Bozz_Keren
500+ Head-Fier
Yep, you asked me for a specific comparison between two amps, with a specific cable, and your specific Fourte Noir Relative to that pair up and per your requirements, that was my recommendation
To make a general statement that one amp is better than the other would be misleading, it's all about the synergy between specific iems, daps, cables, etc. It's a mad science!!!
... and with all that said, E02 is still my favorite dac/amp which has been staying attached to N6ii ever since I got it. Plus, with a single ended to balanced adapter (the one by double helix guys), E02 covers all the connections, both single ended and balanced for headphone output and line out.
Have u tried Solaris OG intensively with E02.
I want to get as many impressions as possible before pulling the trigger between T01 and E02.
Although I've been happy with A01 but there is a nagging feeling that the staging is not as wide as compared to other DAP like Opus #3. But the mid and bass in A01 oh so satisfying