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The other thing I noticed is I'm happier at lower volume on the A1 it just seems to retrieve low level detail better at lower volume on headphones so far.

I second @joch's comments on the GS2. Having had a Gungnir A1, the Yggdrasil A1 is on another level for me and my system. I could see replacing any single component in my system except my Yggdrasil GS2 (and my Nagaoka MP-500).

My issue is I need at least a couple different dacs and it gets expensive if you want to set BF2 or higher standard :)

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@Cspirou they haven’t abandoned “Singularity” - it’s still a thing, Jason just said it’s not coming until next year.

Jason also said at the recent Brooklyn meet that the DS will likely debut in the Yggdrasil first.

That feeling you get when that bunch of records shows up !

Elex for 399 is incredible IMO. Just make sure you try as many amps as possible, it really makes a difference. Elex is more hairy and spikey in the highs and can get shrieky or shouty. Pietus maximus straightens that all out for me, but Elex is pretty perfect out my Sonett2. No special tubes all cheap new production stuff.

Does the gain on Pi Max or Jot change anything for you with the Elex or Ckear?

Not really I still prefer Elex in Pi Max and Clear in Jot 2 regardless of gain. I prefer Jot 2 on low gain though for sure.

S12pro also real good !

The Momcozy S12 Pro Wearable Breast Pump (Double) -3 Modes & 9 Suction Levels?

The 9 suction levels makes it sound perfect !

I understand the feeling. I have a Sonnet 2 as well and reading all the impressions on the MJ3 is tempting me to get one.

I think someone has a WTB up for Sonett2. Just saying.

Good luck, I don't think I'd ever sell sonett2 even if I got MJ3 or even starlett.

See if you can find an Etymotic ER4S. One of my peak experiences in the hobby with Sonett2 and Yggdrasil.

Really, interesting. I was thinking of grabbing a pair of those Serratus Black Sand. But really was good in a sonett 2?

Yes. You have to get on with Ety tuning and the feeling of being violated though! ER4S are the older 100ohm version.

That blows man. I'll be happy to receive my 51+ tomorrow. I'm stoked!

Wow! Hope your back heals well and quickly.

Thanks @atomicbob I'm doing as well as I can. I hope your wife is improving and you guys are getting back to normal. My amp showed up today ! Thanks @RestoredSparda you are such a class act !

Full packaging with cables as well. Paid $350 here will do $400 shipped with extra cable and strap. Oh yeah and extra set of pads as well. Pretty banging condition as well.

Tried asking GPT4?

Most of moOde settings are in the browser, not at the command line. IIRC, I did all the setup for it in the browser.

Thanks for all the suggestions guys. I got it figured out. Was basically a user error type situation haha

I did get sick of the heaviness on blackwood Aeolus truthfully and LCD2 F. The cherry Atticus seems light in comparison.
Thanks again @Slade01

Well, I'm not saying that you aren't a moron ( ;) ) but, decades ago, closed headphones put me off headphones completely. It was only in more recent years that I discovered /open/ headphones.

Well, ok, I don't think you are a moron. Not for that bias, at least.

And maybe, these days, I'd like to isolated sometimes...

If you want semi-open audio bliss find a good AKG Sextett (not easy anymore) and find the right amplifier (check source and high/low gain settings). Sometimes you can find an old Philips N6330 (AKG & Philips worked together somehow) and I had one. You can listen to music for hours, just pure bliss.

Sounds fine but wtf is this a really bad thing ? Kind of want to punch myself in the face right now.

Have heard of people getting actual holes in the baffle of their 6x0—no change in sound

That area all around is the "baffle" then ? It's very thin. Hopefully it doesn't get worse :(

Driving speakers that dip below 4 ohms with both Aegirs rock solid now. Can't say how much I enjoy them, best move I ever made for my speaker rig.

Stock tubes and a set of amperex forever ago.

I've rolled a lot of tubes thorugh the thing and stock are best. The SW51+ can't do bass, just gotta move on and accept it for what it does well.

Does anyone have a spare set of tubes they are willing to let go. Just wanted a back up set.$42 shipped from zampotech USA otherwise.

I think they sound good with both Valis, og and 2.

Elex + Lyr 3 for me. Excellent combo. SW51+ not the best with Elex like HD650. I don’t really like Piety with Elex though either, but that’s in direct compare to Lyr.

I like mine out of jotunheim, doesn’t surprise me they also sound good out of jot2 as well.

Tempering expectations: the Piety is NOT a giant-killer, but for my preferences and whatnot it's enough to put a smile on my face going through my library.

Yep I'll stick with HD600 for the next few sessions and do some amp swapping. Been mainly listening to a crack and sw51+

Looks like you have the value trinity of amps for Senns...and all are difficult to come by. Global geopolitics (SW51+), scarcity (Piety), DIY (Crack).

Maybe not related but Winter cold and low humidity make for static discharge that can mess with stuff. Yesterday I zapped Yggdrasil when I touched it and it locked up. Power cycle fixed it. Maybe same issue with Pi2AES. Big discharge might also affect SD card?

@crazychile you're very correct about static in the winter. I have a humidifier just for the music room. Spinning vinyl and touching electronics with super low dew points and cold dryness sucks. Snap crackle pop ! I don't remember any static discharge when I plugged in pi2aes though.

This shit happened again today, woke up grabbed a coffee and wanted to sit down slam some Sabbath into my brain. Error directory not found ALSA output error lol. I fired up the oppo103 stuck my USB drive in it and off we go. Also just spun the vinyl of the album I was wanting to hear.

Now you need x2 Tyrs

Sure x2 Tyrs is something I've lusted after a bit. After hearing 2 Aegirs, amp Nervosa completely cured !

Order placed. I got a B-stock MP-7. I'm very excited to hear this. I'm especially hopeful that the MP-7 will help surface noise to recede into the background. I recently picked up a Schiit Mani 2, and while the unit has many commendable traits, it's still noisier than I would like.

I liked Mani 2, much quieter than Mani 1. I wanted a bump up after having gungnir A2 on the speaker system, you can probably understand. I cheaped out with a AT-VM95ML and am super impressed between the ML stylus and MP-7 it's sooo quiet AND sounds impressive.

Got my mp-7 back with updated board and upgraded jacks. First LP David Gilmour S/T 1978 press second lp Frank Zappa Waka jawaka 1972 press. Thanks @Keith Richardson