Different in I find the Nano to present better depth than the Arya Stealth and Ananda Stealth. The Arya Stealth is wider and taller in presentation. But has less depth and info presented when it comes to layering. The Ananda Stealth is overall less wider and taller and doesn't layer aswell as the Nano.
Well the problem is that getting info from Antelope about their components is like squeezing blood from a stone. 11 days ago i asked them what the model/brand of DAC is getting used for their headphone amp and this was their reply:
"Unfortunately, after consulting with the RnD department, I must inform you that we are not in a position to disclose such information. I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause."
Interesting.
Well the problem is that getting info from Antelope about their components is like squeezing blood from a stone. 11 days ago i asked them what the model/brand of DAC is getting used for their headphone amp and this was their reply:
"Unfortunately, after consulting with the RnD department, I must inform you that we are not in a position to disclose such information. I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause."
Yeah, I suspect someone made a mistake at the technical’ support level and they are trying to cover up for it. My guess is, they have them some training without understanding the what lies beneath.
So I’d say it’s safe to assume that they are right when they say they have 2 DAC. Just like any half decent audio interface does. But what they meant by that is that they have different path.
Not different chip.
On Their Pure2, they do have 2 DAC chip. One for each channel ,Left and right.
I use to have that converter. It really sounded premium.
Trying three different headphone cables with the Ananda Nano: standard, hybrid XLR (Forza AudioWorks) and silverplated XLR (Invictus). They all make a slight difference in sound. This is NOT about ”day and night” etc.
I almost never prefer silverplated anything but, for maybe the first time, I actually end up enjoying the silverplated cable. The Forza is more resolving in the treble and adds a sense of weight to the sound. The Invictus, despite being slightly thin and maybe even ”hollow”, has this sense of increased sense of space that just plays really well with Hifiman’s ”house sound”. Maybe it isn’t a coincidence that the Hifiman Susvara ships with a silverplated cable…
I was a non-believer. Until I bought two different cheap copper cables for my Aryas Stealth from Aliexpress, an 8 core Openheart and then another one from a different brand, 16 core. I didn't expect that but they do sound different. The latter has a tad thicker sound with a slightly elevated mid bass. I actually had to readjust my EQ profile as the bass was too boomy. Not a huge difference but it's there.
Have anybody tried using Nano with Cayin vacuum tube headphone amps (HA seiries)? What was your experience?
(and i am just wondering what would be the best affordable AMP\dac-amp for Nano?)
Have anybody tried using Nano with Cayin vacuum tube headphone amps (HA seiries)? What was your experience?
(and i am just wondering what would be the best affordable AMP\dac-amp for Nano?)
Really enjoying my Schiit Magni 3+ with the Mojo 2. In somehow manages to add a ”fun factor” that I miss when going directly out of the Mojo 2. Technically not as good (and it does remove qualities) but very engaging with great, maybe even better, tonality and this lovely ”weight” to vocals.
Went from Edition XS to the Ananda Nano recently and I'm happy so far. If nothing else, definitely much better clamping, which was one of my major issues with the Edition XS.
Using the Oratory1990 eq settings and changing the high shelf filter to -1 to -4 is by far the best I've heard the Ananda Nano. I had them on sale and just took them off because of this eq setting. This is the best sounding headphone for modern metal by far. I still think Focal Clear with the ZMF Suede pads are better overall and more versatile but these are going to be my 1, 2 punch for a few years.
Same headband that's on the SJY Starry Night. V2 headband is better than V1, so there's varying quality you can get. Cheaper on aliexpress if willing to wait a bit. I saved this one because you can get black or silver: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805321615244.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
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