[bluestorm1992]

Yes with usb c, and there’s a small led that indicates the battery level, very nice.
With balanced, it drives well the diana v2. But i shall try real nice amps, a Viva audio 845 and formula s, and see for myself how it can scale up i will report my impressions

Based on my experience, the improvement from a portable amp to a desktop amp can be really significant in terms of driving the Diana. In my case, the V2 feels much more “complete” and reaches its full potential when I upgrade from WA11 to Xiaudio Broadway amp.

 

[treebug]

You are very welcome! Will be great if you can share some comparison thoughts here after getting it.

Will do that. You can collect your commission from Head Amp now.

 

[Traiguen]

Anyone know if the dual 2.5mm Periapt cable fits the Diana v2 alright?

Hi, I use Periapt cable with my V2, it fits well.

 

[Traiguen]

If someone is looking for a brand new (3-month old) ZMF Verite Open and does not want to wait 12 weeks.... please see below.
https://audiophilestyle.com/classifieds/item/572-zmf-verite-open/

 

[Senn-Fi]

So I have been on Hiatus from Head-Fi for about 6 years. I came back about a month ago as a lurker to decide on my next pair of cans since my HD800's are getting very long in the tooth, and I don't like listening to my Stax SR-007's and Audio-Technica W3000 Anv's on every genre. After lots of reading/research I decided to join the Diana Phi club. Thank you all for your (indirect) help with your comments. So, the Diana Phi's came and I initially tried them on my Woo WA22 with souped up tubes and they were pretty good! I had read that they scale well with more power, so I tried them on my Bryston BHA-1 and they were better, but much more power hungry than any cans I have tried/listened too since the HE-6 (which I sold/traded due to not being comfortable for me). So I decided to break out the old school Hifiman HE adapter and power them from the speaker taps on my Luxman Lx-550ax. This is a 20 Watt pure class A high quality integrated amp that I power Harbeth P3 ESR's (and my Stax through a Woo Wee adapter). All I can say is OMG these things went from good with the WA-22 to great with the BHA-1 to FREAKING AMAZING with the speaker amp. Has anyone else tried using a speaker amp on the Diana Phi's? Or the OG Abyss 1266?

Also, I feel like I lucked out since these cans fit me perfectly. I feel like they are custom fitted to the contour of my head!

I am interested to hear about other peoples experiences.

 

[bluestorm1992]

So I have been on Hiatus from Head-Fi for about 6 years. I came back about a month ago as a lurker to decide on my next pair of cans since my HD800's are getting very long in the tooth, and I don't like listening to my Stax SR-007's and Audio-Technica W3000 Anv's on every genre. After lots of reading/research I decided to join the Diana Phi club. Thank you all for your (indirect) help with your comments. So, the Diana Phi's came and I initially tried them on my Woo WA22 with souped up tubes and they were pretty good! I had read that they scale well with more power, so I tried them on my Bryston BHA-1 and they were better, but much more power hungry than any cans I have tried/listened too since the HE-6 (which I sold/traded due to not being comfortable for me). So I decided to break out the old school Hifiman HE adapter and power them from the speaker taps on my Luxman Lx-550ax. This is a 20 Watt pure class A high quality integrated amp that I power Harbeth P3 ESR's (and my Stax through a Woo Wee adapter). All I can say is OMG these things went from good with the WA-22 to great with the BHA-1 to FREAKING AMAZING with the speaker amp. Has anyone else tried using a speaker amp on the Diana Phi's? Or the OG Abyss 1266?

Also, I feel like I lucked out since these cans fit me perfectly. I feel like they are custom fitted to the contour of my head!

I am interested to hear about other peoples experiences.

Abyss on their YouTube channel had an episode specifically talking about their view on using speaker amps to drive headphones. Could be interesting to check it out

I have not had the luxury to try my V2 with speaker amps (perhaps V2 is not as power hungry as well), but I have heard many good stories about Phi and 1266 on their amazing performance when paired with powerful amps, especially with their default setup of the Forluma S + Powerman power supply.

 

[paradoxper]

So I have been on Hiatus from Head-Fi for about 6 years.

There's a strong camp that directs use of Abyss TC with speaker amps. Leaving headamps in the dust.

 

[paradoxper]

I'll continue harping against mediocre commercial gear until I'm shown otherwise.

If you'd like a powerhouse with some flexibility and complete DC protection/muting-function, go the DIY route and commission/build a CFA from Kevin Gilmore.
15w into 50 ohms drive your Abyss to your hearts content.

 

[makan]

So, decided to go retro using my Fiio x5 gen 1 with E12 portable amp for the Diana Phi and sounds pretty darn good for an old el cheapo portable rig

 

[julien-hifi]

reaches its full potential when I upgrade from WA11 to Xiaudio Broadway amp.

That is too what i observe in general.
A while ago, i had the Phis and a friend too, and we decided to organize some tests using a very powerfull Moon amp, to see if the superconductor performed better in A/B blind tests and also comparing the sp1000+amp and the Moon amp.
Here’s a few pics, we were 3 testing them.






The results were interesting. Here’s the link to our french forum if you have the courage to translate
But basically, the diana Phi for me did scale up significantly using the Moon or at the time i had an Auris Ha2. But the A&K dap was very good too.
And for the cable, the superconductor was more opened, had more energy, and more controlled bass and body. However the stock cable had more clarity.
So conclusion was it was not a must but just different sound proposal...
For instance, we were 2 prefering the stock cable.

http://www.tellementnomade.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=309&t=24039&start=285

So I decided to break out the old school Hifiman HE adapter and power them from the speaker taps on my Luxman Lx-550ax. This is a 20 Watt pure class A high quality integrated amp that I power Harbeth P3 ESR's (and my Stax through a Woo Wee adapter). All I can say is OMG these things went from good with the WA-22 to great with the BHA-1 to FREAKING AMAZING with the speaker amp. Has anyone else tried using a speaker amp on the Diana Phi's? Or the OG Abyss 1266?

Also, I feel like I lucked out since these cans fit me perfectly. I feel like they are custom fitted to the contour of my head!

I am interested to hear about other peoples experiences.

I will be able to tell you soon. I also did the same and bought the he adapter to connect my speakers (also harbeth p3esr) amp, a lector audio zxt-70, it’s a hybrid tubes/MosFet amp delivering 2*70w in 8 ohms in pure class A. Was planning to try this week end. Will post here my feedback

 

[bluestorm1992]

That is too what i observe in general.
A while ago, i had the Phis and a friend too, and we decided to organize some tests using a very powerfull Moon amp, to see if the superconductor performed better in A/B blind tests and also comparing the sp1000+amp and the Moon amp.
Here’s a few pics, we were 3 testing them.






The results were interesting. Here’s the link to our french forum if you have the courage to translate
But basically, the diana Phi for me did scale up significantly using the Moon or at the time i had an Auris Ha2. But the A&K dap was very good too.
And for the cable, the superconductor was more opened, had more energy, and more controlled bass and body. However the stock cable had more clarity.
So conclusion was it was not a must but just different sound proposal...
For instance, we were 2 prefering the stock cable.

http://www.tellementnomade.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=309&t=24039&start=285



I will be able to tell you soon. I also did the same and bought the he adapter to connect my speakers (also harbeth p3esr) amp, a lector audio zxt-70, it’s a hybrid tubes/MosFet amp delivering 2*70w in 8 ohms in pure class A. Was planning to try this week end. Will post here my feedback

Wow sounds like such a fun experience! I so much envy you and your friends. Please do share your experience here later

 

[bikutoru]

Hi, I use Periapt cable with my V2, it fits well.

Can you please be more specific which one? This: https://periaptcables.com/products/2-type-2-dual-2-5mm or some other one?

 

[Traiguen]

Can you please be more specific which one? This: https://periaptcables.com/products/2-type-2-dual-2-5mm or some other one?

Yes, this one you sent. The 2.5mm connectors on this cable fit ok on the V2. See the attached pics.
I do find the cable a bit stiff and heavy but it works ok. You might also consider the Hart Audio Cables, they are lighter than Periapt.

 

[treebug]

Received my Diana Phi this morning, not had chance to listen yet. I notice that the headband is the same as on my V2, black without the red stitching. I wonder if all Diana Phi's come with this headband now as standard?

 

[mvvRAZ]

Received my Diana Phi this morning, not had chance to listen yet. I notice that the headband is the same as on my V2, black without the red stitching. I wonder if all Diana Phi's come with this headband now as standard?

That’s weird. Mine has the red stitching - I haven’t seen any that don’t have it