[roflcopter159]

   
RULE #1: Shortest signal path possible.
 
Get the combo O2/ODAC.  All in one.
http://www.headphonebar.com/jds-labs-o2-odac/
 
over and out...appointments tonight.

Ok, makes sense. Hopefully the T1 will be adequate power in the mean time.

 

[Poladise]

I think running from a tube dac might be the only way I could stand to listen to the O2 with lcd-2 for more than 30 minutes.

 

[DarrenLays]

  I think running from a tube dac might be the only way I could stand to listen to the O2 with lcd-2 for more than 30 minutes.

 
What didn't you like about the o2? I feel it's thin sounding at times.. If that's a way to describe it.

 

[Poladise]

With LCD-2r2
 
The good:
 
Texture detail on bass instruments.
Never muddy sounding.
Transparent - Can clearly hear differences between sources.
 
The bad:
 
Mids are cold, uninvolving and often harsh.
Sometimes sounds like there's a kinda glare or haze over the midrange. 
Lacks bass weight and body to the sound.
Listening fatigue kicks in pretty fast. 
 
Impressions after owning one for over a year.

 

[CanadianMaestro]

  With LCD-2r2
 
The good:
 
Texture detail on bass instruments.
Never muddy sounding.
Transparent - Can clearly hear differences between sources.
 
The bad:
 
Mids are cold, uninvolving and often harsh.
Sometimes sounds like there's a kinda glare or haze over the midrange. 
Lacks bass weight and body to the sound.
Listening fatigue kicks in pretty fast. 
 
Impressions after owning one for over a year.

 
With respect, based on gear listed on your profile, imo your amps are severely limiting your LCD2r2.
 
I've had one for > 18 months. Quite the opposite of your "Bad" impressions. Great mids, no haze/glare whatsoever, tight, amazing bass, no fatigue whatsoever.
 
But then, I use BHA-1 and Burson Soloist, tops for LCD2.2.  I don't crank it up past 12'oclock with music I listen to. Don't have to for me to get into the music.
 
Everyone hears differently, but I hope you can get the most out of the sublime 2.2.
 
Off to work. later tonight, maybe.

 

[CanadianMaestro]

  With LCD-2r2
 
The bad:
 
Mids are cold, uninvolving and often harsh.
Sometimes sounds like there's a kinda glare or haze over the midrange. 
Lacks bass weight and body to the sound.
Listening fatigue kicks in pretty fast. 
 
Impressions after owning one for over a year.

Three big strikes. Violates every rule of great SQ in any gear.
SELL THEM. If I had cans with these attributes, they would be gone in a flash.
Why are you then holding onto them? No amp is gonna fix these perceived flaws.
 
cheers,

 

[goldendarko]

Three big strikes. Violates every rule of great SQ in any gear.
SELL THEM. If I had cans with these attributes, they would be gone in a flash.
Why are you then holding onto them? No amp is gonna fix these perceived flaws.

cheers,

I have to disagree, the amp pairing is the most likely culprit. The LCD-2's are generally regarding as having some of the best mids and bass in the business and can be enjoyed without fatigue for long periods of time. If he had said they were treble light , not well defined or lacking soundstage then that would be him not enjoying the Audeze sound most likely. I would highly recommend trying a different pairing before selling them, perhaps the Burson Soloist.

 

[nigeljames]

I have to disagree, the amp pairing is the most likely culprit. The LCD-2's are generally regarding as having some of the best mids and bass in the business and can be enjoyed without fatigue for long periods of time. If he had said they were treble light , not well defined or lacking soundstage then that would be him not enjoying the Audeze sound most likely. I would highly recommend trying a different pairing before selling them, perhaps the Burson Soloist.

 
+ 1
 
Certainly not what most people hear when they listen to the LCD2.2's, including myself.

 

[Poladise]

Ah just to clear up any confusion, those are O2 (epiphany acoustics EHP-O2) impressions.
I was answering DarrenLay's question directly above me.

   
What didn't you like about the o2? I feel it's thin sounding at times.. If that's a way to describe it.

 
I know how awesome my LCD-2s can sound, because I ran them through a V200 and RWA Corvina for a couple of weeks.
I've just been looking for an amp that was kinda between those two with the vividness and impact of the V200 and the refined treble of the Corvina.
 
In the meantime I've been using the Little dot i+, which is actually not bad, just a bit underpowered and small soundstage, but still really nice and musical.
The cold mids, weak bass and listing fatigue are all with the O2.

 

[goldendarko]

Oh ok. Sounds like just a bad amp pairing then if it's bringing out those characteristics in the LCD-2. You might want to look at the soloist next, it is an excellent pairing with the lcd-2 and a relatively good value as well.

 

[roflcopter159]

Hmm... Well perhaps I won't grab an O2/ODAC then. Perhaps a Schiit Asgard 2 with my current Aune T1 (for a DAC) instead?

 

[Megalomaniak]

   
With respect, based on gear listed on your profile, imo your amps are severely limiting your LCD2r2.
 
I've had one for > 18 months. Quite the opposite of your "Bad" impressions. Great mids, no haze/glare whatsoever, tight, amazing bass, no fatigue whatsoever.
 
But then, I use BHA-1 and Burson Soloist, tops for LCD2.2.  I don't crank it up past 12'oclock with music I listen to. Don't have to for me to get into the music.
 
Everyone hears differently, but I hope you can get the most out of the sublime 2.2.
 
Off to work. later tonight, maybe.

 
+1
 
8 months long with them, and I agree with you, totally disagree with Poladise.

 

[DarrenLays]

  With LCD-2r2
 
The good:
 
Texture detail on bass instruments.
Never muddy sounding.
Transparent - Can clearly hear differences between sources.
 
The bad:
 
Mids are cold, uninvolving and often harsh.
Sometimes sounds like there's a kinda glare or haze over the midrange. 
Lacks bass weight and body to the sound.
Listening fatigue kicks in pretty fast. 
 
Impressions after owning one for over a year.

 
 
I can agree with a lot of that.  The listening fatigue not so much.
 
I want a different amp, just dunno what to look into :/

 

[Poladise]

   
+1
 
8 months long with them, and I agree with you, totally disagree with Poladise.

 
Sounds like you only read CanadianMaetro's comment who thought I was talking about the LCDs. I was talking about the O2 amp.
I'm never replying to a question (even directly above my post) without quoting again haha

 

[Poladise]

   
 
I can agree with a lot of that.  The listening fatigue not so much.
 
I want a different amp, just dunno what to look into :/

 
Yeh there's a few on the O2 thread that report the same with LCDs, but I think I must more sensitive to it than most.