Thanks for the very helpful reply. While I like a bright high end, I want it to shimmer, not glare. Your comments infer the side you come down. From the list, I feel comfortable there are good choices available. I'll begin with a yggy/rag for evaluation and go from there. Again thanks...

Trying to work my way into an isine, but have gotten hung up on the almost universal preference expressed for the SQ of the Apple cable option. Just does not seem right that the inline cable DAP would provide better SQ than a quality DAP separate albeit through an SE cable.. Am I missing...

Returned shipment to Mr Speaker on 12th (from Texas). Mr Speaker notice of shipping on 21st. Shipping is ground. Hope this helps.

Waiting for the Ether E to solve that and a bit more.

The theory of statistical significance requires a sample size with substantial a number of units for there to be statistical significances. My recollection is 15 units in the sample are needed for 90% confidence the results are reasonably representative of universal population, i.e. the...

But I will bet you were clever enough to spend a couple of minutes playing with different positions of the head strap before you found that "just right" feel.

Do you mean the Phillips screw on the inside of the headband slide?

No warning. Have the usual Windows junk and Malwarebytes. The later is both necessary and sensitive. gl

Inserts did lift the base seeming to noticeably extend the resonance of a note as it decayed. However, my ears have pronounced high end rolloff and thus appreciate all the simmering I can get, so I prefer the Aeon's sans inserters

Nice to see the Ether Electrostat's ear pads are on sale at Mr. Speakers. Now for the . . ..

There is nothing like a picture to focus the mind.

Noticed you have both cables for the Aeon. Am considering going balanced (to a Rag) and would appreciate your comments comparing Aeon SE to DUM balanced. Am into the 7th day of continuous burn in. Had nice step up on 5th day's listen over starting point and think today's as better yet. A...

It is surprising how little it takes. After reading your note, tried driving with the Fiio e12, and the Aeons give very little back though feeding through a Yggy might be a factor.

Aaah, best practice. Take a quick listen immediately and burn in beyond recommendation. Full effect of burn is unclouded by intermediate listening sessions which just cause recall confusion.

[Q But then there is the myth, burn in is a superstition.