Noble Audio - the Wizard returns!
Oct 28, 2023 at 8:40 AM Post #35,628 of 36,135
I can't read your posts😉, it recently cost my wallet $13,000 🤣
Same to you :L3000: Perhaps you made me think of my 3rd prestige.... in the future. :money_mouth:
 
Oct 28, 2023 at 8:42 AM Post #35,629 of 36,135
With Ronin I would probably look for a DAP that shows a bit of a bump in sub bass and mid bass (or has slightly less control to make it sound slightly slower or more organic if that's the correct word here), that is slightly fuller and warmer in the mids and has really good 3D imaging for vocals, and probably a slightly rougher treble to grab you by the throat. R2R may fit this bill perfectly fine.

drftr
Yes, that's exactly how it is, great description!
 
Oct 28, 2023 at 9:21 AM Post #35,631 of 36,135
With Ronin I would probably look for a DAP that shows a bit of a bump in sub bass and mid bass (or has slightly less control to make it sound slightly slower or more organic if that's the correct word here), that is slightly fuller and warmer in the mids and has really good 3D imaging for vocals, and probably a slightly rougher treble to grab you by the throat. R2R may fit this bill perfectly fine.

drftr
Love it with my RS8 for these very reasons.
 
Oct 28, 2023 at 9:30 AM Post #35,633 of 36,135
I read that it's great synergy
I keep trying new DAPs with the Ronin and coming back to the RS8. I keep trying new IEMs with the RS8 and keep coming back to the Ronins.
 
Oct 28, 2023 at 3:49 PM Post #35,637 of 36,135
Oct 28, 2023 at 4:48 PM Post #35,638 of 36,135
Wonderful review of Spartacus. Your sonic analysis is nearly identical to mine and many of the anecdotal impressions I’ve read. I think it speaks to how exceptionally well Spartacus is tuned and engineered to achieve that consistency among those who have heard it.
Thanks 👍 Similarities in impressions there for sure. The impressive parts of Spartacus will stand out to all that hear it I feel. Great set overall.
 
Oct 29, 2023 at 1:10 PM Post #35,639 of 36,135
I think for Ronin you need a DAP that is more neutral-bright or more energetic on top / with expression of upper mids/lower treble: N8ii?

I had the SP3000 and it was for me not a good pairing.
Any portable DAC/amps that would be recommended especially for the Ronin? Loving the iems so far, but I’m sure they would appreciate something more than a dongle.
 
Oct 29, 2023 at 1:51 PM Post #35,640 of 36,135
Any portable DAC/amps that would be recommended especially for the Ronin? Loving the iems so far, but I’m sure they would appreciate something more than a dongle.
Ronin is really very easy to drive. I don't know... there are very many you could try. I had briefly tested the Shanling UA2+ and RU7 and they were of course really good. I read somewhere that even the Apple dongle works very well with Ronin. The RU7 and W4 are supposed to be the best dongle you can buy today.
 

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