[PopZeus]

I feel like if you’re experiencing sibilance at this level, it’s not your amp that’s causing it. I mean, just EQ it out?

 

[kumar402]

Guys, how can I reduce the sibilance on the MJ3, even if it's light (but still annoying)

Which DAC are you using ?

 

[centuriones]

Which DAC are you using ?

I use a Pontus II DAC and a Hermes DDC

 

[centuriones]

I feel like if you’re experiencing sibilance at this level, it’s not your amp that’s causing it. I mean, just EQ it out?

I wouldn't want to EQ it

 

[JohnnyCanuck]

Guys, how can I reduce the sibilance on the MJ3, even if it's light (but still annoying)

I had some light sibilance on mine when it was new. It disappeared after a couple of weeks on its own.


JC

 

[quawn0418]

Guys, how can I reduce the sibilance on the MJ3, even if it's light (but still annoying)

Which headphones are you using? I doubt it’s the Pontus

 

[centuriones]

I had some light sibilance on mine when it was new. It disappeared after a couple of weeks on its own.


JC

I hope you do the same for me too.
After how many hours of burn in did you no longer hear the sibilance?

 

[centuriones]

Which headphones are you using? I doubt it’s the Pontus

I use a Meze Elite headset which hasn't given me any problems before.

 

[PopZeus]

See, that's the thing...my guess is if someone who's running the Pontus into the Mjolnir is complaining about sibilance, it's either the music or the headphone that is causing it to be an audible problem. I know what I'd choose to swap out in this case. I suppose swapping out the amp for something else would do, but honestly, at this level of fidelity, it's probably not the amp (though it could be a quirk in the pairing, hard to say without knowing all the equipment for sure).

 

[kumar402]

I hope

I bought a used one but that’s what I have heard from users that sibilance goes away after couple of hundred hours of use.

 

[Slackaveli]

Sell it and buy a Mentor...

Im teasing but also not. Not poopooing Mjolnir, though, more just gassing up Mentor- which is fair and it's worthy. Costs a little more than MJ3 but not significantly. Synergy with a Pontus II >> Meze Elite via Mentor would be there.

 

[caracara08]

Sell it and buy a Mentor...

Im teasing but also not. Not poopooing Mjolnir, though, more just gassing up Mentor- which is fair and it's worthy. Costs a little more than MJ3 but not significantly. Synergy with a Pontus II >> Meze Elite via Mentor would be there.

 

[Smoothstereo]

I use a Meze Elite headset which hasn't given me any problems before.

What amp were you using with the Pontus 2 before the Mj3 and did that setup had any sibilance?

 

[psy472]

Guys, how can I reduce the sibilance on the MJ3, even if it's light (but still annoying)

MJ3 need 100 hrs + burn in. The DAC is also a possible issue. I had the same sibilance problem until the burn in time was reached.

A cheaper and quicker fix is to preamp with a tube amp into the MJ3. Get the 99 dollar version Schiit is putting on sale.

 

[Topo47]

MJ3 need 100 hrs + burn in. The DAC is also a possible issue. I had the same sibilance problem until the burn in time was reached.

A cheaper and quicker fix is to preamp with a tube amp into the MJ3. Get the 99 dollar version Schiit is putting on sale.

second the tube pre-amp idea.