Are you using via USB or one of the other inputs?

What’s interesting in my case is I’m using the Focal Arche amplifier and I prefer single ended on that with the Stellia. It’s specifically tuned for them. Total head scratcher and yet another mystery that keeps me an audiophile after all of these years.

As others have mentioned a balanced output is not necessary for the Stellia. and...just to share some personal preference...I have the ability to drive them balanced or single ended and I actually prefer the sound of the single ended option via the same amp and level of cable. Of course your...

I'm with you...I've been using the Alcantara pads almost exclusively...the hybrid do bring out a bit more detail but it's almost not worth it for the comfort...

Not at all. I travel with mine (I don’t wear them while traveling) frequently and don’t have any concerns so far. Mine are 2yrs old.

Completely different beasts. If I could only own one set of cans it would be Stellia. Having said that I spend more time listening to the Empyrean. Why? The Stellia are for my technical short term listening sessions and the Empy are for (it doesn’t matter the quality of the recording) longer...

I've recently (in the past 3 months) added the ifi Gryphon to my collection. It is my only "portable" unit and there are times when I feel it outperforms my Arche and Meridian Prime when paired with the Stellia. With my other cans not so much. For the money this is a VERY capable and well...

Not at all. When did you get your Arche? I’ve had mine since Dec 2020.

I'm curious about your thoughts with the Utopia on the Arche vs. the Mojo...

I had the Liric for 30+ days and really enjoyed them. In the end I kept my Focal Stellia and added The Empyrean to my collection. Similar to you...I was intrigued with Meze and am fully a convert now...just not with the current closed back. I can satisfy my detailed/technical needs with the...

The community enjoys your involvement and feedback. There has not been a lot of activity here (Stellia thread) so the next best thing is to bring up topics that have been beaten to death in hopes that you forgot...or maybe have new info to share. Sorry...but your response made me laugh out...

It's leather...and there are so many factors that can influence a change in color, texture, etc. I've had my Stellia's for 18 months now and they have darkened evenly. I've not put any treatments on the headband and my teenage kids frequently use them. Over time I do expect the headband to...

How are those of you that still have the Arche leveraging the amp/dac? - with your focal cans or other? - using the dac or the amp or both? - via USB (which has frustrated many) or via another input? - do you plan to keep the Arche or do you plan to sell it?

There is definitely some synergy between the Focal drivers and the Ifi/Burr Brown setups from my experience. I've now heard the Stellia, Clear mg, and Elex on the Hip DAC2, Zen DAC2, and most recently Zen Air DAC. I'm finding that I keep going back to the Zen Air DAC with the Stellia vs. some...

Since we seem to have some similarities in our collections...I'd love to hear how you rate your Verite Closed (I can't wait to audition these some day) compared to the Stellia...

gazzington...thank you for that...you reminded me that I neglected to say, "If I could...I'd keep em BOTH" :)

I've had some time with the Lyric and Stellia. For a "spot on" review of these two (I don't have experience with ZMF or Audeze Closed), please see the CMA YouTube=Closed Back Shootout 2022 post from a few days ago. He does an excellent job of comparing capabilities and use cases. Ultimately...

I took a look at your impressive gear inventory. You comment resonates with me. I've heard the Stellia with the Zen stack and really enjoyed it = I could listen to that combo for hours. I'm curious if you ever spend any extended time with the Stellia and either TT or Mojo2. I've been close to...

I’m in the process of evaluating the Stellia head to head with the Meze Lyric. It’s still too early to come to any conclusions. Just wondering if anyone else here has done this comparison already?

Absolutely NOT...on it's own, however, I am VERY fortunate to have the Stellia as well. I needed to trim down the collection a bit and decided the Elex is sooo good with the Dekoni pads...not an mg...but close enough. I've got my eye on Audeze and Meze now for an open back to add to the...

Sold via another listing. Really would be great to re-sell to the Head-Fi community someday. I was able to get my asking price elsewhere and only super low ball offers here. These are 7 month old cans in perfect condition. Any tips/tricks for the future are appreciated...this is the second...

All original packaging, case, and cables...including cardboard shipping box, protective wrap. When you open it...it will be the same experience as a new pair. I've repackaged exactly as I received it. Purchased from a local Focal authorize dealer. Would prefer local pickup. If shipping...

LOL. …and then you include a picture of them…feeding the fire… Agreed. I’ve just been listening / enjoying them and using the same care I do with any of my gear. It would be a shame for someone to not purchase these due to a concern about the leather. When they on your head you can’t seem em...

Same here. I am pretty careful to make sure my hands are clean. Other than that I have not done anything else in terms of protection and they look like new. (1.5yrs old)

I brought my Stellia’s to CanJam NYC last weekend and spent some quality time listening to the Mojo2. I want more time with the combo for sure. Of course I need more time and a way to compare with what I have for amp/DAC combos,however, it was fairly obvious that the Mojo2 is a more...