I have to agree. I've always been surprised that the A30Pro hasn't gotten more appreciation, because I've found it does it's job perfectly, amplifying with zero noise or artifacts. Heck, it drives my Audeze LCD-4 phones wonderfully, and that's on the 0 gain setting. And at it's current price...

I've found that it simply depends on my mood. Yes, most of the time I prefer to EQ them, which they take extremely well, but sometimes, for instance when listening to something like Austin City Limits, I'll listen with no EQ, and they sound perfect. I'm not sure why that is, but for whatever...

I'm not sure I understand the situation correctly. Did you return the headphones, which the store has already inspected and then refused to refund the payment, or did the store simply ask to have the headphones returned for inspection before they will issue a refund? If the latter, then it's...

Yep, I like the stock cable best so far. Congratulations on the "new" headphones. I still get a thrill every time I listen with mine.

I think one of the main things I enjoy about the LCD-4 is that music is presented in such an effortless manner. With some headphones, as a musical passage becomes busier, the sound can begin to feel a bit compressed, but with the LCD-4, as more and more instruments are added, I simply hear each...

If you mean, upgrade by replacing parts, then I believe the answer is no, but you can always contact Hifiman customer service and request a quote to see if they will allow you trade in your Stealth toward a new or refurb Organic. Their customer service is top-notch...

https://www.audeze.com/collections/accessories/products/lcd-ear-pads

https://eqmac.app/

Most folks are back to work now, which should be pretty normal until Dec.18th (the week before Christmas), when folks begin traveling to be with family etc, and that slowdown should last for approx 2 weeks, through New Years day, and perhaps a bit longer, but then back to normal by Jan 8th...

I imagine they were on a Thanksgiving break, so I wouldn't be too concerned about the lack of recent communication.

Well, now that you mention it, I did try several different Hifiman headphones, which I did thoroughly enjoy, but seemed a bit bright on the Topping. They sounded much better through my Denon receiver, while the Audeze LCD-4 seems a bit warm through the Denon, but just about perfect through the...

I think it depends on what headphones/DAC you pair with it. With my Audeze LCD-4 phones I've never found it harsh, but rather, clean and clear with plenty of power to drive anything I can throw at it. By the way, I have heard the Jotumheim 2 and thought it was a lovely amp, also clean and...

Much better to NOT force things if you're unfamiliar with how they're to be dismantled, so that was totally correct : )

My LCD-4 is the same way, I guess because I have it in the lowest possible position. Fortunately, it doesn't bother me at all. Just love these headphones : )

I'll be very interested to hear your thoughts on how those two compare, as I've read many interesting reviews of the ab1266 phi.