I’ll add to that. I have a Khadas Tea that is technically weaker and powers the Aeons much better. I do actually have a Gryphon so I’m good hands there. Just wanted a more portable one but I will stick with the Khadas for that. I understand 16 isn’t 13, but it’s very close. And people on this...

I agree. But why would they advertise such available power? You all seem to have the common knowledge that it’s not possible and I would expect at LEAST that from the manufacturer

I now have two Earmen Colibri and both are going back today. Completely falsely advertised at 500+mw at 16 ohms. When I plug in the aeon Noires and turn up the volume there is a tonne of bass distortion on both devices… bought a second to check it was a defect. Frustrates me how a company...

Well it won’t be anything to do with the ‘DAC’ as that is totally transparent and converts digital to analogue completely neutrally. Maybe you feel the headphone amp is not to your liking. It obviously has full EQ so you can tune to your preference

The Arya Stealth Magnet edition is now one of easiest to drive Planar headphones out there. Easier than sundara. Maybe the ananda is easier with higher sensitivity. But you can drive the Arya from any portable device more or less. Not saying that is the ‘best’ solution. But a smaller portable...

Just tried them for you. Only the second time I have ever used them. I have a pair of sundaras too. Bear in mind I have not updated my Gryphon so I am still on the -db volume reading rather than a percentage? I think that is what changed anyway. So my casual listening volume would be around-35...

Sorry I get you. How strange. I’ll try and reply tomorrow

I see. Very strange. I have a new pair of Arya Stealths and the Gryphon and will test soon. They are definitely the stealth variety? Did you buy new?

So you use the edition on the 4.4mm output? And the Arya 3.5mm do you think? Switch the cables over. It will make a vast difference in terms of power yes. Ps- You are using the outputs on the volume dial side right? The other side (with the source USB inputs) are much lower power I think...

That doesn’t sound right to me. The Arya at 32 ohm and the gryphon on balanced outputs 1w or near that. The XS are 18 ohm and lower sensitivity too so should be harder to drive

Does anyone know the Output power of the Gryphon at 16 ohms? Via balanced? The iFi support just pushes you to a calculator and that doesnt give power numbers just estimated decibels. Which I am not sure on.

Can anyone confirm if the Colibri really does output 500+ MW of power at 16 ohms? One review suggested it was more like 100mw. Cheers guys

Hi guys, Is there something that is smaller than the iFi Gryphon that has a 4.4mm 'powerful' output that will easily drive things like the Aeon Noire's? 13 Ohm 94db? I use an iPhone mainly so the Dongle DACS just will not cut it. I returned the iFi Go Bar as it actually cut out when turning up...

Amazon Music is another option. I am quite impressed by this having used tidal previously. Their high res library is ever growing

Found and ordered this myself! RME ADI-2 DAC + HiFiMAN Arya - £1699 The ADI-2 in the UK is normally £999 or £949 so a saving of over 500 on the headphones https://www.scan.co.uk/products/black-friday-hifiman-arya-stealth-over-ear-open-back-planar-magnetic-headphones-plus-rme-adi-2-dac