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    Audeze LCD-5 - The all new Audeze Flagship

    I read other (more expert) reviews suggesting that the Utopia is the king of detail. Resolve's YouTube review suggests that detail retrieval is superior on the Utopias, but I have to say, I hear more detail with the LCD-5, details I simply don't hear in the Utopias unless the LCD-5 identifies...
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    Audeze LCD-5 - The all new Audeze Flagship

    Bought them and cannot believe how amazing these sound. Hyper-detailed, deep-bass'd (especially after applying EQ via Roon) and silky smooth. Even accounting for the new-toy factor, these may be my favorite headphones, period.
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    Audeze LCD-5 - The all new Audeze Flagship

    Good advice and advice I took. Bought them - 🤞🤞🤞
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    Audeze LCD-5 - The all new Audeze Flagship

    Could really use some thoughts/advice. I have a very nice collection - VC, Utopia, HD800S and Aeolus - and I have the Chord Hugo TT2/MScaler and A&S Kenzie to drive my collection. I’m trying to determine from reviews and impressions whether the LCD-5s will bring a different flavor than what I...
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    Audeze LCD-5 Review, Measurements, Interview

    Could really use some thoughts/advice. I have a very nice collection - VC, Utopia, HD800S and Aeolus - and I have the Chord Hugo TT2/MScaler and A&S Kenzie to drive my collection. I’m trying to determine from reviews and impressions whether the LCD-5s will bring a different flavor than what I...
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    Focal Utopia General Discussion

    I went with an Arctic Cables Integra series silver/copper hybrid and it makes the Utopias sing. I'd tried the Silver Dragons but hated the feel of them (and couldn't hear a particuar improvement). For what it's worth.
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    Naim Audio Uniti Atom Headphone Edition

    Thanks - yes, your advice is what literally everyone is telling me!
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    Naim Audio Uniti Atom Headphone Edition

    I have a brand new Naim Uniti Atom Headphone Edition for my living room. The Naim unit has an XLR input in addition to the 1/4" standard. My cables - which I paid a ton for - all terminate with a 1/4" plug, which is what I needed for my existing amps. Two questions: Is it worth trying to get...
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    Naim Audio Uniti Atom Headphone Edition

    Thanks - I ended up buying an inexpensive Topping D10s DAC which has a USB input and a digital coax output, which will go into the Naim HE. Essentially the Topping will act as a digital pass-through. Problem solved.
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    Naim Audio Uniti Atom Headphone Edition

    Just bought this unit and loving it. Should I ever want to feed Apple Music into the HE from my iPad, do you think this cable would do the trick? https://shop.musicteck.com/products/type-c-to-coaxial-cable?variant=37432238606
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    Arctic Cables Discussion Thread

    After working with Val at AC, last week I received my 6.5-ft Integra for my Utopias and 6.5-ft Magnus for my ZMF Verite Closed. What fantastic pairings for these two headphones! Build is solid and beautiful. Just as importantly, as I’ve been saved in the past from my own bad luck by Arctic’s...
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    Hugo M Scaler by Chord Electronics - The Official Thread

    Are you happy with the Silver Dragons? Audible improvements, or do you just like the build/fit better than the stock cables?
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    Hugo M Scaler by Chord Electronics - The Official Thread

    What cables are you using to connect TT2 to MS?
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    Hugo M Scaler by Chord Electronics - The Official Thread

    I almost hate to pose the question, but are there any owners of the TT2/M-Scaler combo who are happy with having upgraded their cables? I’m thinking of the Silver Dragons which represent the absolute ceiling in what I can (as a relatively new hobbyist) pay, but cannot get myself to click on the...
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    Hugo M Scaler by Chord Electronics - The Official Thread

    I just got my M-Scaler to go with my TT2 and man, I am enjoying! The spaciousness and detail is immediately noticeable. In fairness, the difference is small on some recordings but massive in others - particularly acoustic instruments. I was so apprehensive about this purchase (would I really...
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