I'm very keen to learn how the Voltage compare to the Quattros, from your impressions it sounds like the two are quite different though perhaps similarly sized.

Delightfully friendly Head-Fier who is an absolute pleasure to interact with.

I contacted Vishnu via Instagram, which is apparently the norm. Don't think they have a website nor do I know their email address unfortunately.

You could always contact Vishnu Leather to have them build a custom case for your DAP. They're quite expensive but I've yet to encounter better.

My interpretation of the promotional material is that in addition to other improvements, the Exclusive Edition ships with an AK4497 DAC card with higher THD specs. Which could suggest either the AK4497 chips used for the EE versions, or other electrical components on those particular cards have...

The new Elysian Pilgrim would be potential option in this price range.

1. There is no endgame.

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Up for sale is an Astell & Kern SR35, along with a Dignis black leather case. I am the original owner of both, having purchased the SR35 from Addicted to Audio (authorised A&K dealer) in September of last year, so it is still under warranty. Included in the sale: A&K SR35 Black Dignis leather...

Up for sale is an iFi Go Bar 10th Anniversary which I purchased from Addicted to Audio in Melbourne, an authorised iFi dealer. Please note there are some micro scratches as the mirror gold finish is almost impossible to keep pristine, but it still looks terrific. Included in the sale: Go Bar...

Up for sale is a Cayin RU7 dongle in excellent condition. I am the second owner, having purchased it from a fellow Head-Fi member. Included in the sale: Cayin RU7 dongle Box, manual & papers Leather case Price is USD $150 including worldwide shipping. Thanks for looking and please let me...

I've just finished discovering the dark, smooth & refined Penon Fan2s - you're invited to sink your teeth into my full review here. :smile:

I've just finished discovering the dark, smooth & refined Penon Fan2s - you're invited to sink your teeth into my full review here. :smile:

Thank you for your reply Warren. Unfortunately being a 2 wire cable braiding isn't the issue in this case as even the earhook areas (single wire per side) are stiffened, I've tried flexing the cable in different directions to relax the memory effect but to no avail. I was thinking some sort of...

As as addendum to your post, I personally feel amplification has potentially the largest impact on staging size, and also happen to suspect the amplification stage in most DAPs ends up contributing more to what we end up hearing than the DAC stage, at least from a technicalities perspective...

I feel similarly about ESS DACs - they have a reputation for being edgy, aggressive & fatiguing. They often sounded very "digital" with loads of resolution coming at the expense of an excessive amount of glare, particularly evident at higher frequencies. Almost like a ringing effect. What...

I have a Liquid Links Venom cable which has stiffened up over time, perhaps due to the PVC insulation reacting to humidity. Are there any known treatments out there for softening up cables?

Many of us find brighter cables work well with XE6, whereas 1960s has a reputation for being a little warmer & darker from my understanding. Many XE6 owners recommend Ode To Laura as the best cable pairing they've tried among high-end cables.

Well some people do love the convenience of modular plugs, along with systems like ConX that allow interchangeable 2pin & MMCX connectors. I've fully committed to sources with 4.4mm outputs & IEMs with 2pin connectors so I don't need that flexibility, because in my experience friction-fit...

Have any more E7 impressions surfaced yet?

Penon recently sent me one of their Renata cables, and pairing it with the XE6s has yielded extremely positive initial impressions. It's always fascinated me how the more substantial cables are able to alter our perception of soundstage dimensions, stretching them outwards or bending them more...

Penon recently sent me one of their Renata cables, and pairing it with the XE6s has yielded extremely positive initial impressions. It's always fascinated me how the more substantial cables are able to alter our perception of soundstage dimensions, stretching them outwards or bending them more...

Similarly thick, though nowhere near as stiff as Code 23. I should have a chance to compare it with Code 24 in a few weeks. I've A/Bed 475 against the Sound Tiger Sinfonia, which is much smaller and may be the best value portable amp on the market. I liked the Sinfonia and would choose it for...

L&P P6 Pro > PWA Orpheus Shielding IC > Mass Kobo 475 > Penon Renata > Fir XE6. Leather cases by Vishnu.