thank you @ken6217

May i know which model under gotham label are you using?

Don’t think it is fully broken in as I have just received it. I planning to get a GhentAudio Neotech 7N 16awg equivalent cable using the same specifications, now just waiting for the stock. At the moment, I am using SOMMER Bluewater between the P8 and the opticalRendu. Previously was using a...

New Keces P8 owner here and has just hooked up a new set P8 onto my main speaker system. Offhand, I can hear that P8 has more defined, bouncier and firmer bass. But the previous LHY LPS has better layering and draws into the music better as one can hears more subtleties. Not sure if the cables...

Not considering Venus II😜

Indeed, my experience with the U2 pro (Crystek CCHD-957 Oscillators) also improves the sonic presentation in terms of clarity and transparency. My ears/brain could not detect significant difference between coax spdif and optical. However I am keen to know about your finding as well as it could...

I will take this deal because I am someone who likes the HE1000se sound and Arya v3 is closer to this sound than v2. Hence, it is very much subjected to your sonic preference and your amp + DAC pairing. Like you, I got the Arya v2 in early August this year but there are no such offers here in...

love this picture, Simon. The natural lights with the different light tones (grey concrete, timber, white and the warm grey timber flooring) and the plants simply make the whole space so relaxing and joyful. A great picture to describe the mood when engaging in this hobby. :smile_phones:☺️

I guess you are the chosen one to do a comparison between the two. :L3000::k701smile:

Has anyone experienced crackling sound on your Arya headphones? I have just experienced this awhile ago. Below is a download link to the video capturing the situation. https://we.tl/t-ykNq5L3yyL The situation continues despite swapping to the original cable and playing different music...

That is something new to me. Somehow this NDK option is not available here in China despite me asking the Douk Audio before I make my purchase in the local Douk Audio official online stall in Taobao earlier this week. I presume this has to be done DIY? Looking forward to comparisons between the...

What are the 3 higher versions? I can find only 2 versions of upgrades from the basic version (TCXO & the Crystek CCHD-957-25 FEMTO) from where I am.

did all these processes when I first hook up the Douk U2pro. I unhooked all the components and turn off my MacBook Pro and went to bed. This morning I power up everything and went through the same processes and viola, everything is working now. As it was a testing process, all the wirings are...

I have just received my U2pro with the Crystek CCHD-957-25 Femto Clocks today which I am very excited to hook it up into my headphone system. However, I found a peculiarity which I need some help. Below are the connections MacBook Pro -- USB C to USB B cable --> Douk Audio U2 pro...

A curious query on Rupert Neve RNHP, if anyone has tried this amplifier with the Arya. Would love to know if they have good synergy. Thinking of getting a compact amp to plug into the main system with Holo May DAC.

@Knee Deep In Epoxy appreciate the comparison between V2 and V3. This is something many of the Arya owners have been waiting for. Do you mind share with us the components used to compare these 2 Aryas? Your observations in the v2 and v3 are very interesting as I experienced similar observations...

I tried to find out more about the Arya with stealth magnets and communicated with a technical representative from Hifiman official online store within Taobao app, they maintained that “in China, there are only 2 versions and the current version contains stealth magnet”. Queries on overseas Arya...

Am curious if v3 (with stealth magnets) will sound closer to HE1000se. Bought my Arya v2 (no document stating stealth magnet tech) less than a month ago and planned my Amp & I share your curiosity. Bought my Arya (non mesh) a month ago at a very good price in a reputable local store and it does...

Thank you for enlightening me that DSD does not allow digital volume control. Learned something new today, greatly appreciate it. :o2smile:

Greatly appreciate your help, Kiats. Thank you. :)

I had the same objectives when I purchased the Arya without a headphone amp. After reading much online, I ended up with the not so popular Kinki Studio THR-1. Just added the Denafrips Ares II DAC and things are sounding very positive so far. There are much positive feedbacks with the...

Hi @Kiats, I have discovered the issue. The settings in the Volume Control was set to "DSP Volume", once I changed to "Device Volume", the DSD LED lights are lighted up. However, if I use this, I can no longer the control the volume via Roon in my iPad. Does anyone has any solution to allow...

@Kiats thank you for sharing. Sample rate conversion is already disabled as shown below. Have I missed out anything in the settings?

@sajunky As I am using a MacBook Pro, are there any similar settings to be done on the macOS? So far, I have done the following: (Applications->Utilities->Audio MIDI Setup) and under USB HiRes Audio (within Audio MIDI Setup), Format is set to the highest (768,000Hz) which will change depending...

I don’t seem to have Native DSD as a selection.