[lumdicks]

I hear you man. Last week I got the Sultan, was very happy with it, and thought I could stop in the search of IEMs for a while (well, until QDC V14 comes out). This week, I am looking at my headphone and contemplating Empyrean and Final D8000 Pro...

C9 opens up so many possibilities. Now I am down in two rabbit holes at the same time: IEMs and headphones.

I have already gone through both and believe me, it is painful but sweet.

 

[bluestorm1992]

I am trying my best. Working from home helps a lot and I listen to different gears while not having any Zoom Meeting.

When I go to office, I bring along my DAPs and IEMs. When I stay at home, I use my desktop setup and CANS.

Luckily I do not have another hobby currently......

People here have discussed hobbies like watches and vintage cars. Compared to them, audio gears are VERY affordable.

Yes, this is how I have been comforting myself.

 

[HiFiHawaii808]

I hear you man. Last week I got the Sultan, was very happy with it, and thought I could stop in the search of IEMs for a while (well, until QDC V14 comes out). This week, I am looking at my headphone and contemplating Empyrean and Final D8000 Pro...

C9 opens up so many possibilities. Now I am down in two rabbit holes at the same time: IEMs and headphones.

What is most impressive is not even the purchases of multiple products that do the same thing. What's most impressive is the rationale we use to justify those purchases.

 

[HiFiHawaii808]

People here have discussed hobbies like watches and vintage cars. Compared to them, audio gears are VERY affordable.

Yes, this is how I have been comforting myself.

This is exactly what I meant by my last post. Haha.

 

[bluestorm1992]

BTW, fits very neatly into a Peli 1170 case plus DAP, though I need to re-foam mine:

Wow you guys are having such a great protection for them. When I was traveling with C9, I just put it in a small storage bag and put in it my backpack.

 

[Nostoi]

A bit off-topic here - knowing that you originally wanted to get the Audio-Technica AT-BHA100 but in vain, and bought the Sparkos Aries instead. Just want to share that I have just got the Audio-technica and it is amazing! I enjoy pairing my Hugo 2 to both of the C9 and the Audio-technica so let's audition it if you have chance.

Thanks, this is good to hear. I had the BHA 100 on preorder from Jaben but it was taking a while, so I got the Sparkos instead. Still very interested in hearing it, though I gather it's still only available on import from Asia. Glad to hear it pairs well with the Hugo 2.

 

[michaelc]

Interconnect apart, try not using the the 3V RMS of H2 with C9. Instead, just use H2 as a Pre-amp to C9 with the Pre In mode. As such, the C9 will act as a power amp with maximum output, and you can control the volume via H2. As reminded by @bluestorm1992, please turn your volume of H2 to minimum first to prevent accidentally trigger the pre mode with unbearable high volume, which may be damage to you CAN or your hearing. With this pairing, you can preserve the sound quality of H2 at maximum, and at the same time enjoy the driving power and timbre (tube or SS, Class A or AB) of C9.

Can we use pre-amp mode with a DAP?

 

[lumdicks]

Can we use pre-amp mode with a DAP?

yes, but the outcome may vary. To fully utilize this function you should use DAP with real pre- out such as N6ii with A02. I have used both P6 Pro and LPGT Ti with C9 with Pre In with satisfactory result.

 

[HiFiHawaii808]

yes, but the outcome may vary. To fully utilize this function you should use DAP with real pre- out such as N6ii with A02. I have used both P6 Pro and LPGT Ti with C9 with Pre In with satisfactory result.

how can you tell the difference between real pre-out and fake pre-out vs. real line out vs. fake line out? Some times the jacks are the same.

 

[zen87192]

Past (2010) meets the future... Fully operational iPod 5.5 iMod by Red Wine Audio with true Line Out with the Neco Amp playing through an ALO LOD I.C. Those were the days.....

 

[CANiSLAYu]

If anyone else is eagerly awaiting their C9 from MusicTeck, I got an update from Andrew. Their shipment from Cayin is scheduled to arrive next Tuesday 4/13, then MusicTeck will begin shipping out from there.

 

[HiFiHawaii808]

If anyone else is eagerly awaiting their C9 from MusicTeck, I got an update from Andrew. Their shipment from Cayin is scheduled to arrive next Tuesday 4/13, then MusicTeck will begin shipping out from there.

Fantastic. Perfect timing for me.

 

[fiascogarcia]

yes, but the outcome may vary. To fully utilize this function you should use DAP with real pre- out such as N6ii with A02. I have used both P6 Pro and LPGT Ti with C9 with Pre In with satisfactory result.

Just curious, but with the N6ii, which has a true line out, are you finding any advantage using the C9 pre-amp mode versus just going into the C9 line in and using the C9 volume pot? I was under the impression that the C9 pre-amp mode was more geared for sources that don't have a true line out. Thanks!

 

[kwilkins]

Interconnect apart, try not using the the 3V RMS of H2 with C9. Instead, just use H2 as a Pre-amp to C9 with the Pre In mode. As such, the C9 will act as a power amp with maximum output, and you can control the volume via H2. As reminded by @bluestorm1992, please turn your volume of H2 to minimum first to prevent accidentally trigger the pre mode with unbearable high volume, which may be damage to you CAN or your hearing. With this pairing, you can preserve the sound quality of H2 at maximum, and at the same time enjoy the driving power and timbre (tube or SS, Class A or AB) of C9.

Thanks so much all. I appreciate the advice and will give this a shot tonight. I'm eager to see how the Utopia, Stellia, and Traillii sound with this setup.

I'm also going to pair the H2 with the Woo WA8 to see how they sound together.

 

[immortalsoul]

Thanks so much all. I appreciate the advice and will give this a shot tonight. I'm eager to see how the Utopia, Stellia, and Traillii sound with this setup.

I'm also going to pair the H2 with the Woo WA8 to see how they sound together.

It would be nice if you can provide a comparison between WA8 and C9. Thank you