Cheers. Yes looking at the manual, it likes USB2.0 (despite the USB-C connector). I guess I have to use the Satechi Pro Hub Mini with it all the time. Aside from full speeker-level amps, the WA11 is the only portable/desktop-level device I've got that can drive the Susvara. Actually I've always...

Probably the first time in years, I pulled out my WA11 to give my Susvara a listen. Possibly I've been out of audio game for a little too long but it seems I can't use USB-C-USB-C cables between the MacBook Pro the WA11? I had to put in a Satechi Pro Hub Mini in between for the Mac to recognise...

That's interesting, why would you advise against using the HE-Adapter? I've been outta headphone game in awhile so I've not caught up of any "gotchas" about it in the past 5 yrs. I used to drive the Susvara with my MC275 via the HE-Adapter.

In fact I'm wondering if SMSL A200 speaker amp together with the HE-Adapter can drive the Susvara for a practical price.

Credit actually goes to @HiFiHawaii808 as I heard him mentioning about this IEM to Jude. So I popped by the Eminent Ears booth to give this a listen. All I can say is that after that, I was gently pushing Ethan & Jude to give a listen :D. So I'm stoked that I'm going to be able to give the Ruby...

Not the best pic, taken in CanJam Singapore last month. But guess what's coming my way for a review :D

Folks, let's get back to the normal program here.

70W/ch, looks like this could drive the Susvara via the HE-Adapter at a pretty decent price.

Interesting, I only had a few mins with the SR-X9000 but didn't hear the 6k peak. Got to try to get another chance to listen to it again.

Thx, I'll give that a shot. I assume i don't need any fancy Pi's right? i.e. Pi0 would suffice? Or do I need a bigger Pi4/Pi5? Pi0's don't have major power requirements so I can have something smaller and more compact to drive the CLAS.

Somewhat portable. Currently tethered to the mains via a 3V DC input. Was doing a little cleaning/repairing of my Walkmans. The earphones are the Noble Audio Maple Sage.

root@RPi0:/home/pi# lsusb Bus 001 Device 002: ID 2778:0200 CypherLabs CypherLabs USB Audio 2.0 Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub But I've never used the Pi to play music so not tried that yet. I don't even know if the Pi has a music player.

I've been out of the game for quite a few years but has that policy changed? I thought even universal FitEars purchased (new) from Fujiya-Avic required proof of Japan residency?

Folks, I posted up a 25th May meet unfortunately I've not heard of any responses, and as such am cancelling the meet. However if folks want to reach out to me directly for any informal catchup, I'll be more than happy to do so (within Perth limits :P). But I don't think I'd be dismantling my...

Closed at OP's request. Official thread here.

You have a better memory than me! I re-terminated one of my Brise cables since I sold the Utopia.

Aw....any regrets letting it go!? I have to say the 1+2 was ahead of its time and still holds strong 11-12 yrs later.

Now you've done it :P. I've just dusted off the Tralucent 1Plus2 but the original silver+gold has been reterminated for my FitEars so the only decent cable I have for 2-pin is the Brise UPG001Ref1 8-wire. I should have brought the 1+2 along to compare with the 2024 TotLs. Really the 1+2 blew my...

Agreed depending on how far you go back. My TOTL would be my FitEar Titans from 2017 (2018?) and I hadn't done any critique listening till CanJam SG - after a 5 year hiatus. To my surprise a 2017 $3k TOTL sound can be achieved by a 2024 ~$1k IEM with 2024 $2k surpassing a yesteryear TOTL. Having...

@AncientWsidom (gosh I haven't talked to you in ages!!), @Dansus18 & other folks, shall we set a date tentatively Sat May 25th to catch up at Dan's store? There are some others who are not in this group that've reached out. I'm happy to bring my Stax SR-009, SR-007Mk1s, Electra/Holo...

I blame @Kiats for this...he's tickled my Stax bug again and made me pull out my 007Mk1s.

I had Kaya Toast every morning during that trip. And of course a mandatory visit to Zeppelin on Monday after CanJam

Don't mean to spoil a member's HF classified but just searching on Google, headphones.com (reputable?? I don't know!) has an open box for cheaper.