Glad to see a full Android version upgrade! I don't think many DAP manufacturers do this, so I appreciate Sony putting in the work.

I use my Lirics with the Shanling RU-7 on DSD64. Whatever is going on in the DAC, the DSD64 setting is smooth at the cost of some resolution. However, it takes the edge off the Lirics a bit for a more relaxing listen. I also have the Meze copper upgrade cable. I am middle-aged so my...

Alpaka makes a soft headphone case/sling. Not sure it fits the Lirics as they don't lay flat. I would keep it outside the backpack if it's in a soft case.

Fair enough. I have no idea what "instruments" typically Crin listens to...... Not sure if that is any better. I am not criticizing Crin's work. It is available to all for free and a key reference point for all of us who can't hear everything and try everything out. However, most of his...

I think he goes out of his way to make clear how he bell curved everything and provides caveats for his opinions. I have found myself diverging from his rankings, but maybe it doesn't bother me as much since I am comfortable having my own independent opinions and am a bit of a contrarian by...

Just to be clear, I love the sound differences. I just want to know what is actually going on behind the scenes. It's like having a warm fuzzy switch on a DAC.

Thanks. I suspected more than bitrate is changing between the modes as well. Holding all other things equal, I think mere mortals would have a hard time hearing the difference in DSD64/128/256. The changes are so obvious that I suspect something else is going on.

Interesting….on one hand planar magnetic going mainstream is very promising. On the other, I am deeply worried about Audeze’s independence. It would be telling to even find out how the deal was valued, if it was a tech/IP buy or if any multiple was given to product sales/gross profit. The...

The dialing back of bass kind of turned me off on these pads. I want MOAR bass not less.

Updating right now for the faster response times to button presses, but more sub-bass would be welcome!

I use mine with Lirics and love the combo.

Ended up with the same tips on my mk2. I had a drawer of zelastec, Spinfit, spinfit double flange, JVC’s and final audio tips. The W1 are amazing.

I had a pair of Mest MK2 with defective bass that had to get replaced under warranty. Luckily for me, it was only in one earpiece so very obvious. I was never told why one earpiece had no bass, all I can tell you is that it is definitely possible.

Man, it’s really too bad the dac mode has so much latency on this thing. Dongles aren’t too big or heavy but it’s another thing to EDC. Dignis case is holding up well. Loving this with the MEST MK2 and Lirics.

I got the RU7 for my laptop mainly since I moved over to 4.4 on all my IEM's and headphones. Also, my previous dongle dacs did not play well with the Andromeda (probably due to impedance mismatch). The RU7, so far, has been a great sounding device...but I am wondering if the sound difference...