flinkenick's 17 Flagship IEM Shootout Thread (and general high-end portable audio discussion)
Nov 24, 2020 at 1:17 AM Post #25,426 of 39,411
The qdc VX is priced at $1,799 at MusicTeck, and the DMagic is about $700 less, so I’m undecided on which way to go since we’re talking about a blind purchase. I’d like the VX, but since I can’t order it with a balanced connection, that means I will need to replace the cable, hence, additional cost. The DUNU type changeable connectors is a nice feature on the DMagic. 🤔
 
Nov 24, 2020 at 1:30 AM Post #25,427 of 39,411
Man... I know it's a 3D render, but JH just keeps knocking these designs out of the park, man! 'Can't wait to see all the other ones unveiled within the next couple days.

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Nov 24, 2020 at 2:03 AM Post #25,428 of 39,411
The qdc VX is priced at $1,799 at MusicTeck, and the DMagic is about $700 less, so I’m undecided on which way to go since we’re talking about a blind purchase. I’d like the VX, but since I can’t order it with a balanced connection, that means I will need to replace the cable, hence, additional cost. The DUNU type changeable connectors is a nice feature on the DMagic. 🤔
The number of DMagics I've seen go on sale I can count on 1 hand. Interest doesn't seem to be high and they've gone for below what I would consider letting go of mine for. So for resale value, the VX seems a much better preposition considering it goes used for about the price of a brand new DMagic. But only if you get it during a sale like this.
 
Nov 24, 2020 at 2:15 AM Post #25,429 of 39,411
Man... I know it's a 3D render, but JH just keeps knocking these designs out of the park, man! 'Can't wait to see all the other ones unveiled within the next couple days.

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Is this a new model? Or just a new design for an existing model?
 
Nov 24, 2020 at 2:21 AM Post #25,430 of 39,411
Nov 24, 2020 at 6:57 AM Post #25,432 of 39,411
Something very nice arrived today... my very first custom from Penon, their flagship Volt tribrid (1 DD, 2 BA and 4 EST) and it fits beautifully!
I'll wait to post impressions but I can already say it's going to be a very pleasant review :)

A few quick pics before I take proper shots...

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Stock cable is not too shabby either, consistent with the superb build quality and given the asking price a very strong proposition!

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Nov 24, 2020 at 7:32 AM Post #25,433 of 39,411
Something very nice arrived today... my very first custom from Penon, their flagship Volt tribrid (1 DD, 2 BA and 4 EST) and it fits beautifully!
I'll wait to post impressions but I can already say it's going to be a very pleasant review :)

A few quick pics before I take proper shots...







Stock cable is not too shabby either, consistent with the superb build quality and given the asking price a very strong proposition!

Beautiful! :) What faceplates are those?
 
Nov 24, 2020 at 7:32 AM Post #25,434 of 39,411
Something very nice arrived today... my very first custom from Penon, their flagship Volt tribrid (1 DD, 2 BA and 4 EST) and it fits beautifully!
I'll wait to post impressions but I can already say it's going to be a very pleasant review :)

A few quick pics before I take proper shots...







Stock cable is not too shabby either, consistent with the superb build quality and given the asking price a very strong proposition!




Wooo this is the blue paradise 🙃😛

They look very unique
 
Nov 24, 2020 at 7:38 AM Post #25,435 of 39,411
Nov 24, 2020 at 9:08 AM Post #25,436 of 39,411
Just tried the Penon Volt + Azla Xelastec + Penon Totem out of the iBasso DX220 Max. All I can say is wow, just wow. Every component just complements each other, insane synergy. :astonished:

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Nov 24, 2020 at 9:51 AM Post #25,437 of 39,411
The qdc VX is priced at $1,799 at MusicTeck, and the DMagic is about $700 less, so I’m undecided on which way to go since we’re talking about a blind purchase. I’d like the VX, but since I can’t order it with a balanced connection, that means I will need to replace the cable, hence, additional cost. The DUNU type changeable connectors is a nice feature on the DMagic. 🤔

Only heard VX briefly almost 2yrs ago at canjam nyc, and I recall it was a more balanced sounding IEMs while Dmagic (despite 3DD it sounds more like 3BA) has a flat neutral bass and more mid-centric sig with a brighter treble.
 
Nov 24, 2020 at 9:54 AM Post #25,438 of 39,411
Only heard VX briefly almost 2yrs ago at canjam nyc, and I recall it was a more balanced sounding IEMs while Dmagic (despite 3DD it sounds more like 3BA) has a flat neutral bass and more mid-centric sig with a brighter treble.
Couldn't have said it better. Well played. :)
 
Nov 24, 2020 at 12:11 PM Post #25,439 of 39,411
I just ordered the Anole VX, so I hope I like it. I get a good sense from reading comments, reviews, and taking a look at Crinacle’s graphs that I will be happy with this purchase. I’ll report back after I receive it.
 
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