I have HMS & TT2, too. Feeding it from PI2AES, which is small RaspberryPi based unit, acting as Roon end point. And of course there is also Roon server in place, utilizing Qobuz service. Works great, IMHO.

In my opinion, it does it's job. I have DX version, no analog input, so I can't compare the amp alone. I can use it only together with DAC, as all in one solution. But when I had Benchmark HPA4 on loan, I tried analog output of DAC3 to it, comparing on headphones. Through HPA4 it sounded little...

Just use the Allo DigiOne, which is the choice recommended by the manufacturer.

There are cinch or coax adapters to XLR AES/EBU. Just keep in mind the result can’t be better than connection using plain SPDIF coax cable.

Cheapest option is to try software equalizer. Or get Schiit Vali and try few different tubes.

Everything was smooth and quick.

No idea. Fostex says it fits AH-D5000.

I own DAC3 DX, which unfortunately has no analogue input, so I can't bypass the DAC section there, but my impression is that this combo is not at the level of HPA4. It might be only because of the DAC section, who knows. When I had HPA4 on loan, it performed as proverbial wire with gain. No...

There are some nice features, but only for people who need them, like me, for example. I’m using multiroom playback, EQ + DSP and it’s also useful when I want to test differences between sources, cables etc. In my main listening room, I have to sit slightly closer to one speaker. You may not...

In case anybody is interested, I put my Sash Tres 16 Ohm for sale, see https://www.head-fi.org/classifieds/sash-tres-16-ohm.64931/ I still like them quite much, but I don’t spend too much time with headphones lately.

Selling practically unused Dekoni Fostex TH900 Fenestrated Sheepskin Ear Pads. According to Dekoni, it can be used with variety of headphones from Fostex, Denon, Beyerdynamic, AKG., see: https://dekoniaudio.com/product/dekoni-audio-fostex-th900-fenestrated-sheepskin-ear-pad-set/ Shipping from...

Selling excellent planar headphones from a Ukrainian butique manufacturer. These are 16 Ohm version, which is characterized by a pleasant, slightly warmer sound, with strong bass. Includes wooden box + spare leather ear pads. Cable is original, custom 3-meter long. Purchased in September 2022...

Apple Airpods Pro, I guess.

Or Qobuz native application. It also knows USB exclusive mode.

Yeah, as OG=A2, I agree.

Guess it’s quite personal. OG was neutral, while A1 was little too bright to me. Now I have Hugo TT2, which is certainly warmer. Never heard MIB, though.

Yes, I had Gen5 and it definitely wasn't as good as S/PDIF inputs (coax, AES, BNC), comparing direct USB from MacMini Roon Core vs. PI2AES. USB sounded more harsh, brighter, while S/PDIF was more fluid, organic, natural. Unison USB was somehow even to S/PDIF, but I still had some slight...

I wrote already few pages back that Unison USB is definitely worth it.

it’s Midgard, dude…

If your source is PC, definitely order Unison USB upgrade too. It’s worth it.

There was no duty on import to Czechia, but I had to pay 21% VAT + some fee for handling customs. Considering the total cost, no problem to me.

I also switched from Tidal to Qobuz, it seemed to me it sounds better.

No pictures?

search better. It exists. I owned SMSL SH-9, for example.

Ok, but then why even thinking of HPA4, which itself is in this price range?