Hi, I've been a backer (#305) since I was 45 years old. Now I'm 51 years old, and I'm still waiting for it. Should I need to wait for more to get A24?

or HD800S + Dave + WA2 with 5998 tubes = The end of my audiophile search for classical and instrumental genres.

Did you try the 32 bit version with Yeohng's VST Wrapper?

Sure why not! :relaxed: Dave is yet another masterpiece that has its own merit to tell. It takes whatever I throw at it to its max potentials. LCD-i4 is no exception, Dave drives it to the best level possible. For me, the striking characteristic of this combo lies in its ability to produce...

Sure, the sound I get from these little things is amazing and makes me wonder if it's worth it to keep my other full-size high-end HPs (except LCD-4 for its unique tonality). And yes, you should try it with Roon's DSP or use the impulse response files specifically made for lcd-i4 (provided by...

Thanks for the response file. It provides the the best effect on my isine 20 when used with Fiio DAP. I got these files work in my Fiio X5 III using Convolver plugin under ViPER Effect. For anyone with Fiio android based DAP, just change the extension of the wave file to *.irs and place it in...

Yes, isine20 is really at its best through Chord Dave + Roon :ok_hand:. But, my real use of it is in my quiet work office with portable DAC/DAP. Good stuff anyway.

The wave file gives similar tone as the Audeze presets embedded in Roon. I like what I get from this file! Just wondering if there is an android player that can handle convolution process natively!

I received iSINE 20 three days ago, and still experimenting. In general, I do not like to EQ my HP, as it simply destroys its intended sound signature. I like to play my music files unprocessed (bit-perfect) . But for iSINE 20, this isn't the case! This IEM really needs to be EQed to realize...

I can easily second that! EF-6 is a good match for HE-1000; but I cannot say that for my other headphones. So, I use it exclusively with HE-1000

I have LCD-4, Utopia, HE-1000 V2, etc ...... and my Meze is a keeper! I use it exclusively in my office for portability. Do not expect world-class resolution, but fun and nice details with lovely and warm wave spectrum. Just be sure to get yours with the large earpad. I had ordered mine way...

   Mods I've done for this damn good HP:   Hardwired it with the excellent cable Zeus Quad21 from Aphrodite Cu29. Robert did a marvelous work despite his family crises. Thanks Robert! Remove the cotton on the back of the driver Replace the stock pads with Alpha Pads.   Pair it with J2...

WA2 surprisingly goes well with Utopia for warmer tone. Utopia's so efficient to drive and incredibly revealing the traits of the attached equipment.  

After all, all boils down to the basics (Econ 101): Hifiman's just adventuring around such logic till locks on the elusive "equilibrium" :rolleyes:  

  Thanks for sharing your experience, that's really reassuring.   I've just received it, hooked it up to my Master 11, and spent 3 quality-quiet hours with it. Yes, it has a comfortable fit with a marvelous performance, almost perfect. One thing that really stands out among other traits is...

  I think you need to make sure that the dealer honors the warranty. This is what I got for my incoming Utopia from Nintronics (UK). Since no distributor covers the region where I live (Kuwait), Nintronics would find no problem to recognize the warranty of my Utopia in case of return. The plus...

  Sure,    First Watt J2 amp ANK-Audiokits-DAC4.1 Yellowtec PUC2 USB interface TeraDak LPS  Emotiva balanced passive volume control Razer Edge Pro Gaming Tablet (2013)

Yes it is - Silver Widow 22AWG. I picked it up mostly for its look and build quality. I feel it opens the sound a tad more that the blue cable, don't know, that could exist only in my imagination.  Frank was out of Hydra when I placed the order 3 months ago. 

LCD-4 with an overkill setup that provides unforgettable experiences.  Yet, such high quality rig's still cheaper than one DAC from Europe.     

 

I'm using Silver Widow 22.  Love its look and overall build. It is simply beautiful to look at. I found it (well may be psychologically) superior than the blue cable that comes with LCD-4;  it is more airy and brings more details. Objectively, well I have nothing to add here .  

LCD-4 + balanced Beta 22 are pair made in heaven! Hard to let them go compared to other headphones and amps I have.  

  "the cost pushing the total cost of ownership nearer to $4K mark" - Value depreciation.   Used V1 was priced around $2,200 before the advent of V2.   You will raise the fair value of your V1 through paying $650, plus enjoying the improvements you get from V2.   The above is kind of an...

Drive them with First watt J2  - Incredible   with Balanced Beta 22 (10X gain) - Excellent (almost touches J2 performance)  with Master 11 - Great   with Hifiman EF-6 - Very good  with MP-301 MK3  - Lifeless, clipping, and almost dead!

I did the upgrade and everything went as expected. I sent my V1 to their US address, then I found the V2 two weeks later at my doorstep here in Kuwait.   V2 is really a V1 with more control in low end, a bit a forwarded mid and smoother high;  its much better construction is noted.   Playing...