ruffandruff
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not planning on using on any headphones for that matter....just for iems and earbuds.From what I read, W2 would be a lot more than enough for EM5 (take it with a pinch of salt, I never had hand on them).
For IEMs/earphones I'd pick W2, but tastes and all...
[EDIT] If you manage to find a second hand S9 (AKM), it would be good candidate too. I prefer it over ESS S9 PRO. The only con I find is the little bit recessed highs (in comparison to S9 PRO). But I find W2 better than both of them, unless you plan to drive current demanding planars (again, was fine with Hifimans I mentionned above though).
I was almost convinced on w2 but after reading this post
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/lux...le-update-info-on-post-1.949448/post-16443609
& this
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/lux...le-update-info-on-post-1.949448/post-16393115
I am not sure anymore coz I am sensitive to sibilance. And also all the hassle with support and drivers it is kinda hard to consider it. I will overlook all for sq and volume control buttons if there not sibilant.
Unfortunately I cant get the s9(AKM) in my place..only the s9 pro is available.
I have also looked at shanling ua2 vs s9 pro which stated that shanling has its mid bass boosted little bit and with less treble and it sometimes causes the bass to bleed into the mids. So only options I have are the s9 pro and w2 and ofcourse the dragon flies which i think is not that liked in this thread.
i have read that em5 require as much as meze 99 classics and the sennheiser momentum 2's so....if w2 can drive them and not sibilant then i will pick the w2 over s9 pro.
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