How's the sound difference from the vanilla adapter all the way to the Orpheus?

When I had the 1A, Mr Walkman firmware wasn't available then.So can't comment on that change. I had the un-modded 1A and the K-mod 1A. I couldn't get along with both of them. Whereas 1AM2 was a instant like and with 100 hours, 200 hours and so on, it only got better & better. The DSEEHX is also...

I agree that 1AM2 is far ahead of 1A. And 1Z is a very good option to consider. Also Sony ZX707 is another excellent option. Between 1AM2, ZX707 and the older 1Z, there are different tunings to enrich the audio journey.

Nice impressions and photos. Welcome to the Camelot club. Such a good sounding iem.

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For folks that like the sound of Sony WM1Z, please give Sony ZX707 a listen. More compact & lightweight form factor, without compromising much on the sound. A wonderful DAP to take with you on your travel, commute to work or to Gym.

Oriolus Szalayi is something that comes to my mind. If you get a chance, please give it a try.

Lavricables are good ones. Even though they're silver cables only, they don't sound like a typical silver cable and has the lushness of copper cables with good extension in the highs. Another under-appreciated item in head-fi

Good luck with the sale and hope you're able to help your family out

Nice photo and impressions. How does Bellos X4 fit in between Fei Wan & Amber Pearl?

Cayin N30LE + PW Audio Orpheus Shielding + Nostalgia Audio Camelot is very very good. Camelot is severely an under-appreciated iem.

@jwilliamhurst has done a scubi twice so far with his Amber Pearl iem. Way to go buddy

E7 + Orpheus Shielding + Traillii Ti = Awesome. How do you find the synergy between Orpheus Shielding & Traillii Ti?

Cool. Is that iem cable PW Audio Orpheus Shielding?

When implemented nicely, it definitely is. and is not a gimmick. FIR's kinetic bass implementation and Unique Melody Multiverse Mentor are the ones that I've heard. They're definitely worth it and sounds excellent.

Yes. the dynamic driver emits sound through a large opening on the shell and thus achieves both air conduction (like a normal iem) and bone conduction. so there's leakage of sound from the iem to out. I haven't noticed outside sound leaking in. That part of the isolation is fine (at least to my...

Looking forward to your review

Yes. they're very good sounding iems. However, the original retail price of $4500 is too high. It plays in the $3000-$3500 price range. And can get it in the classifieds for $2100-$2500 which makes it an excellent value.

One of the just right BA/EST iem with DD is Nostalgia Audio Camelot. And it's twice the fun with 2 DD and they sound so good. I would recommend everyone give it a listen and hear for yourselves on how good this iem is ($2079 in like new condition from MusicTeck is the icing on the proverbial cake)

BA bass with bone conductor (UM Multiverse Mentor) is making me not hanker for DD bass.

Stunning design selection. You mean you're going to write a 40,000 word essay ;-)

Did you directly order it from their website or are there any retailers that carry it?

Congrats. I've them both and they truly are awesome. Also both can exist together in a collection. They open up a lot after 200 hours. 1AM2 is very good and a step-up from 1AM1. But in terms of resolution, 1Z is still slightly ahead.

With Eletech Raphael or Moon Audio Bronze dragon cables, Maestro SE sounded very balanced without losing the Sub-bass. Multiverse Mentor doesn't need any burn-in. I pair mine with PW Audio Orpheus Shielding and these two have very good synergy. Source is Sony WM1Z