RubyTiger
500+ Head-Fier
The older HD800's here. Ditto on the K1000s question?
Just got these last night. Been listening all day but these are early impressions. For me it takes months to get a firm grip on a headphone.
I though the abyss was weird but these take the cake. Lighter than I expected with massive clamping force on my big head. Comfort is quite good and if I can reduce the clamping force they might just be the comfiest headphone as nothing touches your ears. Keep in mind these clamp on the bones of my head so it's not nearly as bad as ear clamping.
I am one of the earlier Stratus owners (#16) and have had each upgrade. The last, however, made the most noticeable difference as Frihed89 mentions and is, in my opinion, a much better value than a tube upgrade. I now find myself going back through my too-many tube inventory. I had put the EML Mesh 2A3s aside finding them very neutral and balanced but also a little boring compared to Psvane WR2A3 and more recently, Sophia Carbon Princess 300 2.5. UNTIL this last Stratus upgrade. I now find (to my ears) that the EML 2A3s have a wider sound stage and deeper/fuller sound than either of the other power tubes (particularly when paired with EML Mesh 5U4G). This may sound odd, but the upgrade gave me the sense that I was listening to very expensive sound reproduction.
I am one of the earlier Stratus owners (#16) and have had each upgrade. The last, however, made the most noticeable difference as Frihed89 mentions and is, in my opinion, a much better value than a tube upgrade. I now find myself going back through my too-many tube inventory. I had put the EML Mesh 2A3s aside finding them very neutral and balanced but also a little boring compared to Psvane WR2A3 and more recently, Sophia Carbon Princess 300 2.5. UNTIL this last Stratus upgrade. I now find (to my ears) that the EML 2A3s have a wider sound stage and deeper/fuller sound than either of the other power tubes (particularly when paired with EML Mesh 5U4G). This may sound odd, but the upgrade gave me the sense that I was listening to very expensive sound reproduction.
What are the upgrades consists? It needs go to Donald?
Guys… Can you describe what the sonic changes are associated with the upgrade?
The changes have already been described in this thread. You can look for the reviews.