VortexBlast
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Hi, I can give you some of my impressions on an M11/Andro combo. Bear in mind that this is the only dap that I currently own and I can't make comparisons against other models.I'm sorry to Quote old post for you to ask, but I really want to know how does the Andromeda and M11 combination in terms of sound quality and hissing.
thank you and sorry again.
Comparing unbalanced vs balanced using the Andros, there is a different sound signature due to the different output impedance. Singled ended having a more heavier, bassier sound whereas balanced has a more neutral, airier sound.
In general, the Andros pair well with my M11. The treble is detailed but smooth and airy without sibilance. Detail retrieval, imaging and soundstage is amazing for an IEM and it improves a bit when going balanced.
Mids are for me excellent. It does well with male or female vocals.
Bass and low end is elevated but doesn't bleed into the mids even with a near zero output impedance. It sounds very tight with lots of texture and detail.
In terms of hiss, on the single ended output, the hiss is very low almost to the point of being inaudible.
On the balanced output, the hiss doubles in volume and you can hear it if you pause the music.
It's a total non issue for me since the music drowns the hiss. Even in classical music.
If you are really worried with hiss, you can always get an IEMatch to reduce it even further.