Damn! There's some features I'd like in my V281.

Pairing this amp with the Focal Radiance is a match made in heaven! I wasn't terribly impressed by Radiance, driven from my DAPs. Even my warmer DAPs. PieMax, however, fills these headphones out, refining them greatly and smoothing the harsh treble. They have a warmish balance, yet remain...

My 3rd pair of IEMs were absolutely saved by tip rolling. The Audio Technica ATH-IM03. With stock tips, the treble was sibilant. But with Spiral Dots, the sibilants went away, and I could enjoy some of the most perfectly balanced tuning. I miss those IEMs.

Focal Radiance just as described. Quick shipping. Well packaged. Good seller. Would buy from again.

I think they are a great all-arounder, because they really don't do any genre poorly. But they are definitely relaxed and will not excite some. I for one find myself going for Ordin more often, because it never fails to wow me. But it's a little more genre specific. Bright 80s pop, like Michael...

You're... a monster.

Be careful with your words. You're toying with my wallet!

Cayin N6ii + E02 > Aroma Audio Jewel

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My collection is too big to list right now. But I have 4 CRKs. All MagnaCut. The Lefty Sebenza is my go-to package/mail opener. It sees the most use of all my knives, by far. Thanks! Here's some pork ribs and burnt ends for ya! I do have a gold+copper, I believe. I'll give it a try.

Brief A/B comparisons tonight: Aroma Audio Jewel is the warmer IEM. Between its subdued treble and greater mid-bass, it is south of neutral, possessing a lushness in the midrange. Empire Ears Odin is closer to true neutral, in spite of some funny business here and there. I know this, because...

I've never tried a Sony player. I've heard very good things about their top model.

With those, you may indeed get slightly better SQ, but it could be close. Chord is a more special case. Starting with, they aren't using off-the-shelf DAC chips, but rather proprietary design, custom tailored to the device and its needs. And, as I mentioned before, Chord has Rob Watts designing...

Especially at $80! Back during COVID, I couldn't find it for under $110.

I can see how that would be. Especially after putting on the Type E tips. Truly outstanding performance with much nicer tonality.