I just wanted to give some props to Oppo.   I dropped my HA-2 the 2nd day I had it due to an icy sidewalk. I was sad for a moment.... Most of the impact was on the volume pot.  Nice little ding there...    The sound is unaffected... the pot moves perfectly smooth, no audio distortion or...

I appreciate all the info here. Lots of good knowledge. I wanted to add some thoughts of my own: 1) Regarding the self-discharge and cyclic recharging issue we are seeing and hoping to avoid by keeping it plugged in... As others have stated, it's basically impossible for the battery to Not...

Oh. I connected the dots. I'm so sorry. I've been heavily distracted tonight.    I understand now.   ZX2 + TRRS + SE846.  Win.

Wait, so you settled on what? I'm not quite understanding.   You love the hugo, or you are skipping the hugo because you don't like it?

Very very interesting... I should also note that I could still return my HA-2!!! lol just bought it.     I did listen to the ZX2 a little bit back when I had the 535's and it did bring those things to life a bit more, however it didn't blow my mind for $1000 (less here... worth...

I should clarify that i don't own the 535's anymore. Just the 846's

I've been auditioning the 8's paired with an iPhone 6S, 6S + Oppo HA-2, Note 4, and Note 4 + HA-2, as well as HA-2 w/ PC.  Audio files range from iTunes music, Google Music, Tidal, and Onkyo HF Player with DSD256 sample files from Oppo.   My initial impressions are as follows:   The iPhone...

I've been auditioning the 8's paired with an iPhone 6S, 6S + Oppo HA-2, Note 4, and Note 4 + HA-2, as well as HA-2 w/ PC.  Audio files range from iTunes music, Google Music, Tidal, and Onkyo HF Player with DSD256 sample files from Oppo.   My initial impressions are as follows:   The iPhone...

Just a quick update, quick since I am so deeply engaged in listening to my setup...   I've been auditioning the 8's paired with an iPhone 6S, 6S + Oppo HA-2, Note 4, and Note 4 + HA-2, as well as HA-2 w/ PC.  Audio files range from iTunes music, Google Music, Tidal, and Onkyo HF Player with...

Well thank you kindly for the responses. I went with the return on bought the 8s. They are truly a piece of work. Can't wait for the oppo, do want to play with that mojo

Hello!!!    I'm actually really excited right now.  1st Post on this forum!     1st - I just want to do a super quick and sincere thank you to the community.  High quality yet differing insights, experience, TIME spent posting and helping each other in a generally positive and kind way is...