The Adagio is a Pavane Level 3 + Volume Control (lets call this X). Jade is an Onyx with the same VC X. This is confirmed by Metrum. I'm incredibly tempted to try this latest dac as all I need for inputs are ethernet. Having it all in one case also means that you can connect ethernet to the...

Thank you for posting that! I'll inquire with him, I have an Onyx now with a Allo DigiOne Signature streamer and I'm thinking for the price it probably won't be better than what I have already. But it would be a pleasant surprise if cheaper was better!

I can't find that anywhere. Have a link by chance or is it not posted yet?

I'm am eyeing up the Adagio but after owning the DirectStream, I'm very cautious about built-in preamps - the Schiit Saga absolutely destroyed it (lovely dac though, really enjoyed it). Has anyone compared the preamp section in Adagio to something else? With respect to the Ambre, is it...

I have a MCTH w/LPS and HD650 setup. I really like the tone and presentation overall with this combo and wondering if anyone has done a good comparison of the MCTH to MP (stock units).

Of the owners of the new D2, what dac chipset did you go with? Also, what other dacs have you owned/listened to compare against it? It would be helpful for someone considering this dac to know what it stacks up against :) Currently have a PS Audio DirectStream Jr.

Please post your impressions and gear used in your evaluations!

The Eikon being a bit better as an all-rounder then? I listen to a whole swack of stuff and I did not like the HD800S for this reason. Norah Jones, Gregory Porter to Adele live to Pendulum to old Metallica to Armin Van Buuren to Andy McKee. I suppose classical is about the only thing I don't...

I've got some stuff I'd be willing to bring to a Head-Fi meet in Edmonton PS Audio DirectStream Jr Schiit Bifrost Multibit Schiit Jot Fostex TH600, Senn 598 closed

  I'm definitely not looking or assuming I will be getting the same as my setup at home.   If anything I'm looking for something less analytical and warmer. That said I really do enjoy space/air and detail.   I've ordered a Bimby and Jot stack to test out at the local store and I'll...

Right now I have a pair of HD800S at home with a Gungir MB and Mjolnir 2 stack and I'm looking at adding a second "system" for the office.   I've narrowed that that I'd like to get a Jotenhium w/ dac and either:   AQ Nightowl Fostex Ebony TH-X00   How do these two headphones compare to...

For NightOwl owners out there, can you comment/compare on other headphones you have tried/own?   I was thinking about getting a Fostex TH-X00 Ebony but now I'm leaning more towards these as an office replacement. Sound isolation is pretty key (I don't know if that varies among all the pad...

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Barra, thank you so much for that feedback.   At the moment I have a pair of K7XX that I'm wanting to upgrade - I like this sound overall but just want everything to be a noticeable upgrade. A Schiit Gungnir multibit should be on the way shortly. The amp is only a small Schiit Vali but...

As much as I'd like to, there is only so much money to go around. My photography hobby is another expensive one :( :)