Just remembered this thread and wanted to post a follow up. I ended up getting the LCD-x and omg they are capable. And they hit the bass all when I need bass. In the eq I can turn it up quite high and they just deliver. Honestly the sundars left a bad taste in my mouth for all planar. But the...

This is what i love about the adi-2 paired with the lcd-x... I know it may turn off some purists, but for me this is awesome because the adi produces it so well -- it's just so clean and doesnt make the rest of the sound muddy like a bad software implementation. Also the LCDs render it so well...

Just a quick update: I got a tidal trial and have been listening to tracks, including "masters". The difference between those tracks and Apple Music is barely perceivable, by me at least. And by barely, in those rare times it may just be placebo. It honestly sounds almost exactly the same. Few...

Do you guys think this part is a problem: [Apple Music streamed at 768kb] ... i mean would tidal open up another world? I like the convenience of Apple Music -- has everything plus videos, plus I can easily share with my family. I heard the actual files are 256k AAC, which is as good or better...

I bit the bullet and got this 2 days ago... this is absolutely blowing my mind. I am upgrading from a schiit modi stack, so its quite the jump, but I didn't know it could sound this much better. I am afraid I dont have the diction or experience to express it... its like a curse! First the easy...

It doesn't surprise me that using the ADI-2 as a premium DAC + a good heaphone amp will probably sound better than just the DAC alone. But I'm trying to determine if I can get "good enough" with just the ADI-2 on my desk, and from what I am reading above that should be the case. It seems to get...

my magni just died so.. hopefully they'll take this for some credit :)

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look a little tacky, but thats just IMHO

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Thanks. Give me a lot of hope. you're saying you can get the full potential out of the LCD (i would have 2F) with just this unit? Do you know you're missing something :

There is a difference between the AAC format that they use compared to the OGG Vorbis that Spotify uses. I cant tell the diff honestly....

I heard that this is more dac than amp. i want something like this for my desk in the office so i can look tasteful, but not like a snob :) Can it give a good experienece out of some audeze lcd w/o another amp though?

One shocking revelation is that I may already be sitting on the perfect cans. I have UE11's and I haven't thought about them for a while, but plugging them into my amp... omg these things rock. I am considering some LCD 2's as you have recommended, but the clarity of the IEMs and the Bass --...

I played with the EQ and i have to admit that these Sundara's sound VERY good. Even for things that bump. Oh my :) I did run 20h of pink noise -- not sure if that made a differenec but I am ALOT more happy now than when we first started talking. I think first the edification here to let me...

Thanks. This is very helpful. I was very confused because the reviews of the Sundara said "good bass" -- that with the fact someone said my AMP is not good for Bass... but I guess technically what that means is different than what i thought. It's not necessarily the cranium shaker -- but its...

Ok. Your condensing post makes it very clear, DAWG... these 2 goals exist in separate worlds. But I knew that before posting. Are you saying there is no way to bridge these worlds. The Sundara's are pretty good I'm just asking if there is more I can get out of it. If my current amp/etc are not...

Right now I just have the TRS connector that came w/ my headphones. If i go in another direction I'll need to upgrade the cable too. I am open to it -- but all in all not looking to break the bank. If there is like an OMG match that requires the balanced, then I'm all ears.

Hi everyone. Really appreciate your input on good hardware to get the most out of my Sundara's. I learned alot about myself using these... before I used IEM's (ue11s) that sounded very good on basically everything. Also with the special bass armatures you can HEAR the bass but of course it...

Hi guys. I've read here for years but this is my first post. I have a minor dilemma with my headphones and my new iPhone 4.   I've been using my laptop (Sony Z with iZotope DSP) for a while with some Sony V900HD's. This has been adequate considering i have a wife and kids and can't overtly...