Simply one of the most interesting item to try at there! (set aside of new susvara)

You can just some ask DIYer to re-terminate the plug with new one. The LCD5's cable use a neutrik plug that cost only around $15 or less, no way Audeze will ever charge you $600 for this repair.

If i was you, of course upgrade the DAC. VC scales well.

Agree on this. Someone here who own Oblivion already experimented to upgrade some parts with boutiqe brand (Furutech), for XLR Out, RCA Input, and Power Cable Socket. Dare I say, the all standard Oblivion sound great already and I don't feel miss anything. The lamp of my Obli still bright and...

One amp that (for sure) rule all ZMF headphones: ZMF Aegis *based on my preference

Finally able to listen to ZMF Aegis. Initial impression: I quite like the energetic and lively presentation. Bite and Impact notes are very solid, good density. Vocal is the best part for me, with the organic character, but not syrupy or over mellow by any means. Bass section definitely...

totally same result from me too What do you think about diana dz coming from Elite? p.s: TT2 is awesome for Elite

Beautiful dac! Always lovely to see things on your rack. How's Ultimate compare to Oblivion?

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Currently chilling with Elite and a glass of remy martin here. Definitely a superb headphone for pure enjoyment, liquid smooth with "addictive" sweet presentation. This will be my very first time attend Canjam outside Singapore. Hopefully they truly release the Susvara successor there!

Not under one grand, but Cayin HA2A is truly superb for the price. Also has lower noise floor than HA3A too.

I have one, should let me know if you want to try. It sounds like warmer/darker sound of caldera thin pad. Caldera Thin Pad and Caldera Ultra Perforated Pad are two different pad types.

My cat also confirm this one is indeed a great Amplifier

So after extensive listening time, my cat decide that for Caldera, the caldera leather pad is better than caldera suede pad. As a good servant what can I do other than follow her choice?

Two things that I agree here: - Meze Elite definitely sound more romantic, more melodious, sweeter, more "wet" vocality than Caldera - When I had chance to home demo Ferrum Wandla + Oor/Hypsos + Caldera, this pairing was too energetic/sharp on upper mid/treble too for me, Elite synergised better...