Glad to see the 900 thread still going strong ✌ Nice to see some familiar names chiming in

Thought I might chime in here. The new M2 as its being called apparently offers up some fixes for the ANC, mostly to do with mic sensitivity (wind). Version 2 of some Sony software pertaining to sound sculpting etc. It can tell the cabin pressure (lol...) of your flight, and make minute sonic...

lol....I haven't been around for a while. Def a blast from the past :beyersmile: I will post again in 1.5 years again.....till then :beerchug:

Cheers ...Bro :beerchug:

       Yes I suppose it must be really difficult putting up with a Linn..... lol    when I picked up my Utopia at the time, Kimber was releasing their cables in very short supply.  Went with the Nordost Heimdall 2,  good cable overall.  I do like the Kimber criss-cross design on that...

LOL ... well, yes I do visit the Naim forums from time to time.  They are a good crew over there I find, lots of knowledge.  Although being an owner of the "lowly" V1 my input is minimal at best lol.  I know what you mean by DAC wars, always a battle between Chord and the Naim die hards.  ...

Some say 300+ hours, personally, I noticed changes at or around the 100-hour mark.  It mellows overall,  but not in a sloppy, syrupy way.  Enjoy it !  

Nice thread Currawong.  Keep the impressions coming.  I have the feeling that you are being very objective on your opinions thus far, which is a good thing IMO.  I have recently seen a couple of reviews that seem to lean towards the LCD-4, very biased impressions me thinks.   Looking forward...

Check out Norne   http://www.norneaudio.com/litzheim/   (good value, bit of a wait time though) cables or Nordost Heimdall 2   http://nordost.com/norse2/heimdall2/heimdall2-headphone-cable.php   or take a looky around here   https://www.thecableco.com/Catalog/Headphone-and-Accessories  ...

Quote:  Very handy...good effort 

    This made my evening ... lol reps for these posts 

Very true the 800 rules the classical scene...but the 900 can be a great all rounder IMO.  EDM...darkwave, strong points for the 900, Jazz also.

Just wanted to add that I am using the Heimdall 2 also....highly recommended.  Super light you barely even know they are attached.    Sound sig adds to the Utopia, contributing some detail and precision to the sound in that typical Nordost fashion.

Been using the Utopia fed from a Simaudio 430-HAD connected by a Heimdall 2 balanced cable. Could not be happier with the presentation on all fronts. The Moon is known to be a rather musical amp, this most likely helps in the overall sound. A sweet combo IMO.

Surely though jibrach if the 430 can handle the Abyss and in some reports the HE-6, it can handle the LCD-4?   I haven't heard the pairing myself (LCD-4 and 430).....curious.

I am finding it to be a sweet pairing 

 Good to hear ! Hope you enjoy them as much as I am           My understanding (according to my dealer) and the Canadian distributor out of Edmonton here in Canada the Utopia is being produced at a rate of 10 per day.  Sorry can't help you on the pads.

Not sure if this has been posted here lately, if not heres something for all those super big spenders out there.      http://www.focal.com/canada/en/content/11974-utopia-by-tournaire-the-most-prestigious-headphones-in-the-world

    It has been challenged Tony since Napoleon was a Private.  As always though there are believers in cable burn in and disbelievers, nothing new.   Personally, I believe in cable burn in.

  That itch will never be scratched.   All you can really hope for is a headphone that ticks most of the boxes.

  So far I'm really liking the mix.  While the 430HA is very musical IMO, the Nordost offers its share of speed and transparency (typical Nordost).  Seems like a sweet combo to these ears.

     LOL will do  !

Just arrived a few minutes ago....so far me like very much