PD2 was my first DAP and what a powerful little beastie it was! Literally pocket size, reliable (albeit with a rather outdated UI), massive battery time, really good EQ options. It's not on the same calibre as Chord Mojo 2, I don't think, but it's super portable and should now be fairly cheap. I...

Risks adding noise between the two amplifications (at potentially different S/N ratios) and distorting the signal. It's not disastrous (won't damage your equipment or anything like that) and distortion can vary from barely audible to clearly audible. Although it's better to have a signal...

Hello, talking about PD2, from what I remember it doesn't have a proper line-out (like, you don't get an analog signal that bypasses the amp), so you're looking at double amplification if you connect to an external amp. I don't recall it having any other connectivity either (like co-axial S/PDIF...

Good point. I'm on Gain 1, dig vol. 100%, analog vol. 80%, with ThieAudio Prestige Ltd, which has a fairly smooth U curve, mildly recessed mids, good bass slam (but not so much rumble in the subbass region) and relatively bright uppers (but nothing too strong, fatiguing or sibilant).

Wow, my impression is quite the other way round to yours :ksc75smile: . I had the Ti, which I found similar to the sound 320Max produces through Mango Android: bright, resolving but less dense and heavy sound, slightly leaner. 320Max through Mango OS to me sounds equally resolving, but darker...

It certainly is most important not to bleed into the kids. They get easily scarred at such a young age. :ksc75smile:

You've got a point there. Not sure the sound is audibly different (it certainly is not worse than the stock cable, but is it better? I've not had time to A/B). There are a few points to consider in such a purchase. I already have a TOTL DAP and am not interested in non-portable, desktop...

I knew about E7, which is out, but where did you read about LP7? I was aware it was a project for at least a couple of years now, but is there any info on the DAC and amp board used, or specs, etc?

What's the upcoming LP?

Finally, my Liquid Links cable for the Prestige LTD has arrived and it's a beauty. I have not yet done an A/B with the stock cable, but both build-wise and soundwise the Ebua II certainly does not disappoint.

I too think it's a good choice. They're very balanced across the spectrum and lack in no department (or, as critics might say, jacks of all trades but masters of none, still I like them that way). Your DAP/DAC-Amp system will also play a role, as will tips. I found audible differences (quite...

Yeah, I'm off next week on a work trip to Liverpool, England, and I'm putting on the Deep Mounts to give them another run, cos I did enjoy the bass presentation on these. (My partner rolls her eyes over this entire hobby and the cost of components and accessories).

After @JAnonymous5150's suggestion, I tip rolled between the Azla SednaEarfit Max and the Radius Deep Mount NE. Found the Radius tips to have a slightly narrower presentation with mids (e.g., voice) more recessed. Bass guitar rumble was slightly more accentuated and there was a perceptible...

It is the case. A slight, but noticeable difference in volume. Ultimate sounds more refined but a bit less intense.

If you're talking about DAC Ultimate Mode, it's activated through Android audio settings, not on the app.