Thanks JW. I actually have Audirvana and I love it. I was unaware that it had an EQ.

I will check if there’s a place around me that I may be able to do that. I think Gramaphone in Maryland may have some options. Maybe let me swap some pads to try.

Unfortunately, I only have a Mac. Do you know of anything that is Mac compatible?

Very insightful... What EQ system do you use? Which one would you suggest that I use? I don’t have any type of EQ. I only have the filters on my Hugo 2.

I haven’t tried the clear pads. I agree the toilet paper looses clarity and shape of the sounds. And that is exactly what I’m looking for, higher bass, and lower mids/voices. It’s almost as if the voices penetrate my ears before the rest of the sounds.

Overall, the Utopias are amazing. For me, I believe the voices sound very close, and the bass isn’t high enough. I would like a little more recessed voices.

Out of all EQ’s, is the SonarWorks what you would recommend then? Out of all programs? The only “EQ” I have ever tried is the filter on my Hugo 2.

Like I said, I put two pieces in there and I liked it. I tried 4 as well. Just wanted to know if there was anything else that would be recommended.

Guys, is there a way I can make the Utpoia a little less bright without EQ? I put two pieces of toilet paper in the cup. I like it. Sometimes I like super analytical, but when I want that warmness, is there can I do? Thank you!

Guys I’m wondering... I have the Hugo 2 and Utopia. Should I add an Amp as well? Would there be any benefit?

Audirvana +, wow! I downloaded the trial version today. Sooo much better. I will be buying the real version for sure. Keeping it about the Utopia's, the sound has so much more body, more clarity, and the space between the instruments is quieter (if that makes any sense). For example, I could...

Thanks to both! I will look into this further. What player should I be using?

Hey guys. Been reading for a while now on the Utopia Discussion board. This is my first post; so thanks for having me. I have a a question that I couldn't find. I run a MacBook pro, Flac files through VLC player, Hugo 2 to (via RCA wires) meridian prime amp to Utopia. Under the Audio MIDI...