icnaiwhimor1975
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I think for a new fresh device it's normal)With a HUGE price tag![]()
Seems most of us are setting Envy around the 12 Oโclock position and adjusting DAC/pre-amp accordingly.Wondering what the golden rule is for feeding into a tube amp? I have an Envy. Should I send a hotter 3V signal to the amp or lower it to 2V or 1V? Thanks.
Nice!So I got myself an Opto dx off The Music Room, using ifi x power on the transmitter and receiver.
Compared to my ferrited BNC cables the difference was honestly about what I was expecting. Things are less etched, less forced, more relaxed, more clear. I also have more depth to my stage.
I also took this opportunity to get the M Scaler and my ultrarendu completely out of the rig, I have them on the opposite side of the room behind some stuff now with just the optical cable going to the Dave between my speakers, so there weren't just audible benefits, but also visual ones, there is much less visible clutter. But I also put the M Scaler, ultraRendu and transmitter onto a large eco flow battery setup to get it all completely off the grid during playback as well, so the Dave and my amp are not sharing any grounds with the dirty computers/mscaler either.
so far after a few days with the opto-dx I would say it was worth the outlay in my system, giving me the opportunity to completely solve the RF problem.
Stellia and Elite are like opposites imho. S is heavy mid bass (some EQ tame that a bit) and E is very open and airy with less emphasis on the bass.Hey Guys - I'm considering getting a Dave but debating it vs. the dCS Lina. It's really hard to decide since there's no easy way to compare the two. Currently, I have a Hugo TT2 and Focal Stellias, but am planning on getting a pair of Meze Elites as well.
I was also debating going the Estat route and investing in a pair of the new CRBN2s with either the Mjolnir Carbon CC or the BHSE.
Let me know if anyone has experience with any of this equipment and can offer any insight / recommendations - open to other suggestions as well. Thanks!
Thanks for the recs! I'm looking to get something that brings a different sound to the music (like the Elite), just so I can have 2 different experiences when listening on one pair of headphones vs. the other.Stellia and Elite are like opposites imho. S is heavy mid bass (some EQ tame that a bit) and E is very open and airy with less emphasis on the bass.
S has a smaller stage, a more compact puncher while E is more wide and angelic.
Meze Empyrean 1 (angled pads) is right in between both worlds, and a hugely underestimated asset imho. If you like rock or edm that is the one to get, really.
I only had a short listen to dcs lina tower and thought: this frames all music into a certain format. I think it suits all styles and recordings. It "makes" it sound nice. That's good news for some but not for those demanding uncensored truth. Dave reveals both extatic transients but also exposed half baked recordings.
Same for audio chain vulnerabilities, Dave can be affected more by that than the "streamlined" dcs approach.
Dcs delivers a more predictable outcome which is nice when wanted, but Dave can surprise you more of whats coming. Dcs is more safe, Dave is more exotic.
Again my lina experience was limited so my addon is preliminary.
Good hunting..
If you plan to keep Stellia then same sorts would be redundant, Elite would sure bring a clear variety and play into your gearThanks for the recs! I'm looking to get something that brings a different sound to the music (like the Elite), just so I can have 2 different experiences when listening on one pair of headphones vs. the other.
In terms of what I listen to, I'm all over the place - love classic rock (Eagles, Billy Joel, Beatles, Eric Clapton, etc.) but also really like listening to orchestral music like John Williams scores or classical pieces. I also really like country, Broadway, and a bunch of pop (like Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, etc.). Because of this wide range, I think having 2 completely different sounding headphones would be great imo, but let me know what you think.
Personally, I think if you have a TT2, then adding an Mscaler would be better than a Dave by itself. I have not heard the Lina. The Meze Elites and CRBN2 are in different performance tiers. If budget allows, CRBN2 would be my choice without question. SRM-700S drives them wonderfully, it is not necessary to spend more on a Carbon / BHSE unless you really want the sound signature those amps offer. Also, Elites have shallow pads, my ears touched the hard driver covers which was uncomfortable. It may not be an issue for you though.Hey Guys - I'm considering getting a Dave but debating it vs. the dCS Lina. It's really hard to decide since there's no easy way to compare the two. Currently, I have a Hugo TT2 and Focal Stellias, but am planning on getting a pair of Meze Elites as well.
I was also debating going the Estat route and investing in a pair of the new CRBN2s with either the Mjolnir Carbon CC or the BHSE.
Let me know if anyone has experience with any of this equipment and can offer any insight / recommendations - open to other suggestions as well. Thanks!
recommendations are as followsHey Guys - I'm considering getting a Dave but debating it vs. the dCS Lina. It's really hard to decide since there's no easy way to compare the two. Currently, I have a Hugo TT2 and Focal Stellias, but am planning on getting a pair of Meze Elites as well.
I was also debating going the Estat route and investing in a pair of the new CRBN2s with either the Mjolnir Carbon CC or the BHSE.
Let me know if anyone has experience with any of this equipment and can offer any insight / recommendations - open to other suggestions as well. Thanks!
The one debate I'm having with the CRBN2's is getting a dedicated amp just for estats - considered the LTA Z10E, which drives both dynamic driver headphones and estats - any opinion on that?Personally, I think if you have a TT2, then adding an Mscaler would be better than a Dave by itself. I have not heard the Lina. The Meze Elites and CRBN2 are in different performance tiers. If budget allows, CRBN2 would be my choice without question. SRM-700S drives them wonderfully, it is not necessary to spend more on a Carbon / BHSE unless you really want the sound signature those amps offer. Also, Elites have shallow pads, my ears touched the hard driver covers which was uncomfortable. It may not be an issue for you though.
I would never but a dcs. The sued a reviewer for an honest review saying it affected sales. It was only under public pressure that they dropped the lawsuit. I love my Dave. I think you will be happy with it.Hey Guys - I'm considering getting a Dave but debating it vs. the dCS Lina. It's really hard to decide since there's no easy way to compare the two. Currently, I have a Hugo TT2 and Focal Stellias, but am planning on getting a pair of Meze Elites as well.
I was also debating going the Estat route and investing in a pair of the new CRBN2s with either the Mjolnir Carbon CC or the BHSE.
Let me know if anyone has experience with any of this equipment and can offer any insight / recommendations - open to other suggestions as well. Thanks!
What you should do, in that order:Thanks for the recs! I'm looking to get something that brings a different sound to the music (like the Elite), just so I can have 2 different experiences when listening on one pair of headphones vs. the other.
It's decent, for both. Here is a review (from my favourite reviewer).The one debate I'm having with the CRBN2's is getting a dedicated amp just for estats - considered the LTA Z10E, which drives both dynamic driver headphones and estats - any opinion on that?