Perhaps someone can answer this question. I was comparing NFB-11.28 to Atom, using the NFB's DAC to isolate differences in the amp sections only. I was listening to "Apostolo glorioso" by Dufay on Spotify (Lorelei Ensemble). 10 seconds in, only when Atom and NFB's DAC are both in high gain (NFB...

This is a detailed comparison review between Hifiman Arya and Audeze LCD-3 (2018/fazor), both of which I own, so I’ve had time to really get to know them. I think it makes sense to review through comparison, since on their own they are both great cans (and also people read reviews to help figure...

A detailed standoff between Audeze LCD-3 and Hifiman Edition X V2. Source: Macbook to Grace SDAC/Magni 2, about half hi-res, half Spotify 320 kbps. First off, both of these are amazing headphones, my favorites below $2000 (though I haven't heard Arya), which is why I own them. They both have...

I have HEXv2 and LCD-3, and am curious if there exist cans that combine what I love about them. To keep it simple, it`s basically taking the LCD-3, maybe nudging the bass 30% toward HEX, but mainly keep the way LCD-3 models instruments and voices, keeping the soundstage depth, but using the...

Here is another review/shootout, this time the with my new LCD-3, again using the HD650 as comparison (HEX V2/LCD-3 coming next). Source is Macbook to Grace SDAC to Schiit Magni 2. Model type/year: The LCD-3 I have a 2018 maple model, with carbon fiber headband. I have heard other models, but...

Recently, after trying out many, many headphones at the local store (HD800S, Focal Clear, Elear, Audeze LCD-2f & 2C, MrSpeakers AFO, Ananda, Sundara, Beyer Amiron Home) I bought their HEX V2 demo model. I was looking to improve on my HD650s. After a listening to many tracks (about 50/50...

Hi All, I'm looking to improve on my cans - I listen to mostly classical music. I have the Schiit stack and HD650s (which I like a lot but sense could be improved upon). Clarity, soundstage, imaging are important. Lifelikeness. I also don't like it too hot in the treble (teenage ear damage -...

Hi all, Noob here - I've got a Schiit Magni and HD650s, and I'm experimenting with the hi/lo gain switch on the amp, and adjusting the volume to approx. the same same level, to see if I can hear a difference. It sounds like possibly the hi gain setting (and thus, turning the knob only halfway...