I use the S9C Pro for fairly efficient headphones (Grado RS2e, Austrian Audio The Composer, Beyerdynamic Xelento IEM). With the headphones the maximum listening volume is around 40/100 (even lower depending on the track). There is absolutely no problem with dialing in the volume to pleasant...

I think i will go for the Aune S9c. :thinking: After watching a couple of written and video reviews it appears to be a very capable contender. Topping D70 is fairly hard to come by in central Europe.

I pretty much think that almost everybody that would A-B-X test two different higher-end DAC chips integrated into the (else) same circuit would have a very, very hard time to consistently separate these. :slight_smile: All these DACs in the price range I mentioned easily provide a 99+ %...

I'm looking for a companion to the Composer. Which DAC/AMP combo would you suggest?

Thanks for the suggestion. I will look into the Violectric lineup.

Hi, I will need a USB Desktop DAC/AMP to pair with a Austrian Audio The Composer soon. For now I got a Grado RS2e running on my Asus Xonar Essence STX II. The problem however is that my GPU induces hiss under load which I cannot get rid of (both cards are two PCIe slots apart). My plan is to...

is there any information on the spring / clamping force of the headband? i already have a hi-65x, which is too tight for my taste. i don't want to order on spec. a comfortable fit is very important to me.

Hi, I've been using Revision 1 of the UTWS5 for around a year now with zero issues. Normally I use them with my Android 12 phone (aptX Adaptive, latest firmware v1.7x). However, for some weeks I experience a strange behaviour with the UTWS5 where the overall stability and connection range is...

In the German BD shop there is a heavy discount for the Xelento Wireless with the code "lastchance50" for a total of 599 EUR. Limited stock available (24 units). Code might work for other regions, too.

I tried it but to no avail. Realme seems to have implemented it in another way. There is one switch but deactivating 'high quality' lets it fall back from aptX Adaptive to SBC. Regardless of the LHDC setting. If I connect via AAC (which is recognized as 'high quality') it also falls back to SBC...

I hope we'll see that rather sooner than later. Android BT codecs are getting confusing. 😆

It seems I'm unable to force the UTWS5 into accepting LHDC with realme GT 2 Pro. I've tried it with both FW 1.4 and 1.4.2. UTWS5 always stay in aptX Adaptive codec regardless if LHDC is selected from developer options either before connecting or after connection while playback. Am I doing it...

Hi, I intend to grab a pair of these. However, from many sources I hear that the stock ear tips aren't up to standard. I do have SednaEarfit Xelastec tips and also Final Audio E type tips - both work well with my BD Xelento. So I will try these with the XM4 In the forums Sony Hybrid tips are...

Then it's settled. I thank you, guys. I'll go with the Xperia 5 III. I care little for the additional cost but was unsure regarding those 8 GB of RAM. For above average requirements I own a HiBy R3 Pro Saber which I can connect with any smartphone. But the built-in 3.5 mm jack is just more...

I'm in the market for a compact higher-end smartphone. I think it will be a tight race between Zenfone 8 and Xperia 5 III. The Xperia would be a no-brainer for me if it wasn't for that 8 GB RAM limit (relevant?) and unknown (?) DAC. Any news on the audio circuit of that phone and how compares to...