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Nice! Any video to watch you performing?

You're so sweet and tender Shelly

Considering the author of the mod uses Ed9 as main listening devices, I'd think twice before going too far with the scissors. The DX-1000 aren't definitive headphones, by no means, but are a lot of fun and can be driven by about anything. At $900, considering current madness about prices and quality, they're OK if one enjoys a bit of bass immersion from time to time. The only really important downside IMHO is the honky-boxy coloration which appears on some recordings in the voices. Some people, once find it out, might get really annoyed.

OMG they're 1.5Tesla!!! What will be of the T1 Beyers? I think they've reviewed them recently at one of those audio magazines, but can't recall which one, they sent an e-mail but looks like I deleted it completely.

Happy Bday!!!

What a hairy beast! Great pic.

Happy Birthday Ian!!!!! I wish you have a great day.

Go CJ, smash it!!!

RIP Matt.

Happy Birthday Tyll!!!! I wish you had a great one.

I've tried an unofficial Amarra Demo on ML and it was a bit buggy. Fidelia is a bit buggy too, but only if you try to create a library from files over the WLAN. Once set up plays well. Audirvana and Decibel behave better. Regarding sound, once everything is set up for "best" results, all they're quite similar listening with headphones (007, 009 and HD800) using the DA-11 on USB. Maybe on long term use I would be able to tell what I like better, but I'm not sure I really want/need to keep comparing them. Same could be said if I used speakers on that system, but it's too darn hot for tube amplifiers here. I think I'll end up getting Audirvana+ (I like the interface a bit better than Decibel's, but this is also good an inexpensive), but I wouldn't mind joining a group buy if Amarra can be purchased at a sensible price.

Thanks Todd, I've been missing this place quite a bit

I keep fond memories of "I Claudius", but I was a teenager.

Awesome, have a great time!!!

Now I'll be reminded of this every time I see boobies.

Very true. I'm sorry for your loss.

Happy Bday!

Thanks for the comment Currawong. I've been comparing Adirvana vs Decibel. Soundwise there aren't many differences I had been able to find. I've noticed that Audivana can change computer's output sampling frequency to the DAC, matching that of the reproduced files, so when playing a 24/88, OSX's Audio MIDI says the output to the DAC is going at 88. Then when reproducing a 24/96, Audio MIDI sampling also changes. This doesn't happen when using Decibel, but I have yet to see what's going on. I need to check the input SF at the DAC. Checked and DAC's input follows what Audio MIDI says. Looks like it's all a matter of configuration. If you set up Decibel to get "maximum" (not just "high") and tick "adjust sample rate for best quality" then it preserves the file sampling rate. Audirvana + seems easier to configure. TBH both sound great, A+ playlist and user interface look a bit more attractive. But it's more expensive. Feeling lazy to test Fidelia too, but I should do while Decibel is in demo period.

Just discovered that going to own's Audirvana website it's possible to get the Plus version (not free, but 14 days trial) which is 10.8 compatible. Downloaded and testing now. It installs and is managing to create a long playlist from a whole directory. Not bad.

Best wishes on your wedding day, Jacob. Be happy for ever and ever!!!!

I tried Fidelia on 10.6.8. Worked well, but didn't notice anything really useful worth the price.

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