[hemtmaker]

With a good silver balanced cable, i bet the Shure846 can give the Roxanne a good run for the money.

Comparison between jh Roxanne and SE 846 :

SE 846 is as Warm sounding iem For my taste

Source : AK 240
Iem : Shure SE 846
Jh Roxanne With bass setting at 9 O clock = Zero DB

High :
Jh Roxanne : more extended High than SE 846
SE 846 : High is on The right track

Mid :
Jh Roxanne : has better clarity , but not as sweet as SE 846
SE 846 : mid is The strong Point very sweet ,but less clarity compare to JH Roxanne

Bass :
Jh Roxanne : bass is not so Clear as SE 846 , but more bass volume
SE 846 : is very Good In detail and better bass presentation

Separation :
Jh Roxanne : has better music separation
SE 846 : Slightly behind jh Roxanne

Soundstage :
Jh Roxanne : has wider and deeper soundstage like big concert hall
SE 846 : less Wide abd Deep like In small concert hall

Overall :
Jh Roxanne : is source revealing
SE 846 : is more Easy to Enjoy

These Two as direct use from Ipod , AK 100,120 abd 240 , HDP R10
Sound quality very Good , to My taste as Warm sounding iems
Best dap For these Two iems is : AK 240

I prefer use With external amp like :
Ko Jo km 01
Fostex HP V1
Can improve their potential character , High more presence , mid has better pronounce
Bass has better definition and improve The clarity as well , sound is Fuller now

IMO

 

[rudi0504]

Thanks, I have to get a chance to listen to one sometime. 

You are welcome Lin
Shure se 846 is easy to pair with any daps and it is better plus an amp

 

[rudi0504]

LCD XC best portable synergy set up

Source : AK 240
Amp : Fostex HP V1 tube hybrid
Cable : Crystal Cable DreamLine Mini to mini
Headphone : LCD XC

My impression :
High : silky smooth extended high with very good in detail and presentation
Mid : very sweet and neutral sounding midrange , no sibilance at all male and female voices
Bass : very good in detail and very clean bass , impact is good like tube amp , not so deep but
On the right portion no more no less
Separation : very good music separation
Soundstage : wide with very good depth too

Overall :
Very clean and very good clarity and very smooth sounding music .audiophile sound quality
I can hear for longer hours never get fatigue to my ears
One of the best synergy from my portable collection to drive my LCD XC

Best music for this set up :
Like jazz at the pawn shops
Audiophile jazz recording
Opus recording
Vibraphone sound so real and natural on my LCD XC tiiiiinnng so clean hahaha

IMO

 

[rudi0504]

For traveler who need audiophile clean set up

Source : AK 240
Iem : DITA Gold with TRRS plug prototype world 1st Edition

Note :
DITA gold or black with TRRS plug will be launching soon

Sound quality :
So far for me is the best iem pair with AK 240 .
No need to carry my amp , my dac / amp
No need to mod AK 240 sound quality is already excellent
Like DITA born for AK 240
If you like so kind sound quality from Stax like sr 007 mk 2 and sr 009
You will like and like this combo

IMO

 

[BaTou069]

You should get a new cable for the se846, also I didn't hear any change after burn in with these, just the same nice sound always and forever

 

[CosmicHolyGhost]

ipod touch >CCK >  Firestone Green Key usb isolator > cheapo microusb cable > Chord Hugo > Uber > 1plus2
 
Pardons for the horrendous photo

 

[rudi0504]

You should get a new cable for the se846, also I didn't hear any change after burn in with these, just the same nice sound always and forever

Any recomandation please

 

[rudi0504]

ipod touch >CCK >  Firestone Green Key usb isolator > cheapo microusb cable > Chord Hugo > Uber > 1plus2

Pardons for the horrendous photo

Wow looks great George
You prefer use usb connection than coax for your set up ?

 

[cruzmiguel]

 

[BaTou069]

Any recomandation please

I got a silver one from ted (http://headphonelounge.com/) and am more then happy

 

[yugopotamia]

hi rudi, how do you compare Calyx M vs AK240 vs Altmann Terra...
 
how long the battery on Calyx M stands?

 

[CosmicHolyGhost]

Wow looks great George
You prefer use usb connection than coax for your set up ?

Thanks, Rudi
My hands are not steady hence my photos are usually bad..
Based on last nite comparison before bed, i am prefering the usb connection more than coax (lod from HM-901) because notes are more refined and controlled,whereas coaxial has a more upfront and aggressive presentation that squeezes out crazy detail. Comparisons only done based on 2-3 jazz tracks last nite. Will do more when time allows...

So far, my order of preference:

1. Sd usb + usb isolator
2. Hd usb
3. Coaxial (i only have hm-901 left as my dx50 mod and x3 mod are both sold to colleagues cheap)
4. Sd usb

(not yet heard toslink)

My prefernce is based on portable transports. The preference may change if using desktop grade transports

 

[indieman]

 

ipod touch >CCK >  Firestone Green Key usb isolator > 

 
What is this firestone green key?

 

[rudi0504]

hi rudi, how do you compare Calyx M vs AK240 vs Altmann Terra...

how long the battery on Calyx M stands?

Calyx M battery last about 3 to max 4 hours

I don't have Altman Tera
Form my memory is sweet sounding dap , everything you put music there to Altman Tera sound sweet

Calyx M
SQ almost like Altman Tera ,with better clarity and detail and separation , Better bass impact , has bigger power too

Ak 240
Win in term of detail , clarity , and better music separation , 3 D soundstage , overall Better presentation , need pair with iem like DITA truth than you will love it
If has more power like calyx M and better bass impact , would be more perfect
At the moment is my best dap

IMO

 

[rudi0504]

I got a silver one from ted (http://headphonelounge.com/) and am more then happy

Thank you BaTou069
I will looking at your recommendation
My friend bought from Fujiya Avic japan sound improvement very good