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Guess my Ether 2 get lots of head time -- ordered replacement OG and perforated pads as the original pads have deteriorated -- fugly! Oct 5, 2021

1. lcmusiclover
  Guess my Ether 2 get lots of head time -- ordered replacement OG and perforated pads as the original pads have deteriorated -- fugly!
  
  Oct 5, 2021
2. lcmusiclover
  Big changes to my chain upstream from cans/headphone cables. Finally got Allo Digione running as my source into mScaler/TT2.
  
  Jun 21, 2021
  2. lcmusiclover
    Really changed opinion of Utopia from mTT2. New source & silver balanced cable out of back XLRs. Stayed smooth, but energy & dynamics are back. London Grammar 'Truth is a Beautiful Thing' is awesome -- whole album.
    
    Jun 21, 2021
  3. Ksaurav402
    Did you get their LPS as well for Digione?
    
    Jun 21, 2021
  4. lcmusiclover
    Yes, Shanti
    
    Jun 21, 2021
    
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3. lcmusiclover
  Not thrilled w/ mTT2 driving Utopia via stock firehose cable. I’ll expirement w/ other cables & TT2 DAC-mode out to other amps.
  
  Apr 10, 2021
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  2. crenca
    too much SS quality and/or bright?
    
    Apr 10, 2021
  3. lcmusiclover
    No. Described here:
    https://www.head-fi.org/threads/hugo-tt-2-by-chord-electronics-the-official-thread.879425/post-16289621
    
    Apr 10, 2021
  4. lcmusiclover
    Utopia is better from mTT2 on hi gain, also better from silver cable. Haven't compared DAC out driving other amps yet
    
    Apr 12, 2021
    
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4. lcmusiclover
  Staying up late w/ mTT2. Hedd Wed night, last nite met Auteur. Superlatives fail me! Utopia & HEKse this weekend.
  
  Apr 9, 2021
5. lcmusiclover
  Took a high dive and popped for m-scaler/tt2 stack. Will the madness never end? I mean sure, it was a great price, but still ...
  
  Apr 8, 2021
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  3. Inoculator
    I am actually really interested to see what you think of this. My local shop rocks this setup A LOT to feed different setups. Gotta admit it always sounds wonderful, but no baseline for me to compare to.
    
    Apr 8, 2021
    
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  4. lcmusiclover
    @Inoculator I was lucky enough to be able to visit the seller and plug my source into the M Scaler opt in and cans into the TT2. Expected 'somewhat better' but very pleasantly surprised. Decided to buy after like 10 minutes.
    
    Apr 8, 2021
    
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  5. lcmusiclover
    @Ksaurav402 definitely dual BNC out to TT2. Just trying to figure out best way to feed other DACs. Course maybe I'll just sell all the others :)
    
    Apr 8, 2021
6. lcmusiclover
  Spent wknd on NCAA bb; sound off, H2go==>BX2+==>all my cans. Hedd & Utopia improve significantly vs str8 from H2go. Plus new Auteur flavor.
  
  Mar 29, 2021
7. lcmusiclover
  Rec’d Romi Audio BX2+. Out of the box, very happy w/ Hugo2go ==> BX2+ ==> Heddphone. Certainly plenty of power.
  
  Mar 27, 2021
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8. lcmusiclover
  IT07 vs Volt impressions: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/introducing-penon-new-flagship-iem-volt-and-cable-totem.946174/post-16241193
  
  Mar 16, 2021
9. lcmusiclover
  Penon Volt used arrived -- will compare w/ IT-07 & Soraniks loaner. Initial impressions (no A/B) rich mids and solid bass.
  
  Mar 15, 2021
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10. lcmusiclover
  Got my 2nd Moderna jab Friday. Barely any symptoms from 1st . 2nd was whole other story — aches/chills/headache/dizzy for 1 1/2 days.
  
  Feb 9, 2021
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  3. lcmusiclover
    I’m in IT — support Fire & PD. Small town & our forces have really been slammed by exposure/quarantine manpower shortages. They’re vaccinating everyone who supports them.
    
    Feb 9, 2021
    
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  4. luckybaer
    Best wishes to everyone getting vaccinated. Hope any side effects are short-lived!
    
    Feb 10, 2021
    
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  5. aamefford
    I gave you a like, but not because you got sick. I get my second next week. Looking forward to the added protection. Not so much the getting sick part. First shot knocked my dork in the dirt for a couple of days.
    
    Feb 10, 2021
11. lcmusiclover
  Comparing Auteur perf suede pads to Eikon perf suede pads on my Auteur. Subtle differences don't survive pad swap delay.
  
  Jan 28, 2021
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  2. Cryptowolf
    I have the Universal Hybrid non-perf pads. These do change the sound. My other pads were Auteur perf lamb and Eikon perf lamb.
    
    Jan 28, 2021
12. lcmusiclover
  IT07 impressions on HF starting: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/ibasso-it07-iem-7-drivers-release-mid-november-2020.946285/post-16123096
  
  Jan 22, 2021
13. lcmusiclover
  1. IT07 hdstge makes IT04 seem 3-blobish. No discernible blobs from ‘07, perfectly spread. Picked up in < 8 bars Calexico ‘Longboard’
  
  Jan 21, 2021
  2. lcmusiclover
    Hugo2go from sd-card/Rigelian — 24-bit flac
    
    Jan 21, 2021
14. lcmusiclover
  IT07 just arrived. New Toy!!! Out-of-box impression: more comfortable than IT03 or IT04. Sound impressions to follow.
  
  Jan 21, 2021
15. lcmusiclover
  Pad rings for HE-560s came — ZMF universe perf suede pads on 560s ++. Reduces V and brings mids (esp vocals) forward some — me likee!
  
  Jan 13, 2021
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16. lcmusiclover
  WTB: ZMF perforated Eikon suede pads — really want to try w/ my Auteur
  
  Jan 9, 2021
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  2. Vtory
    I have the exact pads sitting around me. Shoot me a pm if interested.
    
    Jan 9, 2021
    
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17. lcmusiclover
  Got some alt suede perf pads for Auteur. Not a fan of Auteur w/ Universe perf suede, but like Auteur perf suede very much.
  
  Dec 17, 2020
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  2. lcmusiclover
    Auteur perf suede produce more open, airy headstage w/ increased depth. Also recesses mids and boosts sub-bass a touch (vs stock Auteur perf lambskin).
    
    Dec 17, 2020
    
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  3. Cryptowolf
    I realize pad rolling is a somewhat expensive and maddening obsession. I personally like the hybrid Universe with no-perf lambskin sides, and suede head surface. It retains bass texture despite my glasses.
    
    Dec 18, 2020
18. lcmusiclover
  Campfire Solaris SE (b-stock) arrived (1 day from Portland out to Coast). Plenue II mk 2 ==> iBasso CB-13 ==> Solaris !!!
  
  Nov 25, 2020
19. lcmusiclover
  Carlos CPA says: ‘Verite ... pending ...’ Huge sigh of relief!
  
  Nov 14, 2020
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  2. lcmusiclover
    ... and yet ... regrets, missed opportunity, a sense of loss
    
    Nov 14, 2020
    
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20. lcmusiclover
  ZMF Pilot and Co-Pilot pads in my PO Box. Hopefully one will improve my Auteur fit ... tonight :)
  
  Nov 10, 2020
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  3. lcmusiclover
    Turns out that the Pilot pad is greater/ Auteur! Now, do any of my other cans need the Co-Pilot pad?
    
    Nov 10, 2020
  4. lcmusiclover
    Co-Pilot pad + HEKse = super comfort. Keeping both, sorry @dasman66 :)
    
    Nov 11, 2020
  5. dasman66
    sigh... I guess I just have to buy one from Zach... I don't care for the pilot on my Eikon and want to replace it (my head greatly prefers the co-pilot on my Auteur)
    
    Nov 11, 2020
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Location:

Oregon Coast

Gear List:

Singxer SU-1
M Scaler/TT2
Oppo Sonica (EVS-modded),A1 & A2 Gungnir Multibit
Hattor mini passive preamp
Liquid Platinum | DSHA 3F
Audio-gd Master-11
Hugo2go, Romi Audio BX2+
Blackwood Auteur, Utopia, Ether 2, HEKse, Heddphone, HD-6xx
Cowon Plenue II mk 2, Hiby R6 Pro
Ibasso IT03, IT04, IT07, CA Vega, Atlas, Penon Volt
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Headphones
Utopia | Blackwood Auteur | Ether 2 | HEKse | Heddphone

DACs & Amps
Oppo Sonica | A1 Gungnir Multibit | A2 Gungnir Multibit | TT2
DSHA-3F | Liquid Platinum (x2 — long story)
Audio-gd Master 11
Hugo 2
Romi Audio BX2+

Sources
Allo USBridge Signature + DigiOne Signature + Shanti LPS
NUC PC (retired)

Miscellany
mScaler
Hattor mini passive preamp
Singxer SU-1

DAPs
Hiby R6 Pro
Cowon Plenue II Mk 2
IBasso DX200 (transport to H2)

IEMs
iBasso IT03, IT04, IT07
Penon Volt
Campfire Audio Vega, Atlas

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NUC ==> SU-1 ==> A1 & A2 Gungnir Multibit (SPDIF) | Sonica (SPDIF) ==> Hattor mini preamp ==> DSHA-3F | Liquid Platinum ==> Cans