[TheMiddleSky]

From what I can make out (or not!) doesn't look like there's a balanced input

To be fair, it's truly rare to see other DAC+Amp combo with XLR Input. More often than not they can be used as DAC + Pre Amp.

 

[Amber Rain]

To be fair, it's truly rare to see other DAC+Amp combo with XLR Input. More often than not they can be used as DAC + Pre Amp.

I'm just asking for a 4.4mm balanced input, it shouldn't take up too much space (the FiiO K9 has one).

 

[CMA Fifteen]

I'm just asking for a 4.4mm balanced input, it shouldn't take up too much space (the FiiO K9 has one).

I didn't think of the 4.4 input!
This should be enough to get it installed in a tight space.

Questyle please support 4.4 input for new products.

 

[devilboy]

I know this is the Fifteen thread but I didn't see a Twelve thread so here goes...

I sold off a Susvara driven by a Bliss KTE and Spring 3 KTE and needed a replacement. I figured I would pocket some serious money and "settle" for something that would give me some nice tunes. I was watching all the YouTube videos and reading all the threads trying to find something that would be adequate after leaving the Sus/Holo combo.

I bought a brand new HiFiman HEK V2 Stealth and Questyle CMA Twelve Master.

I had the Twelve Master for almost two weeks. I have to say, the speed, resolution, air and detail is off the charts. I would even say that it surpasses my previous setup. Not only that but it rivaled my Bravura system that I had very recently. I would have kept the Bravura if the clamping force wasn't so hard on my head... But anyway.
Frankly, I feel like I have all the attributes that I mentioned above of the Bravura system with added comfort and slightly less price tag.

I am thrilled with the current setup. Just for s***s and giggles, I compared it to a Denafrips Ares 12th-1 and Burson Soloist 3X and the Questyle just beats it out easily.

 

[devilboy]

Awaiting delivery of a Denafrips Iris DDC to add between Mac and Twelve Master.

I will say this: The Questyle CMA Twelve Master driving the HEK V2 Stealth has more speed, resolution, air and overall detail than my Susvara/Holo stack.
It's amazing.
It reminds me of the Warwick Acoustics Bravura system when I had it.

 

[xiled10]

Pulled the trigger on CMA Fifteen to replace my entire setup (Gustardx16/RME ADI-2/Liquid Platinum Amp). Hope it has good synergy with utopia 22!

 

[devilboy]

Pulled the trigger on CMA Fifteen to replace my entire setup (Gustardx16/RME ADI-2/Liquid Platinum Amp). Hope it has good synergy with utopia 22!

Sweet! Let us know how you like it.
A large reason for my Twelve Master purchase was due to Koji's review on YouTube at Convince Me Audio.

 

[George Hincapie]

Pulled the trigger on CMA Fifteen to replace my entire setup (Gustardx16/RME ADI-2/Liquid Platinum Amp). Hope it has good synergy with utopia 22!

It's amazing. One if the highlights of CanJam for me.

 

[devilboy]

Just received a Denafrips Iris DDC.
The Questyle sounds even more amazing now.
Waiting for a clear top to arrive any day now.

 

[TheMiddleSky]

Hope it has good synergy with utopia 22!

Hell yeah it is!

 

[xiled10]

The unit came in today and I absolutely love the look & build quality. I can immediately notice the bigger soundstage vs my current setup. Can't wait to play around with it more this weekend!

 

[devilboy]

The unit came in today and I absolutely love the look & build quality. I can immediately notice the bigger soundstage vs my current setup. Can't wait to play around with it more this weekend!

Nice! The build quality is outstanding!

 

[up late]

yeah, the look and build quality of the questyle aio units has always appealed to me. there's a review of the cma fifteen where the reviewer complimented its performance with the hifiman susvara, which is of interest to me. has anyone here had experience with that pairing?

 

[devilboy]

Posting here because the Twelve thread is basically dead.
I just received a clear top for my Twelve Master. Pretty cool.

 

[Amber Rain]

Posting here because the Twelve thread is basically dead.
I just received a clear top for my Twelve Master. Pretty cool.

Did you buy it new? If so, why did you choose the 12 Master over the Fifteen?