How does the xd05pro with either the AKM or ESS dac compare with the Chord Mojo 2 for sound, not features since it has it beat on that.

The edition XS is 18 Ohms, I would expect the Q15 to power it well, but the HD820 is 300 Ohms so not sure about the Q15 powering those?

Will the Q15 adequately power the HD820 in battery mode?

How well would this drive the Sennheiser HD820?

Can you use the line out on the R6 Pro II to drive 300 ohm full size headphones?

What’s good in 2023? I’m looking at the Hiby R6 III Hiby R6 Pro II (Gen2) or the FiiO M15S Which one is better?

Why not silver? Will it make them harsher?

What cable brand/type have people upgraded to? What's better with the HD820, copper, silver plated or 99.99% silver?

Where can I get a balanced cable that has the Sennheiser connector to 2 x TRS (6.3mm)? Moon audio is the only one I found that gives that option. Anyone else?

I forgot to mention 1 thing, what is up with packaging them in a ridiculous wooden box? I mean at least provide a decent case.

So I was contemplating getting these, but there was no place I could demo them. I did however audition the HD800S and while I enjoyed the expansive sound I didn't like the lack of bass. I finally took the plunge on the HD820 when a local shop had a 20% off Sennheiser sale, and boy was I scared...

I use Apple Music lossless with my Mac and iPhone using the FiiO BTR5, with the USB-c cable for Mac, and with their LT-LT1 USB type-c to Lightning data cable with iPhone and my Beyerdynamic T5 3rd gen. Sounds great to me. Would I get any upgrade if I switch to using a DAP that supports Apple...

Could someone advise how lossless would this setup be?

Great thanks, I was leaning that way so good to have agreement. Anyone tried the Beyerdynamic T5 Gen 3 out with the FIIO BTR5?

I’m a bit stuck in choosing between the following Beyerdynamic headphones, budget of NZ$1000 Beyerdynamic T1 Gen 2 Beyerdynamic T1 Gen 3 Beyerdynamic T5 Gen 3 They are all within $20-50 of each other here in NZ. I’m not a bass head but do like a bit more emphasis on low end. I was initially...