I use my R7 as a ‘Roon endpoint’ via WiFi. And it’s peerless in that regard. So unfortunately, I don’t share your frustrations in this regard.

The R7 punches way, way above it’s weight. Yes, there is better to be had. For example, my HDV820 sounds slightly better to my ears. And FiiO’s own M17 sounds slightly more focussed. But these devices are twice the price of the R7. My R7 with PL50 is my most used listening device. That says a lot.

No, they can’t. Do your research. The K1000’s have a sensitivity of 74db for 1 mW (free field). They, therefore, require a power amplifier to drive them. This review backs this claim up: https://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue9/akg1000.htm So stop bitching about the R9, and ACCEPT that your...

I have my M17 set to stop charging at 85% to preserve battery life.

@FiiO Will the PL50 work with the R9?

I don’t think the M17 is designed to be used in 12DC mode without utilising the stand/fan. On the very odd occasion I’ve used it in DC mode without using the stand/fan (albeit for short periods) it got very warm. i gave up with the hassle eventually, and bought an R7 for static/bedroom...

‘Each to their own.’ As a Head-Fi neophyte, it will undoubtedly take you time and experience to fully-appreciate the differing ‘standards’ that different equipment provides :gs1000smile:

I too am ‘staying put’ with my R7, rather than upgrading to the R9. i use my R7 purely as a Roon-Ready endpoint, and I don’t need the extra output power that the R9 provides. Plus the R7 sounds so damn good! I also have an M17, and the R7 isn’t ‘far behind’ the M17 at all! :gs1000smile:

You pays your money. You takes your choice. As to your claim that your Logitech Media Server ‘achieves more‘ than Roon, then I’ll call you out there. It doesn’t. In the end, you get what you pay for.

The R7 works faultlessly as a Roon endpoint. That’s it’s ‘killer app’ IMO.

The R7’s forte, IMO is as a complete (Roon Ready) streaming headphone solution/package. It’s absolutely sublime in that regard. if you’re just using the R7 as a ‘streamer’, and you’re not taking advantage of the amplification, then the R9 is irrelevant to you.

Yes, it does drive my HE6se V2’s. But with limited volume. I feel torn about the R9. I would like a little more volume/headroom with my HE6se’s than the R7 can provide. However, the R7 copes just well enough with the 6se’s, and sounds sublime to boot. I also own an M17. Basically, the R9 will...

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The R7’s ‘ace up its sleeve’ is Roon. Being fully ‘Roon-ready’, it’s transformed my listening experience. My R7 with the HiFiMAN HE6se V2’s via 4-pin XLR is complete Nirvana! :gs1000smile:

It’s already in the latest M17 update/firmware.