I just received the Sony MUC-S12SB 1 balanced headphone cable for my Sony MDR-MV1's. Sony packages their items very nicely, and like my other Sony single ended headphone cable, Sony MUC-S12SM1, it came in a nice black cloth pouch. I like the "drape" of this cable. It doesn't take a set in the...

I've had the Sony MDR-MV1's since mid-October. Initially, I used a Sonic Unity Encore mDSD USB dongle DAC/amp that is based on an ESS DAC chip to drive the Sony's. I recently purchased an iFi hip-dac3 from Amazon. This DAC/amp is smaller than I expected. It has a smaller footprint than my iPhone...

Wish you success in resolving the issue.

Not sure what to tell you. I’ve been playing Tidal through my iPhone 14 Plus with the hip-dac3 and the iFi-supplied Lightning-to-USB-C OTG cable, and I haven’t had any problems. Hopefully, you’ve been making all connections with the iOS devices and hip-dac powered off.

What version of iOS and which iPhone and iPad models are you running?

I received my iFi hip-dac3 today from Amazon. This DAC/amp is smaller than I expected. It has a smaller footprint than my iPhone 14 Plus, which makes it highly portable. So far, I am really enjoying this DAC/amp. Compared to the Sonic Unity Encore mDSD USB dongle DAC/amp that is based on an ESS...

Has anyone connected a Mjolnir 3 as headphone amp to a Freya+ line stage? If so, is there a difference between connecting via XLR balanced interconnects vs. RCA single ended interconnects? Reason why I ask is because I connect the balanced outputs of the Freya+ to the balanced inputs of my Pass...

In hindsight, do you still prefer the silver finish? I’ve always liked Schiit’s silver finish. My system includes a silver Freya+ line stage and a silver Mani 2 phono stage.

It’s difficult to determine how well the color and finish on your silver Mjolnir 3 matches your other components. Does it match the standard anodized, brushed Aluminum finish of the other components?

I have a medium size head and the MDR-MV1’s secure. The long-use comfort comes from the low mass of the headphones so it doesn’t require the “squeeze fit” to stay on your head. I also like the Sony MDR-7506 headphones with the Beyerdynamic EDT250V headphone ear pads for long-use comfort. The...

The release of the Mjolnir 3 is very exciting news. I had a chance to audition the Folkvangr at the Schittr last month, and I’ve been a mess since trying to find something remotely close. Knowing SS pure Class A is nothing like an OTL tube amp, I wonder if the Mjolnir 3 gets me closer to the...

Unless you plan on using a source with balanced outputs and the MHA200 in balanced mode to drive your headphones, then the Freya + is probably overkill for your application. You might as well invest in a very good passive volume control from Khozmo or Goldpoint, or maybe even a TVA. I prefer...

Glad they are working out for you. The best part is a matched pair won’t cost an arm and a leg like some vintage 6SN7 tubes.

You’ll like the subtle improvements of the GE 6SN7GTB tubes, especially if you place them in the voltage gain stage—the two right-hand side positions. The tone I get from my system is rich and smooth. The fact that these tubes are relatively affordable depending who you purchase from just adds...