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Quicksilver Headphone Amp
@fallooffie  did you try the amp with Aryas yet? 
MHDT Labs Orchid DAC review
Nice! Glad you're happy. The Orchid is an awesome DAC  with a great chip. Enjoy! 
Are "vintage" DAC's worthwhile, or is this a tech that does not age well
@antigrunge2  yes but if you have some sort of USB to SPDIF converter between the computer and DAC then it would take care of the jitter. Once that's done, it could go to any DAC chip. Unless I read your post incorrectly. 
Are "vintage" DAC's worthwhile, or is this a tech that does not age well
@charles1dad +1.My current DAC and the one in my friend’s system (Michael Spallone, who modifies the Synergistic Research MPCs here and the other site), both have NOS DACs with older chips and we’re thrilled. Michael’s system is the most three dim... 
What do you have on order RIGHT NOW.
Oh, and Silver Dragon headphone cable. 
What do you have on order RIGHT NOW.
@afisher  Best post. 
Raven Audio Nighthawk
@ozzy62 I know you wanted to consolidate and I understand the benefits. However from what I understand that Don Sachs preamp is a killer pre. Your amplifier looks attractive as well.I'm curious to know how much you're gaining in the change, if at ... 
Raven Audio Nighthawk
@charles1dad Exactly. There are so many variables in this crazy thing we do, and that's BEFORE it gets to our ears. Not to mention after that, everyone's tastes are different.Like I said, I know a lot of people love Raven's stuff.  They are very w... 
Raven Audio Nighthawk
@ozzy62 At the time of audition, I was using a pair of Nola Contenders. They were rated EXACTLY where Raven recommends their Nighthawk... At 90db. 
Raven Audio Nighthawk
A note to anyone considering Raven’s products after watching Millercarbon’s link to the video...I watched the same video. I drank the same kool-aid. They are good salesmen. 
Raven Audio Nighthawk
I had a Nighthawk and I couldn't return it fast enough. Like someone said earlier, from what I heard, it was way over-hyped.I know everyone's ears and associated equipment are different, but it left me shaking my head as to what all the commotion ... 
A great balanced R2R ladder DAC: Mhdt Lab Balanced Pagoda
I had two MHDT dacs over the years.Wonderful and natural. SUPER value. 
Anyone Successfully Go from Floor Standers to Bookshelf Monitors w/ Subs?
I've successfully gone from floor standards to the Fritz Carbon 7 SE mkii and and much more pleased with the more accurate, tight base in my 18 x 15 room then I ever have been with floor standers. 
Closed back headphones and Focal
@soix  Thanks. When I wrote that, I said the same thing. Lol!I had your headphone. It was my  "gateway drug" headphone to HiFiman.Much respect! 
Closed back headphones and Focal
So I’ve been listening to the HiFiman Arya for one year. My last headphone before the Arya was the Focal Clear. While it did certain things very well, in the end it just wasn’t the sound I was looking for. I replaced the Clear with the Arya and I ...