Just a heads up, the Arya made Rtings today. https://www.rtings.com/headphones/reviews/hifiman/arya

First time seeing the frequency curve, and WOW, that treble! I'm not so sure anymore as it appears that the sound profile may not be suited for me personally.

Thanks for the insight on this! I'm wondering if the HE6se really does need an actual speaker amp (100w+ per channel) to drive properly - as in there are no headphone desktop amps out there that can drive this. Also noticed that Schiit specifically mentioned the HE-6 on the Lyr 3 product page...

My best experience so far is with the Lyr 3 using the Tung-Sol new production tube. Believe it or not, this 25 dollar tube actually is a better pairing than the 200 dollar Tung-Sol Round Plate, least for the Ananda. Dynamics stand out much more, bass attack and slam is CONSIDERABLY higher...

Sorry if this has been discussed already, but like most recent people here, I'm also considering the Adorama version of these. The question is, how is everyone's opinion on these as either an upgrade or a sidegrade to the HFM Ananda? I have the Ananda's already and can't help but notice that the...

Money to burn? I'd get a NOS Tung-Sol Round Plate

Ordered a new production Tung-Sol 6SN7GTB this past week. Arrived today, and first impressions is that while it's definitely an upgrade over the stock JJ 6SN7 that Schiit provides by default, it's a bit too sharp and harsh for my tastes. It's also VERY fast in attack, probably the fastest tube...

I'm slightly kicking myself for not getting a haircut as soon as I'd like because of COVID. Something as simple as shortening the hair around the ear changes the sound signature on the Anandas for the better. I was surprised on the detail and bass that I gained from the tighter seal on the...

Just a heads up, the NeoMusicia cables reduce/change the bass so if you're looking for bass, steer clear of these. They however, shift the overall sound impression towards detail and treble. Bass control is tightened, sub-bass rumble is reduced.

I'd say it's normal. Schiit amps have amazing linearity with their volume control. I have the Lyr 3, and I currently use it on low gain with volume at 3 o'clock. I found that low gain offers less distortion and static than high gain, and this is with a ferrite choke USB cable plugged into an...

Up to you, it's metal after all. I bent mine gently at the top only to the point of easing the pressure and not to the point of creasing it the other way. Didn't seem to help much. I think breaking in the earpads work better. They seem to get more comfortable with constant and consistent wear...

Power will require more costly equipment to get a cleaner signal. If money was no object, I would buy a double conversion UPS and have a Panamax power conditioner plugged into that to get clean, constant 120v. Then you have to ensure the cables are up to spec. Even with all this, there is no...

The NeoMusicia cables has slightly tighter bass control but with less bass, and a slightly brighter treble. Mids sound recessed a bit. Not sure if this falls in line with other's experience. Overall, sound is a tad bit colder and drier than the stock cables. edit: There definitely is a...

The Ananda's are on the stock 10ft cable. The HD 700 are on the 10ft NeoMusicia cables. The 10ft NeoMusicia cables for the Ananda arrives today. I can reevaluate again later tonight.

Short review, and an interesting A/B comparison: Setup: foobar2000, ASIO output to Schiit Lyr 3 MB w/ Tung-Sol VT-231 round plate black glass tube. Swapped cans back and forth, played songs twice each time. Track: Johnny Cash - Hurt (FLAC 44.1k, 739 kbps). HD 700: Sometimes a wider, albeit...