I'm trying to decide between he1000se and empyrean ii. Of course, the Hifiman is right now $1,000 less. I am surprised I haven't seen comparisons of these two headphones, because they share some features. Easy to drive, deep and wide soundstage. Presumably the hifiman is brighter. Anyone...

My chord qutest has output settings for 1v, 2v, 3v. Should the setting have an impact other than how high I turn up the volume on the mz3?

Good question. I have audeze mm-500 which are uniquely easy to drive. I would like to try something with more soundstage and I’d like to try the Arya Organic but I don’t know how happily an mz3 will drive this hp.

Yes! Reset from 2a to 3a and the sound is meatier. Maybe I’m just listening louder…. Also tried moving from neutral-incisive to warm. Thanks for the tip!

I added a used HMS to my Qutest. Increased ease, space, separation. Standard power supply for both units and standard dnc cables. I feel something light and lacking in bottom. Obvious upgrade options are power supplies for Q and/or HMS and better dnc cables. However if I do all three of those I...

I added a used HMS to my Qutest. Increased ease, space, separation. Standard power supply for both units and standard dnc cables. I feel something light and lacking in bottom. Obvious upgrade options are power supplies for Q and/or HMS and better dnc cables. However if I do all three of...

Hi. I have Qutest and like my headphone amp. I’ve considered upgrading to a tt2 but I’ve seen a reviewer suggest that the maximum benefit from the tt2 comes from the synergy between the dac and the amp/preamp on the tt2. If one were to just use rca outs on a tt2 to an amplifier, is there still a...

Hi. I have Qutest and like my headphone amp. I’ve considered upgrading to a tt2 but I’ve seen a reviewer suggest that the maximum benefit from the tt2 comes from the synergy between the dac and the amp/preamp on the tt2. If one were to just use rca outs on a tt2 to an amplifier, is there...

I found that hq player did not work with my chord qutest usb input.

PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO TRAVEL THIS ITEM WILL NOT SHIP UNTIL 1/2/23. I am selling this lovely amplifier to upgrade to an MZ3. Excellent condition. No dings or dents or scratches in the anodized metal. The plexi cover has mild, normal signs of wear. Sweet, clean sounding headphone amp, preamp...

Goldensoud I know you use an SoTM streamer. Did you use the src-dx with the SoTM? I have read there's a volume setting issue?

For me, the problem improved significantly by flashing SoTM's latest firmware. However I still getting crackling or snow occasionally, like once an hour. Also I need to reboot my server at the beginning of each listening session. HAA HQPlayer is definitely less stable than Roon by itself...

SoTM don't run on sonicorbiter. That's Sonore.

Hi. Did you successfully set up a sotm renderer to work with the SRC-DX dual coax converter? I have read there is a volume issue that requires complex remote fix?

I get snaps, crackles and pops when I try to run higher than 192k upsampling from HQPlayer to my SMS-200 Ultra Neo to my Qutest. My server and network seem adequate. Server is well under 50% cpu utilization when upscaling. I have read that Goldensound had success using SRC-DX USB to dual coax...

Hi! I'm not that technically oriented so the preset audeze eq filters in Roon are really appreciated. So easy! I just received a new mm-500 and am wondering if/when there will be a Roon eq profile for that hp. Right now I've selected the lcd5 eq because I've read those hps have somewhat...

These Ananda headphones are in very good condition. Very minor normal wear (see photos). Sound excellent. Very open and wide soundstage. The original cables for these hps from Hifiman were actually trash. I don't have them - Hifiman are known for coming with bad cables. Included is a very...

I'm looking for an open headphone sub $2k with relatively wide soundstage that plays well with mz2 as headphone amp. My ZMF Verite Closed are a great match, but I want to add something open and my Anandas are tinny and plasticy. Considering Arya V2 (hard to find now replaced by Stealth), but...

These virtually brand-new pads with less than 15 minutes of use each are for sale either for $40 each or 3 for $95. In original bags and boxes. Buyer pays shipping, to USA only. Payment by PayPal. Thanks. Eikon solid suede Auteur solid suede BE2 hybrid solid Ps If you're wondering I'm...

Excellent like-new condition. Original owner. Important: includes both stock and noire (semi perforated) pads. I prefer the noire pads - slightly more open sounding. Includes stock cable, all boxes, certificates and tuning pads. Only selling because I purchased much more expensive ZMF...

I've been listening to my new olive vc for about two weeks and I have really grown to appreciate the way their tight powerful bass transforms all types of music. At first the staging of this hp, which puts you in the middle of the sound, threw me. But whether it is burn-in or psychoacoustic...

That wasn't my post but the wood is matte finish

The VC aren't like any hp I've ever heard in terms of staging. The vocals sound like I'm standing on the stage with the singer. I can't put my finger on it but there's a disorientating weirdness like Z said in his video crowning these the based closed back hp. I'm looking forward to trying...

I just received new b-stock olivewood VC a few days ago. They are a work of art appearance-wise. Came with Auteur lamb skin pads. The level of resolution is truly impressive - none of my other headphones have been over $1,000 and you can hear the difference in resolution. But so far I'm having...

Can a Pagoda be run 24/7? I have read here that especially with usb input it requires a very long warmup.