[chillaxing]

I'm in the same boat. I have the money it's just I will be close to broke if I purchase it.

I wouldn't do it if it puts you in a hole.

Sales always comes up, classified section is always open.

 

[EJ102]

I wouldn't do it if it puts you in a hole.

Sales always comes up, classified section is always open.

I might just stick with my E18, but I do plan to get something like the Ifi Micro iDSD BL sometime.

 

[chillaxing]

i've seen a couple of e12 and c5 in the classies.

strapped one of them to the e18 and you'll have a nice budget bomber

 

[EJ102]

i've seen a couple of e12 and c5 in the classies.

strapped one of them to the e18 and you'll have a nice budget bomber

Had the C5+E18 stacked and I sent the Cayin back because of the top being loose. I also felt it wasn't enough to rattle my head. Will probably buy another one to hold me off for a while. I had the SZ1000's at one point, maybe the 2000's will be different with the Cayin. Any knowledge of if a drop on the Cayin will happen on Massdrop?

 

[OldDude04]

The iDSD is singlehandedly the best thing I've purchased so far in this hobby. Hands down. It is desktop power in a portable device, you can run everything from sensitive IEMs to the JVC or planars. Were I in your situation, I'd just hold off on buying another amp until you saved up for the iDSD.

 

[EJ102]

The iDSD is singlehandedly the best thing I've purchased so far in this hobby. Hands down. It is desktop power in a portable device, you can run everything from sensitive IEMs to the JVC or planars. Were I in your situation, I'd just hold off on buying another amp until you saved up for the iDSD.

I would like the Black Label because of the better bass boost switch and cleaner sound over the original, but on eBay used versions of the original iDSD are going for just $300.

 

[OldDude04]

I would like the Black Label because of the better bass boost switch and cleaner sound over the original, but on eBay used versions of the original iDSD are going for just $300.

Mine is the original silver and I love it.

 

[Hawaiibadboy]

Sounds dope..

Not basshead but can change the amp module. Need to get my hands on the most potent one

 

[OldDude04]

What DAP is that?

 

[Hawaiibadboy]

What DAP is that?

New FiiO X7 MkII


& The DD...the $100 DD sound ****ing amazing. Needs more power and EQ but these cans are stupid cheap for the sound they can output.

 

[chillaxing]

Sounds dope..

Not basshead but can change the amp module. Need to get my hands on the most potent one

The new camera is taking some nice pics.

 

[EJ102]

These songs sound real good on the SZ2000's.

 

[AIPkw]

Decided to revisit troubleshooting my concerns. This time I've uploaded a video. I've added a small white sticker on the amp's volume indicator for better visibility.

Test Track

Video

EQ Settings

Turbo
Xbass ON
3D ON
Direct

What do you guys think? Is this distortion or am I losing it?

While we're on the subject, are there any "scientific" tests that can be done to determine whether the cans are clipping/distorting?

Thanks again.

 

[Hawaiibadboy]

Decided to revisit troubleshooting my concerns. This time I've uploaded a video. I've added a small white sticker on the amp's volume indicator for better visibility.

Test Track

Video

EQ Settings

Turbo
Xbass ON
3D ON
Direct

What do you guys think? Is this distortion or am I losing it?

While we're on the subject, are there any "scientific" tests that can be done to determine whether the cans are clipping/distorting?

Thanks again.

First off,

Take a ****ing bow bro.

This is how you ask a question. Nice!


That is distortion, the fluttering.

• Are you feeding that via PC?
• Have you tried with a line out of a DAP to the iDSD?

• Drop all freq to floor across the board except for a peak at 55Hz as high as you can until the roll-off hits 0dB at the beginning of the EQ graph (20Hz?)
• Now max that.

You can compensate for lower slope with more gain since the other freq are flattened.

Are you still getting the fluttering?


FYI

90% of SZ issues had a PC in the chain. specs be damned it is a real observation so I always ask

 

[AIPkw]

First off,

Take a ****ing bow bro.

This is how you ask a question. Nice!


That is distortion, the fluttering.

• Are you feeding that via PC?
• Have you tried with a line out of a DAP to the iDSD?

• Drop all freq to floor across the board except for a peak at 55Hz as high as you can until the roll-off hits 0dB at the beginning of the EQ graph (20Hz?)
• Now max that.

You can compensate for lower slope with more gain since the other freq are flattened.

Are you still getting the fluttering?


FYI

90% of SZ issues had a PC in the chain. specs be damned it is a real observation so I always ask

Thank you very much! Trying to be as technical as possible.

- That is correct, I am feeding via PC.
- Guess my iPhone can be considered a DAP. Here are two videos.

Demonstrating the app I'm using: Accudio. Adding the "True HiFi" profile for the cans.

In case the EQ settings weren't visible enough, here they are.

Results

Same amp settings as above.

- I did try singling out the 55Hz frequency and maxing it out on the PC, but the end results were still terrible.

I can try with the Cayin C5, but I'm sure it'll be a similar scenario. Anything that I've missed? Should I be considered with "Direct/Preamp" or "IEM Sensitivity"?