PD2 was my first DAP and what a powerful little beastie it was! Literally pocket size, reliable (albeit with a rather outdated UI), massive battery time, really good EQ options. It's not on the same calibre as Chord Mojo 2, I don't think, but it's super portable and should now be fairly cheap. I...

Risks adding noise between the two amplifications (at potentially different S/N ratios) and distorting the signal. It's not disastrous (won't damage your equipment or anything like that) and distortion can vary from barely audible to clearly audible. Although it's better to have a signal...

Hello, talking about PD2, from what I remember it doesn't have a proper line-out (like, you don't get an analog signal that bypasses the amp), so you're looking at double amplification if you connect to an external amp. I don't recall it having any other connectivity either (like co-axial S/PDIF...

Good point. I'm on Gain 1, dig vol. 100%, analog vol. 80%, with ThieAudio Prestige Ltd, which has a fairly smooth U curve, mildly recessed mids, good bass slam (but not so much rumble in the subbass region) and relatively bright uppers (but nothing too strong, fatiguing or sibilant).

Wow, my impression is quite the other way round to yours :ksc75smile: . I had the Ti, which I found similar to the sound 320Max produces through Mango Android: bright, resolving but less dense and heavy sound, slightly leaner. 320Max through Mango OS to me sounds equally resolving, but darker...

It certainly is most important not to bleed into the kids. They get easily scarred at such a young age. :ksc75smile:

You've got a point there. Not sure the sound is audibly different (it certainly is not worse than the stock cable, but is it better? I've not had time to A/B). There are a few points to consider in such a purchase. I already have a TOTL DAP and am not interested in non-portable, desktop...

I knew about E7, which is out, but where did you read about LP7? I was aware it was a project for at least a couple of years now, but is there any info on the DAC and amp board used, or specs, etc?

What's the upcoming LP?

Finally, my Liquid Links cable for the Prestige LTD has arrived and it's a beauty. I have not yet done an A/B with the stock cable, but both build-wise and soundwise the Ebua II certainly does not disappoint.

I too think it's a good choice. They're very balanced across the spectrum and lack in no department (or, as critics might say, jacks of all trades but masters of none, still I like them that way). Your DAP/DAC-Amp system will also play a role, as will tips. I found audible differences (quite...

Yeah, I'm off next week on a work trip to Liverpool, England, and I'm putting on the Deep Mounts to give them another run, cos I did enjoy the bass presentation on these. (My partner rolls her eyes over this entire hobby and the cost of components and accessories).

After @JAnonymous5150's suggestion, I tip rolled between the Azla SednaEarfit Max and the Radius Deep Mount NE. Found the Radius tips to have a slightly narrower presentation with mids (e.g., voice) more recessed. Bass guitar rumble was slightly more accentuated and there was a perceptible...

It is the case. A slight, but noticeable difference in volume. Ultimate sounds more refined but a bit less intense.

If you're talking about DAC Ultimate Mode, it's activated through Android audio settings, not on the app.

Still waiting for the Eros S Ann. ed. to arrive. It is out of stock with Hifonix (despite appearing available on their website), so it's now a backorder. Back when I ordered it they said 3 weeks, which makes it this coming Monday, so lets' see. I'll mention my impressions when I get it. However...

1. I listen mostly to metal genres (different types of core as well as classic heavy metal), post-punk, synth-heavy music (dark wave, cold wave, gothic rock), some 80s like Depeche Mode, Dance Society, etc. Complex or "packed" passages, not very much acoustic. 2. I am mostly into detail and...

Elise Audio (UK) had stock, I re-ordered mine about a week ago and received them within a few days from order. Back in November (when I ordered my first pair), again it had only taken a couple of weeks. Perhaps they're OS with US suppliers. On another note, it's interesting how diverse (and...

The 2-pin connector coming off the iem shell and massively hurting my pocket was one thing. It happened twice (before I finally lost the iem), but not from the start, rather a few months into using them, hence I was not expecting it. The 4-pin connector to the 4.4 termination, on the other hand...

Have to say, I've been unlucky with my cable. I bought a second pair of Prestige LTD, as I found their sound to be really great for the price bracket (and out of my DAP), but I'm not using it with the stock cable, waiting instead for an Eros 1 Anniv. ed. cable to arrive. Meanwhile, my partner...

I take my DX320Max out on walks (and trips) regularly, so don't let bulk discourage you. I prefer a small backpack anyway to having it in my jacket pocket (it doesn't fit trouser pockets, unless you're a 7fter), it's safer like this from slips/falls when you go about hiking in mud/slush/icy...

That's a really good (and, I feel, fair) review. One slight divergence of opinions is bass, for some metal genres (e.g, metalcore, where I feel the Prestige's fast but articulated slam and impact, but without too much sub-bass rumble makes it more enjoyable to my ears and does not steel the...

Depends on how much you want to spend (and whether you are a believer in cables being able to alter sound noticeably, a rather controversial topic on this forum :ksc75smile:). I am not sure I believe this. On the other hand, I wanted a well-constructed cable with properties reported by reviewers...

Correct. I'm gutted to be saying so, but the sound is really good, clearly punches above its price tag (which is by no means cheap, still...). Yet, the accessories are really not on a par. Aside from the cable, the case is also a cheap plastic thing. As for the 4-pin connector, it's a cheap...

Thanks, I do appreciate the empathy. I was apoplectic when I realized what had happened, but needed to gather myself round, as I was on a business trip and had a meeting scheduled with my line manager right after I got off the plane :ksc75smile:. 2-pin connectors aren't very great in the best of...