CHORD ELECTRONICS DAVE

[genefruit]

I still feel that using even the best amps I have here (with the best cables I have) lose a bit of detail vs. direct from the DAVE. This listening with the best recordings I've found, of which Julia Fisher - Sarasate is probably at the top of the list.

Listening to this right now and it's amazing. Thanks for the reference.

 

[iDesign]

For perspective, how many of these inefficient flagship headphones now in question were released well after the DAVE was designed? It’s a new market trend and back then the HD 800 and HE1000 were the best you could do. It’s not like Rob Watts didn’t include plenty of outputs— find the amplifier you like and move on.

 

[Sampajanna]

Hmmm…. How about adding more DC4s to your streaming server, since obviously the same logic would apply there as well (there’s the Innuos Statement, which has a DC4 like external power supply). Another DC4 for the external power supply for your RAID server that stores the music. One for the Ethernet router over which the bits travel from the cloud to your home. All these DC4s could make Sean a very rich man!

I do hv a Statement. It also is great. happy with it. And properly applied, the time & energy you spend trolling could make you a rich man!

 

[jlbrach]

For perspective, how many of these inefficient flagship headphones now in question were released well after the DAVE was designed? It’s a new market trend and back then the HD 800 and HE1000 were the best you could do. It’s not like Rob Watts didn’t include plenty of outputs— find the amplifier you like and move on.

the lcd-4 was out there,the susvara and original abyss came at about the same time...the HE6

 

[adrianm]

Well i'm sure this will become a new favorite among Dave users , and no need for an external amp

https://www.headfonia.com/review-meze-audio-empyrean-elite/

 

[ObjectiveSubjectivist]

Well i'm sure this will become a new favorite among Dave users , and no need for an external amp

https://www.headfonia.com/review-meze-audio-empyrean-elite/

Interesting I hope it won't be muddy in the lower mid and mid bass region as the OG one.

 

[adrianm]

Interesting I hope it won't be muddy in the lower mid and mid bass region as the OG one.

From initial reviews it seems to be better than the OG in every way, close to HE1000se in speed and highs, but with more bass impact and a fuller sound. Sounds like a good sweet spot. I don't see it dethroning Susvara or 1266, but i'm sure a lot of people would trade the "extra <insert stuff here>" those have for their sound signature and comfort, plus no need for an amp.

 

[tommir]

From the review sounds almost perfect for me (just not sure about treble) but it's only review. Need to wait for some demo. This is important for me to drive headphones directly from Dave. Tried to use some amps but always realised loosing something in the sound.

 

[thePhones]

Well i'm sure this will become a new favorite among Dave users , and no need for an external amp

https://www.headfonia.com/review-meze-audio-empyrean-elite/

It has to be a lot sharper than the original for me. When I listen to Indian instruments for example I want the real sharp sound it gives when they pluck the strings. The reviewer talks again about soft highs. I need dynamic highs, even the Utopia is just about right, while Ultrasones are a bit too sharp sometimes. But I really like to give them a listen when I have the chance because I will never destroy the ultimate transparency the Dave gives
Every headphone that is not correctly driven by Dave alone is (sadly) out!

 

[ObjectiveSubjectivist]

It has to be a lot sharper than the original for me. When I listen to Indian instruments for example I want the real sharp sound it gives when they pluck the strings. The reviewer talks again about soft highs. I need dynamic highs, even the Utopia is just about right, while Ultrasones are a bit too sharp sometimes. But I really like to give them a listen when I have the chance because I will never destroy the ultimate transparency the Dave gives
Every headphone that is not correctly driven by Dave alone is (sadly) out!

Yup transients response on Meze was one of the biggest let downs - at least to me.
At the beginning I like it - it was smooth. But after some time the leading edge for example of string instruments were unacceptable (together with other things)

 

[gancanjam]

HE1000 SE is another capable and very easy to drive HP..Dave AIO should do a good job with that , have extended highs without the shrills

 

[adrianm]

because I will never destroy the ultimate transparency the Dave gives
Every headphone that is not correctly driven by Dave alone is (sadly) out!

Agreed, and love that you're also using Lavricables :X . My favourite headphone with Dave is the Utopia, even if the He1000 SE is a lot faster and images better. I'm hoping the Stealth can at least come close to their speed and imaging.

 

[thePhones]

love that you're also using Lavricables

Yes I am really happy with them, they make a huge difference especially with Dave. Wrote a review about them:
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/lavricables-impressions-discussion-thread.955358/post-16504460

 

[adrianm]

Yes I am really happy with them, they make a huge difference especially with Dave. Wrote a review about them:
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/lavricables-impressions-discussion-thread.955358/post-16504460

Same here

 

[chrishunt]

Some say it's a big DAC, but I like to think of it as a tiny submarine.