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Jun 14, 2021 at 2:51 PM Post #901 of 88,414
Hong Kong to my hands in 3 days...DHL ftw.

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Jun 14, 2021 at 3:05 PM Post #903 of 88,414
Rub it in... Why does everyone have Isa but me?

Hopefully soon.

I love the stark simplicity and beauty of the packaging.

Here are the included accessories:

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Man these are so beautifully tuned...I just melt every time I listen to them.
 
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Jun 14, 2021 at 3:46 PM Post #904 of 88,414
Rub it in... Why does everyone have Isa but me?
And me. DHL can be slow or fast. My Zeros are arriving June 17. I hope you get your Isa soon. My Isa is arriving as soon as Andrew @ MusicTeck gets them to me.
 
Jun 14, 2021 at 4:03 PM Post #905 of 88,414
And me. DHL can be slow or fast. My Zeros are arriving June 17. I hope you get your Isa soon. My Isa is arriving as soon as Andrew @ MusicTeck gets them to me.
That's comforting, 1st world misery love's company. lol. I ordered from Andrew as well.
 
Jun 14, 2021 at 4:57 PM Post #906 of 88,414
DHL came through today. Told me the 17th, but just delivered my Zero Audio Carbo Mezzos. Going to compare to 750 Sonys.
 
Jun 14, 2021 at 11:52 PM Post #907 of 88,414
The fambam:

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1) Isabellae (Brahma-- the primal simplicity)
2) Elysium (Vishnu-- vibrant, vital & transcendent)
3) Dorado (Shiva-- firey untamed passion)
 
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Jun 15, 2021 at 1:28 AM Post #908 of 88,414
I’m listening to:
Sony NW-ZX507 -> Chord Mojo -> Campfire Comets

I have always kinda thought that Ken Ball voiced the Comets with the Chord Mojo. The Comets suck up power. This is a really satisfying listen.

Obviously nowhere as technically competent as my CFA Andromeda 2020, but they communicate emotion and musicality still.

The Sony is a amazing transport for my Chord Mojo. The Chord Poly can be thrown in the trash where is belongs.
 
Jun 15, 2021 at 2:00 AM Post #909 of 88,414
The fambam:

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1) Isabellae (Brahma-- the primal simplicity)
2) Elysium (Vishnu-- vibrant, vital & transcendent)
3) Dorado (Shiva-- firey untamed passion)
Your Triem. LoL
 
Jun 15, 2021 at 2:23 AM Post #910 of 88,414
I'm ordering the PEE51 (lol), will arrive probably tomorrow with Elysium
Despite its size it has remarkably good power. I didn't need to use more than 20% for Isa. Also the dual Cirrus 43198 DAC sounded great, especially for the price. It's such a good value. If you're not looking for balanced output that is. It's dead silent/quiet, with black background

Also, I'm writing a review for the Isa and have finished most of it. Just need to compare with Ely later. Probably burchering the grammar though (lol). Sorry my English sensei (Head-Fi)
 
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Jun 15, 2021 at 8:28 AM Post #912 of 88,414
Jun 15, 2021 at 8:33 AM Post #913 of 88,414
huh huh

What is this and who makes it? I've never heard of it before. Looking forward to your review :)
That’s A&K’s dongle solution. I personally love the design, and I’ve heard that it sounds great. But, the non-detachable cable and limited I/O are definitely drawbacks. Hopefully, they can improve on those in the next iteration.
 
Jun 15, 2021 at 8:35 AM Post #914 of 88,414
the non-detachable cable

Ah ok I remember reading about this now-- this would be a deal breaker for me too as those cables tend to stop working at times, as did my PAW S1 cable. Also, I guess it doesn't work on iPhones?
 
Jun 15, 2021 at 8:41 AM Post #915 of 88,414
Ah ok I remember reading about this now-- this would be a deal breaker for me too as those cables tend to stop working at times, as did my PAW S1 cable. Also, I guess it doesn't work on iPhones?
Yeah, it’s a USB-C dongle.
 

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