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  1. Count Strahd von Zarovich

    HIFIMAN Arya - Arya Stealth - Arya Organic :: Impressions Thread

    A90 - but I do prefer a lean reference sound - I care less about warmth and extra body, and this amp+headphone give me exactly that.
  2. Count Strahd von Zarovich

    FiiO M15 Audio Player | Dual AK4499EQ | 7490 mAh Battery | 64 GB ROM | $1299.99

    Got a tweet anywhere or a news article? Can't for the life of me find anything
  3. Count Strahd von Zarovich

    FiiO M15 Audio Player | Dual AK4499EQ | 7490 mAh Battery | 64 GB ROM | $1299.99

    I'll eventually get an a90/d90 setup for my aryas but the d90 will take longer so I thought of using my m15 as a dac in the meanwhile :)
  4. Count Strahd von Zarovich

    FiiO M15 Audio Player | Dual AK4499EQ | 7490 mAh Battery | 64 GB ROM | $1299.99

    If my M15 is connected to my pc via USB cable (it'll be on USB DAC mode) will that cause the ground loop as well? There is a "no charging" option that essentially lets it run from its own internal battery, would that help at all? Am quite the noob when it comes to this 🥳
  5. Count Strahd von Zarovich

    FiiO M15 Audio Player | Dual AK4499EQ | 7490 mAh Battery | 64 GB ROM | $1299.99

    And if I use the 4.4 output into the dual xlr and use the 4.4 on the A90 - the signals should be fully balanced right? Thanks for answering btw!
  6. Count Strahd von Zarovich

    FiiO M15 Audio Player | Dual AK4499EQ | 7490 mAh Battery | 64 GB ROM | $1299.99

    Quick question - I am about to purchase a Topping A90 - is it possible to hook up my M15 to my PC via USB => USB DAC mode => 4.4mm to dual XLR cable from the Fiio to the A90 => balanced 4.4 cable to my Aryas. Does that setup work, ergo, can I use my M15 as a dac only and have it run through the...
  7. Count Strahd von Zarovich

    HIFIMAN Arya - Arya Stealth - Arya Organic :: Impressions Thread

    Thanks for the advice. I'll go see what the say!
  8. Count Strahd von Zarovich

    HIFIMAN Arya - Arya Stealth - Arya Organic :: Impressions Thread

    Have been looking at the ifi NEO iDSD - Output Balanced >6.4V/68.6 mW (@ 600Ω) >5.77V/1040 mW (@ 32Ω) Do you guys think that should drive the Arya fully? I'm not at all an expert in this area - hope you guys can shed some light on this!
  9. Count Strahd von Zarovich

    HIFIMAN Arya - Arya Stealth - Arya Organic :: Impressions Thread

    I got these, very happy with them. Not AliExpress but worth a look! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/193542874810
  10. Count Strahd von Zarovich

    FiiO M15 Audio Player | Dual AK4499EQ | 7490 mAh Battery | 64 GB ROM | $1299.99

    Tidal app x8 seems to work for me! I have loudness normalisation off.
  11. Count Strahd von Zarovich

    FiiO M15 Audio Player | Dual AK4499EQ | 7490 mAh Battery | 64 GB ROM | $1299.99

    @hmscott as long as you're happy with your purchases 😎👍🏻
  12. Count Strahd von Zarovich

    HIFIMAN Arya - Arya Stealth - Arya Organic :: Impressions Thread

    I've tried the 1990 eq as well - I love that one on classical symphonies with a lot of high trebles and choirs. I'll be using yours for jazz, the bass is more textured indeed. Neutral I still love them as well, I'll probably be switching now and then 😁
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    HIFIMAN Arya - Arya Stealth - Arya Organic :: Impressions Thread

    Am currently trying out those settings on Roon - man....that crap sounds good! It does indeed become more dynamic and the soundstage widens a TAD but not too much, but enough to hear more space between the orchestra and the pianist in...
  14. Count Strahd von Zarovich

    FiiO M15 Audio Player | Dual AK4499EQ | 7490 mAh Battery | 64 GB ROM | $1299.99

    Scanning is indeed much faster with the new fiio app - and I do like unlimited file size for album art - good improvement!
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