Can I interrupt the ongoing "regularly scheduled programs" in this thread in order to share my enthusiasm about my new ER4S? If that bothers you, then just skip this comment. No offense taken - and, please, accept my apology for interrupting the ongoing flow of exchanges about other subtopics...

Congratulations on your purchase and "Happy Head-Fi Anniversary," Hammy! I hope that your experience with the X2s develops like mine has: it just gets better and better. I'm currently having lots of fun listening to some of my all-time favorite tracks, first with Sony MDR-7506s (to get a...

I just bought a set of HiFiMan RE-400 IEMs and I'm amazed by quality of sound they produce.  However, I can already see problems happening, sooner rather than later, with: (1) the extremely thin earshell-to-y-junction cables; (2) the absence of any strain relief at the point where the cables...

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+1!! When I bought my X2s, I already owned entry-level amps/DACs . . . so I tried them out with the new headphones. They made the X2s even more enjoyable. However, the X2s are still the best open-back 'phones I have ever heard for under $500, even when I just plug them directly into my laptop...

Bearing in mind that I am using the NAD as a CD transport, rather than using a PC as my signal source, I can report that using the coaxial connection on either of my Moda 2 Uber units produces music that occupies a slightly larger soundstage (in all dimensions) that is also slightly less dry...

I have been following this thread for quite a while and, three weeks ago, I got my X2s delivered from Amazon.  Thanks to all of you for convincing me – through the information and insights you’ve provided – to pull the trigger.  I’ve been “burning-in” my X2s (and my brain’s response to them) by...

After reading this entire thread, I just want to say, "THANK YOU!" Dsnuts, especially, really went lots of extra miles to keep it rolling along - and I'm especially impressed with his patience when responding to the same questions over and over again (from folks who hadn't read what had already...

FWIW, this afternoon I posted a long review of the HA-2 in our "Portable Headphone Amplifier" subforum.  I had promised to do one earlier in this thread (June 28, page 106, Post #1581) - and I've kept my promise. I moved the review to a separate thread so that it wouldn't eat up space in this...

Back in June, I was thinking about buying a portable amp/DAC to replace the TEAC HA-P50 I was using.  Searching for alternatives, I found the “OPPO HA-2 Portable Headphone Amplifier/DAC Discussion Thread” here on Head-Fi.  I read the entire thread – and I’m still subscribed and keeping up with...

Spent the last several hours reading this entire thread. Just wanted to mention a few things: 1. THANK YOU to all who contributed to this discussion! I have learned a lot about the HA-2 and a wealth of related topics and equipment. 2. I've ordered the Ha-2 to pair with my iPhone 6+. Should be...

What bugs me the most about my current systems? No decent portable CD players available. I've got a couple thousand of those archaic shiny discs to choose from when I want to listen in my living room, but can't take 'em with me to use with a modern update of the venerable Sony Discman. There are...

I'm 6 days into using my new Magni 2 Uber / Modi 2 Uber stack with a set of HD 598s - as well as several other cans - and I can honestly say that I have NEVER heard anything better at anywhere near the stack's price. I'm sure the more expensive Schiit is also a tremendous value and superb...

My Modi 2 Uber and Magni 2 Uber were delivered four days ago and I’ve already spent spent almost 25 hours listening to them.  I’m blown away by their ability to produce honest, involving and endlessly listenable music!   I don’t have “golden ears” and I’m not qualified to discuss the technical...