@iFi audio is on top of making updates and improvements to all their models - when are we going to see the GO pod 2? :D

DX180 dongle with the quad cirrus and a micro tube added for fun. Doubt USB can power that - one can dream.

Do the kits return back to homebase smelling like the Southwest? We've had some Zazzy times enjoy the Schiit kit. I was able to play with Magni Unity and Syn (amongst other Schiit Greatest Hits) and enjoyed the simplicity and sound of the Magni Unity. If I were to go back to the beginning...

Thank you Bloom - Shipped, Safe, Secure, and Skittled - Now to learn Android again. Currently scanning in my 1TB card and playing with settings. Any recommendations for applications? I saw Firefox being mentioned with uBlock or similar. I'd rather use Chrome - I'll check into plugins for that too.

When will the Cascades hit the warehouse? :D Are they being sold new anymore?? One of the headphones that kind of got away from me. The price was a bit much to swallow at time of release - not that they aren't worth it, just wasn't in the market for a closed back at the time.

You've got that right. The N5005 is very enjoyable - I'm running the mid-boost like quite a few here are. Just enough to keep it fun without getting too far off from a pleasant FR. Sounds like you got a great deal! Enjoy and forget. The N5005 gets rotation amongst some of the other top players...

IEMatch and GND Defender. They both do stuff. :D

Good morning Phil, We'll keep each other up to date on the OAE1 - I'm sure of it as we've been trying out similar headphones lately. I'm not going back and researching, but you might be right also on the x-feed. I had them for a while, but the HD800/HD650 just kind of kicked most dynamics out...

I've noticed there are quite a few folks from Arizona in here. Y'all need to make it to a meet-up Schiit has hooked us up with their Kit for quite a few meets now. "Us oldtime head-fi'ers" always love more tech-nerds to chat with. I'm sure most of the AZ crew is very savvy with electronics...

The Sony MA-900 also had a passive filter. People debated over it's negative and positive effects. Some people removed them, but were then left with a thinner sounding headphone - then you are putting a passive filter back in line if you use EQ. It doesn't 'sound' like the OAE1 is the most...

I mean, you're not wrong - tonally they are kind of like a 009 with a very impressive bass presentation. Timbre is where I disagree. The HiFiMAN HE series and Stax 009 both have more clarity / resolution. The Composer is a quick DD driver, but it isn't as fast as the electrostatic and planar...

No logo? I just received mine - they are tough to get a good seal with the stock blue tips. I've switched to Xelastic 2 and solved my seal problem. Early impressions after listening to the Senn. IE900 most of the day - the Mega doesn't have the same technical chops, but it has an agreeable...

I'm possibly thinking of trying these on my LCD-R - @DekoniAudio any experimenting done on the -R ? They come stock with the new pleather pads without a screen.

I reported the post. Bunch of Bee Science. @Armament thank you for the helpful post. @cwoo, thank you for recognizing and keeping the ship straight.

The Black Star is a wonderful IEM that is versatile with many genres. The mid-range is where these shine - the bass and treble are exciting, yet not overly sharp/unnatural. They are pretty close to the Solaris I dreamt of - slightly less edgy, but holographic - great stereo imaging.

It kinda bums me out that a lot of people use these nice DAPs into another dongle. It was more common when the iPod had the 30-pin line-out, but I feel DAPs have improved from then - so why the dang dongles :D Also bums me that we are comparing dongles to DAPs. :(

Man... this and the Cayin N3Ultra are both really calling me.. Warren - I'm sure you've heard both :D

Any updates on 'The Gadget'? I keep thinking of stringed instruments in my head and the gadget always pops-up in my mind.

That is what I see with the ie900. The ie600 has a foam behind the grill and you can't see the driver or housing.

same :D

Gotcha. :)

Great points - Didn't realize the OI was that high on the M5U. I'd like a DAP with decent eq (g.eq or peq) and nothing 'gimped' on the SE / BAL. outputs. Are there any DAPs that is a full FPGA system for their DAC? Would be nice to have firmware options that could add features at later...

WOW! Awesome deal

Good questions. The N3U seems unique to me, in that it offers the tubes + simple interface + price. Does the similar priced Shanling M5U compete in sonic technicality or just priced with the 'extras' (Operating system, etc.)?

behind the nozzle and drivers. I can clearly see into the housing of the ie900, but not in the ie600