[money4me247]

Ok, so I just recently.got the Audeze EL8 closed back, which I love, and I got the basic Schiit stack for it. Started with the uber stack and replaced the magni with the vali since it was too bright/harsh.
I'm still not too pleased with the combo, and think I need a better/stronger amp to make the best of the EL8.
The question is, will the 9xx be a huge leap forward or just maybe slightly better? Has anyone tried the 9xx with the EL8?
Thanks..

I would say you will get a more dramatic change swapping headphones. the el-8 are naturally quite bright. I personally dislike its sound signature tuning. if you do really want to keep the el-8, something like the wa7 may be a good match for it.

 

[avitron142]

This little thing has lots of detail.

 

[Neotribal]

This little thing has lots of detail.

Do tell! You just got it today, right? Will you be doing a full write up?

 

[avitron142]

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[canthearyou]

Will leaving it powered on forever do any damage ieverheating or burn in on display? If I buy this it will get plugged in once and stay in.

 

[mscott58]

Will leaving it powered on forever do any damage ieverheating or burn in on display? If I buy this it will get plugged in once and stay in.

I'll let the seller and/or designer chime in, but these types of units are usually designed to stay plugged in, especially as it doesn't have a battery. Cheers 

 

[WillBright]

It's not an LCD, it's a 7 figure display, meant to be left on forever with whatever displaying. 
 
Leave it plugged in, no reason to do otherwise. 

 

[159650]

  It's not an LCD, it's a 7 figure display, meant to be left on forever with whatever displaying. 
 
Leave it plugged in, no reason to do otherwise. 

I care about the planet. 
 
I keed, I keed.
 
So no need to worry about capacitor longevity etc? I normally turn my stuff off at the end of the day so It's a bit of a habit with me. My USB stays powered constantly so I know that the m9xx would too. Easy solution that I'm considering is buying a short USB extension with a power switch built in. 

 

[BaudlyDamage]

double post

 

[WillBright]

  I care about the planet. 
 
I keed, I keed.
 
So no need to worry about capacitor longevity etc? I normally turn my stuff off at the end of the day so It's a bit of a habit with me. My USB stays powered constantly so I know that the m9xx would too. Easy solution that I'm considering is buying a short USB extension with a power switch built in. 

 
There are no capacitors in the signal path so no, no reason to be concerned about capacitor longevity. I guess you could unplug the cables from the back of the device, but it's up to you. 

 

[159650]

Yeah, sorry, I always think too much about these things. To constantly unplug and plug something in results in increased wear and tear over the life of the device and is likely the first thing to go when it finally does. Or keep it on all the time and wait for something in the circuit to go. So I try and think of a solution, like buying a short USB cable used on Raspberry Pis with a switch built in. Then wonder if the cable will degrade signal quality. Lol. 

 

[WillBright]

Eh, the connectors are rated for 10,000 mating cycles so while it would be the first thing to go, it'd still last you 14 years of disconnecting and reconnecting on a daily basis. 
 
Different cables shouldn't matter, unless one has a ferrite bead and the other doesn't. Even then, doubtful anyone would be able to discern any difference. 

 

[raband]

Yeah, if you're worried about the cost of the power of a 2w usb device that's not running anything then you probably shouldn't be buying a $xxx dac/amp.
 
If you're worried about longevity of the device, then leaving it on/plugged in would probably be the least stressful way to treat the device.
 
I think you can tell the display to turn off 

 

[canthearyou]

It's not an LCD, it's a 7 figure display, meant to be left on forever with whatever displaying. 

Leave it plugged in, no reason to do otherwise. 

Dang it! Trying to find a reason not to join the drop.

 

[159650]

Yeah, I guess it's pretty unreasonable for me to worry about it. I always try to minimize wear and tear as much as possible on all my stuff. I won't worry anymore I won't worry anymore I won't worry anymore.