[tetablanco]

Hi everyone from Manila, Philippines! I've been into tube gear since 2014 but only started in Head-Fi fairly recently.

 

[Slartibartifast]

I’d love to hear your reactions to the Arya’s

OK, then. Stay tuned. I’ll post it soon. I already wrote it up and have been debating where to post it.

It doesn’t seem likely that Apos would approve it for their website review section. If I were them, I wouldn’t.

 

[agusti]

Hello everybody.
Thank you for receiving me in Head-Fi. I have been a long time forum and now enter to participate.
I come to learn from you and try to improve my team with your advice. Maybe I can also help someone, but I do not have much experience.
Greetings
Agusti.
PS I do not speak English very well and use a translator, I ask for forgiveness for possible mistakes. Thanks

 

[Slartibartifast]

Hello,
I'm a relatively long-time lurker looking for somewhere to ask and get answers to questions about audio sources, DACs, amplifiers, & headphones.
I started down this path quite some time ago--I've been a professional (now amature) musician for over 30 years now. I've always relied on "flat", "clinical" headphones (30 y/o Sony MDR-V6--actually made in Japan!) for work and play. I'm ready to branch out and enjoy streaming hi-res audio streams in my office and on the go. I'll probably ask some stupid questions now and again. Please be kind!
Cheers,
Bill

That’s funny. I have those old Sony MDRV 6 phones in a dead pile in my closet. As soon as I bought some replacement ear pads for them many years ago I bought some new Grado 225s and forgot the Sonys!

 

[Slartibartifast]

Thank you!!

I'm relatively new to HiFi audio, and I've saved up enough to get either an Arya, or a HD800s!

Though I'm excited to try planar magnetics, so I'm leaning towards the Arya

If it helps you make a decision, I’m about to post my recent experience with a set of Aryas I bought (and returned to) Apos Audio. Stay tuned.

 

[largestgasman]

I also have a pair of Clear Mgs! I think they’re great! They‘re the perfect complement to my new HD800s. I’m running them through my (also new) Naim Uniti Atom HE - which is amazing.

I had a quick go of the AtomHE when I demoed the Clear Mgs. It was a lovely combination. I also tried the Focal Utopias with the Atom which was even better - though not sure if it justified the large difference in price. I think the Atom was developed to work together with Focal 'phones given the links between the two companies. Beautiful looking piece of kit too.
If I were able to justify a second system I think I would get one and pair it with some active speakers (maybe the acoustic energy AE1).

Does it have specific profiles for the various Focal headphones?

 

[Sr Cabesa]

I’d love to hear your reactions to the Arya’s

OK, then. Stay tuned. I’ll post it soon. I already wrote it up and have been debating where to post it.

It doesn’t seem likely that Apos would approve it for their website review section. If I were them, I wouldn’t.

LOL - can’t wait!

 

[Sr Cabesa]

I had a quick go of the AtomHE when I demoed the Clear Mgs. It was a lovely combination. I also tried the Focal Utopias with the Atom which was even better - though not sure if it justified the large difference in price. I think the Atom was developed to work together with Focal 'phones given the links between the two companies. Beautiful looking piece of kit too.
If I were able to justify a second system I think I would get one and pair it with some active speakers (maybe the acoustic energy AE1).

Does it have specific profiles for the various Focal headphones?

No, no profiles

 

[bill0717]

Hello Everyone, 1 year ago I entered the head-fi hobby focusing mostly on modded earphones and was just reading posts from this forum. I decided yesterday to officially register. I hope to learn more from you guys.

 

[agusti]

Hi
Thanks for the welcome to Twizzleshnizzle, FinalAd and Slartibartifast. Greetings to you too.
I'm going to explain a little about my audio equipement , I have a AKG Q701 QJ Edition headphones, and a DAC APOGEE GROOVE. The DAC also uses it as a decoder for my Rotel RA-1520 that feed some old speakers Amphion Helium 2 and a passive subwoofer.
I have it in the room of the computer, and according to day or at night I use each other. I am happy with them, but I think the time has come to advance a little, first the headphones and then my DAC. Or maybe it's better to start by the DAC. As you can see I have a little mess.
Greetings

 

[micpoc]

Hello all. New member here looking to learn more about audio so I can upgrade from my current lamentable setups.

 

[JuicySound]

Hello all members.
I am from Italy. I own a balanced headphone amplifier with balanced headphones.
I Hope ti find some good advices from you all.
Thanks!
See you in the threads.

 

[hamsterblur]

Hi, I have been in this audio hobby for many years, starting out with Westone iems and ipods many years ago. Had a K701 and a Benchmark DAC Pre after that, but then spent most of my time with speakers. Dabbled in Chi Fi iems for a while for their insane value, and had a string of Bluetooth buds and phones.

I recently decided to try out wired headphones again. Looking for a good pairing with the iBasso DX300. Something warm, slightly elevated bass, good soundstage would be my cup of tea. Thanks!

 

[Prytania Man]

Hello all!

I‘ve always been an audiophile of sorts, but lacked the financial resources to fully dive into it. Now, I’ve got some money in my pocket and recently acquired a pair of Micca MB42x‘s paired with a SMSL SA36 Pro amp plugged into my MacBook Pro as a barebones setup. I want to expand into headphones soon and figured I’d join to learn more and, eventually, make an informed purchase.

 

[YellowfingerHeysel]

Hi everyone! I'm new to the forum and looking forward to participate.

Currently I have a pair of Beyerdynamic DT990 Pros connected to a Behringer UMC-404HD audio interface. Currently thinking of getting myself some Sony WH-1000XM4, but I'm not sure yet