Whilst I have no 1st hand experience, from my reading (a lot), it seems USB implementation in May is outstanding. Goldensound even said it's measured better than the best DDC around. So I think the USB should serve you well. Also with USB there will be no syncing/locking time with PLL on.

Thanks guys! I've placed by order on the May KTE and should receive it in couple weeks time. This will replace my T+ and Hermes DDC + Synergistic Research's Atmosphere X2 Coax clock cables + Tubulus Concentus I2S cable. This combo combined costs a lot more than the May itself. Wonder how can...

Hi guys... now I'm using the Termie Plus + Hermes DDC and good Coax cables to sync the clock between the DAC and DDC. With my headphone setup (in Sig), I regularly find that treble is too hot for many poorly recorded tracks which I don't like. It's always been my impression that Termie Plus is...

Hi it seems you also have the A6. How it pairs with the HM1? Do you use A6's internal DAC or use it as a streamer?

That's very reassuring mate! So with the U2022 HM1 fits even better than the Ferrum stack? Will PM you about EQ. I tried but somehow my U2022 sounded terrible after the EQ. There must be something wrong.

Hi guys... I'm seriously considering this unit right now... so much so that plan to fly from Thailand to Singapore to listen to a demo unit soon. Can anyone give me some idea how this amp pairs with Utopia 2022 and ZMF's Verite Closed / Atrium Open? I much prefer warmer sound, and my concern is...

I'm now using Violectric V281 as a headphones amplifier + pre-amplifier and the setup is like this: Dac > XLR out to V281 / V281 > XLR out to a tube power-amplifier It has to be this was as I also have a Susvara and the V281 cannot drive it to the fullest, so I have a tube amp specifically made...

I think the A6 (my unit is ME version) is a very good streamer. I use it alongside my Aurender N100 and I can hardly tell the difference. A6ME is sold for a lot less comparing with the N100 (retail price-wise), and has much nicer screen and application. The sole purpose of me getting the A6ME...

Let me test it for you mate! First, without EQ (see "EQ" icon above "Ain't" is OFF). This track is 24/96. Sure enough, from my DDC, it's indicated that 24/96 signal was sent from A6 (see 96K in red). Then I tried enabling PEQ. See EQ icon now is ON. However, from my DDC and DAC, the signal...

I have both 2022 and OG and the pads are interchangeable.

DDC can actually improve sound quality. Take a look at Goldensound’s video here. Although Ires + Ares is a nice combo, if you can swing it, I recommend opting for Hermes DDC due to its superior clock. With the Ires, I’m unsure whether its clock would outperform the clock inside your A6 ME...

That's possible, as, with SPDIF, clock generator in the streamer dictates the timing of the digital output, whilst for USB, the DAC will rely on DAC's internal clock. As your unit is A6ME, I think clock inside should be superior to those in the EF499. In my case, with the DDC and Terminator...

On the difference between the BSHP and Yatono, below is what Brise told me (and I quoted) “Compared to YATONO-HP, BSHP for UTOPIA SG is adjusted to take advantage of the matured high-frequency contours. Since it has a lively sound, it is recommended for those who seek sharpness and speed in...

This might be a bit off topic mate. Let me PM you about this.

Yep… also eyeing for appropriate cable for the 2022. I’m trying to borrow this Brise Audio cable for a demo and if it does the trick, will get this for 2.5m length. Also use Brise Yatono Ultimate with my Susvara and really love it.