Silverlinings
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Anyone have a mentor and the R8ii? Still curious about this pairing.Yes please do as I have 1AM2 and am thinking about the R8ii for my mentor after reading some favorable reviews about the pairing.
Anyone have a mentor and the R8ii? Still curious about this pairing.Yes please do as I have 1AM2 and am thinking about the R8ii for my mentor after reading some favorable reviews about the pairing.
More dynamic in my setup (cable, tips), compared to DX320Amp14, DX320Max, R6II, 1ZM2. Slightly brighter, but in a good way that seemed to enhance MM's already big soundstage. Elevated bass (that some may not like) with good control of BA drivers which didn't bleed into the Mids. Not as balanced as DX320Max but a fun, can-listen-for-long-time pairing IMHO.Anyone have a mentor and the R8ii? Still curious about this pairing.
I like the “brighter” sentiment bc I usually eq a little with my Sony dap. I feel like they need a touch more sparkle and this dap may give it to me. Plus with MSEB u can always add to itMore dynamic in my setup (cable, tips), compared to DX320Amp14, DX320Max, R6II, 1ZM2. Slightly brighter, but in a good way that seemed to enhance MM's already big soundstage. Elevated bass (that some may not like) with good control of BA drivers which didn't bleed into the Mids. Not as balanced as DX320Max but a fun, can-listen-for-long-time pairing IMHO.
IMO Sony DAPs are addictive with certain monitors. So far, with 50+ hrs, R8 II seems to be an all-around player. Matched particularly well with IE900 and RN6. Tsuranagi brought out the best of MM, and perhaps L&P, but that's another price categoryI like the “brighter” sentiment bc I usually eq a little with my Sony dap. I feel like they need a touch more sparkle and this dap may give it to me. Plus with MSEB u can always add to it
How is it without the amp and the mentor?IMO Sony DAPs are addictive with certain monitors. So far, with 50+ hrs, R8 II seems to be an all-around player. Matched particularly well with IE900 and RN6. Tsuranagi brought out the best of MM, and perhaps L&P, but that's another price category
That's without the amp R8 II -> MM (w Cleopatra II OCTA). The other combo DX320Max+Tsu is awesome but made more sense, since the Tsu already kicked up the bass a notch.How is it without the amp and the mentor?
Definitely +1 on IE900 on R8II, this really brings some welcome flesh to the IE900IMO Sony DAPs are addictive with certain monitors. So far, with 50+ hrs, R8 II seems to be an all-around player. Matched particularly well with IE900 and RN6. Tsuranagi brought out the best of MM, and perhaps L&P, but that's another price category
Interested in this too. Especially for use with Anni 2023 and Mentor.Is anyone able to compare R8ii with the SP3000?