On the specs sheet, there is a difference in the dynamic range capability of the amplifiers, and I believe that it manifested itself in how the layering and depth are presented. This makes the SH-8s’ soundstage presentation comparatively more compressed and blurred together. xDuoo XA-10 $479...
To clarify : The HO150x is not a full end to end balanced headphone amplifier. The HO150x does have an input for a balanced source. There is a modest gain advantage with a balanced source to both the headphone outputs on the front. Using the 4 pin balanced input from a balanced sou...