Finally got around to writing some impressions of my favourite cable here. https://www.head-fi.org/threads/nightjar-acoustics-lounge.971854/page-3#post-18152893 There are not that many impressions of the Nightjar Sovereign Symphony and I couldn't even find a product page to write a review. The...

A meet up with NightJar Acoustic's Chang I first discovered NightJar acoustics serendipitously listening to a rather unique looking IEM that was passed onto me by a fellow friend and audiophile. That IEM was Storm. I knew nothing about it. Once tips were dialled in, it was instantly...

Alter Ego received a lot of hype. It’s not a “bad” IEM although I wasn’t a (personal preference) fan of boosted Bass / low mids (of the bass switched on). The titanium shell is lovely to hold and looks very durable. The timbre is quite nice. You could be happy with it. Techs could be better but...

Ordered !!! How does it compare signal loss / sound wise with other modular systems?

You need the older USB standard which is the On the Go cable. It’s one of my frustrations with the WA11 and why I let it go. I may have one somewhere. Trouble is I never tagged them so I don’t know if they are until you try. WA11 has lots of power the but the inbuilt DAC and resolution I...

Argh!! Rubbing it in ... I am hoping there may be the option of two versions. Personal preferences aside, I'm optimistic about Romeo and having listened to Eric's cables am in alignment with his preferences. Listening to Jackie Cheung at the moment rather than modern electronic beats...

1. Oh yes. I've sent Trevor and restarted email correspondence. I may have to put in bold and underline "place me in your production queue pretty please" :) 2. I have a Vykari V2 fusion cable that I alternative between the Utopia and LCD-5 (using a short adapter). It is all that and more. There...

Tips are very personal. In terms fit and sonically. However, would imagine baroque would work well. Versa means they’re interchangeable from 2 pin to other connectors eg. CFA use a different termination I would suggest Raphael or OTL from eletechs range but tbh the stock cable ain’t bad if...

What would one suggest pairing with the LCD-5. SC5 4 v 8 wire? I've just shot Trevor an email. In the meantime, using an adapter with my Vykari v2 which seems amazingly versatile paired to either the LCD-5 and Utopia 2022. Amazing clarity and detail retrieval. I would love something more lush...

… waiting patiently for more news on Romeo. Things have gone a bit quiet since CJ. Whilst I have successfully cable rolled an Eletech cable whilst on a freeway (I strongly do not recommend it) I was unable to take a photo at the same time. Though I'm reposting this photo. Absolutely love how...

There’s a lot of personal preference. They are also mostly very different. What about them didn’t resonate with you? Though I see on the “rank the IEM thread” you preferences VEX, onyx and phonix https://www.head-fi.org/threads/rank-the-iems-youve-heard.454855/page-344#post-18144181 Did you...

How are you finding the Pilgrim? Back to sets that bring me joy. Rediscovering one of the pairings that sent me down the rabbit hole of “there’s better out there” Listening to the venerable Campfire Audio Andromeda 2020. I’m yet to hear another CFA IEM tuned like it. My first cable roll to an...

[ Not the best picture. Very much enjoy OTL. There’s little doubt a flagship cable can fine tune and improve the technicalities of a capable IEM. Tighter, well textured but still authorative bass. Improved clarity etc… What am I enjoying? Reposting a photo.

Bumping an old thread. Recently been introduced to GAudio as a brand by Audio Geek but am yet to hear their releases. Searching for that quintessential DD (predominant) IEM for all round listening since i sold my Isabellae. Has anyone heard these yet? Dual DD implementation with BA tweeters...

Why involve a middleman when they don’t need to? Especially when demand > supply currently. There are many risks and negatives expanding over ambitiously. It’s easy enough to order direct isn’t it?

If you don’t mind a slightly warm offering the Hiby R8ii seems to be often suggested. Trailii does scale with desktop gear (try it with TT2) but sounds great out of a technically capable DAP

At the price point I’d expect it to compare to the Bose headsets. Reminds me a tad of the Apple Max also. Wireless ANC headsets are what they are. Keen to listen but would be surprised if sonically they surprised Bathys. Connectivity and TV use sounds promising though

I wonder if I had gone down the 'buy a nice tube amp' pathway I may have ended up with a different headphone chain than I eventually pursued. The "easy to drive all rounder". Found myself picking up the Utopia often enough I let the HD800S go. Unfortunately it meant that it didn't save me a ton...

Solid state as opposed to Tube amp. They have different tonality and imaging with a tube amp being more analogue. Traditionally. There’s a lot of variability etc etc … I found the 800S with stock cable a little thin, too spacious / wide and bass was superior for Utopia. Utopia may also be more...

1. I kept re-buying the same IEM when one side broke (non replaceable cables) ... I think I went through 4 pairs of Sony 888's. 2 pairs of Ety4P and 3 pairs of Shure 530/535. On a student budget. Lots more options these days. 2. Not buying second hand. Why be an early adopter? You rarely...

Very much source and personal preference dependent. Layering, detail and timbre remain very good. Utopia has always reflected the quality of its source chain. Worth auditioning before deciding.

Hugo 2/2Go - love it. Though I've wondered lately if I should try the 1950's or Orpheus wired PWA Chord2 adapter. Extra 1% ... Can't find anyone who has done the vertical in the adapters to review. I have yet to do the A/B with SP3000 + MK475 one of these days to see which one has the better...

Depends whether you are a cable geek. I very much enjoyed visiting the Eletech office to try their new cables. Unfortunately, Romeo had been sent to another well known Watercooler (you know who you are) and wasn't available to listen to. I also very much enjoyed meeting up with Chang and my...

Just a quick bump. The C9 still holds it own with tunability and power. Great little amp. I’ve rolled to MK475 recently so seeing if there is any interest in me paying it forward and sending C9 on. No box, still have the ICs but $1000 inc shipping ono …