It was definitely a different experience from my Caldera.
First of all I'll probably preface this: It's a wonderful headphone and I really enjoyed it. It brought many emotions, even though I had a bad nights sleep awaiting that day (And dreaming of a failed visit) but there was none of that.
While there was not really a wow from the first second, it has grown on me throughout the day, some mental burn in. That could explain why in show conditions and not a private audition, it's much harder to understand what these headphones are all about.
The headphones are all about: Detail, Speed, Dynamics, True to the Recording (No BS).
I unfortunately did not have the chance to listen to the system that I wanted which would be the AC Ithaka through the Auris Headonia 300B AE, but I think that would be a big win and synergy for the Immanis. Both me and Alexandar liked the Headonia 300B and it's a great potential for a next purchase.
I've heard different tracks in different genres, including Classical, Rock and Metal, Electronica a bit, and a few others.
One thing I've commented on during the day was when I was wowed at how Immanis make the Dune soundtrack (First movie) sound with all the extra details, speed, dynamics. I've never heard it like that and I've got both it and the Sketchbook soundtrack and heard it multiple times.
The soundstage wasn't massive but it was there and the Imaging really was precise, including vocals that were crystal clear and present, and just like others said, they felt like they were coming from the front instead of just barely in the middle or back.
The sound felt like it had a ton of air in it, in terms of sound separation and being able to move freely in the space.
Comparing Magna and Immanis bass, I didn't feel like Immanis had less of it and it was hitting like a truck when called for. It was also very deep into the low octaves.
The sound was analog as analog can be and there was no grain, what you see (recording) is what you get.
However... That also means that if the track had too much treble energy, unfortunately, it showed.
I'll still need to do some mental burn in to it when I get it, on my system and on my terms. I definitely don't regret my choice.
Side-Note, I've also heard the Tungsten DS that someone brought, it wasn't anywhere on the same level as Caldera or Immanis, as in it really was disappointing for me.
And I was really surprised how my Caldera scales further from an even better amp.