[CFGamescape]

How's the quality on that SE? Better than the IDSD?

Yes, it's much better than the amp section of the iDSD, IMO. There is no channel imbalance with volume knob on low and detail retrieval is noticeably better. Everything is better than using the iDSD on its own for me.
 
The XBass on the SE is kinda the star of the show on the SE for me, particularly paired with the Ether C. The 3D Holographic switch doesn't seem to make a significant difference...a smidge more effect than the iDSD's 3D switch.
 
You obviously don't get the IEMatch settings of the iDSD, but if you're buying the SE, you probably are not getting it for IEMs.
 
One issue I'm having is with the iPower adapter that came with the SE. I can hear buzzing / hissing from the unit whenever the volume is low or on 0, and when I make sudden movements and/or put my hands on my headphone cups. It looks like this is a common issue related to the iPower, so I submitted a support ticket and hope to get a replacement. Apparently that or a different power supply (e.g., LPS) will alleviate this issue.

 

[LunaC]

   
 I've found the complete opposite. 

On that line, they actually sound great with a Dragon Fly Red off IP6s+

 

[Robobandit]

Alright.. 
 
I blame all of you for this.. but here's my completed audio setup that these headphones inspired me to do.
 
(funny how one purchase can inspire another.. and another.. )
 

 
 
DAC - Gungnir Multibit
Amp - Mjolnir 2 w/ stock tubes
Cables - Wywires w/ custom HD 800 and Ether-C adapters (Thanks to Dave @ Inner Sanctum Audio)

 

[Delayeed]

  Alright.. 
 
I blame all of you for this.. but here's my completed audio setup that these headphones inspired me to do.
 
(funny how one purchase can inspire another.. and another.. )
 

 
 
DAC - Gungnir Multibit
Amp - Mjolnir 2 w/ stock tubes
Cables - Wywires w/ custom HD 800 and Ether-C adapters (Thanks to Dave @ Inner Sanctum Audio)

Beautiful. 

 

[JerseyD]

  Alright.. 
 
I blame all of you for this.. but here's my completed audio setup that these headphones inspired me to do.
 
(funny how one purchase can inspire another.. and another.. )
 

 
 
DAC - Gungnir Multibit
Amp - Mjolnir 2 w/ stock tubes
Cables - Wywires w/ custom HD 800 and Ether-C adapters (Thanks to Dave @ Inner Sanctum Audio)

Hi Robobandit -  
Thanks so much for the shout-out! Glad you are enjoying your new setup.
 
Are you finding that the Schiit gear plays well with both the HD800 and the Ether-C?

 

[Robobandit]

 
Hi Robobandit -  
Thanks so much for the shout-out! Glad you are enjoying your new setup.
 
Are you finding that the Schiit gear plays well with both the HD800 and the Ether-C?

 
It seems to like them both equally. I modded my HD800 with the superdepont mod before I hooked everything up today.
 
Going to give it a few weeks before I start tube rolling, otherwise I'll never stop lol

 

[enthusiast]

I just received my  Chrord Mojo and I here's my 2 cents on it in combination with the Ether Cs 1.1 and two black felt pads: Very spacious sound. Many layers of sound, very natural sound, highs are a bit "splashy" if ever so slightly. Bass is very impactful and the whole sound is authorative. Midrange sings. Dynamic / HiFi-esque nature compared to my Violectric Stack. Slightly gritty sound, dare I to say Jitter? Now to put this into perspective: My V800 DAC has a world-class de-jitterer and is fed by a reasonably High End Coax Cable from a Sonar STX Coax Output and Bit-Wise Linux Audio. The Violectric V200 Amp sounds slightly darker and has I would say double the amount of layers, a more defined and controlled bass, but only slightly. The High-End on the Violectric Extends more and has more clarity, overall the more mature setup and three times the price of the Mojo and minus the portability. The Mojo's buttons are cool, no problems with them, build quality of the Mojo is great. My one gripe with it is how to mount that beast onto my iPhone, the cabling solutions on the market are suboptimal and I really dont know how to stack this thing - at the moment the physical setup sucks, I will need to do a good amount of experimenting to get it right. Soundwise the Mojo is portable heaven indeed, it drives the Ethers with ease and maturity.
 

 

 

[Delayeed]

  I just received my  Chrord Mojo and I here's my 2 cents on it in combination with the Ether Cs 1.1 and two black felt pads: Very spacious sound. Many layers of sound, very natural sound, highs are a bit "splashy" if ever so slightly. Bass is very impactful and the whole sound is authorative. Midrange sings. Dynamic / HiFi-esque nature compared to my Violectric Stack. Slightly gritty sound, dare I to say Jitter? Now to put this into perspective: My V800 DAC has a world-class de-jitterer and is fed by a reasonably High End Coax Cable from a Sonar STX Coax Output and Bit-Wise Linux Audio. The Violectric V200 Amp sounds slightly darker and has I would say double the amount of layers, a more defined and controlled bass, but only slightly. The High-End on the Violectric Extends more and has more clarity, overall the more mature setup and three times the price of the Mojo and minus the portability. The Mojo's buttons are cool, no problems with them, build quality of the Mojo is great. My one gripe with it is how to mount that beast onto my iPhone, the cabling solutions on the market are suboptimal and I really dont know how to stack this thing - at the moment the physical setup sucks, I will need to do a good amount of experimenting to get it right. Soundwise the Mojo is portable heaven indeed, it drives the Ethers with ease and maturity.
 

 

Nice impressions. Ether C and Mojo sounds like they are made to be together.

 

[enthusiast]

  Nice impressions. Ether C and Mojo sounds like they are made to be together.

You could say so. I would have photographed them both together, but I was listening while making pictures with the source (iPhone) . Another thing I forgot to mention: With the latest OSX El Capitan and Streaming (iTunes works fine) I do hear a lot of clicks and pops, this seem to happen with all DACs and DSD or streaming on El Capitan, so probably not Chord's fault. Streaming on Ubuntu Linux, as you would expect, works without any problems.
 
I should add, I think the Ether C can scale beyond the Mojo, but for a portable solution they are indeed a great fit. The Mojo is high-end audiophile gear - no question about it, it's a delicate sound.

 

[buke9]

I still like my QP1R better than a Mojo but it is a close call. With the addition of the Liquid Spark game over. IMHO.

 

[mscott58]

  I still like my QP1R better than a Mojo but it is a close call. With the addition of the Liquid Spark game over. IMHO.

Yep. I actually even use my Mojo to feed the Liquid Gold! Awesome through the C's. 
 
Back to more of reality, the Mojo through the Liquid Carbon is very, very good, as is the Liquid Spark (got to play with a number of Alex's prototypes). 
 
Cheers 

 

[buke9]

  Yep. I actually even use my Mojo to feed the Liquid Gold! Awesome through the C's. 
 
Back to more of reality, the Mojo through the Liquid Carbon is very, very good, as is the Liquid Spark (got to play with a number of Alex's prototypes). 
 
Cheers 

The Mojo is really good but I would have loved to hear the Tungsten from my Yggdrasil. That is one great amp.

 

[daha21]

Has anyone compared the Ether-C with LCD-XC? 

 

[Delayeed]

What does the Spark add to Mojo -> Ether C?

 

[Allanmarcus]

Has anyone compared the Ether-C with LCD-XC? 

Have you tried searching the thread for lcd-xc?