I just got a pair of these headphones and paired them the Feliks Audio Echo Mk2.... It is an absolutely insane combination. I have heard things way, way more expensive that don't come close to that combination! I am going to get the AT 5000's next to see if I get the same result. Extremely...

I currently have a Schiit Freya+ running as my preamp for a 2 channel system. I own the Echo but also auditioned the Envy recently. Would the Envy be an upgrade as a preamp? Asking for a friend who has an audio problem…

I guess if I nit picked my Urd’s tray is slightly higher in the slot. How would they fix this? Especially if it’s working correctly anyways. I don’t think I’d be willing to send it back for such a silly reason. To each their own I guess. Maybe it’s because I play guitar and own some amazing ones...

I’m in! Let know how much! 😬

Definitely better sonically. Everything got an upgrade. Better detail throughout highs and lows. Sound stage is more precise and vocals are more natural sounding. Everything got more space around it as well. It’s a quieter machine and I sense the noise floor was improved as well. Keep in mind...

Urd Update: absolutely love this transport! I still lean towards the AES connection on the Yggy over the unison out (for streaming and CD playback). Much of the music has better definition, especially in the middle and low frequencies. Added bonus was that a CD that wasn’t not working on my...

Will play with it some more today and let you know!

Thank you for the birthday wishes! I ran a laptop without power connected.

Your logic makes complete sense to me and I agree with it. I’m likely experiencing a range of phenomena- using well recorded tracks on my shiny new toy.

I was only comparing the out to the Yggy. In regards to the usb out or AES out, I was comparing CD sound quality and not streaming at that point- sorry for the confusion. I have used the Mac straight to the Yggy and so far the Urd does seem to improve the quality of the sound. But please...

I’m not sure if some of the streaming services make the original mastering available but if it’s higher than 16/44 you know it’s the recent remaster garbage.

The new Waits remasters are exactly why I won’t be able to fully switch to streaming ever… they are a disaster. The original Cd releases are the way to go and sound exceptional.

IMO it improves the sound considerably. It noticeably lowers the sound floor and the quality of the sound got a huge boost. I am using Apple Music lossless. Urd is made for someone like myself who prefers CD and supplements that with streaming. I used to own a roon nucleus and streaming through...

It sounds fantastic! I’m comparing unison out vs AES and leaning towards AES so far but the differences are small.

First, here is my “Schiit stack” with Urd in to complete the chain. Some folks had asked about the snappiness of the Urd. Initially, I wasn’t thrilled with the lack of an eject button. However, in comparison to my other transports and disc players I have used, it is as fast if not faster. You...