Can't speak too much for Tsuranagi, but the addition of Mass Kobo 428/475 to LPGT Ti is magical and has become my "desktop" rig in micro form. Drives everything I throw at it with ease, offering punchy dynamics, incisive technical performance, and an addictive musicality. I've yet to demo Mjölnir, but I would be very surprised if the amp stage of the latter out performs the Mass Kobo (and from everything I read/hear, it doesn't deliver on this level).
For me, Mjölnir doesn't even compare to LPGT Ti/Mass Kobo 475.
Where to buy/listen Mass Kobo products in EU?
I think Lotoo made a mistake merely multiplying the amp stage they use in LGPT for the Mjolnir. Would have seemed more of an upgrade to have a totally new amp topography...
My friend who loves portable equipment bought it in a store in Asia.
I don't know what Lotoo is suggesting, but increasing the power alone is not the best way. I liked the sound of the Hugo 2 more than the Möjlnir, but definitely less than the LPGT Ti/Mass Kobo + Orpheus cable.Additionally, Hugo 2 aesthetically looks like a plastic disco toy from the 1980s and for me this is unacceptable.
Ha yes. It's an acquired taste
Shame about the Mjolnir. The design and idea was compelling; the execution less so, it seems.
I think that Lotoo wanted to go the way of Sony, but the Sony sound from the Dmp-Z1 obviously has the characteristic sound of this brand, only raised to the maximum in every aspect, which makes for a wonderful sound experience.
Sorry, I'm tired and didn't read that you wrote about buying it. You can buy it in stores in Hungary, Switzerland and I also saw it in Belgium.Of course, these are online stores, so they will ship to Poland without any problems. I will buy it myself, but I want to check Tsuranagi before making a decision.
Cayin C9 is another portable brick of an amp that does well with the LPGT and Ti. I have always been curious on the Tsurunagi.
Mass Kobo 475, will have to look into this one.
C9 is good and still holds up. But in terms of SS performance, the Mass Kobo is in a totally different league. Desktop amps have come and gone for me, but the Mass Kobo 475/428 outlasts them all. It's probably the biggest upgrade to my set-up aside from headphones/IEMs themselves.
Aroma A100TB amp is a great pairing with the LPGT. When the amp is paired with the Power Supply PS100, the chain is so musical. You can change the opamps on the A100TB which is a great advantage with the amp. A couple of folks I know prefer Aroma to the C9.
Tsuranagi, Mass Kobo, C9, Aroma each of them is different, which is beautiful that everyone can adjust the sound to their own sonic preferences.
