Guess we will find out. If the (balanced) version is an improvement then I'll bite. In the meantime I have the High-Resolution version on the way for science. I've emailed KZ asking for clarification on the differences between the Trio and the KZ Vader (balanced version) but they have been...

Add another filthy Minnesotan to that list. Ordered mine today as well. Looking forward to this one.

Mine is still in the snail mail so I am looking forward to your impressions.

@Dsnuts I can't remember if you ever got your hands on a Hype 4. If so, would you be able to compare the TSMR-X to the Hype 4? I'm just trying to figure out if it is a waste of my time to grab the Hype 4.

I would agree, they are on fire lately and I hope they can keep up the momentum. The Hydro was a good buy.

Are you normally sensitive to treble or is it just that bad?

Looking forward to the review to see which switch configuration you ended up favoring. I'm still loving on the Hydro, been trying to not hype it up too much till I have a week or so on it but *chefs kiss*.

The Rhapsody had the better stage but not by much. As for timbre, I lean towards the Trio, it's just really nice.

It's just timing. I was late to the game with the Rhapsody and maybe not more than a month after I scooped it up I got the Trio as it was one of those limited time deals before the Holidays for a mystery 3DD. I loved that promotion. The thing is that I like both the Rhapsody and the Trio...

I really like the Rhapsody. Sadly, I didn't spend as much time with it as I would have liked as the Trio came so soon and now the Hydro is my new hotness.

Depends. Take out the Trio and the 500LM. Don't critically analyze them, just sit back and listen and don't worry about the flaws. Which one speaks to you the most? If that is the Trio then the Hydro is going to make you smile. If that is the 500LM, the Hydro isn't going to change your mind...

I admire your resolve to not spend more money on cheap chifi however it's nigh impossible to resist the allure of hyped up sets to see what they are all about. The FOMO is real.

It is the 784 cable that you can choose as an option to ship with the CCA Hydro. Compared to the OG cables that usually ship with CCA and KZ products, it's worth the extra $5 dollars or so to upgrade.

You would hope so. If not, I got this fancy new cable that came with it :L3000:

I've been listening to the CCA Hydro all day now. I believe that this very well might be the best product they have put out. I'll leave it at that. I'm trying to decide which switch settings I like the best, going to have to wait until tomorrow. Reminds me more of the Trio than it does the...

The DSP is like an ideal analog chain, so you get good results without having to worry about having gear that has good synergy with the set or happens to appeal to your senses.

I vastly prefer it on analog. Unbelievable results on my Tempotec V6 with soundfield plugin enabled (a few times). Spectacular results with iFi iDSD Signature with Xbass and Xspace enabled. Honorable mentions, Asgard 3 w/ Lavaudio D600 DAC and iFi Zen stack air.

I'm down with this. It needs a new color than black or white though, perhaps the color of the sands of Tatooine.

My iFi Zen stack will take good care of that bass response :L3000:

That's what I intend to find out, I'm hoping for such improvements as the Trio is quite the win for the brand. Speaking of the brand, my Hydro should be here any day now.

I took one for the team and picked up the High-Resolution version. Debating on if I grab the balanced one for science.

Well it is new cable day today. Today my Hakugei Soaring Dragon modular cable arrived. Here are some of the promotional details about the cable couple of up close photos. Using with my Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk and comparing against my ARTII Wave which is significantly less money...

The face KZ made after reading this.

There is always the M300 which has a slimmer profile and probably generates less heat also.