After going through a bunch of different tips, I settled on Divinus Velvet. It fits well and brings the best out of the MK II. Just an opinion, it works for me.

Just tried Azla Origin with my Z1R’s. They are a little long but somehow there is synergy there. Good seal, at least for me, and a crisp, clear sound. Curious to hear if anyone else has tried this combo.

Azla crystal tips are pretty similar, I prefer them to the xelastec tips. For the MK2, I use Divinus Velvet tips, not similar to the two Azla’s but very comfortable. Somehow, at least for me, they fit real well with the MK2s.

Mine takes about 10 seconds every time I start up. Hours? That doesn’t sound right. Maybe try a different SD card?

”scanning media” is normal. Don’t know about the other one.

Er…. I put a piece of tape over the button to decrease the gap between the button and the case. It worked.

Might be your internet? The gui is pretty laggy but I don’t have any streaming issues. I have only used Qobuz.

Not similar in my opinion. Spiral dot are rounder, shorter and and softer. They are a little stretchier for large nozzles. Velvet are smoother and fit deeper for me. I usually seem to get a better fit with velvet, so they are my preference. Both are comfortable and don’t “stick“ to your ear the...

Problems with the price of UM iem’s? Or any high end (er, ultra high end) iem’s? Well, that is what this game has become. If someone is willing to pay then they will make them. Don’t just blame the company for making more and better stuff and charging crazy prices. Someone is buying them. Iem...

Velvet tips are one of my favorites. Tips are so fit dependent and everybody’s ears are different. These and most Azlas are what I use mostly.

Eddie Higgins, a favorite of mine. Flawless technique. His releases on the Venus label are exceptionally well recorded. Truly underrated and overlooked.

Qobuz works for me, no issues (other than the typical lag)

Weighing in a little late on the SE300 but here goes… I wouldn’t call the SE300 bright, it is more neutral and smooth in my opinion. I like pairing it with Odin’s, it tends to calm down the upper mid/treble peak that can be a little harsh at times. Compared to the N8ii, it is far more warm and...

Somebody likes gold. Nice. And, if you like Hank Crawford, try out some Houston Person.

I’ve tried the coreir tips with the z1r. It makes them stick out further than they already do. I’m not overly impressed by these tips, they are a little flimsy imo and I don’t get a very good seal. That could be a “me” problem. I like Azla Sedna with the z1r.

It took me a little time to get used to the sound, but I really enjoy it now. I’ve never noticed any warm up sound issues. I use qobuz, no drop issues. My main gripe is the laggy interface and hotel Wi-Fi issue, but both these issues have been discussed at length before in this thread. If you...

Yes the volume dial sticks out a bit. I wouldn’t judge it as fragile but I probably wouldn’t put it in my jeans pocket either. Maybe get case to put it in. I hope that helps.

Amen, Huckle. You and I are on the same page on all of your points. Love the sound. Beautiful looking dap. The petrolio case is very attractive and fits like a glove. The options (nos/os, a or a/b) are really great. The gui layout is pretty good too. Then there is the slow, laggy interface. I...

Helicoils: https://www.mcmaster.com/products/tangless-helical-inserts/ They are a specialty item used to reinforce threads in soft metals (like aluminum) in industrial equipment.

As JasonNYC of A&K has said multiple times, A&K does not change the sound of the dap with firmware updates. So either you believe him or you don’t. I don’t see why he would say that if it wasn’t true. As for the extreme differences in sound between the se300 and the titanium edition, I...

In case anyone is wondering, or you want to try this yourself, those thingies are called “helicoils” or more generically “threaded inserts”. Maybe I’ll try your ingenious idea. I just got some coreir tips and I'm not sure I would rather have the $50. I need a little more time with them.

Just listened to a few songs on both (not working today). I would say the z1r bass goes a little deeper and is more impactful. The Mkii sounds a little tighter in the bass. I think the real difference is the mids on the Mkii are more present and that sends the bass back a bit. Although a like...

I have both the z1r and the Mkii and I’ve had them for a while. I like both and, as the previous post said, they are complementary, not really similar. In my opinion, the Mest is balanced and musical, the z1r is more of a V signature, it’s best feature is the bass. Neither is very analytical and...

Thank you for the detailed and insightful explanation regarding android 9 usage with the N8ii. The desire to upgrade is strong in this hobby. However, your explanation and timeline helps me to understand Cayin’s perspective. Outstanding customer support, addressing a seemingly controversial...

Mine are large too, anything less than 14mm usually don’t seal well for me. The two that work best for me are Azla Sedna Max and Divinus Velvet. My little tip to try is wet the outside of the tips before sticking them in your ear. Better seal. Maybe it will work for you too.