@Triodemode and @mrmoto050: Thanks for the feedback. This weekend I'll be getting access to the C5 and HD650, along with some high-end amps from Yulong and Matrix. Will add some comments about those when I can.

@Peter West: Awesomesauce! SD is a must for all and any reviews, in my view.

@mrmoto050 using my LGG3 as my DAP at about 75% volume to my C5 DAC/Amp, it's at a very loud listenable level at almost full volume on the C5 on High Gain. If i turned the volume up on my phone all the way it would be too loud, so the portable is very capable to run the R70x, but is definitely using its strength.

Excellent first impressions  hakushondaimao.
I am seriously thinking about pulling the trigger on these,and have upgraded my amp to the Asgard2 ,from the Magni2
I e-mailed Jason at Schiit,and came right back to me,the Magni2,will handle the R-70x,just fine..,in case anyone was wondering.
 
So far,I haven't seen any comparison to the HD600,which is my most neutral headphone ,at this time.
Anyone.??..or maybe a HD650????
 
Any input,opinions,suggestions,will be greatly appreciated
 
Mike

@mikek200: I actually just got an HD650 this week for a review, and will be adding some comparison info in the "reserved" space, along with the K7XX (probably next week, after the Calgary Head-Fi meet dust settles). In addition, will add some other drivability info on other DAPs and amps. Have already discovered that the new Fiio X5 (2nd gen) can drive the R70x to decent levels (though my preference would still be to use an amp). With the E12A doing such a decent job, I also have no doubts that the Schiit amps will do fine with them.

@mikek200 listening to the 600 and 650 a couple weeks ago at a local shop running through a Valhalla Stack i thought were pretty warm sounding, the 600 more so. I prefer R70x>650>600, but i like a more neutral brighter sound though. i cannot comment on the detailing between the two or the soundstage at the moment. I'll plan on comparing them next week or if i find a pair at the Newport Show tomorrow.

Thanks guys for your replies,and I await of your input.
 
In the last 3-4 years,and after reading many reviews,I've never see a piece of gear,that got 5 stars from every reviewer,especially at this price point---nice....when I tried to do it ,when I bought my Stax009,my wife locked me out of the bedroom..so..???
Looks like the R-70x,is the exception..so,I went ahead an ordered a pair..tonight.
My Massdrop 7xxx,is coming around the same time,next week..
 
Time permitting,I will do my best to give some impressions with the Asgard2..vs magni2,..with both new headphones..
 
Mike

@mikek200: Personally, I think you've made a good buy. I hope when I get my comparisons up and you get to try your two solid headphones that our opinions will match.

nice review by hakushondaimao. It would be great if you can compare these to HD600, since no one have done it yet.

@lsamod: Thanks. Thanks. Thanks. Thanks. Will compare with the HD650 soon; don't have access to a 600 at the mo'.

OK,Isomod..we got it coming..??

Newbie question:
How do I get into the "reserved" section to read the reviews???
 
Mike

@mikek200, not sure what you mean by "reserved" section... Are you logged into the site? PM me or one of the mods so we can keep the comments on topic  

See here:
 " @mikek200: I actually just got an HD650 this week for a review, and will be adding some comparison info in the "reserved" space"
Thought it might be posted in another area,of the thread
 
Mike

@mikek200: Ah! Gotcha... no, in the review you'll see that I reserved a space for a future add-in of information. That's the "space" I was referring to.

OK-Got it
Thank You,Sir.

@mikek200, @lsamod, @maikuirock: Review updated with comparisons.

Awesome review! Agree with most of your assessment. Thanks!

@earfonia, glad you liked it. Would be interested to know where you don't agree  

hakushondaimao ,,,thanks for a great review-getting my R-70x tomorrow,and at the moment,using this setup
Jriver>parasound 1500 dac>emotiva DC-1 amp
 
Will do my best to get some impressions together,and post back,I listen to a lot of soundtrack music,so I will be concentrating on that genre.plus a bit of classical
 
Mike