[tofudog]

I kept the Vegas and Atlas for a bit, but ultimately sold the Vegas (it wasn't an easy call). If the Andros highs where what turned you off then I don't think you will like the Atlas. If you just just loved the Vegas tuning, but were ok with the Andros highs, then you'll love the Atlas. The Atlas really is a blend of the two.

getting closer to exactly what you did; love the Vega but dont need both. What are "perfectly mint" Vegas selling for now? and-did you sell through here?

 

[fogsound]

getting closer to exactly what you did; love the Vega but dont need both. What are "perfectly mint" Vegas selling for now? and-did you sell through here?

Yeah, I sold here for $770 in one day so you could most likely go higher than that.

 

[tofudog]

Yeah, I sold here for $770 in one day so you could most likely go higher than that.

thx...u glad you made the trade-no reservations? Listen to my Vega almost more (w SXC8 cable) than I do my Ether Flows....wasnt thinking I needed to change gear for awhile...

 

[fogsound]

thx...u glad you made the trade-no reservations? Listen to my Vega almost more (w SXC8 cable) than I do my Ether Flows....wasnt thinking I needed to change gear for awhile...

Same here - Got rid of my Flows as well. Always went for the Vegas even when home.

No regrets WRT sound. The only things I miss are: 1) I prefer the fit of the Vega. 2) I prefer the style of the Vega.

 

[tofudog]

I was waiting for a "formal review" before picking them up....you made up my mind for me and Ill order tonight....wont give up the Flows tho! many thanks for your insights!

 

[ExpatinJapan]

The iFi Nano BL is a great match with the Comets btw. IEMatch + Measure mode = reference-like sound while keeping the fun signature of the Comets.

@ExpatinJapan Saw your reviews on both. Please confirm!

Yes, on the iEMatch port at 4 Ohms OI it seems to tame the bass a bit and makes them more even.
Plus with the measure switch being a more neutral/ reference brings out the sound you describe.

I like the 1 Ohm port, seems a bit more full and layered. Keeps the Comet signature.

used Shanling m3s as source.


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Got my ipod touch 6G now working (Had to turn it off and on )

Similar results to the above. but less difference.
A good mix, Apple, ifi and Comets.

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I think the Comets can scale up more with a mid fi dac/amp (ifi xDSD or a dap).

 

[radici]

Anyone using or tried the Atlas with HiBy R6?

 

[radici]

Yes, on the iEMatch port at 4 Ohms OI it seems to tame the bass a bit and makes them more even.
Plus with the measure switch being a more neutral/ reference brings out the sound you describe.

I like the 1 Ohm port, seems a bit more full and layered. Keeps the Comet signature.

used Shanling m3s as source.


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Got my ipod touch 6G now working (Had to turn it off and on )

Similar results to the above. but less difference.
A good mix, Apple, ifi and Comets.

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I think the Comets can scale up more with a mid fi dac/amp (ifi xDSD or a dap).

What about the Nano iDSD and the Atlas?

 

[Hawaiibadboy]

Anyone using or tried the Atlas with HiBy R6?

I am.
I usually don't use single end on the R6 but Atlas cable is SE...but it does sound great

 

[radici]

I am.
I usually don't use single end on the R6 but Atlas cable is SE...but it does sound great

Yeah, I was considering maybe getting a Litz balanced 2.5 cable or even this https://campfireaudio.com/shop/alo-audio-tinsel-wire-cable/ if it comes back in stock soon.... but wanted some feedback on the Atlas R6 coupling first. I see the impedance on the R6 is 10 as opposed to 19 on Atlas, that doesn’t affect the sound significantly I’m guessing?

 

[Hawaiibadboy]

Yeah, I was considering maybe getting a Litz balanced 2.5 cable or even this https://campfireaudio.com/shop/alo-audio-tinsel-wire-cable/ if it comes back in stock soon.... but wanted some feedback on the Atlas R6 coupling first. I see the impedance on the R6 is 10 as opposed to 19 on Atlas, that doesn’t affect the sound significantly I’m guessing?

I am enjoying more on WM1A and DX150 but nothing with R6 is sounding off. You could get IFi IEMatch just to be sure if it concerns you. Sounds great to me but most recent listening is WM1A or DX150

 

[radici]

I am enjoying more on WM1A and DX150 but nothing with R6 is sounding off. You could get IFi IEMatch just to be sure if it concerns you. Sounds great to me but most recent listening is WM1A or DX150

Interesting ... I'm actually tossed up between the R6 and DX150 to drive my Atlas. Will use S8+ till I get one of the 2 in a few months. You'd suggest the DX150 over the R6 for those iems?

Also what about adding IFI Nano iDSD? Thanks a lot for your feedback by the way.

 

[Hawaiibadboy]

Interesting ... I'm actually tossed up between the R6 and DX150 to drive my Atlas. Will use S8+ till I get one of the 2 in a few months. You'd suggest the DX150 over the R6 for those iems?

Also what about adding IFI Nano iDSD? Thanks a lot for your feedback by the way.

No battery life and FW make me not rec DX150, I am just enjoying the sound. The IFi xDSD sounds very very nice and is first amp/dac ever to not tax my Note 4. That is something you might wanna check before getting into the android dap game

 

[ubs28]

How does the Atlas compare to the Andromeda? (I strongly prefered the Andromeda over the Vega).

And does the Reference 8 cable for the Andromeda also work on the Atlas?

 

[Quadfather]

The Atlas cables are all silver, no copper.

Kb

Can you get pure silver cables with 4.4 mm termination and balanced for the Sony?
Nevermind... I found my answer.