I owned them both at the same time, in addition to the 009 and 007. If the CRBN and 007 aren't too overlapping, then you'll likely find the x9k a good complement.. as it's quite different overall. More open, holographic and resolving. If on the other hand bass is a sticking point, which it...

Thanks for the distinction. And that's totally correct, it was low level noise, not distortion across any frequency range. And if it had continued, I definitely would've sent it in like you did yours. And also agree, many of the issues I've had with stats, I've simply not had with non-stats.

Yup, same here. I wasn't completely blown away either, just walked away feeling like they were up there in terms of a high end TOTL. It'll be very interesting comparing them both in house.

People can keep calling it a hype train.. but... there are simply too many very well experienced, long time users (that mind you, are generally skeptical and more honest to begin with because of said experience), that keep typing the same things and having the same experiences. And for me...

Actually, this the one issue I did have previously that I mentioned in I think this thread or another. Very low level intermittent noise, that has pretty much gone away. I believe @BassicScience detected it a few times as well when I loaned them to him. Every now and then it comes back shortly...

The actual build quality is the same as the Susvara, with two exceptions: 1) the wood looks/feels a bit nicer and 2) the cable doesn't feel well made, although this is kind of consistent. Outside of that, it's the same build. I'm on the record multiple times saying that I expected a more...

I'll wait to see the price. I almost always like to see new stat offerings, and Hifiman has proven capable. I think if it's entry level pricing it's fine, but Hifiman really strikes a chord with me at times with the build quality given how they set prices. Hopefully this isn't priced at a premium..

My impressions thread is nowhere near as riveting as this one lol

The CRBN does share some similarities with the 007. I think it gets tonality right a bit better than the 007, but doesn't have the same 3D and holographic sound the 007 can have (a bit short of the 009 in this regard, but better than the CRBN imo). And yea the only knock against the x9000 is...

Yea I have a dehumidifier and purifier in my headphone room as well. And that's the other thing. The Stax protectors just kind of ruin the collector aspect of things lol. But again, very affective and reassuring. Gotcha, yea same here. Maybe I go this route for just a select few and then stick...

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That's a nice looking cabinet. And yea I've also thought about using moisture absorbers in a non-humidity controlled cabinet, just not sure if I'll get it airtight enough to be valuable. I also have a dehumidifier and air purifier in the room. I'm also mainly looking for something for better...

Has the volume control, no preamp, Phoenix reclocker directly to it, and then directly to my headphone amps (T2 and EC 300B). Roon and Tidal primarily.

For the Susvara specifically, I would absolutely look to get an amp known for driving them properly (not at all saying it has to be the most expensive either).

Lol I totally get that too. And I would never listen to an entire album of hers, rather I cherry pick the really enjoyable songs for playlists.