Have you heard the D getter version of the Philips? Wondering what sonically is different about the two? Having a hard time finding the foil getter variant. Otherwise for regular Amperex which codes should I try to look for? So far I have Amperex 1958 rx3 A8H and A8F and 1955 rx2 X5F.

I wouldn’t - adapters usually sound worse. I can comment on the Morpheus and it sounded really dark when compared to other DACs. It’s a pretty big adjustment coming from DS/Multibit DACs to full blown NOS. That being said it had great soundstage and detail and is comparable to the Yggy. If...

That’s a bummer my regular RME has regular RCA connectors and it’s a great pairing. It hugely benefits from the soundstage this amp can produce as it’s pretty flat in that regard.

Finally getting around to some tube rolling on this thing. I have some Funkwert and some Tungsol power tubes. Currently I'm pairing them to my HEK V1s (warmth, detail, and soundstage). Which power tubes should I get to compliment those sound aspects (warm, smooth, soundstage, detail). I...

Yea turns out I was using the wrong output on this tube amp I use for my RCA cables and there is some minor crossfeed between both channels so I had it plugged into the adjacent channel instead of the one the RCA cables were going directly into.

Recently I purchased a new set of cables for my HEK V1's to use with my ZMF Pendant which is 1/4 output only. The stock cable I'm using uses the three tip cable like this Silver Dragon to XLR: The stock cable looks like the following (two ring tip TRS with a 1/4 output jack) The cables I...

I’m still looking for original HEK V1 pads or alternatives that don’t mess with the sound of the V1. The suggestions in the thread apparently tilt the treble too much. It’s a bummer that Hifiman rapidly brings out new products and then discontinues them so you can’t get products for them. I...

Yea like everyone else here I’m curious how it does on an upscale LPS like the Uptone JS-2.

Too bad the G73R is a fortune and super hard to get.

Hi guys I recently acquired this DAC. Has anyone paired it with something like an Uptone JS2 (which provides 7A at 12V) to any noticeable effect? I usually pair my DDC (my Pi2AES with a good quality LPS as the backbone of my system so I can definitely see that there could be improvement in this...

Really fast seller, well packaged item. Everything was included that was put in the photos.

Can you explain what the difference in sound was between those two pads with that setup? Suede to me brought out the mids more and made the bass less prominent.

Hi guys, I’ve owned the Aeolus several times. Like some people on this thread I got rid of it because I wanted to upgrade to something more detailed. I personally have found what I have looking for in that regard and now I’m wondering if I should go back to these for a secondary system. I know...

I tried swapping the coax cable to something more cheap and surprisingly the detail is still pretty well retained. If you concentrate hard enough though you can tell the cinnamon is slightly more detailed. I probably wouldn’t suggest spending as much as the DAC on a cable but am open to any...

Good to know - any comparisons with those changes to the OG Auteur?

Yea LiM or 2/64 bass is tighter but not as fun. I benefit from it since my speakers need help in the bass department.

This seems to be the case with a lot of headphones. Whenever someone attempts to fix something that was already working so well they end up changing the tuning too much. I’ve experienced that with the HifiMan HE1000s and Audeze especially (LCD-4 to LCD-5). I think I’ll probably stick with the...

Guys I’ve bought this headphone three times - all with different woods (stock OG wood Teak, Blackwood and then Ash. Can anyone tell me the main difference between the OG and Classic? I remember the OG sounding kinda sleepy but warmish neutral with a tiny bit of brightness on the stock wood. I...

Hey everyone - while I think my next pair of cans is going to be the ZMF Bokeh’s specifically because they’re lower impedance which the Pendant is catered to - has anyone paired the Focal Clear OGs to this amp? I haven’t heard much discussion of other headphones other than ZMFs with it. I would...

Bifrost 2 OG is best paired with a more neutral amp to let it shine. I notice this the most with speakers. I prefer a thicker sound otherwise the 2/64 or LiM is the better fit for someone with more neutral, cleaner tastes. This DAC is probably more comparable to the Yggy OG in that it’s a more...

I’ve heard the fit is important, yes. This is why some people recommend BNC connectors because it ensures the connection is tight. I’m thinking about renting a coax cable from the Cable Company and seeing if it makes a difference - maybe something like a Diamond Coax.

Can anyone comment on the Bokeh’s midbass? After speaking to Zach it appears that the Bokeh has far less midbass than the Atticus but still plenty. The Aeolus is the open version of the Atticus - I imagine it would be better than its midbass considering this is a closed design. Has anyone...

I’ve been using an AudioQuest Cinnamon Coax cable and I can’t help but feel that I should be using something better. I feel like some detail is getting lost with this cable. I haven’t really tried cheaper cables (I just got a benchmark audio BNC to RCA - waiting to form my impressions on that...

Browsing around - can anyone let me know if Coax is the preferred input on this DAC? Currently I have optical but I know with timing errors I’d probably missing out some kind of detail despite the noise isolation. Can anyone recommend a good coax cable if that is the better input?

I think eBay or Etsy makes a woven headband that you can use. It straps together with buttons. I’ve used them before on my Quad headphones to good ends.