[Sganzerla]

A friend come to my house today with D2000 and what I heard with Compass was a very good sound: deep bass, very SWEET highs and warm mids - I even heard things with some music I never did before.

It is a very good match in my opinion, except for its lack of soundstage.

 

[Mystere]

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Originally Posted by Sganzerla /img/forum/go_quote.gif A friend come to my house today with D2000 and what I heard with Compass was a very good sound: deep bass, very SWEET highs and warm mids - I even heard things with some music I never did before. It is a very good match in my opinion, except for its lack of soundstage.

The D2000's lack of soundstage?

 

[Starguard]

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Originally Posted by theBigD /img/forum/go_quote.gif YES! you would have to be half deaf to not notice the difference. I compared my modded x-fi to my roommates compass and was blown away by the difference. virtually night and day. my x-fi was bright edgy and mid forward. compass is warm, completely black background no edge or distortion. made me go out and research a better dac, and bought a stello da100 which is pretty incredible. But the compass is very good as well and will probably tame the sibilance or brightness of d2000 that ive heard about.

This is what I like to hear! Just making sure that the investment was worth it.

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Originally Posted by Sganzerla /img/forum/go_quote.gif A friend come to my house today with D2000 and what I heard with Compass was a very good sound: deep bass, very SWEET highs and warm mids - I even heard things with some music I never did before. It is a very good match in my opinion, except for its lack of soundstage.

I love the 2000s, but I agree, the soundstage feels a bit hidden depending on the mix of a song.

 

[Sganzerla]

Sorry, I didn't want to trash this headphone, it was my bad English.

After some burning my Compass developed a very impressive soundstage when using my K701, something that Denon did not benefit from. This is what I tried to say. There is no way one can go wrong with this combo from what I heard today.

 

[nv88]

Yes! Just got an email with a tracking number from Cherry. Hopefully mine will be delivered in a box.

 

[ecclesand]

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Originally Posted by nv88 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yes! Just got an email with a tracking number from Cherry. Hopefully mine will be delivered in a box.

Is this a replacement?

 

[Skibumef]

Got an email from Cherry as well. When I look at the tracking information, I see the date is from tomorrow. My Compass is being shipped from THE FUTURE! Or maybe it's 'cause China is west of the international date line...

 

[GoodRevrnd]

Got my tracking number too, woot! I ordered on the 30th.

 

[warrant]

you all were so lucky.Chinese version will be sold after may 1st.

 

[ExtraNice]

Got my tracking today also.

Doesn't seem to be up on the Chinese EMS webpage though..

@Warrant: What do you mean "Chinese version?" You mean the price increase?

 

[sandchak]

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Originally Posted by ExtraNice /img/forum/go_quote.gif Got my tracking today also. Doesn't seem to be up on the Chinese EMS webpage though.. @Warrant: What do you mean "Chinese version?" You mean the price increase?

I don't think there is anything called Chinese version of Compass and the promo price will be there at least till end of May, and its Sunday so maybe you can expect changes on the shipping page tomorrow.

 

[warrant]

I think the Chinese version will be the same price and design as yours. but production capacity of audio-gd maybe has some problems.Compass will be sold to native after may 1st.and we still have not find Compass on his chinese webpage.now only no more than 20 users get a test version.

 

[sandchak]

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Originally Posted by warrant /img/forum/go_quote.gif I think the Chinese version will be the same price and design as yours. but production capacity of audio-gd maybe has some problems.Compass will be sold to native after may 1st.and we still have not find Compass on his chinese webpage.now only no more than 20 users get a test version.

Ok now I understand, you meant Compass sale in Chinese Market.

It seems Audio GD even stopped selling DIY kits in China.. Yes, in that case, we are lucky because Compass is a great gear and I hope Compass starts rolling out locally soon !..

 

[oldschool]

I got this email from Cherry. Guess its because the damaged units some of you guys received. Mine is also shipping with DHL.

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One thing that I should let you know. Because we need to sure the insurance value and make a claim to the insurance company.We can't declare the value too low. From now on ,we will declare the value for USD120.

 

[Drosera]

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Originally Posted by oldschool /img/forum/go_quote.gif I got this email from Cherry. Guess its because the damaged units some of you guys received. Mine is also shipping with DHL.

That will be bad news for a lot of Europeans and other nations where they have to pay VAT. But I guess it's unavoidable.