MisterRogers

No, it doesn't. This isn't your grandfather's NOS DAC; It's very fast, dynamic, good detail top to bottom. Need to do a lot more listening, but so far I like what I hear. The simplicity of the Musette is compelling - essentially no IV; output is right off the ladders. A very different, and musical approach vs. Schiit's multibits.

Very nice. There was something very compelling about the old Metrums, just not nearly resolving enough. Had the new models come out before I got my Model S, I'd have had a tough decision to make...

One other thought - pairs very well with S7. I'm curious to see if it's a bit brighter with Studio / TIII. But the U7 pairing very very good.

How many systems do you have?!? Home is studio, office is uber7, what else is there? Are you using Yggdrasil and the custom DAC?

I maintain 3; 2 at home (the main rig at my listening recliner and a secondary rig near my desk / computer for work listening). I'll put Mutec's on the main home system, and my work system. Re: the 'custom' DAC - didn't have a coaxial cable, so needed to order one. It arrive and I just hooked it up. I'll share some impressions after listening.

@Hands what source?

Soundaware D100. We'll see how it turns out. Definitely taking a risk.

Cool - well give it a try.

wife is the afterthought, ;P jk

I'll be right over!

I'd love to hear impressions at some point, if you'd be willing to post them.

Going through a lot of tube rolling and have accepted that the tube combo you use does sound very good but might not be the perfect match for my transformers. Otherwise, noticing the usual changes from these types of upgrades, mostly in that it sounds a bit smoother now, bit less dry (not that it wasn't smooth or dry before).

It might be slightly more resolving. Dynamics and a sense of power are about the same, and when you consider the fresh caps, that's probably a good sign for when they burn-in fully.

Sorry for the multi-part reply. I did have a minor panic attack when comparing against the MPX3 last night and found the latter more resolving. Turns out that Ken-Rad 6SN7 tube I recently got is horribly unresolving as a driver tube in the S7! Swapped out for a Sylv. Bad Boy, much better - and stronger bass!

Make sure he doesn't try to steal the Studio instead!

I was able to fit the Studio components inside my S7 while he wasn't looking.

It's good Schiit. Been listening to the loaner myself.

dudez- have had mine for months at work. all ya gotta do is ask. oh, and drive up to get it. mjolnir2 also.
ps. no Hands, you can not steal my BW1.

Congrats! Can't wait to hear the impressions!

this is such BS. yer Studio is still in my basement and you don't know where I live.

I'll have two dozen donuts ready for all SBAF members on your doorstep Jan 2! party on Mister R's porch!

They are doing it deliberately i'm afraid.

it's so frickin cold sleeping on your lawn during these delays. at least toss a hot espresso into the tent in the morning would ya!?!?

Hang tough mate - I suspect it'll be worth it :-)

#subtlebragging

Is this the S7 @Hands is looking for? Will it be his this time? Only time will tell...

Nope! Already got one. :)