![]() ![]() The only stand out is the sharp reconstruction filter that the unit provides. That competition has given us state-of-the-art performance that is distinctly better and cheaper than what TT2 provides. ![]() The problem it faces is that there has been a fierce race in the last few years to optimize the design of such combo products. Putting aside the functionality and look of the unit, the electronic performance is generally excellent. Everything sounded great but again, nothing different than what I am used it when testing other high performance DAC+Amps. Switching to Sennheiser HD-650 was even better due to more sensitivity this headphone provides. I could not detect any "magic" related to the filter or general performance of the unit. Otherwise, everything sounded excellent and dynamic. There was plenty of power available except at very high levels where distortion set in. I started my listening tests using Dan Clark Stealth headphones (which Chord designer also prefers). Room dimensions: 24 ft long x 12 ft wide (13.5 ft at small window bay) x 8.At nearly 1 watt, that is tremendous amount of power available for high impedance headphones. Room dimensions: 24 ft long x 12 ft wide (13.5 ft at small window bay) x 8.5 ft high Power: Dedicated 10 AWG shielded line (MC 10/2) from breaker box to Furutech GTX-D NCF(R) outlet, 9 AWG ZenWave Clear Bass cable to Furutech e-TP609 NCF 6-way power distributor / 2 x Tripp Lite IS1000HG Isolation Transformer for digital source (Transformer 1: CD transport, reclocker / Transformer 2: DAC) / ZenWave PL-11 power cables for DAC, preamp and amp / ZenWave Clear Bass power cables for all other electronic components (CD transport, reclocker, subwoofers) ![]() Simaudio Moon Neo 260 DT CD Transport / Empirical Audio reclocking system: Synchro-Mesh Reclocker driven by Dynamo Linear Power Supply, 2 x Reference BNC digital cable / Schiit Yggdrasil Analog 2 DAC / Octave HP 700 preamp / Octave RE 320 stereo amp with Super Black Box / Reference 3A Reflector monitors, on Sound Anchors Signature stands / dual JL Audio Fathom 112 v2 subwoofers / Cables: ZenWave Audio D4 interconnects, ZenWave SMSG speaker cables / Diverse Herbie's Audio Lab footers / Acoustic treatment: Tri-panels, window plugs, ceiling diffusers (all ASC), diverse carpets chosen for acoustic properties (wool, polypropylene basketweave) ![]()
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