[raypin]

mmm......the Ether O, HE 1000, EL8 O, FAD PH VI, Oppo PM1, Oppo Zenith Audio PMx2 are just some.

 

[hardbop]

So I've joined the Continental Club with a red CDM (and tan Black Star bag).
 
I've been switching back and forth between my AK380 and my PC and I can't really tell a difference with my custom Laylas. I'm using the balanced output on the AK and USB and A/B testing with the input switch. (I've also A/B tested balanced vs. single ended and tried out two different headphones playing simultaneously. The ability to drive two headphones is huge and switching sources quickly and easily is also a great feature.) 
 
I can't get it to play with my Note 5, though. I've used the OTG feature with the m9xx, but the CDM is a no-go thus far. I tried the work arounds mentioned earlier in the thread, but to no avail. I can't seem to find an ALSA driver to run. This might be what pushes me to root a device.
 
Other than that, the CDM sounds fantastic straight from the box.

 

[raypin]

Mmm....wow, the Red CDM looks very good. Further differentiator from the normal headfi gear (black, silver).

 

[tassardar]

Im running my HE500 on balanced out from the CDM. I find them really enjoyable.
 
Single Ended dont have enough power or volume for them though.

 

[Ultrainferno]

I've been using the CDM in combination with the Cayin N5 DAP and the Hifiman Edition-X
Without the CM, the X sounds a bit too focused on high mids and treble, the CDM gives it more body in bass and mids and makes it a lot more enjoyable

 

[davidmolliere]

Anyone running 64 Audio U12 or A12 with the CDM?
 
I'd love some feedback

 

[Malcuso]

Anyone tried with HD 650? I have a portable I'm very happy with (Calyx M), but looking for something small for desktop use. I imagine it will pair well with Campfire Jupiter which I'm also using, but want something with the ability to drive the 650s. I'm also interested in the Dual Mono aspect and dipping a toe into the balanced world. Anyone with 650 experience please share. 

 

[420204]

  Anyone tried with HD 650? I have a portable I'm very happy with (Calyx M), but looking for something small for desktop use. I imagine it will pair well with Campfire Jupiter which I'm also using, but want something with the ability to drive the 650s. I'm also interested in the Dual Mono aspect and dipping a toe into the balanced world. Anyone with 650 experience please share. 

no 650 experience, but I ran HD800 yesterday with my CDM and it was the very first time I really enjoyed the Senn for the entire listening period. guess power won't be an issue. ran it SE on high gain, fyi.

 

[audionewbi]

I know one of this days I will join the CDM club, everytime I listen to it I wonder why I havent owned this but I really dont want to enter the tube rolling world, it is just another expensive distraction from music. 

 

[b0ssMax]

Anyone running 64 Audio U12 or A12 with the CDM?

I'd love some feedback

Have it, love it. I got some sonotones to replace the stock tubes. U12 sounds awesome through the cdm.

 

[b0ssMax]

Anyone tried with HD 650? I have a portable I'm very happy with (Calyx M), but looking for something small for desktop use. I imagine it will pair well with Campfire Jupiter which I'm also using, but want something with the ability to drive the 650s. I'm also interested in the Dual Mono aspect and dipping a toe into the balanced world. Anyone with 650 experience please share. 

I've tried cdm and hd650 balanced. Se, was normal and I wasn't happy with the volume even on high gain. but balanced, hd650 shines. Very good and scales well.

 

[audionewbi]

Ideally what is the best tube one can place inside the CDM, purely for sonic benefits, thanks in advance. 

 

[davidmolliere]

Have it, love it. I got some sonotones to replace the stock tubes. U12 sounds awesome through the cdm.

 
Thanks a lot
 
Now I need to check that tube rolling video, I think it involves soldering?

 

[b0ssMax]

Ideally what is the best tube one can place inside the CDM, purely for sonic benefits, thanks in advance. 

Check this out:
http://www.headfonia.com/review-tube-rolling-the-alo-cdm/

 

[b0ssMax]

Thanks a lot

Now I need to check that tube rolling video, I think it involves soldering?

No soldering if you buy the tubes from alo audio.