I have a Violectric stack, V850 + V281. I agree on the "weird" yet satisfying imaging - it's part of the addictiveness I was talking about.

The "Patafix" mod is something that I also tried (yes, I am kind of curious when it comes to headphone tweaking). Unfortunately, I didn't find this modification to be truly beneficial, essentially for these two main downsides: - The AMTs have of course lots of space to be covered inside its...

I do not know what's the strategy - if there is any - behind these price variations, and of course I cannot say that I appreciate them, having purchased the AMT at full price, but...I am putting these beast cans under scrutiny again during the last days and, despite the grand I spent, I can't...

Good to hear, that somehow confirms my memories - unaltered soundstage but sharper and more precise imaging. This may help in taking my future decision on the mod.

Yes, that's essentially what I noticed. What about the soundstage? I do not remember relevant changes, but I could be wrong...

I have tried this mod out of curiosity. The changes described by the user are indeed real; you lose the extra "dullness" and "boominess" that the AMT may show due to internal reflections/resonances, getting a more natural sound. However, I reverted to stock configuration shortly after because...

Absolutely well-regarded here. Almost my daily driver (even though not my favorite - I had to tweak it a little bit) since I have purchased it in 2020 right before the release of T1.3 would make it a discontinued product. Paired with a V281/V850 stack, a very enjoyable combo.

Enjoy that combo! I have had my V850/V281 stack for more than one year - got both devices used, literally in mint conditions - and this won't make me look for other dac/amp combinations anytime soon.

I think I may provide a comparison between Monolith AMT and HD800S as well, just need to find the time to write down some in-depth impressions...

https://aliexpress.com/item/4000279980956.html I think these will make for a valid replacement. Compared to the stock earpads, I would say they have improved my overall experience with the M1570: comfort-wise, they will provide a better fit for the ears, whereas the stock one would make me feel...

For sale is an IFI IDSD Diablo that I purchased as a new item at the beginning of 2022. The device is excellent conditions, essentially like new, as it has always been used in desktop mode - therefore bypassing the internal battery - and protected by a leather case. The Diablo will be shipped in...

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004237021751.html I was looking at this item as a possible headband replacement for the M1570s, whose earcups I have not measured in detail. Do you know if they would fit?

That worked indeed - I tested again the Turbo setting in balanced mode with the Monolith AMT and I was able to turn the volume knob past 3PM with no issues. Thanks!

Not sure if it is actually 5V nominal...here is the charger I was mentioning:

Thanks for your reply. I may use a 33W smartphone charger, but I am afraid it would be a bit too much.