I was referring to my posts on Head-Fi that exposed the poor designs in Topping amplifires and their deceitful lying practices. On Head-Fi those posts were deleted.
Conversely, I mentioned that all of my posts and other member posts regarding poor designs in Topping amplifires and their deceitful lying practices remain uncensored both here on headphones dot com and on superbestaudiofriends.org.
I guess I see it now. For instance, I don’t remember any “this product sounds like 
” kind of sentences on HF. And your particular experience only adds to this evidence. 
My setup now is pretty simple, but I’ve reached a point of real satisfaction with it, I enjoy it a lot.
Headphones are not pictured, but I have iMac 27 (2019) with Apple Music & Qobuz (both hi-res/lossless) feeding Yggy OG, to Nitsch DSHA-3FN and Nitsch Magni. The Magni/Loki is strictly for preamp duties to some venerable Monsoon 2.1 planars. The speakers are mostly for AV sound when I watch movies/shows, and for background music working at the computer. The Marantz is for SACD playback direct to the DSHA-3 via SE inputs, and as a CD transport output to the Yggy via coax.
The headphone collection includes Utopia 2020, ZMF Verite Open, Atrium Open, Rosson RAD-0, and Clear OG. An embarrassment of nice headphones 
. I’m really happy with the synergies of everything overall. 
More than 3 years later, ended-up standardizing my rig with Monoprice/Cavalli stuff. They sound good and also harmonize with the furniture.
Officially this is the current up to date mothership rack. I’m quite happy with this. Clean power all the way.
Part of the fun of the hobby…
Mr. Donald North up at the top. 
Where it belongs in more ways than one. 
I bet! Same amp, same headphone, same brand of cable.
Took a back drop photo of my system to highlight the D-8000. Notice the ZMF crescent leather headband strap and the latest Washi Pads (type H).
I couldn’t be happier. Comfort and performance I feel is at its best.
Nice! What DAC are you using?
I have a Schiit Yggy OG. It’s a fun combo.
How about you?
OG Topping D90 AKM. I know Topping and DS DACs get knocked for having a thin or sterile sound. I have not found that to be the case. Great recordings sound lush, spacious and organic, and crappy recordings sound shrill and thin. I’m guessing it’s the same with the Yggy.
Hi there,
here is my “small” budget setup.
Dedicated line, medical grade outlet, accuphase power cable, filter noise AC power.
Clarity Precision cable RCA and speakers.
Headphone setup : Raspberry PI3B Volumio iFi Powersupply connected to a DAC Sabaj D5, to a Valhalla 2, and finally coming out on HD820, fantastic neutral sound, warm enough, you never get tired of this setup, even at high volume.
Speakers setup ; Macbook connected to a DAC-Preamp Atoll HD120, connected to a Schiit Aegir, and finally at the end of the line the magnificient Criton 1TD-X with stand sand filled, 80lbs of pure happiness, I love this system, cause it’s actually “cheap” and sound like a very high end system, I’ve never heard bookshelf dig that hard.
Cheers!
Great job! Looks pro made!
