[franz12]

Earphiles has the review up
http://earphiles.org/2018/02/audeze-lcd2c-review/

I have used both clear and afo. But his evaluations about ERGONOMICS/COMFORT is somewhat hard to believe. To me, clear is way more uncomfortable than afo with heavier weight (500g vs 325g) as well as clamping force, and headband design. I know he tries hard to be objective about sound, but I am not sure whether he is objective enough when it comes to comfort/ergonomics. I can't comment on lcd2c's comfort.

 

[HardstyleLoco96]

Where in Australia do you live? If you're in Sydney, Minidisc is a good place to demo headphones. Other cities may have similar, but not as familiar. Unfortunately I'm not sure if Australia has any stock yet... when I checked last week Minidisc told me stock hadn't arrived in the country.

Im in Melbourne, Addicted to Audio have both the Aeon and Lcd2-C as well as the Hifiman Sundara and many more . But its nearly a 1 hour and 30 min drive from where I live.

 

[TK16]

I'd do that drive and no waiting on shipping.

 

[HardstyleLoco96]

Shipping is seriously fast from there, when I ordered my Fiio Q5, it took a day. Ordered it at 9am and received it 11am-12pm the next day . But most likely i'll go for the drive so I can AB them both

 

[Spandy87]

Does anyone get a minor channel imbalance? For me the left is just slightly louder than the right.

 

[wazzupi]

Does anyone get a minor channel imbalance? For me the left is just slightly louder than the right.

I seem to have that problem with my lcd2c

 

[Aelrikom]

Could you guys give some recommendations for both a DAC and a amp for around $1000 total that would suit the AFO? I currently have an Asgard 2 and a Modi 2 Uber and I'm looking to upgrade

 

[skyline315]

Could you guys give some recommendations for both a DAC and a amp for around $1000 total that would suit the AFO? I currently have an Asgard 2 and a Modi 2 Uber and I'm looking to upgrade

Save your money.

Go for Eitr/Modi MB/Vali 2 with an Amperex 6DJ8 tube and thank me later.

 

[TK16]

If you want to go the Schiit route, Lyr2 and Bifrost MB would be a little over your $1000 budget.

 

[koover]

If you want to go the Schiit route, Lyr2 and Bifrost MB would be a little over your $1000 budget.

Or instead of the Bifrost, get the Modi Multibi with Lyr2. It’ll be about $750 out the door. Leaves room for some nice tubes. You’re set.
Any one of the above 3 will be the Schiit. Seriously, leave some cash aside for some
Tubes. Makes a difference.

 

[skyline315]

Vali 2 > Lyr 2.

No, not just "for the price". I say this with zero qualifiers.

 

[koover]

^^^^^^^^ nah. Lol
Lyr2> vali2

In all seriousness, it’s a matter of preference.

 

[TK16]

Or instead of the Bifrost, get the Modi Multibi with Lyr2. It’ll be about $750 out the door. Leaves room for some nice tubes. You’re set.
Any one of the above 3 will be the Schiit. Seriously, leave some cash aside for some
Tubes. Makes a difference.

That might be a better option if there is no money left over after buying a dac and amp. You can get some quite good 2C51 variants for not too much money.

 

[skyline315]

Also, as I've said before, you may want to wait til March before any big purchasing decisions.

Rumor of an affordable amp that jives well with planars and Dynamics have been floating around for a while now.

 

[DaemonSire]

Also, as I've said before, you may want to wait til March before any big purchasing decisions.

Rumor of an affordable amp that jives well with planars and Dynamics have been floating around for a while now.

From which company?