[phiemon]

Wish you all a great time in Amsterdam fellow Eurocoolers! Hopefully cu next time...

Yep, ... preferably in Berlin

I had also considered coming spontaneously. But unfortunately I can't make it because of work. What a pity.

 

[tjzurlaaa]

My pet peeve with its predecessor was how quickly fatiguing it became.

Admittedly, it's an issue I also had with the PAW6K which shared the same DAC (AK4493) and loath.

I eventually had to concede that AKM's tuning wasn't for me. Sony all the way from now on — happier than ever

That Sony magic strikes again

 

[tone.texture.soul]

Amsterdam EU Watercooler Meetup; I have arrived! Can’t wait to meet you guys, and I’ve brought some fun toys with me

 

[twister6]

If you are a treble-head who enjoys a spicy treble with a neutral bass, Rhapsodio Supreme V3 hits the sweet spot!!! Sammy is rather consistent with his tuning, might not be for everybody, but those who enjoy extra treble energy will be happy

 

[twister6]

... and complementary to that (Supreme V3), you have a healthy low-shelf boost in Noble Onyx, clearly L-shaped tuned IEMs with a warmer natural tonality and still plenty of natural clarity in upper mids/treble. Big soundstage expansion. But that sub-bass hits hard

... still going through some of the IEMs I got from Musicteck after the CanJam, comparing my impressions from the show and taking measurements.

 

[Rockwell75]

many have now heard a broken version of my favorite iem

Only 3, don't sweat it.

 

[drftr]

... and complementary to that (Supreme V3), you have a healthy low-shelf boost in Noble Onyx, clearly L-shaped tuned IEMs with a warmer natural tonality and still plenty of natural clarity in upper mids/treble. Big soundstage expansion. But that sub-bass hits hard

... still going through some of the IEMs I got from Musicteck after the CanJam, comparing my impressions from the show and taking measurements.

Does that translate into enough pinna gain or is it on the tamer side?

drftr

 

[DutchKarma]

Amsterdam EU Watercooler Meetup; I have arrived! Can’t wait to meet you guys, and I’ve brought some fun toys with me

Welcome to Amsterdam! Looks like a bag of wonders

 

[tjzurlaaa]

Only 3, don't sweat it.

Ok cool

 

[main character]

Mjolnir & Ve X
(Mjolnir impression but it is actually VeX impression)

I am trying out the Lotoo Mjolnir and VeX pair thanks to @timeslip , who lent me these for few weeks.

When comparing the Lotoo Mjolnir (SD card mode, SanDisk Extreme) with the Ibasso Dx300max Ti (PW Orpheus shielding 4.4 IC) - Aroma A100TB amp stack:

• Receiver: Flipears Astra IEM (with Azla Xelastec eartips) connected via an Eletech Aeneid 4.4mm cable(16 driver quadribrid, 1BC+1DD+10BA+4EST. Mine is a prototype. It will be launched soon, probably in this year?)
• / Vision Ears VeX(stock VeX premium 4.4 cable, Azla Origin eartip) / Nostalgia Camelot(Eletech Raphael cable and new Symbio W tip) / Vision ears X Astell&Kern Aura(Azla SE1500 eartip, stock Nova 4.4 cable)

The Mjolnir exhibits zero white noise, while the A100TB has a very slight hiss. For the VeX, the white noise from the A100TB stack may be too much for some(okay for me). Overall, I believe the Dx300max Ti stack delivers 80-90% of the performance of the Mjolnir in terms of sound reproduction. The sound quality (SQ) of the Mjolnir is more effortless, fuller, and has a slightly larger soundstage. In comparison, the sound of the Dx300max Ti may feel slightly ‘artificial.’ The bass quality is tighter, with a denser music presentation, and is better shaped and more coherent in the Mjolnir.

However, the Dx300max Ti stack accentuates the high and low ends of the frequency response, adding more ‘salt and butter.’ The high end of the Dx300max Ti chain is more sparkly, and there’s a slight organic texture, likely from the nylon shielding material of the Orpheus interconnect. The uncolored, reference sound of the Mjolnir might feel slightly bland in comparison. This can be compensated for by pairing it with different IEMs, such as the VeX (with the stock VeX premium cable and Azla Origin), which are sufficiently airy, bassy, with Vision ears signature romantic lush mid, and very enjoyable.

Compared to the Vision Ears Aura (with the stock Nova 4.4), the Vision Ears VeX (with the stock cable) offers closer sound imaging and a delightful airy extension. There is zero hiss, even at medium gain, although I prefer low gain for a more natural (and longer) decay in IEMs. Indeed, the Mjolnir is an outstanding source. With the VeX, every music genre, including classical, was enjoyable when paired with the Mjolnir.

I believe the VeX pairs well with the Shanling M9+ as well, provided that a slight white noise is acceptable. The Aura and stock Nova exhibit less hiss. For a hiss-free experience, one could try the VeX with the Sony WM1Z M2, although it may not sound optimal(weak sound, smaller soundstage) probably due to its low driving power unless paired with the Chiron Nova cable. Even then, I might still prefer the M9+ with the stock VeX cable match, as the Sony chain seems to lack some dynamics.

The Nostalgia Camelot also paired well with the Mjolnir. I favored the Eletech Raphael over the stock Avalon cable, which I felt somewhat adding too much ‘dirtiness’ and did not highlight the Mjolnir's strengths—its clear and natural sound. The VeX, thanks to its stock cable, is superior for an airy extension feel, which is also a strong point of the Mjolnir. The Mjolnir boasts an excellent EQ with pre-made settings, allowing for the high frequency response or bass to be tailored to the listener's taste, when called.

In summary, the sound of the Mjolnir is akin to Lake Baikal: clear, immersive, and natural.

 

[MSwiss]

Getting packed ready for the meet tomorrow!

 

[Leonarfd]

Getting even more FOMO now that the Amsterdam meet is about to happen, will try and join next time something is arranged. Enjoy guys.

Got a busy coming weekend and time leftover will be focused on reviews for Kinera Verdandi and AüR Audio Alita, two very nice and musical sets. One bright and energetic, and another being warm and relaxed.

 

[Oschi]

Mjolnir & Ve X
(Mjolnir impression but it is actually VeX impression)

I am trying out the Lotoo Mjolnir and VeX pair thanks to @timeslip , who lent me these for few weeks.






When comparing the Lotoo Mjolnir (SD card mode, SanDisk Extreme) with the Ibasso Dx300max Ti (PW Orpheus shielding 4.4 IC) - Aroma A100TB amp stack:

• Receiver: Flipears Astra IEM (with Azla Xelastec eartips) connected via an Eletech Aeneid 4.4mm cable(16 driver quadribrid, 1BC+1DD+10BA+4EST. Mine is a prototype. It will be launched soon, probably in this year?)
• / Vision Ears VeX(stock VeX premium 4.4 cable, Azla Origin eartip) / Nostalgia Camelot(Eletech Raphael cable and new Symbio W tip) / Vision ears X Astell&Kern Aura(Azla SE1500 eartip, stock Nova 4.4 cable)

The Mjolnir exhibits zero white noise, while the A100TB has a very slight hiss. For the VeX, the white noise from the A100TB stack may be too much for some(okay for me). Overall, I believe the Dx300max Ti stack delivers 80-90% of the performance of the Mjolnir in terms of sound reproduction. The sound quality (SQ) of the Mjolnir is more effortless, fuller, and has a slightly larger soundstage. In comparison, the sound of the Dx300max Ti may feel slightly ‘artificial.’ The bass quality is tighter, with a denser music presentation, and is better shaped and more coherent in the Mjolnir.


However, the Dx300max Ti stack accentuates the high and low ends of the frequency response, adding more ‘salt and butter.’ The high end of the Dx300max Ti chain is more sparkly, and there’s a slight organic texture, likely from the nylon shielding material of the Orpheus interconnect. The uncolored, reference sound of the Mjolnir might feel slightly bland in comparison. This can be compensated for by pairing it with different IEMs, such as the VeX (with the stock VeX premium cable and Azla Origin), which are sufficiently airy, bassy, with Vision ears signature romantic lush mid, and very enjoyable.



Compared to the Vision Ears Aura (with the stock Nova 4.4), the Vision Ears VeX (with the stock cable) offers closer sound imaging and a delightful airy extension. There is zero hiss, even at medium gain, although I prefer low gain for a more natural (and longer) decay in IEMs. Indeed, the Mjolnir is an outstanding source. With the VeX, every music genre, including classical, was enjoyable when paired with the Mjolnir.



I believe the VeX pairs well with the Shanling M9+ as well, provided that a slight white noise is acceptable. The Aura and stock Nova exhibit less hiss. For a hiss-free experience, one could try the VeX with the Sony WM1Z M2, although it may not sound optimal(weak sound, smaller soundstage) probably due to its low driving power unless paired with the Chiron Nova cable. Even then, I might still prefer the M9+ with the stock VeX cable match, as the Sony chain seems to lack some dynamics.



The Nostalgia Camelot also paired well with the Mjolnir. I favored the Eletech Raphael over the stock Avalon cable, which I felt somewhat adding too much ‘dirtiness’ and did not highlight the Mjolnir's strengths—its clear and natural sound. The VeX, thanks to its stock cable, is superior for an airy extension feel, which is also a strong point of the Mjolnir. The Mjolnir boasts an excellent EQ with pre-made settings, allowing for the high frequency response or bass to be tailored to the listener's taste, when called.


In summary, the sound of the Mjolnir is akin to Lake Baikal: clear, immersive, and natural.

Could you compare the VE7 to the VE10 and Aura?

 

[Leto Dal]

Arrived in Amsterdam =]

 

[aaf evo]

Arrived in Amsterdam =]

Up in the clouds already I see?