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Posted some impressions of the Regen vs the Wyrd on the LH Labs forum (links below). It was tested with my old iBasso D7 as i haven't received the Infinity (new chassis) yet:
http://lhlabs.com/force/geekout/1490-geekout-signature-edition-chord-hugo-idsd-micro?start=150#67661
http://lhlabs.com/force/geekout/1490-geekout-signature-edition-chord-hugo-idsd-micro?start=150#67666
Received the Uptone Audio Regen (Amber) today morning. Have been running it with the LPS for the last 4 hours. Posted some quick comparisons with the Schiit Wyrd below.
First impressions - Regen vs Wyrd
1) Treble detail and extension: Initially seemed too close to call. However after listening to some Linkin' Park and Infected Mushroom songs, it's pretty clear that the Regen has cleaner and better treble extension while the Wyrd seems to be a little bit smeared and rolled in the upper treble region.
2) Midrange: Vocals sound more natural, clearer with better imaging compared to the Wyrd. The Wyrd's midrange did seem a little more forward compared to the Regen. I would say that the Regen gets the midrange spot on.
3) Bass: In terms of bass quantity they seem to be the same. Bass through the Regen hits harder and cleaner, is better textured and defined giving the impression that it has better bass extension than the Wyrd.
4) Soundstage: The Regen again has a bigger and wider soundstage than the Wyrd. There also seems to be more depth. Truly holographic sound.
5) Imaging: This is where Regen really beats the Wyrd. It's pinpoint imaging combined with an utterly black background means that each instrument is seemingly suspended in utterly pitch black space and it's location can be precisely located and identified. Awesome!!
6) Tonality: The Regen is transparent and balanced. The Wyrd sounds a bit warmer with a roll of in the upper treble region.
I thought i would be writing more in-depth impressions next week. I don't see the need anymore as the Regen quite handily beats the Wyrd. It's not a night and day difference. It's just that through my LS50's there's a jump factor with the Regen in the chain which is missing with the Wyrd.
Summary:
The Regen presents a transparent, holographic, pitch black, clear and balanced soundstage with excellent imaging. All of this without any harshness (unless it's there in the recording). It's just excellent value for what it does. The sound is rich and full.
Edit:
Have to say that that my initial impression of the bass performance was partially wrong. After listening to the "The Fire Rises" and "The End" from the "The Dark Knight Rises" soundtrack, the bass seems more muscular and unfettered with much better textural resolution.
http://lhlabs.com/force/geekout/1490-geekout-signature-edition-chord-hugo-idsd-micro?start=150#67661
http://lhlabs.com/force/geekout/1490-geekout-signature-edition-chord-hugo-idsd-micro?start=150#67666
Received the Uptone Audio Regen (Amber) today morning. Have been running it with the LPS for the last 4 hours. Posted some quick comparisons with the Schiit Wyrd below.
First impressions - Regen vs Wyrd
1) Treble detail and extension: Initially seemed too close to call. However after listening to some Linkin' Park and Infected Mushroom songs, it's pretty clear that the Regen has cleaner and better treble extension while the Wyrd seems to be a little bit smeared and rolled in the upper treble region.
2) Midrange: Vocals sound more natural, clearer with better imaging compared to the Wyrd. The Wyrd's midrange did seem a little more forward compared to the Regen. I would say that the Regen gets the midrange spot on.
3) Bass: In terms of bass quantity they seem to be the same. Bass through the Regen hits harder and cleaner, is better textured and defined giving the impression that it has better bass extension than the Wyrd.
4) Soundstage: The Regen again has a bigger and wider soundstage than the Wyrd. There also seems to be more depth. Truly holographic sound.
5) Imaging: This is where Regen really beats the Wyrd. It's pinpoint imaging combined with an utterly black background means that each instrument is seemingly suspended in utterly pitch black space and it's location can be precisely located and identified. Awesome!!
6) Tonality: The Regen is transparent and balanced. The Wyrd sounds a bit warmer with a roll of in the upper treble region.
I thought i would be writing more in-depth impressions next week. I don't see the need anymore as the Regen quite handily beats the Wyrd. It's not a night and day difference. It's just that through my LS50's there's a jump factor with the Regen in the chain which is missing with the Wyrd.
Summary:
The Regen presents a transparent, holographic, pitch black, clear and balanced soundstage with excellent imaging. All of this without any harshness (unless it's there in the recording). It's just excellent value for what it does. The sound is rich and full.
Edit:
Have to say that that my initial impression of the bass performance was partially wrong. After listening to the "The Fire Rises" and "The End" from the "The Dark Knight Rises" soundtrack, the bass seems more muscular and unfettered with much better textural resolution.
