Let us know about your impressions after listening. When listening to DALI iO-12, make sure ANC and bass mode are disabled. In order for the choice to be correct, you need a clear understanding of your priorities. Good luck!

Roon! I got the best sound from the DALI iO-12 with a direct USB connection to the Lumin U2 (Roon Only mode) and from Roon Nucleus Plus (Qobuz) => USB => DALI iO-12 (direct DSP settings) I rechecked the SQ again. In my SQ testing conditions, DALI iO-12 connection via USB (priority) 1. Roon...

I would like to draw your attention to Bluetooth headphones Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro. They have very good sound quality. You need a source with SSC support (Samsung Seamless Codec).

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I confirm the post angelom. This is indeed true. The DALI iO-12's bass is not bloated, it is well structured. Perhaps the pair of headphones you were listening to is new. DALI iO-12 must be given time to work, at least 70 hours.

I have questions for the discussion participants. You use to listen to HD Audio music | Hi-Res Audio? What do you think about Direct Stream Digital (DSD)?

GREAT! I have cognitive dissonance. There are many interesting thoughts. I need time to think about it. I have a question for you. Do you listen to stereo music? And yes, I am now satisfied with our discussion and grateful to all who are involved.

What do you mean by: 1) doing a line level matched 2) direct A/B switched Will the test be valid if a number of conditions below are met: 1) the same file is tested 2) the same equipment and its settings are used 3) a blind listening test is carried out (several times) 4) before each audition...

Yes, it may be related to the software/hardware.

Interesting and useful information for me. You can be very persuasive. Thank you, I am very grateful to you.

I understand correctly, the codecs don't cause dynamic compression, and therefore cannot influence the deterioration of the dynamic range of the recording. And it is precisely because of this that “spears break” in our discussion?

Did I miss something somewhere? Where is this useful information for me that gives me a clear and precise answer? Why do I hear a difference in sound quality when changing codec? I don't see the answer to this question?

Again cliches and labels, instead of logical justifications.

When listening, only the codec changes, and as a result, the sound quality changes. A clear cause-and-effect relationship. All other variables do not change during my listening.

I also adequately perceive information, but in this case, they are trying to convince me that I cannot hear what I really hear. This is already more like Orwell's story Animal Farm.