To reply to the first 2 points : 1) Yes you can turn the lights off - its connected with the volume wheel light. 2) Never felt my unit get hot

sounds a lot like me....start with a small idea, and end up in a completely different place ! But the journey is what makes this hobby fun ! Enjoy the Lina ! I am envious.

nice ! Went with the Thrax finally ? Or Demo ? How does it compare to the Enleum ?

They have 2 versions : 3.5mm and 4.4mm

for tube ringing, this can help : https://ifi-audio.com/products/iematch-plus/ Dont hear the ring ever and background seems a bit blacker. But with FeiWan, volume has to go from 60 to around 90.

I agree, I think HifiMan's benefit from the slight treble roll off that NOS and Tubes usually give.

interesting question but I think synergy does come into play here too as well as which tube variant is being used. My RS8 in NOS into Auris HA2SF (with Prima Luna 12AU7) amp is really nice, but I prefer D16 (1bit dac) into Tsuranagi vs the Auris.

Loving these big rig pics !

The ringing not often (like once in the last 6 hours but i am also not moving around). It dies down after a few seconds. The 'eeee' is more prevalent but its not noisy with FW. Its quite faint and not always there. If i plug in the power its louder then dies down.

Early hours still for me and just using on full tube high current with FeiWan, but really enjoying the SP3000T. Background is clean (when you arent hearing the occasional tube ringing or 'eeeee'-ing), dynamics, details, and FR balance is good. Bass is really nice with good articulation. Treble...

DX260 size and weight is a huge plus vs the other 2. Sound wise, Sony sounds clean and dynamic with good note weight. Amazing battery life and it offers the most options to help shape the sound. But its not bit perfect for streaming, doesn't have a line out. N7 I found ungainly and awkward to...

Nice one. Just ordered 3KT too !

Headphone Auditions In Amsterdam probably has most to compare and they have the amp by Thrax as well which could/should be added to your shortlist.

in my experience, an amp will usually improve soundstage (size and focus), bass authority / grip and can reduce background noise (but not always-depends how clean the source is) I enjoy Ibasso D16 (Dac/Amp) on the go with a small transport DAP. It has nice pace, musicality. Neutral with a bit...