I looked back at eight pages and there was not one review of the CHANGE in those. Maybe they are back farther, but it seemed pretty far away.

Guys… Can you describe what the sonic changes are associated with the upgrade?

What headphones have people found pair best with the Stratus? I am enjoying HD800s and K1000’s...

I just ordered one on Music Direct for only $839. I don't know why they are selling so discounted, but with a 60-day trial period, I'm looking forward to giving it a try. There have been scant reviews on this unit, which makes me nervous, but I will review when it comes. The lead out time is...

Impressions anybody??????

Yes. Keep us informed. I plan to try it with the output of an ayre v5se, an also with the output of my DNA stratus ( I assume the stratus has enough juice as it can drive k1000s but I need to confirm this). I will be driving Stax SR007 mki's

I can say that I was favoring my HD800's by a wide margin over the classic LCD3's.  The LCD3c's sounded muffled to me - though I don't think they were part of the early versions that had issues with rolled off high ends (they were produced in 2013).  Based on this, I think I'll like the Fazors a...

N I just sent my LCD3s into Audeze for driver replacement up to the Fazors. Cost is $275 plus shipping. Seems very reasonable. Hope that puts an end to all this speculation. I'm assuming that Audeze's policies are consistent.

Thanks. I already spent a half hour looking at the threads with no clear picture. Figured it would be kind and helpful with somebody who knows the answer could just answer.

I hesitate to say anything, in case my situation might change… But I have no problems with stuttering or the use of OTG. I format my cards with in the X5, and simply drag files over from my Mac mini and used a program to clean up the hidden files. I populated another card off at a friends PC in...

Hi guys. I'm seeking some advice. My amplifier is making crackling and static sounds. I read the manual, and will clean all the contacts for the tubes. Other any other steps I should do to identify and address the source of this problem, I have different output tubes but I don't have a different...

Check out the thread about the Centrance upcoming product for Iphone 5 above and Ipod Touch 5 : Hi Fi SKYN         That could be what you are after.  P.

This is tempting and I may go for it - just got an email from indigogo.  It's great that it adds battery life, provides good quality sound (even hi def), etc.  However, who has enough memory on their iphones to store DSD files?  I think this is most appropriate for streaming and the limited...

Hi Folks.  Have any of you used a Master 7 DAC with Kingwa's new input kit for the Offramp 5 (using HDMI I2S out)?  I've been in communication with Kingwa and this is what he says about it:   Master 7 customers asked us change the I2S input define to suite the OR5. Now we have the HDMI input...

Here is the official word from Sennheiser:   "You cannot really "wash" the pads as soaps and solvents can break down the foam and other materials in the pad. All you can really do is wipe them down with a warm damp cloth and then let them air dry. Maybe you might even spray them with some...

Hahaha... No :-)  But that makes me realize that I don't know how to remove the pads.  Anyone have tips?

Thank you PM for that highly practical advice!!! Anyone ever washed their HD800 pads whilst removed from the electronics? :-)

Anyone try the Audio-gd Master 9?

Are you saying that one individual file, somewhere on the memory card (i.e. not necessarily the one you are playing at the time) being corrupted makes the whole thing not work for hirez files (but doesn't effect 16/44 files)?  That seems highly unlikely.  And it also seems unlikely that ALL my...

Just installed Firmware 2.07 and thought I had it for around 15 minutes, then it started stuttering again!  Seems like it's doing it less.  Could this mean that it's a programming issue?   I want to fill up my 128 gb microsd card and try that.  Thing is, I just don't remember the X5 doing this...

I believe it is Class 10.  Again, I will try another card to see if the problem goes away.  About to load beta 2.7 firmware...

Thanks for that. I've got the doctor cheski's binaural in 2496 and it is stuttering. This makes me think it's not an issue of embedded artwork as they likely have the same artwork. Either corrupted during transfer, my firmware is corrupted, or my hardware is corrupted. Will try to put the he...

Good question.  I will try.  Still loading it up with music.

Yes, please keep us informed.  I intend to try one with LCD-3's as well.

It seems like several people here have actually auditioned this amplifier, but no one has mentioned anything about the sonics. Should I imply that the sonics are unremarkable? I wish somebody would report something about the sound quality.