So it's been a month since Agnostic1er posted this mod. As I sit down and contemplate trying it I was wondering if anyone else has tried it...thx

Why don't you just replace the Dragonfly? Sometimes it's just best to keep it simple. I am not aware of its prowess, and it doesn't do DSD so for me it would not be a first choice (but those are nice sq features you describe), but it sounds like it floats your boat. Go for it and keep the...

Is the Aeon Open a fair fight? $800 cans vs $259? Or are you comparing to Carbons (which are, IMO, not worth 3x the wood ones)?

Yes, mine sound great too! I am keeping them. At the end of the day the L/R printing is somewhat irrelevant, and certainly no longer worth a return and rebuy. Net/net, the presence pads are, for my ears, a needed improvement. Thanks all who responded.

Thanks. I may give them a quick listen then return them to Newegg (I was perusing Newegg when I saw them). I'll order the newer ones from Audio Advisor or another AQ dealer, as I'd rather have the newer stock. Thanks for the heads up.

OK, so now I'm a little confused about the earpad options for the NH wood/originals. I bought a demo pair last month from Music Direct and they came with the stock hybrid pads (pleather with a small ring of velour/microsuede on the inner portion. I wanted to try the pleather ones so I ordered...

I have on loan from The Cable Company the Carbon Nighthawks (w/pleather pads). After some tube rolling in my MicroZotl I have found I love these cans. But they are $699, so I grabbed a demo pair of wood (original) versions from Music Direct today for $259. How close can I get to the sound I...

Just got the Microzotl2-S in here yesterday.  It came with JAN GE 6201's and RCA JAN 12SN7's.  This thing is incredibly dynamic, alive and most of my listening is done at 9-10 oclock max on the dial (using Apple silver remote)..   Question:  I have been hearing more than my fair share of soft...

  Yes, I would love Jeff to come on and explain DSD with R2R, but when I asked hiom he said it would need to use propreitary info that he does not want to disclose.  So I went into the review with skepticism.  I will ask Jussi (HQPlayer developer) what he thinks, as he once responded to a...

Why would I start there???  Metrum Hex, Pavane and Yiggy do not do DSD at all, let alone a separate dac path (and I love my DSD collection, and several CA folks want to hear what I say about DSD cuz I've listened to 20+ DSD dacs in my 5 years of file-based DSD listening, started the DSD database...

Thanks for the nice comments.    Tim Connor (KitsuneHiFi) is just getting started, and I really like their new Holo Audio relationship with Jeff.  The dac retails at $2399 and because I had an early demo version I got it for $100 off (and did not pay shipping since it was already here).  No...

  I appreciate the feedback.   First, I HAVE NOT HEARD THE YIGGY!  I shout because I mention that several times in the review followups, and stated unequivocally that I am open to someone sending me one...which someone is.  I posted that it ships on Monday..   Two, I simply added the...

  I am willing to take the abuse.  Although I am not a headphone guy I am open to the expertise found on this great site.  So.......fire away.  What is it that you didn't like about my review?  I am willing to respond and add to it, if possible. 

Wow, now that Chord has seemingly changed their policies on external power supplies (Chord was very aware of my use of different supplies on the Qute series and even published my reviews, without a word) I am less excited about my review summary for the 2Qute.  Many here, including me, have...

Nope, but I can't say any more.  You're close though.  :)