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@focalfailure Yeah, it's very difficult to A/B headphones. They won't be level matched, and the time it takes to change from A to B takes too long. Just listen to music you know well. Forget about everything else: price, exclusive mode, DACs... After a few days, ask yourself Is it better? Do...

It’s possible that what you’re experiencing is simply a matter of being more accustomed to the sound signature of the KOSS compared to the Utopias. The difference between the Utopia and KOSS is definitely there, but your expectation is set so high considering the price. So it's not so much about...

Why stop there? :)

Also difference is that the R3 and R3 Meta can sit closer to the back wall without issues. Judging by the frequency response, the KEF Concerto might sound a bit boomy or bass-heavy if you place it in the same spot. I never had any issues listening to R3 (non-meta) on axis. Although, I mainly...

In my opinion, the level of clarity and stereo separation you get with headphones just isn’t possible with speakers in an average living room. Unless you put in a lot of work with room treatment and DSP correction. Maybe nearfield listening can get you close, since it takes the room mostly out...

Not in oversampling mode best x2 as I understood it.

Sure. But DA conversion works flawlessly in OS mode and a fair share of the price is in the cost of R2R module. For example Cyan 2 is even more expensive, but it doesn't have oversampling mode out of the box - just NOS, no EQ, no screen etc. So just to put things into context, this DAC is the...

Why would you ever go past -20dB on L70 in high gain? What are you trying to power...the moon?

For those who don't watch videos: - Golden Sound measured Centaurus and then measured Holo Cyan 2 by using the same module from Centaurus (so that unit variation isn't a factor) - Centaurus and Cyan have a similar 4V sinad - Centaurus 48khz running NOS (disabling best OS mode) works similarly...

Welcome to ASR! Objectively speaking there are no differences with modern DACs and amps. Audio precision can measure some differences but they are below the threshold of human hearing so the whole thing becomes an academic exercise. Measurements of electronics are still helpful if DAC or amp...

Nothing was playing, the amp was off (on standby), so the amp wasn't warm or anything like that. I've turned it on a couple of times during the day just to see if it would post again, but it didn't. So now is it safe to use, I don't know. Maybe I'm just being too cautious.

Topping FAQ: r5 Amplifier circuit outputs abnormal DC voltage. · Turn down the volume of this unit, turn it off and let it cool down for 1 minute before restarting it. · Disconnect other devices, turn this unit off and cool it down for 1 minute and then restart it. If the problem still persists...

Today I got r5 error code on my L70. Power cycle resolved it, but my headphones are too expensive to play around with amp that throws errors randomly.

That's a good point, just be sure to counter the boost with some negative pre-amp.

OPRA EQ is just a convenient way to EQ headphones in ROON. You will get the same result if inputting values manually. But manual has an added benefit, because you can adjust EQ to your liking. And yes, E3s are phenomenal!

@Ten Protons Also, if the music you are mainly listening to comes across as very sibilant on the Noire X, there is nothing wrong with having 2 or 3 EQ presets. EQ1 - high-quality recordings, EQ2 - mostly played, EQ3 - metal -10dB shelf from 3k :) However, I think Noire X (looking at the various...

I would try placing them between mains and measure their response. If there are some big nulls at the listening position only then look for a different placement. Boosts can be EQed out. minidsp Umik measurement mic.

Glad you figured it out. But pre without a remote for how much!? Help me understand.

Nah, OP said The gain on the Nad is on fixed, so maximum.