When you auditioned with the FiiO R9 were you using a balanced cable? I’m currently running my E3s from an iFi Audio Pro iDSD (not signature) using the 4.4mm balanced. It’s a nice combination, but I suspect the E3s would perform better with more power. The R9 is on my radar and I’d be using...

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For sale - barely used HiFiMan Arya V3 Stealth headphones. Like new condition. Purchased March 2023 and sporadically used. The Aryas come with original box and includes the stock cable as well as a 3 meter Apos Audio 4.4mm balanced cable (black) and a 2 meter Hart Audio 4.4mm balanced cable...

For sale - barely used DCA Aeon 2 Noire headphones. Like new condition. Manufactured 1/27/21, purchased 2/8/21. I’m also selling my HiFiMan Arya Stealths (listed separately). The Noires come with original box and includes tuning pads (unused) and stock cable (unused) as well as a spare set...

I’m about to pull the trigger on the Expanse and have a iFi Pro iDSD (original) which I think is rated at 4000mW balanced (@ 16 Ohms). Please let us know how the Expanse pairs with the Diablo.

Agree about the movies - every time I go I think it’s too loud...

Had a chance to listen to these yesterday at Bloom (thanks Andrew!) - amazing resolution and soundstage. I much preferred them to the Empyreans that I also auditioned, but did notice the SR1a’s were relatively a bit light in the bottom end. The set-up was using a Schiit Vidar through the...

PYST cables should be renamed to GYST (Get Your Schiit Together). You get the gist of it...

Since Audeze has presumably already licensed LDAC from Sony, I’m hoping they’ll offer a stand-alone transmitter. Maybe that’s the headphone stand in some of the pictures??? This would really broaden the appeal to a much larger market...

LDAC transmitter Did a search a couldn't find a good answer. So the question is - is there a stand-alone LDAC transmitter for home theater use that will take an optical or even analog input? If Sony makes this beast, I don't see it on their website. Is this in the works???

Why not try the Dekoni pads? https://dekoniaudio.com/dekoni-audio-sennheiser-hd800-ear-pad-frequency-extravaganza/

Good to hear - that’s an update I’d be willing to pay for...

Micro BL next - please, please, please...

Have you also tried pairing with the iFi iCAN Pro?

Yes, the wording was changed after I first read the article. Here’s his reply to my inquiry on the CanJam thread... Yours is the first report that I’ve seen regarding a firmware MQA update for the iFi DACs - I don’t even see any mention of it on the iFi website. Previously I thought only the...

http://www.enjoythemusic.com/CanJam_Denver_2017/CanJam_Denver_2017_c.htm MQA reportedly coming as a firmware update! Hopefully this will enable a full decode!

Yours is the first report that I’ve seen regarding a firmware MQA update for the iFi DACs - I don’t even see any mention of it on the iFi website. Previously I thought only the nano black label and probably the Pro would do MQA. Do you know if the firmware enables a full decode or is a...

The micro iDSD Black Label is on sale at Adorama (SlickDeal) for $378.

iCan Pro is on sale at Adorama (SlickDeal) for $1299.

So - not recommended for 800S?

Can you describe them? Are they deeper/thicker than the stock pads? Material?

I don’t see anything on their site yet - can you elaborate?

If you use Roon (try it, you’ll like it...) you can use the DSP function to tailor the sound to your liking. Audeze already has EQ presets for every model.

I think the delay must be due to implimenting MQA in the Pro. iFi has committed to the format with their recent announcement of the Nano iDSD Black Label. There’s no way their flagship DAC would be missing a key feature offered by a lesser model...