in comparisons to other DACs.
Thanks!