...both headphones at home for audition but I just couldn't source the E3s. I didn't want to buy blind, not at this price point. My main concern with the E3 would have been build quality and after care. My experience with the Ether C Flow somewhat tainted my view of the build quality of DCA...

I only heard the Ether 2 a couple times at shows. I remember this planar design being compact, attractive, and very light on my head. But hearing accurately during show conditions is impossible. Never had this headphone in my system or powered by the V281. But ... I currently own 3 wonderful...

Curious if you or any others reading this have experience with the DCA Ether 2/V281 pairing. That's what I have (using the 4 pin XLR connection). While it sounds very good I don't really have anything to compare it to. I can't help but think there's more to be heard with more expensive...

Smells like Ether in here... Anyways

I had already described in https://www.head-fi.org/threads/rec...nely-curious-objectivist.972411/post-18078699 (post #9, which is admittedly long) that using Qobuz for some high-res recordings of "complex symphonic works" and when using my FiiO K9 Pro ESS's DAC output into a few "higher-level"...

I've heard this effect with headphones Hifiman Arya and 1000se, Kennerton Thekk and Wodan, Dan Clark Ether С Flow with almost all high-resolution music tracks. First of all, in complex symphonic works. And I'm afraid that this effect has nothing to do with the "lack of power" - Fiio K9 Pro has...

Thank you for sharing your experience!! I think now I stop looking for SS amp. I have an RNHP that I used specifically with my Focal Clear OG and it provides wonderful synergy. But, with the arrival of the V222, I decided to keep the RNHP, as I liked the Clear OG in the V222 too. The RNHP will...

Yes the soundstaging of the v222 is quite condense. Make it a bit more physical but since I mostly use the ether c Flow and other closed headphones it is often nice with a wider soundstage particularly for gaming. The physical bit can be nice for music sometimes always two sides. If not for...

I haven’t heard the E3 but I do own a couple of other DCA headphones, an Aeon Ooen RT and an Ether CX. I’ve also had the chance to demo the Expanse. I’m guessing the E3 is going to be closest to the Expanse since it’s basically just a lower-cost version of the Expanse’s brother the Stealth...

TBH a part of me is even considering buying a Ragnarok, now that it's on sale. I mean, at $1000 for a balanced headphone AND SPEAKER amp, with a dac card upgrade, it comes in at roughly the same price as a full stack. Can't seem to find much in the way of comparisons or reviews of the Ragnarok...

...has it's output switched between a Jot2 (for everyday use) and my Audiovalve tube amp for high end use. The Jot2 sounds very good with my DC Ether Flow C's and Senn 900s. The yggy I never turn off, and the Jot2 is on pretty much everyday for 12+ hours. Look into a used Bifrost, and when more...

...250mw for most of their products. its one of those hifi myths that mostly has to do with psychoacoustics but i wont get into that now. as the ether has a measured impedance of around 19ohms and more than 90db of efficiency and me beeing a low volume listener i would be good even with a dongle...

The Ether 2's are a rather power hungry set of cans. You may not get the most out of them with a portable device.

Epic and such an immersive/enjoyable read! You're God's gift to audio and audio engineering. Thank you for helping me relive those wonderful memories that CanJam SG 2024 provided!

Epic 2 parts with great picts! This kind of made up for my inability to attend. 🙂

...Please come out of your "retirement" already and start reviewing again. We tend to hear things very similarly and you are gifted with words. Your choice of words and the way you convey your thoughts make it so easy for me to relate to what you describe regardless of whether or not I have...

This is one amazing impressions post, thank you! Which I could have been there when I read this 😄 Luckily last Saturday I was at a shop that had the Mjolnir and also the Noble Onyx. So I did get to experience those. Your experience with the Mjolnir, resembles mine. And in my opinion you...

Fantastic write-up. You have a great way with words, and relaying your listening experience - it is so valuable to the community here. And now, Alter Ego and Onyx are on my radar!

Excellent Impressions man. Ever since i heard the Immanis at the event, my soul is craving for a good HP. Sadly the Immanis is a little of my budget so i will look for something that my wallet could achieve and satisfy my hunger haha.

...my LPGT in the end, the Mjolnir had plenty. It drove my VE ELYSIUM without breaking a sweat. And, it was able to drive my planar magnetic DCA ETHER 2 plenty loud at 50% volume too. So, in terms of overall performance, there are few pieces of gear that rivaled the Mjolnir at CanJam SG. Though...

...timbre and dialect in the language of high fidelity. The ensuing odyssey was less a comparison and more a pilgrimage through the auditory ether, seeking out the holy grail of acoustic truth. With these twin behemoths of sound at my disposal, I embarked upon a journey not just of listening...

...2k, and cut the 3.2-4.5k area, and add a small divot around 8k where the CSD behavior is annoying they do very well. As usual with all round cup HE-6, 500 and 560 - the DCA Ether Angled is the best of the 15 I've tried on these cans combined - capable O2 free cables (DIY if done right fine too).

The Ether is one of early headphones that Dan developed. At that time, there was no foldable hinge mechanism system like today's E3. Now the build quality is of course much durable compare to Ether. If DCA come with a future version of E3 that is easier to drive by DAPs, I will definitely take...

Great write up and I liked the more in-depth comparison of the Pilgrim vs the Noir version. Since the standard version made me feel really good at CanJam, may not need to even try to change it up with the Noir though. Sounds like it's just a slightly different profile vs the standard, but not...

When the E3 was announced I bought the Ether C Flow for an exceptionally good price. Unfortunately the Ethers suffered from build quality issues and had to go back to the dealer. To be fair the dealer said he would refund me fully and send the Ethers off for repair. Five months later and there...