What? It's no longer for sale in the US? Why?! What a great headset.. I'm confused. Luckily I bought it when it was still available. I tried 400i 2020, 5XX and 4XX. The 400is were better than those two noticeably. I opted to return the other two and keep the 2020. It was an easy decision...

I don't really understand the intricacies behind equalizers. Could someone help me out with this one? So I have this AutoEQ equalizer set on my 2020s through EqualizerAPO: Since they seem to lack bass and low-midsout the box and this autoeq doesn't touch the bass, how do I go about adding the...

What happened to visualizers? They were big in the 90s. It was always fun listening to music on WinAmp or WMP and have a visualizer going. WMP still has them but they flat out suck. In the 90s there used to be dedicated visualizer programs I seem to recall. For Spotify there is Kaleidosync...

Really stupid question, but is increasing the gain on all 4 knobs by some set amount - say +5db - accomplish the same thing and sound the same as just increasing the volume by +5db?

You could add in EqualizerAPO / Peace and have an AutoEQ profile there, and attach a Loki as well for further tweaking as needed on a case by case basis. This is what I do

Makes sense. So where would be the first place to look for upgrades to remediate this? DAC? And at what budget range to fix this issue? Is this something say a $500-600 amp and dac can fix, or are we talking truly high end to enjoy details like this? My gear is: Hifiman 400i 2020 Modi 3+ Liquid...

Hmm interesting info. I do still find setting it at 45% in Windows in my case allows me to enjoy my setup more, with finer tuning. But I can see your point about "full signal". Can anyone else chime in/confirm 100% in Windows and apps is usually the best practice?

Hi frequency spectrum definitely. No different in games or music. In games I get this same unpleasantness when in action games you shoot guns. But I recently received as Loki EQ and I found sometimes turning down the mid-highs helps it, sometimes the highs. But usually turning both of those down...

I recently also found that I have better control of the sound levels and more able to pinpoint where I want sound to be, if I turned my Windows volume levels. I currently have Windows volume at 45% and I find I'm much happier and have better audio control than when it was at 100% in Windows...

No joke, the Loki M+ could almost double as a lamp if you hung it over your head. (obviously jesting here, but the LED feels way brighter than it really should be, tbh). It, along with the much more subdued Modi 3+ LED (but still too bright IMO), light up half my room at night =/ I do have a...

The Loki+ came out in their March 2021 restock, so it is new. I was wondering the same, here is what their engineer stated to me in an email when I asked this question: Here is what their site states in the Loki FAQ: The back of the new Loki+ states Loki+ and the packaging states "Loki M +"...

What you're describing is what I was experiencing with Modi 3+ and Magni 3+. Once I swapped out the Magni 3+ for the LS amp, the "high-harshness" is more or less gone, but still present at times. Maybe this is a Schiit thing? Their sound signature? I find when it happens, reducing the high-mid...

Got it. Unfortunately, unlike the LS amp happilly replacing the Magni 3+, the LS DAC on the other hand is quite a downgrade to in resolution and clarity and bass and noise floor when compared to the Modi 3+. It also responds a lot worse to my Loki EQ for some reason (increasing any dial makes it...

Mine did not get any heat. I wouldn't think that's normal?

Also just wondering, is there some kind of rule not to use a software EQ along with the Loki? Specifically using EqualizerAPO and an AutoEq profile (https://github.com/jaakkopasanen/AutoEq) to neutralize headphones, then going through the Loki? Or is that a bad idea in the sound world?

I don't feel that at all, I don't notice any degradation to speak about, nothing stands out to me except that my ears can relax when listening on LS. But I don't have experience with any gear outside that, or any musical knowledge etc. The upper ends are rounded off and not jab-sharp, and the...

Well, just placed an order for the LS DAC. At least Monoprice doesn't have a restocking fee, and free shipping (at least for us lucky people in the US). So will compare it to the Modi 3+

Schiit offers 15 day trial but: 1. it cost $20 to ship to Illinois from CA. I've never had shipping that expensive in the US before from a business. 2. You must pay 15% restocking fee (so $23 in the case of the Vali 2+) 3. you must pay shipping back (another $10-20) That's a pretty expensive...

Good to know! If you say it still sounded clear then I'm definitely not interested in it. I will stick with the LS and I suppose get the LS DAC to match it, and return the Modi? Which LS do you mean cost you $150 open box? Because LS Spark is a mere $99 (equiv $125cdn) brand new in the US

There's no really accessories, all you get is the adapter anyway. Idk, the idea of used headphones just sounds eeky to me. For $30 I'd get new ones! Have you used open backs before? If not just know everyone in the room next door will be able to hear what you're listening to, at not too...

What are some non-permanent/invasive ways you guys use to mark your dials? I see with the new black revision they added an accent on the dial. But the silver version it's incredibly hard to see where the dial position is. I was thinking a sharpy? But would that not run off with your sweat...

You're saying you liked the LS more than the Vali 2? Because I've been thinking of checking that one out too. if you think the LS amp sounded better, I may as well not bother with the Vali, esp since one review mentioned it still sounds very analytical despite having a tube. What did you like...

Is this thread just for the amp, or the DAC as well? I noticed they released a new or refreshed DAC by the same name, around October 2020. Anyone used it and compared it to the Modi 3+? For example I originally bought the Modi 3+ and Magni 3+, but the higher notes made my ears hurt. I thought...

Trying out a Liquid Spark and a Magni 3+, and hands down I prefer the more rounded and pleasant sound of the LS. The Magni 3+ makes upper-ends hurt my ears for some reason, it's a lot more pleasant to me to listen to LS. I want to try a Vali 2+, do you figure it is closer sounding to LS, or to...

That is true. Another minor thing I noticed about the LS is that it drives the headphones volume on these 400i's WAY higher. To get max comfortable sound levels I go to the 11:00 clock position on the dial. Anything more than 12:00 (goes to 5) is way loud (but not at all distorted). On the Magni...