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  1. James. B. Lansing

    Gustard DAC-X30

    Our experience when running direct into power amp wasn't as positive as we hoped, for example when running direct into Hypex Nilai even on high gain setting, bass, dynamics, layering were compromised, once preamp went back in it was superb...
  2. James. B. Lansing

    Soundaware Dat3

    I got the Soundaware Dat3, 15th anniversary last week, I'm really curious to see how it measures, I'll arrange to post it to Amir for testing once he confirms. Subjective listening: it sounds really good! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/cVsmMv3ALBZpyt8a/?mibextid=qi2Omg Regards Aaron...
  3. James. B. Lansing

    SMSL DP5 Music Streamer and DAC Review

    Thanks for your input Mandy. Would you be able to comment on the proposed update for the DP5 would be perfect if it could identify streaming track and display MQA on its screen
  4. James. B. Lansing

    SMSL DP5 Music Streamer and DAC Review

    So.. I reluctantly pulled one of these out again to test, my first experience with this unit left me very disappointed. Well, this time things were different? Very different in fact! I found myself muttering in administration on at least a dozen occasions while flawlessly streaming FLAC and...
  5. James. B. Lansing

    S.M.S.L Tabebuia

    Should try them with the new S.M.S.L / VMN A-1 amplifier all I can say is wow..
  6. James. B. Lansing

    Gustard who bought (and still keeps) the A22 ?

    I have both, somehow I prefer A22 sweet, engaging and punchy sound without any hit in resolution or clarity, I attribute this to it's powerful dual mono, fully discrete output stage, where it shines most is as a Pre-Amp DAC with 6v output in balanced mode.
  7. James. B. Lansing

    Review and Measurements of Gustard H20 Headphone Amp

    I put one of these in one of my demo systems between an x-saber mqa DAC and Auralic mono blocks for pre-amp duty, testing along with several other headphone amps in a a/b test for a customer. Wow I was surprised how good it sounded so naturally I checked on here for specs I was very surprised...
  8. James. B. Lansing

    S.M.S.L Tabebuia

    I have some available for demo if your interested. Fantastic speakers, punch well beyond their price point and size!
  9. James. B. Lansing

    Gustard X16 Balanced MQA DAC Review

    Good news for those who pre-ordered X16 units, shipment scheduled to arrive next week. Additional units may be available, first come first served basis will apply due to advice that stock is very limited
  10. James. B. Lansing

    SONCOZ SGD1 Audio DAC Review

    * Warning Subjective Commentary: I spent some time with this DAC over the past week and I must say It is really impressive. Pairing it with an A90, Little Dot MKVIII and Auralic Merak mono blocks it excels and I am finding it more dynamic, detailed and enjoyable than several other DACS in its...
  11. James. B. Lansing

    Master "deals" (massdrop, ebay, Amazon, etc.) Thread on Audio Product Sales

    We are having a vip furutech sale next week at audiophile store au. PM me if you need any goodies
  12. James. B. Lansing

    Gustard X16 Balanced MQA DAC Review

    You can rest assured if you ordered with Audiophile Store AU you will get first release of stock
  13. James. B. Lansing

    Gustard X16 Balanced MQA DAC Review

    Well, it looks like they may not be shipping these on the proposed release date due to lack of chips. Such a shame, I will update as soon as I have more information.
  14. James. B. Lansing

    Gustard X16 Balanced MQA DAC Review

    "To my ears 'subjective opinion' and only 5 hours of use it sounds great.., but so many factors contribute to overall sound quality"
  15. James. B. Lansing

    Gustard X16 Balanced MQA DAC Review

    Got one of these in, build quality feels lovely!, nice and solid with plenty of weight to it and a nice relay clicking sound! "Yes can't help but love that clicking; trademark of Gustard products", It performed well when testing; outputting very low impedance <100 ohm, integrating well when...
  16. James. B. Lansing

    S.M.S.L Tabebuia

    I got these in and they sound pretty amazing, hard to believe they can sound so good from such a small speaker, it must be the down ported design, they pump out some serious bass. I imagine S.M.S.L have put a fair bit of thought into these as they are an anniversary edition speaker, I strongly...
  17. James. B. Lansing

    SMSL M400 Balanced USB MQA DAC Review

    I have been advised that this has been corrected.
  18. James. B. Lansing

    SMSL M400 Balanced USB MQA DAC Review

    Have any of you actually listened to the M400, it is better than topping's D90 and peoples attempts to discredit are disappointing. It is one of the best DACS I have every listened to and I have plenty of DACS to compare it with.
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