To make a tiny comparison, take the Schiit Rag 2 for example. Similar to the Master 9p in that its a headphone amp/preamp/speaker amp. Schiit has said that The Rag 2 is more of a speaker amp first than a headamp, so there is a good chance that the Master 9p is in the same boat. I would put...

Taking it out of the box, turning it on for a photo, confirming its operation; all things that will only help you sell it. New in box means very little especially with no branding. As far as anyone knows, this is a $2400 moving box. I'm not quite sure how someone hasn't taken this listing...

Pseudo tube hybrid sound from that then! Very cool. If I recall, some people said that the Mentor needs like 200 hours to break in. I would have one already if it only had pre outs.

Don't sleep on anything from Audio-GD. For R2R, their R-1 NOS is far and away better than any chip based DAC under $1000 or even $2000. For the amp, my understanding is that the Atrium is on the warm side, so SS could be better for you if you don't want any more warmth. R2R DAC + SS easily leans...

Thanks, I almost forgot that I need these to roll amps. I ordered 6 new OPA828s in SOIC to DIP8 adapters from brown dog as well

Yesterday I received a great condition Adcom GDA-700 DAC. My first experience with the PCM1702 chip, I like it! I have a Audio-GD R-1 NOS already and while it is pretty amazing, I've never felt like I completely vibed with it, mainly because the sound stage is so very in my face all the time...

Is there merit to my concern of there being different types of relays used for the volume control, black vs white relays? Me personally I'm staying away from this new model. The front panel looks way to congested. Plus I'm a fan of the master 19's symmetry. The similarities between the new...

Money is often glanced over in this hobby and it should be everyone's number one priority. We're all guilty! :deadhorse:

I have been using the Audio-GD R-1 NOS for 8 months and its been a great time. It takes a lot of burn in time but the performance is really superb for the price. Honestly you have picked a lot of respectable DAC's. I don't see how you could go wrong with any of them especially if you buy used.

Great, I agree the NOS of R1N is really spectacular. I don't like dismissing other DAC's because I simply haven't heard them. I want to try the new schiit gungnir 2 coming this summer, we'll see. I'm to the point where getting an AIO is very ideal. Would love to have a rack full of AGD gear but...

Do you have any opinions about NOS vs OS with the other Audio-GD Dac's?

Hey folks, looking to move up from the R-1 NOS and am looking at the R-27RE, R-27mk2. To me the R1N is staging a little too front and center. Almost all my music sounds like the vocals are coming from the middle of my face. This is probably mostly due to the head phone. But could it mostly be...

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