OspreyAndy
500+ Head-Fier
Yes, it's clear cut M12 is superior to CDA M1. M12 remains the one right after Apogee Groove for very mature natural sound from the ESS Sabre camp. As it is, taste play a big role too, always remember these can be very subjective and we are talking about devices that are already great in their own rightsYeah I think I'll be sticking with D5200 for a while and not foresee myself buying anything demanding any time soon. D5200 is 24 Ohm and 103 dB/mW sensitivity, so I think I'll be ok lol.
Oh though I do hear that biodynas need a bit current to sing. Though I wouldn't know which dongle provide more current (this is beyond my electrical knowledge).
LOL I think I was ready for RU6 but as you said CDA M1 is actually not bad, now I need to re-think about this again. But I'd imagine is it at this point is it's more "different" and "preferences" rather than a clear cut "better"? Though for a "natural sounding ESS", would you say you like M12 better or CDA M1?
Sorry I know it's getting late at night time we can chat more tomorrow.
Again thank you so much for all your feedback!