[szore]

It seems early to give real impressions, we're still getting used to each other, and I do think burn in will be a factor here. The fact that they've got 10 hours on them (Nightjar QC) before they reach you is a comfort.

I set aside my new (to me) Xe6 to dig in with Singularity, and so far, I can't stop listening, and probably have another 10 hours on them since receipt yesterday! So, these sounded great to me out of the box and continue to. It's very hard to believe it's a single DD driver, that's for sure (but I imagine that's usually the feeling when these things are done right, I've never heard Turii, but assume a similar fascination).

Some more practical observations after a few hours are that the cable doesn't have earhooks (like most Penon/ISN cables), which isn't a problem for me except I fumble in the dark, very comfortable shell size and shape allowed me to fall asleep in it, great isolation, so far sub bass and high trebles are wonderful, mids a little recessed but this is less noticeable (with burn/brain) as listening continues.

Nightjar have told me that Singularity needs 50 hours to settle in and another 50 to really reach full potential. YMMV, etc, but I'll take their word for it and give it the time necessary.

But early impression is definitely among the very best and would have made my #1 spot in last week's poll.

Is there an order link for the Singularity? I cannot find it....

 

[Cabbages]

Is there an order link for the Singularity? I cannot find it....

Iirc it's not offically launched yet, but should be launched this friday. The pics you see are from preorders

You might be able to PM Chang from nightjar to sort an order though.

 

[emdeevee]

Is there an order link for the Singularity? I cannot find it....

Check their website on July 28, I believe it goes up then.

 

[II Humble II]

Hi Friends!

Long time lurker, a first-time poster here in the Watercooler thread. It was a great pleasure meeting a bunch of you all at CanJam NYC. I also got NightJar Singularity coming in, and I can't wait to share and read more impressions here! I heard about the prototype back in New York and was very impressed. Chang is a wizard, and I can't wait to experience the singularity! My preorder unit is slated to come in this weekend.

 

[szore]

How much is the Singularity going for?

 

[Smirk 24]

How much is the Singularity going for?

About 1300 USD for the stock 2-wire Vanguard cable and roughly +400 for an upgraded 4-wire Vanguard.

 

[Fraser Street]

About 1300 USD for the stock 2-wire Vanguard cable and roughly +400 for an upgraded 4-wire Vanguard.

Did you pre-order one?

 

[Smirk 24]

Did you pre-order one?

Not yet but I’m trying to

 

[Fraser Street]

Not yet but I’m trying to

Nice! With it launching in two days I'm still debating if I pull the trigger. All the photos and impressions in this thread have got me very interested.

 

[Smirk 24]

Nice! With it launching in two days I'm still debating if I pull the trigger. All the photos and impressions in this thread have got me very interested.

I’m in the same boat, though I’m leaning towards ordering it. I was actually in the process of cutting back/selling my IEMs but the Singularity piqued my interest.

Would love to hear your impressions if you decide to order it, even if I decide to order a pair myself.

 

[Fraser Street]

I’m in the same boat, though I’m leaning towards ordering it. I was actually in the process of cutting back/selling my IEMs but the Singularity piqued my interest.

Would love to hear your impressions if you decide to order it, even if I decide to order a pair myself.

Ha! I'm in the process of cutting back my collection too, just trying to decide what to keep. I'd like to get off the endless treadmill of new releases, but singularity looks genuinely interesting for a single DD.

I'll post my impressions for sure.

 

[Natesdailies]

My Van Nueys mini briefcase came in. Thanks once again to @Ojisan for helping me source it. Ive been using it for the past few days. A few thoughts:

I like the jet-black masculine nylon aesthetic. Out of the many options available, I chose this one specifically because it has a handle and the ability to add a shoulder strap.

The handle is made of thick leather and is comfortable to hold. There are 3 buttons on the case handle that can unbuckle to adjust the length. The case itself is light.

Side angle

The case opens from the bottom to top. The buttons snap in pretty tight and it takes a bit of effort to close. There is also a velcro strip near the top which is a good secondary measure to prevent contents from falling out. The inside of the lid, sides and bottom are padded.

What's neat this is that the inside can be organized with dividers:

Sample position 1

This divider has a belt attached to it that I can raise to grab my dap more easily.
Sample position 2.

Right now I've been taking 2 cases (1 for iem 1 for 2 earbuds), a dap, tsuaranagi + IC.

Link to the product:
https://vannuys.co.jp/d969_d970

 

[DanielListening]

My Van Nueys mini briefcase came in. Thanks once again to @Ojisan for helping me source it. Ive been using it for the past few days. A few thoughts:



I like the jet-black masculine nylon aesthetic. Out of the many options available, I chose this one specifically because it has a handle and the ability to add a shoulder strap.


The handle is made of thick leather and is comfortable to hold. There are 3 buttons on the case handle that can unbuckle to adjust the length. The case itself is light.


Side angle



The case opens from the bottom to top. The buttons snap in pretty tight and it takes a bit of effort to close. There is also a velcro strip near the top which is a good secondary measure to prevent contents from falling out. The inside of the lid, sides and bottom are padded.


What's neat this is that the inside can be organized with dividers:

Sample position 1




This divider has a belt attached to it that I can raise to grab my dap more easily.
Sample position 2.

Right now I've been taking 2 cases (1 for iem 1 for 2 earbuds), a dap, tsuaranagi + IC.

Link to the product:
https://vannuys.co.jp/d969_d970

Van Nueys aesthetic is so good.

 

[lycos]

Cross-posting my impression of Elysian Diva 2023 as part of Australian tour:

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/ely...cussion-and-impressions.968703/#post-17661844

 

[chowy]

Watercooler seasonal top 3 spring 2023 edition:


Rn6 x20

Xe6 x14
Mentor x14
Viking x12

Traillii x9
Trifecta x9
Annihilator x8
Jewel x8
Ronin x8
Phonix/LE x8
u/a12t x8

Grand Maestro x5
IER Z1R x5
Storm x5
Maestro SE x4
AüR Audio Neon Pro x4
Singularity x4
AüR Audio Aure x3
Impact x4
Odin x3
AüR Audio Aurora x3
KSE-1200/1500 x3

Mest III x2
P-Zero x2
Indigo x2
Quintet x2
Mentawai x2
Thunder x2
Kr5 x2
EXT x2
MEST Mkii x2
SR8 x2
Perpetua x2
Supreme v3 x2
AK/VE Aura x2
Diva x2
Turii/Ti x2

Aful P8
RedHalo
Scarlet Mini
Inear PMX
Tesseract
Fitear MH334SR
Valkyrie Mk 1
Goldplanar GL-AMT16
Shure SE846
Dorado 2020
Elysian X
TGX Prototype
SR7
ISN Audio Neo 5
LOAK-TC
FranQL Pegasus
Bqeyz Winter
Tangzu Heyday
Penon 10th
Mason FS
ER4XR
ER2XR
Odyssey
IE600
RSV
Grand Duke
TXN DesTi
Mezzo LE
Evo
QDC v14
Legend X
Cadenza
IER-M9
XBA-N3
MAD 24
Fourte
Gaea
Allegro
VE7
MEST OG
EE Raven
Thummim
Madoo 512
Acoustune Sho
Erlkonig
Qdc Tiger
SA6 Mk2
MA Eclipse
Kublai Khan
Supermoon



A few IEMs did. SM is still one of my faves though

1.AE Mentawai
2. Rn6
3.MSE