When I first got the RS8 I thought it lacked resolution (for 3k DAC) and sometimes sound congested mid/mid-bass. I actually prefer the R6P2 over it with low ohm IEMs. However after 300 hours everything opens up from top to bottom and everything clicked. The highs are smooth well extended and...

I use the DC Elite exclusively at the office with the portable battery. Unlimited battery with minimal draw on the phone. The CMA18 is home use pair up with the Odin sounds amazing. For my ears and music I listen to, I prefer V shape sound and its all about matching IEMs and DAPs. For...

I inherited the habit of warming things up over years of using tube amps and applied that to DAPs as well especially the RS8. I usually let the DAP plays a few songs before inserting the IEM. Anyway just tried few steps as @Gowry... Plugging everything together and putting iems into my ears...

Alright will try later on tonight and report back. I guess they're different from desktop tube amps where you can pause music with high volume and definitely hear the tubes hiss/hum.

I owned the CMA18 for few months now never noticed any hiss until some mentioned in this thread so decided to test it out. Unfortunately can't the same with my tube amps. Btw I used mine with the leather case on and away (not attached) from the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4.

I tested the highly sensitive Odin and Aur Neon Pro last night on high volume music paused and no hiss.

Wat Watch the classified maybe for something like this https://www.head-fi.org/classifieds/forza-noir-hybrid-hpc-cable-for-focal-utopia-furutech-6-3mm-1-5m.66640/. Also anything related to Utopia is not cheap especially driver replacement. Edit: There're plenty of cable with Lemo connectors...

My guess is something wrong with the cable/Lemo connectors, not the driver itself.

The last time I listened to the Utopia was May of 2023 when I took that picture. Been busy lately exploring DAPs and IEMs. Neglect yes sure....forgotten definitely not :darthsmile:.

LOL funny you mentioned that cuz I tried wool felt too and didn't work. Waste of time and money. Buy the original damper and be done with it. I just checked again it's apparently in stock.

Yes replacing the old damper will bring the TH900 back to life. Happened to my Denon D7000. You can get replacement here (out of stock at the moment) https://www.fullcompass.com/prod/566640-fostex-1416449811-damper-for-th900-th900mk2-thx00

Not yet. Will PM Penon to see if they have those customized options also a little cheaper. Thanks Leonard!

Hey guys looking to order the DTE900 with C13 faceplate and 015 shell but Penon Online https://penonaudio.com/Sound-Rhyme-DTE900.html somehow doesn't have those options. What do???

Purchased EE Odin from Mark. Excellent communication the super fast shipping. Thanks!

Hi I will take it. Let me know. Thx Le