[noplsestar]

DAC and headphone amplifier only.
No memory for music?
I would only like something with at least 500GB SSD storage.

It’s just a DAC with amp. I connect it with my iPhone via USB-C cable and Qobuz high-res stream.

 

[shabta]

Soundwise the CMA 18 is very nice. For me it’s too large though. But for stationary use that would not be a problem of course

Yeah, I have one use case for it, I go for extended stays in different places in Europe so it's nice to have something desktop level quality without size or wieght. I don't need a dap because I am already lugging a phone and tablet and sometimes a laptop. But mostly I am just curious to hear it.

 

[musicday]

@FritzS

Everything at the right time from my side...and that time is certainly not now in Munich

NOMAX

PS.Although I'm really enjoying my Composer at lower volume on the way to Germany in the Business Class right now

Have you arrived?

 

[Nomax]

Now i am on they way back from Munich....



PS.actually more disappointments than surprises this year at High End Munich Show
(Only the two focal dwarves turned out really well for the asking price)

 

[chesebert]

Now i am on they way back from Munich....



PS.actually more disappointments than surprises this year at High End Munich Show
(Only the two focal dwarves turned out really well for the asking price)

Who did you exhibit with? I thought I saw an exhibitor badge on you.

 

[Nomax]

With no one.....that would be far too exhausting for me

NOMAX

 

[swedishpat]

With no one.....that would be far too exhausting for me

NOMAX

It was nice bumping into you at high end! I’m seriously thinking about the E3 like you mentioned!

 

[Nomax]

You have to heard this with the Composer otherwise you won't believe it




NOMAX

PS.Strong Buy️️️️️️️

 

[chesebert]

You have to heard this with the Composer otherwise you won't believe it




NOMAX

PS.Strong Buy️️️️️️️

Since you are in EU, you should get yourself an APL dac. It will blow away most of the dac you see on this site, including this one.

 

[Nomax]

Since you are in EU, you should get yourself an APL dac. It will blow away most of the dac you see on this site, including this one.

I wouldn't consider the normal Ferrum Wandla....it's more about the special features that the Ferrum Golden Sound Edition has for headphone listening
And the implementation of these features ist the best that i have ever heard and outstanding



https://headphones.com/products/ferrum-wandla-dac-goldensound-edition


NOMAX

PS.Even the acoustician from AA how I showed him that was impressed and said...wow
Simply dock onto the Full Score One or another amp and be satisfied for a very, very long time with all headphones

 

[S Crowther]

I wouldn't consider the normal Ferrum Wandla....it's more about the special features that the Ferrum Golden Sound Edition has for headphone listening
And the implementation of these features ist the best that i have ever heard and outstanding



https://headphones.com/products/ferrum-wandla-dac-goldensound-edition


NOMAX

PS.Even the acoustician from AA was impressed and said...wow
Simply dock onto the Full Score One or another amp and be satisfied for a very, very long time with all headphones

Sounds too interventionist for me. DSP, "spatial enhancement", simulated tube sound etc.

 

[Nomax]

Sounds too interventionist for me. DSP, "spatial enhancement", simulated tube sound etc.

You have to hear it for yourself to believe it....and the whole thing is easy to use...not complicated

NOMAX

 

[Ichos]

Finally, I had the chance to listen a few tracks with the composer. Neutral - bright with good bass extension.

Guess who was sitting next to me.... @Nomax of course

 

[Daiyama]

Also had the chance to listen to the Composer at the Munich High End show (without Nomax ).
Very nice build quality, very compfy to wear and great, clean deep bass.
But for me the balance is not how I like it. Due to teh noisy enviroment I had to turn up the volume quite a bit and I lsitened to a song with a nice bass at the beginning but as soon as the rest of the frequency spectrum kicked in I had to turn down the volume which is usually a sign for me that the balance is not to my taste. So either EQ bass up or heights down (for me!). But defintely worth a listen hopefully in more optimal conditions.

 

[plakat]

Also had the chance to listen to the Composer at the Munich High End show (without Nomax ).
Very nice build quality, very compfy to wear and great, clean deep bass.
But for me the balance is not how I like it. Due to teh noisy enviroment I had to turn up the volume quite a bit and I lsitened to a song with a nice bass at the beginning but as soon as the rest of the frequency spectrum kicked in I had to turn down the volume which is usually a sign for me that the balance is not to my taste. So either EQ bass up or heights down (for me!). But defintely worth a listen hopefully in more optimal conditions.

Yes, show conditions are hard for open headphones. The Composer does have a bit less than the newer Harman target curve in bass, so I understand if the balance you expected might be a bit different. But maybe you find an opportunity to check with your normal listening level.