@MadSounds @jerick70
Thank you for such profound comments, especially with the direct Audio-GD experience. They are really helpful and I am now more like "take-my-money-now phobia"
One good thing for J2 is it has a balanced input which I can use HE-9 as a preamp.
I know this question is subjective but still need to see your comment. According to the spec of NOS 11, it is like having Master 9 inside which has quite the same amount of Watt as my HE9. Do you think J2 is worth the investment in terms of price/performance jumping from such headamp? Also, if I get J2, it will be planned for 1266 TC or Susvara in the future. Have you ever had a chance to try this combo? Not sure J2 is also a good match with those phones.
I used to play drum and know how you describe this rimshot on the snare. ahhhh .... so tempting.
The J2 demo unit price is very good. Unfortunately, they are mostly 110VAC units. I now moved back to Bangkok which is 220VAC. I might need to ask Mark to alter the circuit for 220V if I pull the trigger. Shouldn't be pricey though.
My noobie question, does J2 have enough power to drive speakers in general? Let's assume general size of speakers mostly used at home. I have never stepped into the speaker world, just headphones. I wish it is a futureproof buy for speakers too.
Thank you for your time.