My set sounds more transparently holographic () more than far in front of me like speakers.
I don't have arya (yet?). What song are you using that sounds like its in front ?
My set sounds more transparently holographic () more than far in front of me like speakers.
Meant that my Arya sounds transparent and holographic. More than being far away at a distance from my head. Orchestral music and electronica have the most spatial attributes that Arya shows off well, IMO.I don't have arya (yet?). What song are you using that sounds like its in front ?
I get that. You said what I was trying to say.I had the same feeling when I first got the Arya! I think in part, it was that my expectations for soundstage were too high. Another part is the actual recordings have to be mixed and mastered with soundstage in mind (orchestral soundtracks can be very good at this), and when I do get it out of your mind that I'm listening to headphones and just close my eyes, the Arya does sound VERY spacious, on all sides.
Surprisingly, I find the ZMF Auteur to have more forward depth than the Arya. The voice on vocal tracks is more intimate, but stuff that is supposed to sound farther in front of you really does sound far in front. And with all audio stuff, this is very subjective.
which amp are you using with the arya? the gustard in your sig? im wondering if my amp (D30pro) may be the limiting factor.Meant that my Arya sounds transparent and holographic. More than being far away at a distance from my head. Orchestral music and electronica have the most spatial attributes that Arya shows off well, IMO.
I used the Gustard H20 (bought used) with upgraded Sparkos Labs ss3602 discrete opamps. Discrete class A/AB amps play very well with Arya. The integrated IC opamp based amps that I tried at first did not give as realistic or natural sounding vocal and instrument presentation nor sound stage width/depth and imaging realism/naturalness that the discrete amps did [ex: the Topping A90, thx 887, Schiit Magnius (all ic based) didn't sound as realistic as the Schiit Magni 3+ or Emotiva a-100, and the H20 (discrete, class AB, class A discrete, respectively)], IMO. I'd suggest getting a discrete class A amp (even a used one) and trying it beside the D30 pro to see if it makes a difference in your setup. Power doesn't equal better quality and power, IMO.which amp are you using with the arya? the gustard in your sig? im wondering if my amp (D30pro) may be the limiting factor.
The a90 is not bad from a power standpoint but it's tonality doesn't suit Arya well, being bright and having a flat soundstage without much realism or depth. I haven't heard Burson's amps but anything that's not too annoyingly bright or harsh should work well with Arya, IMO.Hey guys......What would your choice be between Burson Audio Playmate 2 vs Topping A90 for the Arya.....Since Arya pairs well with Class A amps and burson is in that segment......but Topping A90 is really well recommended by Joshua Valour on YouTube.....I am confused.....???
I am pairing the Burson Conductor 3X performance with the Arya and the Arya sings with it. Very resolving, musical and airy presentation.Hey guys......What would your choice be between Burson Audio Playmate 2 vs Topping A90 for the Arya.....Since Arya pairs well with Class A amps and burson is in that segment......but Topping A90 is really well recommended by Joshua Valour on YouTube.....I am confused.....???
OoooooI should be getting a gsx mini tomorrow, ill report back on how it pairs up with the arya
SP400 has a more lively & warmer sound than the other(older module) THX amps, with better soundstage..Just & channel separation than a lot of the other THX amps. It pairs fine. I think it's the SH9 from memory that sounds much the same minus some of the layering & channel & separation.I never liked the arya out of the A90 or any thx amp
I have a 789 and hpa4 , they are great amps in their own way and pair well with other headphones but or my taste I prefer the Arya out of the jotunheim 2. To me it just sounds more lively and engaging