Thanks - yeah, the Codex sounds sweet to me as a DAC, the amp is what I'm looking to play with. It could be that these HPs are just not for me, but I sense that the Focal could sound awesome with the right amp. To me it sounds like they need more power, which I didn't expect. As a DAC, the Codex...

@Tano @chesebert - Thanks for the help! I never heard the Chord stuff, but it obviously has a huge base of enthusiasts. I will check out that Glite and think about EQ. Cheers & happy new year.

Another question - just a fun question for discussion that's been on my mind for a while - thought maybe some of you would have thoughts. For those of you familiar with the old ADS speakers (710/810/400, etc), what would you say are headphone 'equivalents' to this sound. Whatever you call it -...

Love the sound of the Ayre Codex DAC as a DAC. I know I researched this, but can't remember what I found - would it track with you guys that an amp section like that on the Codex would maybe not be capable enough to bring out the best of either of these 'phones (Focal Clear or LCD-X). I am not...

Audeze LCD-X headphones purchased in 2020 and used only a handful of times. Condition is excellent - conservatively, I would grade them 9/10, but I can't find any evidence of use on them (I used tissue paper to protect the leather elements when testing them). Fantastic sounding, exceptionally...

Aurorus Borealis Headphones - ‘As New’ - condition is mint/excellent - essentially zero trace of use (used tissue paper between myself and fabric to keep these new). Though not technically new out of box, would give these a 10/10 condition-wise. All original accessories included, including stock...

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Hi, I'm looking to buy an Ayre Codex - I have seen them listed on here around this price before, so figured it was worth a shot. Thanks!

You can get external hard drives that work with iPhone for pretty cheap, but I'm not sure whether or not they could be used to expand Tidal offline storage or not. Has anyone tried or accomplished this? Thanks

I feel sort of weird just sticking them in the package, but don't think I should throw them out and not return them either.

Short simple question for those who have heard both.

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So I have the Final e3000s - sound fantastic, but haven’t gotten that much use and they are distorting, crackling, etc. $30 so whatever, but it doesn’t make me want to invest in $500 buds from them. Which brand do you think has the best standard of build quality, from low end to high models?