Hi guys, I currently have the KA5. And was really interested in the KA17. I'm currently deciding between the KA17 or the RU7. Can anyone who have both of them maybe comment on which they think sounds better? If we say use the KA17 in Desktop mode without an external power source plugged in, any...

Hi Fiio, thanks for the responses again. It's funny, regarding the class AB vs class H mode for the KA5. I was doing a lot of back and forth comparison and I "believe" I actually do hear a bit of difference. I seem to hear a bit more micro details and transcients when it's in AB mode. But since...

I totally agree. I was just thinking today that in order for the KA17 to be used as a full-fledged desktop dac for me it would need a true Line out so I can connect it to my powered bookshelf speakers on my desk. Otherwise when I'm on my desktop with my PC I can only use it as my headphone...

Hi Fiio, Thanks very much for your response! Just a few more last questions. Would most android phones and the Nintendo Switch provide enough power for the KA17 to get 650 mW even when not connected to an external power supply? And if we are able to get 650 mW when only connected to an android...

Hi Fiio, is there anyway to use the KA17 in Tabletop mode with the full 650 mw power even when we don't have an external power supply attached? Also how would you compare the dac section of the KA17 to the KA5 dac section? Any plans to still release the KA7? Thanks very much!

That's awesome. Thanks for the impressions. So the FLC8S performs at least in the same league as the Xelento, which costs 3 times it's price? That's a great sign. I wonder if in the future I want to take a noticeable step up in sound quality from the FLC8S, which would be a similar headphone...

How much better would you say the K3001 is compared to the FLC8S? I really liked the Dunu stuff I've listened to in the past. Nice details and clear, but I sometimes found the sound for the dn2000 a bit too thin or bright. It's good to hear the K3001 might be different. It was a full $200 US...

Hi guys, Haven't posted on Head-Fi for a long time. My Gr07 mk II's got ran over and destroyed by a car a while back. Been using the Monster Miles Davis headphones for a while, but they just don't cut it. Especially after using the Gr07's for so long. Today I decided to take the plunge and...

Hi James,   Great thread.   For me, since it's going to be a flagship, sound quality should be the absolute most important thing. I'm looking for he best dac section you can make and as much amp output power as you can pack in so I don't have to get another headphone amp to add to it. I'm...

Sup Paulie,   Anytime bro. I just tend to ramble on sometimes. lol   No plans at all to add the PS1000. I really like the headphones a lot. If i was just to get one pair of headphones they would be at the top of the list. But I'm pretty satisfied with having two very contrasting...

Haha... pretty much what Twin said above. I ended up getting both the LCD-2 and HD800. For dac I got the dragonfly and amp I got the Schiit Lyr. If I take the analyzing, or over-analyzing out of it, I found that I "felt" the music the most with the grado PS1000 to be honest. So I feel guilty...

Thx for the info Paradox,   I noticed that minor pop sound for the Asgard too on turn off with volume at 0. Same with a few other amps. Not sure about the O2. Should be normal, but I'm gonna make sure I pull out my headphones before I turn the amp off anyways. just to be safe. haha..  ...

Thanks for the advice guys. I ended up getting the Lyr. haha.. sounds awesome. Especially with my HD800. Nice pairing. Really helps to fill out the sound. I wonder if this filling out of the sound is a result of all the extra power of the lyr driving the headphones properly or just the natural...

THanks for everyone's help and advice. I think i'm gonna go Lyr. Was auditioning them today against the Asgard. I really enjoyed the extra fullness it gives with the HD800. thx again to both the guys who posted a reply and to those who PM'd me! =D

man.. sorry for all the questions and slightly redundant posts... haha..    Was wondering, between the Lyr and Asgard which would you guys think is a better sounding amp for an lcd-2/hd800 combo?   At he moment I"ll be using the Dragonfly as my dac.   I'm guessing with the tubes of...

Hmm... on further research i'm thinking of maybe getting the Lyr with the LCD-2/HD800 combo. Would this sound better with those headphones than the Asgard?   The Lyr has tubes so I'm wondering if the warmed up sound would not be a good fit with the LCD2 as opposed to an SS amp like the...

ha.. i see.. thanks eargasmo. So i'm guessing the new Asgards with the relays added now is just as safe as other headphone amps?    Just to be safe, I'll do what you suggested and will make sure my headphones are unplugged when turning it on/off. Would there still be a chance of a voltage...

Thanks so much Eargasmo,   Do most if not all amps have this type of voltage spike during start up/shut down like the Asgard only they all have the relay/delay's built in already? Or any idea if it's something unique to the Asgard build which causes this spike meaning only the asgard needs...

Hi guys,   Sorry. Just being paranoid here. lol....   Just to explain my recent paranoia. Recently I bought a cheap, USB external soundcard for my laptop. I plugged in my m50's and instantly when trying to play a song I heard some crackling sounds and both drivers died on me right away...

haha.. yeah.. i actually even let a friend who had Beats solo try out my $50 Kickers and he was upset at how horrible his Beats sounded even when compared to these cheap headphones... lol...    And as for IEM's... proper fit is so important... otherwise they'll sound quiet or lack all the...

TMRaven, thanks for the response. In your opinion, would you find the HD800 actually not as accurate to real life or speakers because of it's thin sound and slightl lack of bass? I sometimes wonder if a headphone like the LCD2 with the fuller sound or even the PS1000 with the slightly fuller...

Thanks for the insight guys. And Twin, what's a group build? haha.. pm me later and we'll figure it out...   and yeah, Bbophead, I'm a bit weary to compare these headphones to "my" speakers cause they're not exactly great stuff. Was just listening to Audioengine A5+ and a pair of Pro-linear...

That's the thing guys, I kind of figured that the LCD2 and HD800 compliments eachother very well as they're almost polar opposites. However, a part of me just can't forget that PS1000 sound as it has the level of detail/treble and sparkle of the HD800, but without the HD800's sibilance. And the...

haha.. right on Annirak! Spread the word and share the knowledge for the good cans. The DJ750's are one of my favorate under $200 headphones and I also find them very underrated. I actually prefer them more than the M50's because the 750's have a better midrange and more controlled, tighter...

Hi guys,   Thanks so much for both of your advice. I was thinking of using the Dragonfly as my dac and either getting the o2 or the asgard for the amp. Might be running either the lcd2, ps1000 or hd800 on them. When auditioning these setups.. i noticed that on high gain there was indeed...