I had one of the first sets, and it definitely had the issue. However, I emailed Audeze about it and they quickly responded. I was sent a new pair, which I have had for almost two years. Zero problems and I use them frequently. I have owned about a dozen Audeze headphones, basically everything...

I do use the Roon EQ. I rather like them. Of course sound preference is just that, a personal preference. So your opinion is valid for you. I'll let others decide for themselves. Easy enough to try and toggle on and off.

Roon on Mac works great. I use it and the Reveal EQ settings included with my LCD4 and CRBN.

Certainly not run of the mill. I demoed several amps before deciding on the HeadAmp BHSE. Also it was recommended by several manufactures of electrostats. I have been very happy with my purchase for sure.

My BHSE drives the CRBN and 007 easily. Also worked well with the Voce.

I have tried and owned many expensive cables. Norne makes beautiful cables. I’ve bought probably 5 or 6. Usually the all silver. Expensive but very well made and durable. Even bought the Superconductor cable for my Abyss 1266 Tc. Cables make about a 2-3% difference in sound. In my opinion. If...

I think 10 is the limit.

I will second the opinion that these are fantastic. I had a first batch pair that did stick fairly often. Very annoying. The were replaced under warranty and the new pair has never stuck yet. Going on a year with no issues. Great price too.

Tell her audio gear is like shoes. If she only has one pair you will limit the audio gear accordingly.

Wow, you must have an impressive.....amount of pressure. Yeah, that must be it.

I use an Apple Watch to control my IPhone when using it as you describe. Only basic functions but still.

Maybe a shrieking eel swallowed a ROUS. (rodent of unusual size)

New tubes is the first step.

For around 1k I would consider a used Schiit Ragnarok 2. It is what I’m currently using with my Susvara. However the WA33 was my favorite. The Ragnarok is a speaker amp that puts full power to the XLR headphone jack. Plenty of power and dead silent even with more sensitive headphones.

I’m embarrassed to say what my expenditures have been the last 3 years. Spent several years caring for my elderly mother-in-law at her home. After she passed we bought our new home and I finally had time and space to set up my music and home theater systems. I just did the math and it works out...