Hi I own Meze Classic 99, Schiit Mod and Vali 2. I'm not super happy with the setup at the moment but some tubes worked better for my ears than others. Anyhow! I'm looking to buy a portable DAC/AMP to use wherever I go - mainly in office or wherever I end up with my laptop. I wont be using it...

Hi The 3x remark was indeed a bit tongue in cheek. I was looking to have a direct comparison between the two headphones to measure how appealing the Elear is to me using the Meze as a baseline. I read that you typically use tube amplification, do you have any idea how good the Modi2/Vali2...

Hi I bought the Meze 99 Classics back in March to replace my B&W P5 1st gen and running them through Vali2/Modi2 and mostly listen to jazz, fusion, rock, prog rock, funk, soul/rnb and motown. I'm also a bassist and will always have my ears tuned to the drummer and bassist but not looking for...

Hello I have the 99 Classics. I like them. A lot. They are a big step up from my MY2010 B&W P5 and they are run through Modi2/Vali2 stack. At the moment I'm in the market for an open back set of headphones and have my eyes firmly on the Focal Elear. Anyone has comparisons between the two? Are...

So I just ordered a Modi and Vali2 for the Meze. Anyone has experience with this setup? Should I cancel Vali2 for Magni2 What about Leckerton UHA4?

I ordered a Meze 99 Classics and to compliment it, I'm looking to get a DAC and amp to complete my musical experience.   My two available options now are: Leckerton UHA-4 Schiit Modi2/Magni2 stack     I'm not looking for portability just best sound quality possible. Portability comes...

Sorry to keep diverting conversation back to myself. As I said I'm a newb and happy to find a responsive bunch ... so I will try not to bore you guys and ask little questions: A DAP (Sony A17?) vs DFR vs Schiit Fulla 2 vs Schiit Mod/Magni stack   Please bear in mind that I can live with...

So I'm leaning towards saving my money and not buying the rather expensive CAN$250 DFR. Am I making a mistake for settling for an iPhone 6 Plus and a several years old workstation/laptop as my sources?

I'm not sure (newbie here) but I focus a lot on the bassplaying. I don't like boomy. I scoop the high mid a tad bit though and enjoy the bass playing. Don't know what that's called but last I checked the frequency curves of the Meze and they looked a lot like my EQ. Hope this answers your...

I don't have a portable setup per say. I just have my iPhone that's all. I also don't have a high res library (but I will start downloading in anticipation for the new equipment). I'm starting from scratch here and yes I'm absolutely in it for the sound quality.

I take it you're big on DT and similar bands (PoS, Riverside, Yes and other progs), that's pretty much 50% of my music listening time. The other 50% is Motown, R'n'B and Jazz (mostly bands that have legendary bassists), what's the sound signature like? Do you still recommend the DragonFly for...

Hi   I just bought my 99 Classics headphones two days ago. Till they arrive, I'm in the market for a desktop amp/dac (separates or combo) that will not exceed the $300 budget. I don't have a current setup and I've spent the past 7 years listening to my B&W P5 through my iPhone. Any advice on a...

I'm looking at the Meze 99 Classics (will stretch budget) or the AT ATH-M50x (within budget) or the NAD HP50. I think I would like something more refined than the B&W P5 (and I read the S2 is a step down from the legacy model). I still want a fun set of headphones that will excite the bassist in...

Hi   So after plenty of reading and studying, I'm following this trajectory with my purchase: I'm looking at shelling out more money on sourcing my music, and signal processing than pushing the budget into the headphones themselves.   I don't listen to much music while moving (only in my...

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