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    Gryphon Audio Kalliope DAC

    Yes there is an upside. Enjoyable listening is the real goal anyway, at least in my opinion.
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    Gryphon Audio Kalliope DAC

    I agree, that does not sound good. If the unit from the USA is legitimate, then that might be a consideration. I thought I read earlier in the thread that switching voltage is not a simple matter and may require returning the unit to the factory. You would have to decide for yourself, whether...
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    Gryphon Audio Kalliope DAC

    That’s odd. Try this: https://www.hifishark.com/search?q=kalliope Looks like 3 can be found on hifishark.com
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    Gryphon Audio Kalliope DAC

    To my ears, it doesn’t have any glare. I believe that it is highly resolving and very detailed without sounding analytical. But it must be kept in mind that these are subjective perceptions that apply to me, and may not necessarily indicate what your experience will be. When I read through the...
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    Gryphon Audio Kalliope DAC

    I am in the middle a very major system upgrade. I have just very recently upgraded to Symphonic Line Kraft 300 W per channel (heavily biased towards class A) mono blocks. The speakers are Intuitive Design Summits. Like you, I was quite concerned when I bought the Calliope and did so with the...
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    Gryphon Audio Kalliope DAC

    I took possession of a Kalliope 10 days ago. To my ears and to my wife’s ears, it is absolutely fabulous. Smooth as silk without being gooey or sloppy at all; dynamic as hell; extremely fast and incredibly detailed without being etched, grainy, or even dry sounding; and seemingly effortless. It...
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    New Weiss DAC 501 / 502

    How does one audition a Thrax Maximinus MK2S or NADAC stack? So far most of the high end brands I’ve checked have required you either buy unit Or pay a restocking fee of up to 20%—IF they’re willing to let you trial their unit at all.
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