OK, I really don’t need another DAC/Amp… why’d you go and post this? 🤪

Agree, I really cannot tell the difference with filters on any of my DACs.

Ooohhh, I know you are just kidding…! Wearing an expensive set of headphones to the gym should mean someone has a lot of disposable income! I wouldn’t dare expose my nice headphones to such an environment…. I wear a beater pair of IEMs - either BLON Cardinal or Shure SE215…

There are so many “It depends…” aspects. Yes, for best ANC then Bose, Sony, Apple are probably better. But you have to listen to them also, so one “it depends” is what matters most to the buyer - best sound quality or best ANC? Another “it depends is going to be price - Dali seems like a...

I too had installed the prior version manually… but I was just offered the update after powering up the DAC, so that might not be the reason you are not seeing it…

In the past the updates seem to have rolled out to different users (maybe based on location) at different times. This could be why some see the update and others don’t.

Thank you! Usually I miss out. Happy to have picked up a coupon.

Do you have a link for the Pulse Tube Adapters?

Thanks!!!! That sounds very encouraging!

I use the red Render tips and for me that provide a great fit and solid passive isolation which reduces need for ANC, and makes ANC more effective when needed. I like the AZLA MAX for TWS more for comfort, but it’s not as effective for noise isolation.

Which cable are you referring to? This one? https://mezeaudio.com/products/99-series-silver-plated-upgrade-cables.

The battery looks great! I don’t own an iPhone… will the magclip work on a Samsung phone?

As has been noted elsewhere, everyone’s perception is their reality. Breakdown in communication happens when someone forgets that and extrapolates their personal perception as being everyone else’s reality. Obviously, if there is objective measurement that should be everyone’s reality, but...

Oh, yeah, my comment was not necessarily directed specifically at you. Just in general I observe that some may be building themselves up for what I think is a needless disappointment. But, hey, if they take balanced I will use a balanced cable. Why not? 😄

A couple of points… yes, this is a real issue, and it is not very frequent. As already mentioned, a forum such as this one will have issues discussed at a rate higher than the general experience because people will come here for help with their issues. My Noire have developed this problem, and...

Question… there is a significant amount of concern expressed about whether these will take a balanced cable or not. It could be that there will be a lot of disappointment if they cannot. But, really, does it make a difference? Yes, the specs of some amps are “better” for balanced, but, does...

I use the Render tips. Great passive isolation, silicone exterior will have them lasting a long time, and the large fit well in the case.

I think some people forget the Harman curve represents an average of respondents’ preferences. Even when they use those words, people sometimes forget an “average” is necessarily a representation of a spread and not an absolute value. Anyway, it would be shocking if anyone prefers the...

Is the Sliivo SLT6 still worth it at $447?

Interesting! I use Amazon, Tidal, and Apple Music from my Android based Samsung phone and HiBy R6 Pro II, and Apple Music from my iPad. I would not say that I have any notable difference in my user experience between my Android devices and my iPad. I did have a problem once where I found my...

I have the ZMF Eikon and Bokeh, as well as DCA Aeon Noire already. Would it make sense to add the 620S? Would be mostly for use around the house when I’m moving about or for light travel.

wow, yeah, that definitely sounds inconsistent!

OK, hard day, week, month.. sitting here perusing the thread. Maybe I’ve had a drink as well… need to self administer a bit of a dopamine hit… ok, pre-ordering the Hadenys… holding back on the Azurys… maybe all it will take is another hard week for an Azurys to also find a home… :)

Yeah, BT is quite easily attenuated by water, and the human body is mostly water. I have found that often I get better results with my source/phone in my front pocket rather than back, or when I am holding the phone (that’s clearly not a viable use case all the time). In general I rarely...

I am somewhat jealous :xf_cool: of all the folks able to get the new Focals, as here I’ve only seen them on pre order so far! But the early impressions are great and will definitely help me choose whether to get one or the other - or both!