Where did you put the two MUSES02? I've put them in low pass...

  Senns are much more airy, wider soundstage. More High-End. EL-8 are superb only in bass and lower midrange section. However if you will play from iPhone or similar, the difference is neglible.

I can recommend the Muses 01 on I/V and AD827SQ on Low Pass. Sounds more precise than the original Muses 01 at the Low Pass. Very warm and punchy, nice treble with wide soundstage.

Comparing them now with AKG K-701. Got them from my dealer for listening a few days ago...

  Had LCD-3 on listen but they had significantly more "air" and "sparkle". These EL-8 are not so resolving, and - to be honest - I do not understand why so many people like this kind of sound. It could be understandable if using a cheap DAC or phone as source...

  It seems to me that it's not flat, exactly what my listening experience tells me -15dB (!) on 6 kHz  a rather very dull sounding HP. almost no "air". Definitively Not my taste.

  If it's true, how is the K-701 so different, despite being a similar low impedance (62 Ohm) HP? And the same sound signature is present on Mytek 192 DSD, which is BTW a touch brighter than Essence one... Definitely a very laid back one, much more than expected, having experience with LC-3...

  Dealer demo, received a few days ago... Take a listening session somewhere, but bring also your own.

  Sorry, mean ASUS  Essence One Upgraded to Muses-01 on I/V and AD827SQ on low pass - these are so similar names .... (Typing now on ASUS laptop and having an ACER at work)

  The dealer got this one a few days ago. Not sure whether this one is retail one, but it should not be less resolving... I'm still confused.   Anyone here with initial impressions?

Totally confused!   After getting the new EL-8 on listening test a few hours ago, I've got some early impressions:   - Overall VERY recessed treble, resulting in less "air" and presence. Soundstage is also recessed, but the depth is OK. - Very good bass, if still not in the LC3 league.  ...

I've bought them on ebay. They might NOT be the original ones, but I believe in this seller. Here is the link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/161085567268?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT   Once I have them, will report about the audio quality. Personally, I do believe in...

  Where have you put them? In the low pass (#2) or somewhere else?

Bought a used Essence one a few days ago, and - while satisfied - would like to upgrade the op amps to MUSES edition or, to find an even better match. Just ordered 4 MUSES 01 for I/V replacing, but now I wonder which ones to take for the Low pass filter? DSD upgrade manual suggests, beside...