that classifieds listing had a very tempting price but there wasn't much about it online/I don't need more iems so I never pulled the trigger. glad it found a new owner :)

final type e, epro ep00, or divinus velvet might be worth a shot

I just picked up the DC-Elite and it's excellent. Haven't been able to remove the Z1R from it but I imagine the Szalayi has some wonderful synergy as well?

Too expensive for the discovery thread and too cheap for the watercooler 😅 Kidding, some Penon releases like Quattro and Serial have been praised across segments

A flawless transaction. The Elite was practically brand new and delivered a day later, thanks again :)

hmmm about the price I expected. the same as the Legend, which seems to be the least discussed Penon release. Although it is a follow-up to the popular Volt and a more enticing (for many) configuration than all-BA. For now I will fight temptation, wait for more reviews and comparisons, and...

Based on the reviews it seems like it'll be a nice contrast to my wm1am2 when I want a more energetic sound presentation. I haven't used anything with a stepped attenuator and was curious if the volume adjustment would be an issue but I guess the bird isn't too sensitive. I primarily use...

has anyone tried out the iBasso DC-Elite with the IER-Z1R and/or Traillii?

anyone listen to the IER-Z1R or Traillii with the elite?

this could spark a good discussion here https://www.head-fi.org/threads/mid-fi-general-chat-for-all-discussions-and-general-chat-a-thread-for-all.972437/

I'm interested because they look like they have a chance of staying put in my ears compared to mx500s and bells

I've been waiting to find those cd's for a reasonable price. along with this

has anyone used the 475 with a Sony wm1am2/wm1zm2? They don't have a line out setting and I don't have the ground pin adapter but after cautiously minimizing the volume and connecting I'm not hearing any noise or interference. I've only used it with batteries. just wondering if there's any risk...

Purchased out of curiosity but I have too many iem's including the Penon Legend, 3.5 cable and accessories untouched. I can swap out to the same 4.4 cable if desired. Local pickup in NYC available

The 1more triple driver has a few small paint chips and one tear in the pads but is in overall good shape. Including a 2.5 balanced cable and Cayin C5 amplifier along with the stock cable and carrying case. Open to local sale in NYC

the maestro se was a nightmare for my ears but the 622b was comfortable and easy to fit. hopefully you can come across a pair to evaluate the fit

that's true, I'm just being greedy. I use a dac/amp with LDAC when the need for convenience and usability trumps the need for the highest fidelity anyway. one reason I'll keep avoiding switching to an iPhone. Early on in the hobby I was resistant to using a dap but as I've acquired better gear...

need sony to step into the ring. I know we're in the minority but I wish they'd put more into the audio and less into the fancy camera features. still contemplating upgrading to an Xperia due to the headphone jack/removable storage but they don't come cheap.

I regret being too impatient to wait and listen to STORM at CJNY, that booth was swarmed every time I passed by. Although it falls into the same tier as things like the new UM releases and Rhapsodio Supreme v3 where I hope I don't love them for my finances' sake

I got it from a classifieds listing so I wasn't sure if it was typical for the cable or how the previous owner wrapped it. great cable otherwise, i just need to calm my ocd lol. I tried it with my Z1R buy didn't like how loosely they rotated so I might look into the BSEP

picked up a flex001 to use with my technics tz700 and it's nice and light with premium connectors, but a bit kinked up. anyone had any success taming this or another thin brise cable?

Great guy and seller. The dap was like-new, securely packaged, and delivered in only a few days. Buy with confidence!

Divvying up the market by price can be tricky, I personally use this delineation: Tier 1: Doesn't leave the house Tier 2: For out and about/travel Tier 3: Work/working out/glove box some "mid-fi" I've been enjoying in the rotation lately: Final E5000, Penon Quattro, and FatFreq Maestro Mini

5 things I don't need but want after CJNY 1. Aroma Audio Fei Wan: my favorite "energetic" set I've heard, although the Noble Ragnar is close behind and can be found for a better deal. 2. Canpur 622b: The first set with BC drivers that really convinced me to want to add one to the collection 3...

Some Annihilator listings could be due to the fit, I personally had trouble wearing them for more than an hour. I was both frustrated and relieved that it was pretty much a deal breaker