Thank-you ... need to find out more as I'm not familiar with this one. I won't need the DAC option, as I've recently purchased the Chord Qutest
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Meze EMPYREAN - the First Isodynamic Hybrid Array Headphone
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arielext
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I have the Master 19, gives the empy a wider soundstage a bit more low end compared to the headphones out of the ADI-2 DAC.
Both devices are more then capable enough for driving the Empyrean.
Both devices are more then capable enough for driving the Empyrean.
I have the Master 19, gives the empy a wider soundstage a bit more low end compared to the headphones out of the ADI-2 DAC.
Both devices are more then capable enough for driving the Empyrean.
How would you describe the Audio-GD sound characteristic ? Warm, neutral, bright ?
arielext
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Warm. It has noticeable more weight compared to the RME ADI-2 DAC.How would you describe the Audio-GD sound characteristic ? Warm, neutral, bright ?
I got mine from a store as a B-Stock (so basically mint condition) included with the upgrade silver cable for just below 2000 €. I believe it was a good deal.Just tried the Emphyrean with leather pads (non elite). They were plugged into an IFI diablo amp/dac. These sounded very good. Very speaker like presentation. What would be an approximate price for an used pair?
I love my pair!
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They were plugged into an IFI diablo amp/dac. These sounded very good. Very speaker like presentation.
Thanks, Empys and iDSD Diablo are quite fond of each other
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I had a Master 9 for a while, not the dedicated Master 9 but the Master 9 in the NOS11 AIO. It sounded stunning. Still remains one of my favourite amps especially at its price point. I'm currently using the Kinki EX-M1+ with the HE XLR adapter. The Kinki is near perfect for me, and even with it in the house, I still think about adding a Master 9 back into my chain as an extra headphone amp at some point.If I get some Epmys in a couple of weeks, I will let you know how they sound with an Audio-gd Master 9. 9 watts of pure class A into 40 ohms.
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Oh I was sceptical about the Master 9 initially until I saw that even Kevin Gilmore apparently has one.I had a Master 9 for a while, not the dedicated Master 9 but the Master 9 in the NOS11 AIO. It sounded stunning. Still remains one of my favourite amps especially at its price point. I'm currently using the Kinki EX-M1+ with the HE XLR adapter. The Kinki is near perfect for me, and even with it in the house, I still think about adding a Master 9 back into my chain as an extra headphone amp at some point.
Master 9 bested my Apex Peak + Pinnacle. No easy feat considering the Apex wipes the floor with my previous amps - WA22, WA6SE and V200.
Anyway, I have found a local seller the copper Empys. I am still negotiating with him. Let's see...
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Anyway, I have found a local seller the copper Empys. I am still negotiating with him. Let's see...
Best of luck, these are great cans
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Has anyone yet tried the new Topping A90 Discrete with the Empys?
I am tempted to buy one as I got the Silver Upgrade Cable with 4,4mm but running it through a 4,4mm to 6,35mm adapter from amazon and an unbalanced amp.
I feel like there is more potential in these waiting to be heard and using 20~$ single ended adapter is bottlenecking these...
I am tempted to buy one as I got the Silver Upgrade Cable with 4,4mm but running it through a 4,4mm to 6,35mm adapter from amazon and an unbalanced amp.
I feel like there is more potential in these waiting to be heard and using 20~$ single ended adapter is bottlenecking these...
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For a last couple of days, I am playing Empys from EF400 and it is a beautiful synergy. I mean a really great synergy! Just wow! And I have TT2 for the Empys at home. It is not as much detailed, clean and airy, but holly goodness, this sounds fun. Love it!
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Got my pair of Empyreans and had a Norne Drausk cable made for it. Heavenly
Terriero
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The pic seemed a video, with that "play" at the bottom (yes, I clicked )Got my pair of Empyreans and had a Norne Drausk cable made for it. Heavenly
arielext
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The YouTube era.The pic seemed a video, with that "play" at the bottom (yes, I clicked )
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