Campfire Audio - Introducing 2 new models Hello Andromeda and Nova

[dannyvstheworld]

For Mojo users new to this thread, I have heard good things about the IEMatch from iFi with this pairing. Gets the output impedance to the 1-2 ohm range which seems to be the sweet spot according to many. Less than that is a lil dark and bass heavy, more than that is a bit much in the treble it seems.

I am paring iFi iEMatch with Mojo now. I can confirm it eliminates the hisses. The 2 output impedance options are 1 ohms and 2.5 ohms respectively. I use the 2.5 ohms setting which lessens the bass a bit and makes Mojo more balanced in my opinion.

 

[Gavin C4]

Yes, the Andromeda is extremely sensitive to hiss. It is a very good idea to get an iFi iematch. I got one too and it does it job as advertized. At the same time, the two choices of output impedance can actually acts as a switch for you to change the sound signature. On the 1omh selection, the Andro will have more bass and thicker mids. On the 2.5 omh settings, Andromeda will sound thinner, female vocal will be brighter.

 

[teainhaler]

Does the iFi IEMatch reduce dynamic range or make the sound worse in any way? Does it act as a perfect "attentuator"?

 

[phiemon]

Hello,

I hope to catch a black friday deal on the andros but I do have some questions. All over the forums I read that it sounds not so good with the Chord Mojo and that it gets too bassy and dark. I was planning to use it with mojo actually but I'd like to know if this can be attenuated with some EQ'ing or does Mojo interfere with the clarity and detail levels of Andros as well so it loses its magic? I have no problems with EQ'ing and I think I have great results with my Pinnacle P1+Mojo+iPhone 7 combo due to amazing EQ function of the Kaisertone app.

And as you might know, Campfire Audio is offering its Litz lightning cable for some time. Did you guys have any experience with them? I'm not a DAP guy, and also my budget is going to be "terminated" after Andromeda, so maybe this cable might be satisfactory?

Hi, did you find this answer? I'm looking for the lightning cable too.

 

[skyline385]

So i was cleaning my new B-stock Andromedas which i bought during the Black Friday sale and noticed that while the left IEM has a perfectly square opening inside the resonating chamber, the right IEM has a triangle shaped one with some whitish solid blocking it i think. I tried removing it with the cleaner they provided but it's attached to the opening quite stiffly and i don't want to risk damaging the insides. Can someone clarify if this affects the sound quality and if i can have a case here for B-stock limited warranty with Alo Audio?

 

[Gavin C4]

Does the iFi IEMatch reduce dynamic range or make the sound worse in any way? Does it act as a perfect "attentuator"?

iFiIEMATCH bring more good than bad as it removed the hiss and the music sound just as good.

 

[Gavin C4]

So i was cleaning my new B-stock Andromedas which i bought during the Black Friday sale and noticed that while the left IEM has a perfectly square opening inside the resonating chamber, the right IEM has a triangle shaped one with some whitish solid blocking it i think. I tried removing it with the cleaner they provided but it's attached to the opening quite stiffly and i don't want to risk damaging the insides. Can someone clarify if this affects the sound quality and if i can have a case here for B-stock limited warranty with Alo Audio?

For your information, my pair has a square opening on both sides. Not really sure about your case of having a triangle... You may want to ask ALO for that. I thought B-stock are those that have cosmetic issues, but for your case, it seems more than that.

 

[skyline385]

For your information, my pair has a square opening on both sides. Not really sure about your case of having a triangle... You may want to ask ALO for that. I thought B-stock are those that have cosmetic issues, but for your case, it seems more than that.

Yea they clearly state that B-stock will have visual defects and mine has it in the form of two tiny grey-ish dots on the right IEM again. But this Bass port opening issue i just noticed when cleaning them today. I might have to call them up tomorrow for it.

 

[haoyuan]

Is it true hot glue is used inside the andromeda to secure the components? Guess I can’t take it into the sauna anymore.

 

[Gavin C4]

Is it true hot glue is used inside the andromeda to secure the components? Guess I can’t take it into the sauna anymore.

Holy, first time ever seen inside the Andromeda. Hope you can put it back on safely. So the White plastic is the TEAC sound shaping chamber.

 

[dannyvstheworld]

Wow! The TEAC chamber is much smaller than I thought.

BTW I remember there’s a manual in the box tells something about the safety temperature?

 

[haoyuan]

Wow! The TEAC chamber is much smaller than I thought.

BTW I remember there’s a manual in the box tells something about the safety temperature?

Probably when outside the temperature, the glue will melt, which will shift the BA units inside.

 

[bartzky]

Is it true hot glue is used inside the andromeda to secure the components? Guess I can’t take it into the sauna anymore.

Oh no! Please don't use your IEMs in the sauna. Balanced armature drivers are sensitive to both high temperatures and humidity. Taken from Knowles' guideline: "Most of Knowles’ products incorporate materials which should not be subjected to temperatures in excess of 63°C (145°F)."
Humidity is dangerous for IEMs as well. Especially the Andromeda is sensitive as it's metal is usually cold and a good place for condensation. You don't want water inside your IEM and even less inside the BAs as they will start to corrode.

PS: I wouldn't worry about the glue too much.

 

[JustJoseph]

My earlier post saying that my earlier post got deleted because it contained references from a certain audiophile forum, got deleted. Anyone knows why that forum cannot be referenced? I cannot post its name if not it'll get deleted

 

[ncristia]

My earlier post saying that my earlier post got deleted because it contained references from a certain audiophile forum, got deleted. Anyone knows why that forum cannot be referenced? I cannot post its name if not it'll get deleted

Nobody knows, last guy that asked gone missing.