This makes sense for the CMA18 portable, but not really for a desktop unit. There are tons of of 4.4mm to dual XLR adapters out there, and a setup that uses standard microphone cables is more desirable for most on a desktop setup. My old CMA600i gets blips when acting as a source to another...

These look absolutely stunning. Another lovely piece from Aune.

I'm fairly sure that the iDSD does all of it's changes via analog switches. I think the app is just for switching streaming sources. If Amazon Music is your source, you are probably better off getting something like the NAIM Uniti Atom Headphone edition.

That's very kind of you. I have a direct line to Ito-san from reviewing the Sirius. I'm not looking to buy anything at the moment as I'm basically retired from the hobby. Two young kids and a full time job makes it hard to afford the time and expenditure for audio gear, especially when you've...

You'll find that there are very few Kumitate Lab owners outside Japan. Especially since Ito-san has focused exclusively on Japan for several years. He was so in demand in Japan that he couldn't consider adding international orders. He's such an artisan, just consider yourself lucky to have one...

On paper, mathematically, cables shouldn't make a difference on sound quality. A good sized copper cable should sound as good as a the same sized silver cable. Silver plating shouldn't affect sound or data transmission under basic electrical engineering. At short distances, we shouldn't observe...

That's a great piece of kit

It's called a metaphor. My 7 year old understands metaphors. A Mercedes EQA should and does have a nicer interior than a Ford Ka. Just as the Svanar should have a nicer cable than a Linsoul. The Svanar does not.

Yeah, I am. Many $2,000 IEMs come with a perfectly acceptable cable. Cables make a difference, but a good guage copper cable is generally all that is needed. This is a prestige, luxury item and optics matter. Not everyone who owns a Mercedes gets it with optionals, but they expect the trim...

The cable...:scream: Fang needs to finally learn to include an attractive cable with his products. Outsource it, whatever, but no more cables that look like they came with a $10 product. There are $20 IEMs with better looking cables-probably better performing too. Fang is absolutely masterful...

Comes with an adapter for lightning, you should be golden. :)

Very key point, as that will be most phones. Shame really, as the independent volume control is a major feature for smartphone users.

I'm sure this will sound excellent in all modes and the price is a bargain. However, I'm struggling to identify who this is for. The marketing seems to imply that this is something designed to go places with you (no power supply to carry, hook it to your phone or tablet), but those on-the-go...

Please provide link to dealer network.

Great buyer with good communication. Enjoy your headphones!

Price dropped to £1400.

I think the power draw could be problematic for lots of devices and usage patterns. This may end up being a tiny device more suited for computer or streamer connected use than portable use. Would be cool if they set a fixed voltage output mode to use as a pure DAC. I love the look and specs. I...

I assume this has sold…

Hall of Fame needs to be renamed Hall of Legends. Hall of Fame makes it sound like it shouldn't be still active.

Another thought: if my memory serves, Chord's margin on the original Mojo was really slim. The price increase may make this more profitable, or could just keep it level with inflation.

I wouldn't call it that. Darko came off as annoyed that Chord embargoed reviewers twice. He published something that others might call a review. I am with him that reviews need comparisons to provide context and to sharpen impressions. What he's done is a news article with some impressions...

Darko out with (not a review). Sound like the things I didn't like on the Mojo soundwise are fixed with the Mojo 2. The Mojo kind of annoyed me. Everybody wanted your latest review to compare to the Mojo. I didn't have it and didn't really want to spend my own money on it. It was easy to like...

I don't think anybody doubts Chord's ability to deliver excellent sound. Everybody else delivers that also now. The form factor was already inconvenient, and they maintained legacy connectors. This doesn't feel like an evolution. It will have to sound miles better. I would have redesigned the...

Better business plan. :P