First time poster but long time stalker. I’ve got the bug for an upgrade, but still on the fence so I thought I’d bring others into my head.
I currently have an iPhone 4 + Hp-P1 + Shure 535LTD (w/ silver dragons) running aiff files ripped from CD collection. Truth be known I’m pretty happy with this set up. The only reason to consider a change would be for a smaller foot print, possibly increase listening experience (detail, depth, warmth, etc), hate stacks, and more memory. And I’d look cooler with an AK120 drinking gin & tonics in coach than adjusting rubber bands on a brick in business class.
So my question is, if we leave hi-res and DSD off the table and only focus on my aiff files played on both Hp-p1 and ak120 through the 535 LTD? Apples to apples. Is the switch worth it?
If it matters, I try to listen to anything from Adele to X, Ramones to Beatles, some Jazz, Hip-Hop and someday Classical will be on tap. Any advice from those who may have owned both is greatly appreciated.