[goldwerger]

Have you tried IEMs from your AIC10?

I have!

1. It’s superb!
2. Noise floor is just on the verge of being ok with hard loads and not so with easy ones.
3. I have a passive filter adapter from Frans at DIY Audio Heaven from the days I owned a CFA3, a beast of an amp, where I used these with sensitive headphones. Of course adding any resistance has potential impact, but these are done so well there’s barely none I can perceive. With this, I can use any IEM with the AIC and it’s glorious! (a useful accessory to have in any case) — https://diyaudioheaven.wordpress.com/passive-filters/

My #1 full-size amp for IEMs is the Auris Nirvana. As a fulll transformer-couple amp it’s extraordinarily quiet (the best noise floor of any amp I’ve ever had, SS, tube or hybrid), and with Mullard tubes rolled in it’s especially sweet sounding - best I’ve heard for IEM amping to my taste.

 

[Simpeler]

Also listened to this little desktop amp. Which has the specific functionality of being a pre-amp. The dap controls the volume, the amp just gives more power.

This also opened up the Jewel by quite a margin, specifically the bass was lifted. And overal impact.

It did not have dcs lina details (but I dont expect that at its price, which is still €3k).
I dont think its well known but its called the Resolute by HAA and Thrax.

The owner was kind enough to borrow it to me, so Ill listen to it more in detail this weekend

 

[tjzurlaaa]

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[zlayde]

HOT DAMN the XE6 is a beautiful sounding IEM. I am NOT a basshead by any stretch and I hate a sloppy/messy presentation where the bass just leaks all over the place, but these are incredibly well-tuned. I'm frankly shocked. I have not tried any other Fir offerings but this is just an incredibly engaging set. I'm pretty blown away.

 

[kajetanjazz]

Also listened to this little desktop amp. Which has the specific functionality of being a pre-amp. The dap controls the volume, the amp just gives more power.

This also opened up the Jewel by quite a margin, specifically the bass was lifted. And overal impact.

It did not have dcs lina details (but I dont expect that at its price, which is still €3k).
I dont think its well known but its called the Resolute by HAA and Thrax.

The owner was kind enough to borrow it to me, so Ill listen to it more in detail this weekend

I’m really interested about this one! It’s a power amp you can take in your bag and will dry 1266/susvara. Versatile with option to connect a mobile DAP or stationary dac with pre amp

 

[Frankie D]

Just heard this stack…..

I think im ruined now…





Desktop gear + iem’s is my new goal now, sheesh

I like that stack as well. Expensive!

Now try this stack at 1/3 the amount ( under $10k) and potentially be further stunned!

By the way, if you are doing really well, HRA makes a dedicated stand for the Lina Stack:

I don’t think my desk can even hold the stand!

 

[Simpeler]

I’m really interested about this one! It’s a power amp you can take in your bag and will dry 1266/susvara. Versatile with option to connect a mobile DAP or stationary dac with pre amp

Listening to it while typing this

Yeah its really worth an audition. I know its marketed for headphones (and build with that reason). The Meze Elite shine on them.

But to my surprise I like them even more on my IEM’s. The Jewel opens up with way bigger stage, dynamics and bass.

Bass on the Jewel is THUNDERING, listening to “Beginnings Are Such Delicate Times - Hans Zimmer” the opening bass effect is just bonkers. (And this is comming from a trifecta owner)

Edit: yeah is also transportable, but thats just a bonus, not the main selling point)

 

[kajetanjazz]

Listening to it while typing this

Yeah its really worth an audition. I know its marketed for headphones (and build with that reason). The Meze Elite shine on them.

But to my surprise I like them even more on my IEM’s. The Jewel opens up with way bigger stage, dynamics and bass.

Bass on the Jewel is THUNDERING, listening to “Beginnings Are Such Delicate Times - Hans Zimmer” the opening bass effect is just bonkers. (And this is comming from a trifecta owner)

Edit: yeah is also transportable, but thats just a bonus, not the main selling point)

How is the noice floor with IEMs, other than the jewel? Jewel is not sensitive at all

 

[Simpeler]

How is the noice floor with IEMs, other than the jewel? Jewel is not sensitive at all

Trying them on the CP622B now, and I notice that the 4.4 jumper cable picks up noise.

So a shielded interconnect would be recommended.

But when I lift that cable (I have a cluttered desk lol) of the desk, I hear as good as nothing. The cable picks up A LOT of noise when I place it on my keyboard… wow

 

[Simpeler]

Trying them on the CP622B now, and I notice that the 4.4 jumper cable picks up noise.

So a shielded interconnect would be recommended.

But when I lift that cable (I have a cluttered desk lol) of the desk, I hear as good as nothing. The cable picks up A LOT of noise when I place it on my keyboard… wow

I dont have more sensitive IEM’s on me, but on the Jewel and CP622B the noisefloor is great.

Just get good cables lol
Never heard this much interference from a cable line

 

[dpeterfy32]

HOT DAMN the XE6 is a beautiful sounding IEM. I am NOT a basshead by any stretch and I hate a sloppy/messy presentation where the bass just leaks all over the place, but these are incredibly well-tuned. I'm frankly shocked. I have not tried any other Fir offerings but this is just an incredibly engaging set. I'm pretty blown away.

From what source did you listen to electronics and which module did you use?

 

[gLer]

Yeah, but I highly doubt they make an ie900 cable

I'll have versa connectors on my Aristotle and Euclid, will check if they fit the ie900. Imo the raphael is not "extremely light and thin", it's noticeably less pliable than the Fortitude

That's a good point. I tried my OTL Versa and it doesn't fit IE900 - my bad! Maybe if we ask @Eric Chong really nicely he'll consider making IE900-compatible Versa for IE900

HOT DAMN the XE6 is a beautiful sounding IEM. I am NOT a basshead by any stretch and I hate a sloppy/messy presentation where the bass just leaks all over the place, but these are incredibly well-tuned. I'm frankly shocked. I have not tried any other Fir offerings but this is just an incredibly engaging set. I'm pretty blown away.

Couldn't agree more. Wait till you hook it up to a TOTL DAP with a TOTL cable...it really scales, even though it's so easy to drive. Busy immersing myself in Billie's latest and it's crazy good...

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[BlueA]

and whatnot. Now it's nowhere to be found

Agree on that, I enjoy Penon but the asked price for the build quality may not be up to the first perception.
No doubt tuning and conception are great but asked price should serve for something more, even more true when looking at this month releases from Elysian.
Many previous hypes, yet none still alive in polls.

 

[BlueA]

Desktop gear + iem’s is my new goal now, sheesh

To my own surprise my journey is the same! Even going with buds...
I'm running after a pair of Storm just for that!

 

[zlayde]

From what source did you listen to electronics and which module did you use?

Lightest bass (forgot which it is) and iBasso DC-Elite.