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Headphones as a nearfiled listening source?!...
I would guess this one. True Ribbon Headphones & Amplifiers | RAAL-requisite (raalrequisite.com)  
Thiel Owners
@tomthiel A friend of mine who owns the DAC3B told me that it is thin on the bottom. He is a musician and knows more than me on how instruments and voices should sound. I also own the DAC3B and like the sound, it is clear, powerful,  and fatigue f... 
What headphone and amplifier for classical enthusiast
@rvpiano I bought the SR1a for my AB2 monos (great amps BTW). The SR1a designer in Serbia loved the AHB2 and used them to design the headphone. I was warned that the AHB2 would not work well with the SR1a by some people in the USA. However, I deci... 
What headphone and amplifier for classical enthusiast
CanJam 2021 - RAAL-Requisite (photo)  Raal Ribbon Headphones - SRH1A | Page 302 | Headphone Reviews and Discussion - Head-Fi.org  
What headphone and amplifier for classical enthusiast
@rvpiano Are you near Los Angeles. If so CanJam is going on in Irvine this weekend. The headphone to check out at the show is the offering from RAAL.-Requisite RAAL is coming out with a new ribbon based headphones that are different than the SR1a.... 
KEF Reference 3 or Raidho X2?
@verdantaudio I am really impressed by your posts. You really add a lot of value to the conversation here. 
Musetec (LKS) MH-DA005 DAC
I realized I said 007 when I meant 005, but it was too late to change. I would love to have Sandu (one of the best reviewers) do a comparison of the Gustard and 005 given his comments on the Gustard. The One to Beat: Gustard X26 PRO DAC Review (s... 
KEF Reference 3 or Raidho X2?
I believe the Raidho require some space way from the front wall. 
Musetec (LKS) MH-DA005 DAC
My Gustard X26 Pro also seems to be built with some similar characteristics as the 005. I am not an engineer so I am going by the descriptions. The Gustard is not as revealing as my Benchmark DAC3B (close) but it is warmer. The 005 sounds a bit li... 
Musetec (LKS) MH-DA005 DAC
I sent Sandu at Soundnews.net a request to consider reviewing the 007 and also compare it with the Gustard X26 Pro, which is one of his references. He reviews a lot of Chinese made DACs so he may have a reason to do so. 
Musetec (LKS) MH-DA005 DAC
@ja_kub_sz Currently I have the Gustard X26 Pro (Dual 9038 sabre chipset), and am loving it. I also have the Gustard X26 Pro and like it a lot. Have you had a chance to do a comparison of the 005 and the Gustard? I heard some great feedback on ... 
Which preamp to use?
The DAC2 HGC will sound better with a Benchmark LA4 or HPA4 preamp, especially at low volumes. I have had all 3 units. I am inclined to believe that the PASS preamp will also be better than the DAC3 HGC direct to amp. I found the volume on the HGC... 
So I just bought a Hegel H390 and
@steve59 A Hegel rep gave me a a 90 minute demo with the Hegel 360 and the top end Hegel monos and preamp with KEF Blade. I think it was Blade 1 and not Blade 2. The 360 was rather good but the separates were using the extra power and sounding bet... 
What's a real upgrade from LuminT2
Wouldn’t the ROON READY LUMIN X1 using a direct Fibre Optical cable from a Network Switch be the the obvious choice. When I used a lesser type of Fibre Opical (Sonore OpticalRendu) i had a massive improvement in all my DACs. Going direct into a LU... 
Coda Class A Amplifiers
If you send Doug Dale an email at nfo@coda.cc he will answer all your questions. He also picks up the phone at CODA.Tel: 916 383-3653Email: info@coda.cc@audiobrian What preamp (if any) are you considering with the CODA #16. I have the CODA 07x and...