[yellowbirdfly]

I've settled on the OPA827+LME49600 combo. Love the absolute transparency and clarity, yet it has a midrange fullness that complements really nicely with my ATH-AD2000. IMHO the OPA827's SQ is equal or even better than the Muses'. I haven't swapped opamps for weeks after putting in the OPA827, and it will probably stay in there permanently.

 

[Loquah]

I've settled on the OPA827+LME49600 combo. Love the absolute transparency and clarity, yet it has a midrange fullness that complements really nicely with my ATH-AD2000. IMHO the OPA827's SQ is equal or even better than the Muses'. I haven't swapped opamps for weeks after putting in the OPA827, and it will probably stay in there permanently.

 
Yeah, it's a tough call for me between OPA827 and MUSES01. If I'm honest I think I chose the MUSES01 just because that's the reason I bought it so I feel like I have to use it (but doing so gladly)

 

[wigglepuff]

how does the muses 01 and 02 differ? has anyone tried the 2?

 

[yellowbirdfly]

  how does the muses 01 and 02 differ? has anyone tried the 2?

ClieOS summed up the differences here: http://www.head-fi.org/t/674808/fiio-e12diy-limited-edition-version-diy-your-own-sound/450#post_10103659

 

[JamesFiiO]

we have some E12DIY in stock, please contact us through market@fiio.net if you are interested in it.

 

[CH23]

we have some E12DIY in stock, please contact us through market@fiio.net if you are interested in it.

I think you should post this in the X5 thread also. This thread seems more to be an owners thread than possible buyer thread...

 

[AudioDog]

Has the DIY been discontinued now? I was on the FIIO site and they have the new E12 IEM version, it seems to have replaced the DIY on the site.

 

[CH23]

Has the DIY been discontinued now? I was on the FIIO site and they have the new E12 IEM version, it seems to have replaced the DIY on the site.

The DIY had been discontinued for a long time. I believe a total of 1800 to 2000 had been made.

 

[spyke]

Hello guys, now I have a MB E12, and I like it so much, that even get this E12DIY ????
How to Dac use a Burson 160.
thanks

 

[Loquah]

If you're asking should you get a DIY then I'd say that it is a step up in performance from the standard E12 so yes, go for it!

 

[kino lau]

  Has the DIY been discontinued now? I was on the FIIO site and they have the new E12 IEM version, it seems to have replaced the DIY on the site.

You can still find and purchase the DIY even though it's not displayed on Fiio's site.
(well that was silly of me not reading back a few posts to see this was answered...)

 

[spyke]

If you're asking should you get a DIY then I'd say that it is a step up in performance from the standard E12 so yes, go for it!

do you think the mont blanc in which configuration between these you approach?
 
AD8620 - good detail, almost edgy, a little flat on soundstage and lean on lower end texture
MUSES01 - near perfect balance. ultra smooth and full sounding with lots of texture
MUSES02 - Better depth than muses01, more layback with a little less texture
MUSES8820 - similar to MUSES01, but scaled down and not nearly as grand
MUSES8920 - similar to MUSES02, but similarly scaled down like 8820
LME49720HA - very clean and clear with good air and soundstage
OPA2107 - a little mid centric, nothing remarkable
LM4562 - similar to LME49720, even cleaner and leaner, very O2 like.
OPA2209 - a little veil on the mid and lacking detail
AD8066 - great micro-detail and decent soundstage, but otherwise unremarkable
AD797 x2 - neutral but edgy, like AD8620 with better depth
OPA1611 x2 - laidback, if not a little dark
OPA604 x2 - almost like opa1611, rather smooth.

 

[Loquah]

  do you think the mont blanc in which configuration between these you approach?
 
AD8620 - good detail, almost edgy, a little flat on soundstage and lean on lower end texture
MUSES01 - near perfect balance. ultra smooth and full sounding with lots of texture
MUSES02 - Better depth than muses01, more layback with a little less texture
MUSES8820 - similar to MUSES01, but scaled down and not nearly as grand
MUSES8920 - similar to MUSES02, but similarly scaled down like 8820
LME49720HA - very clean and clear with good air and soundstage
OPA2107 - a little mid centric, nothing remarkable
LM4562 - similar to LME49720, even cleaner and leaner, very O2 like.
OPA2209 - a little veil on the mid and lacking detail
AD8066 - great micro-detail and decent soundstage, but otherwise unremarkable
AD797 x2 - neutral but edgy, like AD8620 with better depth
OPA1611 x2 - laidback, if not a little dark
OPA604 x2 - almost like opa1611, rather smooth.

 
Sorry, I'm not clear on your question. Are you asking which combination is most like the Mont Blanc?

 

[spyke]

yes, sorry but I do not know your language

 

[Loquah]

  yes, sorry but I do not know your language

 
That's OK - you can guarantee that I don't know your language either as the only other language I speak some of is French and it's very, very poor!

 
The DIY comes with the same op amps as the Mont Blanc so you can match the general sound (only slightly better in clarity and resolution) and then you can trial all the others to see what you prefer with your personal setup - different headphones and earphones sound better with different op amps and buffer combinations.
 
I hope this answers your question (sorry if I've still misunderstood)