Matrix X-SABRE DAC

will stick with my modi and magni for that price

Have you actually heard them both, or just reading reviews? http://www.headfonia.com/hd800-t1/ "The T1 has a great feel of clarity that lets you vision the music better, while the HD800 has a smooth and analog sound that lets you get a better mood of the music. " Pretty much sums up what I was saying about T1s being neutral and HD800s making everything sound the same. I didn't say the HD800s were bad, just that they seem a bit useless to review DACs.

You have absolutely no idea what you're talking about. Visit Inner Fidelity once in a while. Lol at comparing T1's detail to HD800's...