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Even big boy tooby amps can only do so much with Focal stage, though like @ColdsnapBry says Utopia gives something workable. Thing is, it’s not different than hd6xx, but those are cheaper…

While it's a small stage compared to hifi headphones, it got perfect imaging.

Thanks for all the replies, at least I know my Elex isn't unusual!

Don't.

Just how far away do you listen hahaha

maybe you should look for preamps

If you think the Saga S would work, Jason said it will be on closeout or last call in the next day or two as it's being discontinued. "perfectly balanced 64-step relay volume and passive output option, as well as a remote control."

Saw this on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1136750919/vintage-audio-remote-volume

Khozmo makes a remote-enabled attenuator; maybe you can find one used for a reasonable price. I bought a non-remote version for around $200.

Well dang! This feels like a side grade for me. Maybe my ears are missing the boat, but the B64 isn't sounding "better" than the B multibit. They are a bit different, but if it is an improvement, it's not by much. IMHO ymmv.

BF2 is a great DAC. Enjoy!

I briefly owned both Bifrost Multibit and the original BF2. It was a solid upgrade.

Oh yeah, it's a bit of an internal struggle. I swear that vali has a touch of liquid or something that is really clear and nice. I'm using some planers, hifiman edition xs, so thay aren't too picky with source, imho

Tried Lyr 3?

Vali stages better than Jotunheim for me, and is less edgy in the highs. I’d take Jot 1 over Jot 2 any day of the week though.

Most everyone have matured ever since - agreed, it was more fun back then. A rollercoaster-opinion war era.

Just to clarify, I'm not saying the old Changstar was a better place to hang out. I like SBAF more. Just that it felt a little like the wild west back then, which was as obnoxious as it was fun.

@Skyline I whole heartedly agree. These are the best I have owned, beating the likes of the Sennheiser hd650, Focal Elex, Audeze lcd classic, hifiman he 4xx, etc

The LCD Classics just did not work for me. Felt very congested and claustrophobic...nobody else really talks about that so maybe it was just me. The XS, though...complete opposite...nice and open without sounding disjointed or overly airy.

Yeah I really didn't like the lcd classic. Sold 'em. I've never heard other audeze cans though.

Eikon pads were a recommendation just off the top of my head - haven't pad rolled on the Sundara specifically, but from what I know of how the pads affect the sound and the response of the Sundara I was thinking those might be a good fit... now that I think about it Ori pads might be better though. I don't bother with the rings, they're too hard to deal with. I just cover the housing with double stick tape.

What's your take on Ananda relative to Sundara? Those are creeping down into the $600-$700 range now.

I liked the Ananda a lot. I would have kept it but for me it didn't fit on my head/ears comfortably. It's slightly better than Sundara.

Obvious question, but still. HD650 modded?

Still running stock. I know, I know, I need to try the mods!

KISS mod seems aimed at Jot. I'm thinking quarter mod might open it up for you.

Those tags are some much fun! The letters enigma were the best part

@Biodegraded you missed an iemw

@Kunlun apologies! Edited to fix, and to add La Cenric to MZR who I'd also missed was there.

Righto. The jot is a little on the forward side for these cans. The Valhalla 2 seems to tame those daggers a bit, but i don't know if it is the right pairing yet.

Granted, I'm saying this as a Clear owner (but pretty much same treble problems), they need something to smooth or lack any flaws in the treble for sure. My preferred sub-$1k pairings so far have been the MCTH+LPS and the T3; Jot and LCX have been painful.

I liked Clear and MCTH. I think Elex and BW2 should be great as well

I exited the high-rise I work at to go to lunch, and instantly had a contact high. Phuking pot heads.

Those bastards

They have one iem for each clicky keyboard they offer

Because fools and their money demand to be quickly parted in as many ways as possible.

No, more seriously, IEMs are very hot for one reason or another, and like others said, very cheap to ship and IEMs are niche enough that the manufacturers are probably much easier to work with than Senn or others who don't really need Massdrop.

Yeah it pretty good, especially for the price.

I'm digging it also.

1000XM2 is not worth it if you don't have sources with LDAC imo. Actually if you have LDAC, buy MUC-M2BT1 and pair it eith mmcx iem instead

Active noise canceling I'd have to say the Sonys. Thankfully their app has EQ now, too.

So you and your wallet hate him?

Srsly, I have quite a collection of little and medium sized shiny silver Schiit boxes.