Make sure the lid is on the right way and completely flush. It can only go on one way and if it’s not flush, the amp won’t turn on (safety feature).

FWIW, the US orders from Headphones.com have not shipped yet. They are still awaiting the delivery from Ferrum and should hopefully ship to customers next week (per customer service).

Supposedly there were fewer orders post-November so hopefully those orders won’t be the same timeframe as Nov.

The only rational thing is to own multiple DACs, just like a lot of us have multiple headphones, amps, etc. Isn't this what this hobby is about? Being irrationally rational.

Are these compatible with the first gen AirPods Pro? Also, what is the default width of the AirPods Pro (Gen 1) ear tips? They seem to fit me pretty good.

Sorry guys, my apologies. I didn’t mean to derail the thread. I’m just contemplating the device for myself. Carry on.

Probably the loud minority that have put a lot of their issues on this thread and/or unrelated issues. That said, it doesn’t instill a lot of confidence because there isn’t a lot of user feedback or reviews of the device on the internet/youtube with the exception of this thread.

This device seems like a nightmare to make it work right.

I'm not going to lie, the SS2590 can be very finnicky due to their size, the need for extenders, and how they will orient themselves when the amp is vertical. I've had to re-seat the op amps several times in order for sound to come through properly. Pro tip: Don't secure the lid with the...

@TaronL How are you guys looking on receiving and shipping out the DACs?

See @TaronL's response to the same question here: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/ferrum-wandla-impressions-thread.967678/page-68#post-18098146

Have fun! BTW, I edited the above post with a link to some comparisons I did of the V7 vs. Sparkos. That thread has a lot of good impressions from other members, too.

V7 Vivids are more resolving and have a bigger soundstage. SIL994 has best bass impact; dynamics are about equal, I think. SIL994 are best in the input, IMO. If you ever get a third set of op amps, get something warmer like the V7 Classics, Muzg, or SS3602. While the volume stage has the least...

The consensus is that the voltage gain makes the biggest impact, with the input stage next, and the volume stage having the least impact. My reference configuration is the following: Voltage: SS2950 Input: SIL994 Volume: SS2950 Frankly, with the SS2590 and SIL994 in the voltage and volume...

Nice write-up. I also have similar impressions of the V7 Vivids vs. Sparkos SS2509. I do prefer the Sparkos still (in my Burson Soloist 3X GT), but it's splitting hairs. If size is a consideration, then the V7 Vivids are a great alternative to the Sparkos.

I've posted this pic a couple times, so apologies if you've seen this already. Just contributing to this thread. I bought these off a fellow Head-Fi'er recently. He picked these up from CanJam NYC in March 2024. Type: Caldera LTD Released: March 2024 Name: n/a Owner: @CFGamescape

I also prefer the thick pads to the stock.

Well, I'll be damned. I have been running my R26 with NOS and DSD Direct on (getting I2S input from my U18) with it connected to my LHY-OCK 2 using my best Tubulus cable. I will try see if there's an audible difference with NOS/DSD off and/or with my Tubulus connected to my U18 instead.

That's part of the fun, right?

I was unaware this thread existed, as I have been posting (albeit, very little) in the regular Wandla thread. I'm one of those that happily pre-ordered the GSE, after contemplating other DACs. I already had the standard Wandla on my wishlist, but this one showed up just in time. I'm looking...

Well, I just placed my order, so I'll be looking forward to the delivery! :gs1000smile:

Sale pending on another site.

For those using the Holo Red with I2S into the Wandla, what is the pinout configuration you have the Red set to?

From a usability perspective, how easy is the Holo Red to implement compared to say, an EverSolo DMP-A6? I use Roon (no HQPlayer). There's a lot of stuff in this thread that I don't understand and it seems rather daunting to figure out the Red. I want something I can put into my chain...