I think I may have unlocked another level by enabling the upsampling in Roon and configuring the input DSD pin to 15 (for Gustard U18). With my R26, I never noticed a difference, so I didn't upsample.

I obviously want to give this some time before providing any detailed impressions, but swapping it out with the R26, the most noticeable to me is that it's just a much more coherent sound. More space between instruments while effortlessly bringing details of each to light. Busier tracks feel...

Arrived just in time for the long weekend!

V7 Vivids are smoother, wider, and more detailed. They're just a more refined version of the V6 variant. The differences are noticeable, but not significant. That's how it is with most op amps. The only time I see a significant shift is when putting in something like the V7 Classics or SS3602...

Got my shipping notice!

Corey and I traded headphones. Despite not having any feedback on Head-Fi, he demonstrated to be trustworthy, providing evidence of his ownership, timestamps, and tracking information. I would not hesitate to transact with Corey again. A+

I think November orders are an outlier. It shouldn't be used as a reference, IMO. I say this because at the time I ordered from Mimic (early Jan), the ETA was 10-14 weeks, which implies to me that Ryan thought he would be getting to all orders (via his website and Mimic) close to equally. Of...

Going to run this for a bit. So far, tonality is similar to running Vivid in voltage, Classic in input, and Muzg in volume, but it’s definitely a tad warmer.

Good luck! I think Burson should take care of you.

Make sure the lid is on the right way and completely flush. It can only go on one way and if it’s not flush, the amp won’t turn on (safety feature).

FWIW, the US orders from Headphones.com have not shipped yet. They are still awaiting the delivery from Ferrum and should hopefully ship to customers next week (per customer service).

Supposedly there were fewer orders post-November so hopefully those orders won’t be the same timeframe as Nov.

The only rational thing is to own multiple DACs, just like a lot of us have multiple headphones, amps, etc. Isn't this what this hobby is about? Being irrationally rational.

Are these compatible with the first gen AirPods Pro? Also, what is the default width of the AirPods Pro (Gen 1) ear tips? They seem to fit me pretty good.

Sorry guys, my apologies. I didn’t mean to derail the thread. I’m just contemplating the device for myself. Carry on.

Probably the loud minority that have put a lot of their issues on this thread and/or unrelated issues. That said, it doesn’t instill a lot of confidence because there isn’t a lot of user feedback or reviews of the device on the internet/youtube with the exception of this thread.

This device seems like a nightmare to make it work right.

I'm not going to lie, the SS2590 can be very finnicky due to their size, the need for extenders, and how they will orient themselves when the amp is vertical. I've had to re-seat the op amps several times in order for sound to come through properly. Pro tip: Don't secure the lid with the...

@TaronL How are you guys looking on receiving and shipping out the DACs?

See @TaronL's response to the same question here: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/ferrum-wandla-impressions-thread.967678/page-68#post-18098146

Have fun! BTW, I edited the above post with a link to some comparisons I did of the V7 vs. Sparkos. That thread has a lot of good impressions from other members, too.

V7 Vivids are more resolving and have a bigger soundstage. SIL994 has best bass impact; dynamics are about equal, I think. SIL994 are best in the input, IMO. If you ever get a third set of op amps, get something warmer like the V7 Classics, Muzg, or SS3602. While the volume stage has the least...

The consensus is that the voltage gain makes the biggest impact, with the input stage next, and the volume stage having the least impact. My reference configuration is the following: Voltage: SS2950 Input: SIL994 Volume: SS2950 Frankly, with the SS2590 and SIL994 in the voltage and volume...

Nice write-up. I also have similar impressions of the V7 Vivids vs. Sparkos SS2509. I do prefer the Sparkos still (in my Burson Soloist 3X GT), but it's splitting hairs. If size is a consideration, then the V7 Vivids are a great alternative to the Sparkos.

I've posted this pic a couple times, so apologies if you've seen this already. Just contributing to this thread. I bought these off a fellow Head-Fi'er recently. He picked these up from CanJam NYC in March 2024. Type: Caldera LTD Released: March 2024 Name: n/a Owner: @CFGamescape