Shane D
"I collect sound signatures"
Yea I feel you. I guess the surprise is that the closer to "transparent" we get, the result can be less "real" sound. Seems counter-intuitive. But likely because any music/listening we have done previously has been far from the new level of "reference/transparency."
Yeah, no kidding. My favourite headphones are my Grado GH2's and Meze 99 Classic's. Not 'phones you will find in any audiophiles collection.
I may well end up colouring the crap out of it with my Loki. For now I just want to try It out stock with all my 'phones and with some jazz and see where it fits in.
I am glad I bought the cheapest AND smallest THX unit.
Shane D