[meomap]

Wait… 4th repair on Utopia ? Wow?

Yes, 4th.
Unlucky so far. Early adopter since 2016.....
5 yr Warranty just expired end of August, so I have to be careful.....
That's why I bought 800S and HE1000SE for spare and companion to Utopia.
Use ALO Studio Six tubes amp for downstair system next 2 channel system.

 

[Maxx134]

I’d say that was very safe to say even with the SS model alone. Just my opinion.

When I had the 220max, I was convinced that it was the best iteration of any ESS version Dap...
I even preferred it over other recent newer Daps...

 

[DaYooper]

Pictures to compare to 2Max Stainless Steel

I see you removed the sticker.

 

[efftee]

Now for the million dollar question..

Would it be safe to say, that as of now, the ibasso 300max (& Ti) are the best iteration of any AKM version of Dap?..

Ehh… for me, I couldn’t and wouldn’t say it is the best, definitively speaking. It is very very good, one of the best certainly, but for some reason(s), justified or not, sentimental or tech-wise, the SP2K, LPGT, to name a couple, are also very good and special, and like I said earlier, I wouldn’t be dumping them any time soon (well I did dump the LPGT but that was because I wanted my DAPs to stream) cuz of the 3Max. Just my 2 cents. YMMV.

 

[Ojisan]

Yes, 4th.
Unlucky so far. Early adopter since 2016.....
5 yr Warranty just expired end of August, so I have to be careful.....
That's why I bought 800S and HE1000SE for spare and companion to Utopia.
Use ALO Studio Six tubes amp for downstair system next 2 channel system.

Wow... Since Jan 2018 for me. Zero issues. Curious if Ti pairs better than SS.

 

[Giraku]

Although DHL said the expected delivery was tomorrow, I got it today!!
The appearance of the body and the case is almost identical except for slightly cooler hue on Ti.

 

[Whitigir]

Although DHL said the expected delivery was tomorrow, I got it today!!
The appearance of the body and the case is almost identical except for slightly cooler hue on Ti.

The only way to tell is to look at that sharp corners isn’t it ? Beside, there really is no way to tell LOL!

 

[Infoseeker]

Yes, Utopia. Not 100% burnin yet after 4th repairs. Maybe about 40 hrs on it. Listen once awhile.
HE1000SE for burnin now though....

The repair for you were mostly for headband issues right? Or the transducer?

And Susvara have many people with more failure stories. Not much Buy it for life products out there.

 

[RjayGwapo]

Can the 3Max drive the Susvara?

 

[Tom75]

Yes, Utopia. Not 100% burnin yet after 4th repairs. Maybe about 40 hrs on it. Listen once awhile.
HE1000SE for burnin now though....

Hi, I'm interested in the differences between Utopia and the HEKse using the 300max. I'm currently using the Utopia, Sendy Peacock, HE400se and Sennheiser IE900 and I'm interested in the HEKse as well.. Or send me a PM. Thanks a lot!

 

[Death_Block]

Hi, I'm interested in the differences between Utopia and the HEKse using the 300max. I'm currently using the Utopia, Sendy Peacock, HE400se and Sennheiser IE900 and I'm interested in the HEKse as well.. Or send me a PM. Thanks a lot!

curious how the peacock sound with the max?

 

[ExpatinJapan]

Want in depth SS versus Ti editions nao!

please to be speeding up the 200 hours by magic

(Ok, i will be patient…).

 

[justanut]

Truly a perfect pairing~

 

[Tom75]

Truly a perfect pairing~

Thats which one?

 

[Tom75]

curious how the peacock sound with the max?

I love the match between the 3max and the Peacock. The soundstage is impressive, the bass is controlled with high quality like the Dali 3 and 4 CDs and still good with Tidal. Its extremely musical and draws you into the music. Mids are impressive (still not sure whether I would calll it "neutral"). The Peacock brings you close to the stage. Instrunents are full bodied. No harsh sound at all. But also not fully precise and a little bit the opposite to a Clear.
The sound of the Utopia is much leaner, may be more neutral, but the soundstage is definitely smaller.
I hope, I used the right impressions. I'm not an expert in (english) headphone reviews, but may be, this helps to get an idea of the sound signature.