Thanks to the Galaxy I have discovered new qualities to my Calyx M. I am quite a fan of the Galaxy and I would argue that looking for the right pairing for your ears is the right way to go. I do not know if you have tried "a" Solar, but Sammy who I have known for a few years and who has always...

Just in case and FWIW, I do not think that I have suffered from a poor seal with the universal version of the Galaxy. I love customs, but with universals, choosing the right tips goes a long way.

Thank you for your mail and your explanations. I have had my pair for a few years now, I picked them on a whim after listening to the Talking Heads from my iPhone. I found them to be quite detailed, really enjoyable with house/techno music, but also some classical music. I do like the quality of...

Looks really nice. What were the benefits? Which source are you using? Thanks, K.

  Quote: I would second that choice - as I like both :-). I think the IM02 is a bit more fun, because of its mid-range. The Etys (ER4 series) would probably help @Nuke142, I always find them to be a good benchmark for the music I like to listen to.

666th post! FWIW Chodi I think you will enjoy the Parterre a lot. I am right now listening to Handel's arias (Kozena's recordings with the Venice Baroque Orchestra) with the Parterre and it is a fine experience.

It seems different users have different experiences when it comes to how long they can use their players. I am now on FW 0.96. I do not think I have been able to reach 6 hours in one go, but it has never been as bad as 4 hours for example. On the plane, I use the power made available - this of...

Just a quick note to say that I have had my M for a week, and I have used it during my travels. I am not sure if it the Melbourne air (where I still am for a few hours), but I have been enjoying it so far...No particular issue to report - I am on firmware 0.6, and I have been using it with...

Now this is a great reference - maybe one of the albums of the year? Is there a particular piece / moment of that recording you particularly pay attention to? Which of your set-ups allows you to enjoy these incredible vibratos? Best, K.

Thank you very much Rudi. I have also replied to your PM.   For other interested parties, I am intrigued by your statement about the iPod classic. Which LOD would you recommend for the latest commercially available iPod Classic?   Current favorite IEMs are FitEar Parterre and CIEMs Rhapsodio...

Thank you Rudi & Singleended58.   The reason behind my question is that I see you trying quite a few different amps, and I just found out that I also enjoy swapping amps to get different signatures. I am hence wondering what would be a recommended player to let the amps work their magic. The...

OK I understand what you are after. It was in the name, wasn't it? :-) All my - what I would call "techno" - records are...vinyl. I would have to make a search, but it would be things like Hardfloor, Neil Landstrumm, Surgeon...I have never been into "goa" etc...I think I would concur with the...

May I ask what you categorise as EDM? I didn't get to try the M with "electronic" music, but I would agree that if one listens to the likes of Autechre / LFO one will probably prefer the AK240, or the AK120. Four Tet, Mount Kimbie, Boards of Canada would (I hope) work with the M. I might be...

Yes I did. Would be nice to meet, I somewhat wished we had tried the Calyx together :-) Just in case it isn't clear from the different posts, the Calyx M will only be delivered at the end of May / first week of June. In terms of posting "proper" impressions, I think we will all have to wait at...

Thank you very much for this thread and instructive comparison. There is a lot to learn from the way you report you impressions. Safe travels, K.

Hello, would you recommend other sources with this amp?

Just the announced price (~USD 1000): HKD 7800. I actually liked the volume slider. I didn't think there was any risk. There is also the possibility to adjust the volume using the UI, but I much preferred using the slider. I did play a bit with it when pairing the DAP with the amplifier, and...

I listened to the Calyx M today with my Parterre, by itself, and also paired with my ALO International, thanks to the Hong Kong distributor Square Wave. I apparently became the first person who purchased it after listening to it - but far from being the first purchaser. Expectations are...

Seems like it would be nice to have to enjoy again some of the amps that have been gathering dust because of the portability of dac+amp combos. Has anyone tried the key with the continental for example?

I also live in HK, there are quite a few places where you can try different pairings. I am not sure why you didn't go for the PT model - which I have and use all the times, despite trying/owning other iems. You wouldn't then need an amp to drive your iems, but to "open" the music.    As...

depends on how you travel…

Thank you Voteforpedro. The news that we don't have to use the CCK, as per Ken's message and video is a fantastic news. I was wondering if you had tried other lightning adapters, USB cables, to shorten the first set up shown by Ken on the video. Many thanks, K.

Ken and Voteforpedro, Have you had the opportunity to play further with adapters and cables? Any recommendation you'd be recommending for the agonising traveller? I have been using the CCK in the past but found it was not holding firm enough for me to carry an iPad 2 around. Many thanks, K.