The sound is about 70% of a full sized dap. Uac app wouldn't recognize the DC elite but I guess it works well enough without any more tampering. Now the other issue is being able to stabilize the setup while on-the-go. Since a slight wobble of the cable can result in a broken contact, and I...

For DC-Elite, any idea how apps work? I'm using Onkyo player app that can has a USB output option for DSD, but I'm not sure it plays nicely with the iBasso UAC app. Or maybe just let Onkyo take over. Any other android app that does this better?

I'd say around 500 around SA6 or maybe U4T U6T. I use the Onkyo player app and have paid for the DSD upsampling. This puts most low cost builds to shame and may even obsolete them. It also might be the most detailed sounding single dynamic driver I've heard thus far. The ANC, wireless, Siri...

Here's my additional 2cents: - The cable is... quite good and compliments the B3. It is lighter and more portable and less microphonic. Previously it was pure copper and now it is some type of silver-plated copper. Apparently work was done to match the impedence exactly to the new Blessing 3...

Xinhs 4-core graphene I push mine a little further away. Wont slip off. Also not too close to the nozzle as it felt like they were sitting too deep in my ears. Btw, is that martini or the copper one?

I personally found it better, but one can say that most iems benefit from better sources. My 7hz chirp along fine with my iphone dongle and wm1a as well. It’s just a logistic issue that I rarely lob my DAP around anymore.

IMO the Mele doesn't need too much power. You might even over-drive it with certain DAPs. It is driven fine even from my iphone and dongle. If you're using something android like LG V30, there's more than enough juice.

Dear Z1R owners, Just some advice seeking. Do you think it's worth buying Z1R years after its release? Or look around for second hand? Also is wm1a unmodded able to push the Z1R to any satisfactory level? Thanks!

I’ve had a cat who fake drinks water by licking metallic things such as doors and tables. Fed him on a wet food exclusive diet and it seemed to improve. I also mix a little boiled water with the canned food so its like a soupy mix. Its the only way I could get him to “drink”.

Were they too large or too small for you? Mangird / Shuoers are more or less regular size nozzles. I am beginning to think that you didn't get a good seal so you're only hearing the trebles, thus explaining the sharpness you're hearing. If you have giant ear canals. Then consider Moondrop iems...

I suggest Dunu SA6 or Thieaudio Oracle

The Teas are not bright in comparison to the TC-01, and much warmer than the Tripowin's v-shaped signature. but still return it within the time frame when you can. A cable isn't going to fix something that you didn't like in the beginning. I believe in cables but they aren't magic potions.

For drivers I think they use coating. For cables they seem to come in graphene strands, and often braided with silver for some reason. I wonder why they wouldn't make a pure graphene cable... would it snap easily like pencil lead? And why not braid it with copper? Questions questions. I think...

Is that the XinHS 4 braid "graphene-infused silver"? And how much was it? I had Hakugei custom make a copper+silver graphene. Not the easiest to find synergy for. Seems to bring out mid-treble and mid-bass energy, like a V-shaped EQ. Sound stage gets smaller and extension reduced.

Grill looks quite nice, but why not vent with the apex modules? No need to fear dust or water. Also it's a 1DD+1BA configuration I thought it was going to be 1DD+1Planar?

It's hard to say which one is superior when iems are in similar price bracket, and neither of them are obvious under-performers. It's more a game of tradeoffs and your own most-boxes-ticked situation.

A lot of people are over-analyzing Aria and Mele as if there would be colossal differences between them. There isn't. We are oftentimes trying to emphasize differences for the sake of conversation. You're not losing out on getting one over the other. It's also a journey of self-discovery. You...

Wires are snake oil. Next question gets worried about the wire quality. {facepalm} Patience people, patience. All will be revealed when you buy it and it's in your ears. Or wait for my review. :gs1000smile: --- From my guess, stock is always copper. Now they're slapping on the sound tubes...

Graph looks safe from treble sibilance. Inoffensive at least. How's the mids and bass though. Looks like a significant wide band 20hz-1k boost. Beryllium drivers are faster and can probably handle it. Has it caused any issues with bass bleed?