klfl
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O2, lacks dynamics? What do you understand by "dynamics"?
This post here explains the term pretty accurately:
http://www.head-fi.org/a/describing-sound-a-glossary
I once recorded acoustic guitar and piano on the pcm-d50 and hooked it up with the O2/LCD-2, very good detail but the sound is flat and lacks energy. It is much more enjoyable with the pico power. (which measures as good, if not better than the O2. http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/AllAmpsJuly2013.pdf)
I enjoy the O2 and it provides the best performance in its price range, but it certainly has its limitations. It is never justified to say something is flawless without comparing with a wide variety of similar products.
No, haven't heard the LCD-X. It's on the list though. My research tells me it has the LCD-2 pre-Fazor's bass quality and articulation. It's FR graph looks very linear too. I think, and this is only my opinion, Audeze transferred that bass articulation and body from the 2 to the X; otherwise, you wouldn't differentiate the 2 from the X and justify the price increase.
Very interesting speculation, looking forward to your future impressions.
I wish to try the LCD-X/XC myself in the near future.