[OnlySoMany]

I’m not too worried about it. I did get a rare atrium open during November about a month or so ago. This was the second pair that I ordered which is a closed atrium.

I am still waiting on my Atrium closed as well, so it must be the last batch they are sending out.

This seemed to be a very successful November for them, so im sure they were and are super busy. Wait makes it worth it!

 

[betula]

I’m looking for a new DAC for these beauties.


Coming from an RME ADI-2 DAC fs and my limit is $3k.

I’m thinking either a spring 3 KTE or a Wandla (no Hypsos)

Any recommendations or votes for/against the above?

I would certainly go R2R. Something from Denafrips, Musician, Audio-GD, Rockna to fit your budget.

 

[Leto Dal]

I’m looking for a new DAC for these beauties.


Coming from an RME ADI-2 DAC fs and my limit is $3k.

I’m thinking either a spring 3 KTE or a Wandla (no Hypsos)

Any recommendations or votes for/against the above?

Spring / May work beautiful with all ZMF, heard great things about Wandla

 

[Kahntraband]

Spring / May work beautiful with all ZMF, heard great things about Wandla

My only concern with getting a Spring is that I cannot return it if I do not like it. Kitsune Hifi specifically says there are no cancellations or refunds after you've made a purchase. At least I can get a Wandla from Headphones.com and return it within a year if I don't like it.

 

[Leto Dal]

My only concern with getting a Spring is that I cannot return it if I do not like it. Kitsune Hifi specifically says there are no cancellations or refunds after you've made a purchase. At least I can get a Wandla from Headphones.com and return it within a year if I don't like it.

American customer rights go brrr.

In Europe any business is obligated to accept returns on online purchases within 2 weeks.

Can’t do much wrong with spring though, but Wandla might(!) be a safer call and could be a better sounding dac considered it said to be tuned close to May, with it as a benchmark.

 

[AnyDave]

Used Chord TT2.

Yeah, if he can find a used TT2 in that price range, that would be a good choice. I love my TT2/M-Scaler.

The Spring 3 is nice too, but a bit of a different animal.

 

[OnlySoMany]

Yeah, if he can find a used TT2 in that price range, that would be a good choice. I love my TT2/M-Scaler.

The Spring 3 is nice too, but a bit of a different animal.

For the money, it seems to be the best call. $3k is a bit of a push, but its possible to find one for that. Plus Chord overall reliability seems to be very good since he would be buying out of warranty.

I have no complaints with my TT2, other than I want an Mscaler to go with it and those arent cheap either . But its in my secondary listening station that doesn't get as much use so I guess its fine for now.

I can't really think of any other DAC that would be as good in the $3-3.5k range.

 

[AnyDave]

For the money, it seems to be the best call. $3k is a bit of a push, but its possible to find one for that. Plus Chord overall reliability seems to be very good since he would be buying out of warranty.

I have no complaints with my TT2, other than I want an Mscaler to go with it and those arent cheap either . But its in my secondary listening station that doesn't get as much use so I guess its fine for now.

I can't really think of any other DAC that would be as good in the $3-3.5k range.

Yeah, it's great. I'm listening to it with my Aegis right now.

 

[nonamerat]

'Confection' has arrived! These will primarily be used for my gaming PC. I wanted a closed back because the HD800s let in way too much fan noise / mechanical keyboard noise. Some isolation will be appreciated. Paired with the Aegis / Qutest. I thought the color of this set fit a gaming PC vibe perfectly. They look amazing in person!

 

[OnlySoMany]

Testing with the ZMF's tonight!!

 

[Kahntraband]

For the money, it seems to be the best call. $3k is a bit of a push, but its possible to find one for that. Plus Chord overall reliability seems to be very good since he would be buying out of warranty.

I have no complaints with my TT2, other than I want an Mscaler to go with it and those arent cheap either . But its in my secondary listening station that doesn't get as much use so I guess its fine for now.

I can't really think of any other DAC that would be as good in the $3-3.5k range.

As much as I want a TT2, I’m only seeing them around $4k at the least and I can’t bring myself to spend that much on a DAC (yet). I also have to wonder how much better the FPGA implementation of filter taps sounds than a fully digital implementation done through Roon or HQPlayer. It’s it really worth it for hardware implemented filter coefficients when software can give you more of them than the M-Scaler for cheaper?

 

[AcousticMatt]

Testing with the ZMF's tonight!!

Oooo. Almost bought this. Bought the Cayin N8ii instead though. Curious what you think, especially with ZMFs - let us know!

 

[jonathan c]

My only concern with getting a Spring is that I cannot return it if I do not like it. Kitsune Hifi specifically says there are no cancellations or refunds after you've made a purchase. At least I can get a Wandla from Headphones.com and return it within a year if I don't like it.

Note the output voltage from Ferrum Wandla: 9.3V balanced, 4.65V unbalanced. More than 2x the 'norm' in each case !! Be certain that your amplifier can take that output. EDIT: or an attenuator is needed (more stuff in the chain )

 

[OnlySoMany]

As much as I want a TT2, I’m only seeing them around $4k at the least and I can’t bring myself to spend that much on a DAC (yet). I also have to wonder how much better the FPGA implementation of filter taps sounds than a fully digital implementation done through Roon or HQPlayer. It’s it really worth it for hardware implemented filter coefficients when software can give you more of them than the M-Scaler for cheaper?

I mean, I understand upgradeitis, but sometimes it's best to wait it out.

I'm doing that right now, as I'm in the market for a mega upgrade dac. Looking at a few options, doing research, asking questions, etc.

Not sure if I can link this or not, but here are a few for $3500. One silver, one black.

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650033315-chord-tt2/

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650052355-chord-hugo-tt2/

 

[AcousticMatt]

I mean, I understand upgradeitis, but sometimes it's best to wait it out.

I'm doing that right now, as I'm in the market for a mega upgrade dac. Looking at a few options, doing research, asking questions, etc.

Not sure if I can link this or not, but here are a few for $3500. One silver, one black.

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650033315-chord-tt2/

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650052355-chord-hugo-tt2/

In the market for a a mega upgrade DAC too, let me know what you land on! My main picks (mega upgrade compared to what I have now) are Holo May, Sonnet Pasithea, Mola Mola Tambaqui.