Krude: How does the Oor/Hypsos compare to the Soloist GT? That is my other front runner for my Arya v2 and RME ADI-2 DAC FS. (Wrong reply to self.)

Thanks for doing the test. I think we all agree the setup was the issue. I will give it another chance. To be continued.

Agree 100%. Wasn’t an ideal setup. Thanks for the feedback.

Makes sense that the iPhone was the limiting factor. I would have preferred to use a dedicated DAC but the store didn’t set that up for me. Maybe next time or at CanJam NYC.

Both single ended and balanced.

Very fair point. It was more rounded and smooth for sure. I may just need to give it another try, but both I and the salesman were perplexed as to why I had to put the volume at or near 100% to get a decent enough volume. Do you recall having to put volume so high? He was sure he heard the...

My current home setup is RME-ADI-2 DAC FS with my Arya v2 and I am looking to add a Class A balanced amp. Yesterday, I listened to the Ferrum Oor with and without the Hypsos at a local NYC store and was unimpressed, but there might have been a technical issue. I was using my iPhone 12 Pro Max as...

Thanks for the confirmation PleasantSounds.  I will change the driver, see if it works for me and see if I hear any change.   -M76NYC

Thanks Olegausany for the input.  For the website, did u mean to write the "Schiit" website and use the Schiit Unified USB drivers?  If so, I guess I can remove the Woo Audio-provided driver and install the Schiit USB 2.0 driver, but the WA7 uses the C-Media 6631 USB chip and I'm not sure which...

One more thing...I am using the high-impedance setting on the WA7 with the HD650.  The volume at 11-12 o'clock is good for me with this setting.  At low-impedance I need to go to 1 o'clock.  Is either one better to use?    Thanks!   -M76NYC

Hey everyone.  "Woo-hoooo" is right!  Love the WA7 with my new HD650s and it has only been a few hours!  Received my WA7 a week earlier than I expected (ordered 10/15, delivered 10/29, ETA was first week of November).  Now a quick question to get the best sound out of my setup.   I am using my...

I just pulled the trigger on a Woo Audio WA7 Fireflies!    Now the waiting begins - it will ship in 2-3 weeks.  Thanks to all for the feedback.   M76NYC

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Thanks Stino for the input, but I think I will avoid Chinese-made hardware now, just for the warranty and shipment in case there is an issue.  Schiit has an awesome warranty and is made in US, and Woo Audio is in New York City, where I reside.   I am leaning toward the Schiit Bifrost and Lyr...

Hi All,      Just received my HD650s today and still deciding on an amp/DAC setup, but I listened to some FLAC files on my laptop through the headphone out and I am already impressed!  Of course it was lacking in power, bass, and "oomph", but I can just imagine how great they will sound with a...