Odyssey Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 35 minutes ago, elisix_ said: With the RME in my setup I’ve got simple EQ functionality at my fingertips. I’ve dabbled in a few changes based on various recommendations I’ve read online, but in the end I think it’s best without EQ. Love the HD800S. One of the best headphones you can buy. That’s strange. I wouldn’t have agree with you until I heard Peppy’s HD800s the other night. I have the HD800 but the S bass was pretty impressive and wide of course. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Alright I cave in and bought or will buy Neil’s HD800S. Now I will have HD800 and HD800S side by side. I’m a walking advertisement for Sennheiser. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruc3 Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 2 minutes ago, Odyssey said: Alright I cave in and bought or will buy Neil’s HD800S. Now I will have HD800 and HD800S side by side. I’m a walking advertisement for Sennheiser. Wow Matt, you have been on a buying spree lately, I might just go your house to audition gear instead of minidisc from now on hehe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Yes I’m in partnership with Neil to open a shop to compete with A2A and Minidisc. Peppy is our sales manager but he gets reviewed monthly. Make sure our sales are going up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Bengineer is the consultant but he’s pro bono. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengineer Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 28 minutes ago, Odyssey said: Alright I cave in and bought or will buy Neil’s HD800S. Now I will have HD800 and HD800S side by side. I’m a walking advertisement for Sennheiser. You're a walking advertisment for seeking mental health help for fomo 18 minutes ago, Odyssey said: Bengineer is the consultant but he’s pro bono. I do not like U2 thank you very much. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 We're all doing our part to get the economy going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 This is the seller's picture of the twin glass racks that I bought cheap. It's in my Canberra's accommodation waiting to be set up. Each holds 4 items so I can have up to 8 items max at any one time, not including headphones.... or maybe headphones will be on stands sitting on the top shelf. So 6 amps / dacs at any one time. Can't be too greedy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 56 minutes ago, Bengineer said: I do not like U2 thank you very much. Well then I will have to do with or without you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZKnQRkWzLI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengineer Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 I think you have the Edge in this word battle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 7 minutes ago, Bengineer said: I think you have the Edge in this word battle Since I've won, you have to buy me Guinness irish stout. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 I just came back from https://www.minidisc.com.au/ to collect my LCD-3f. Totally renewed. Very pleased with new headband and new earpads and new yoke. While there I ask to audition Susvara with Chord Hugo TT 2 and M'Scaler. As expected it's a neutral, transparent tone, full of details and clarity. Not as bright as SMSL SP200 of course. Up the volume and it can go loud but it does not move me. I think I am too used to the organic 3D tone of tube amps. Then I had the Auris Nirvana added to the mix. So :- Chord Hugo TT2 (AUD$8500) + M'Scaler (AUd$7500) > Auris Nirvana (AUD $9299) > HiFiMan Susvara (AUD $7499). Now it's a lovely organic 3D tone but with so much details and clarity. I could totally love Susvara in this setup but that's a total cost of AUD $32,800. I don't think I'll forget this 2 hours audition. It's a dream. All items in this setup is pure class in build and SQ. Seriously this is end game for me. Having said that, I actually prefer what I heard in the shop 3 weeks ago. Qutest > Auris Nirvana > LCD-4. Perhaps not as detailed as the above but the visceral impact is there due to LCD-4. Susvara is lighter in tone but can still kick the heck out of kick drums but just not as hard as LCD-4. However tonally Susvara is like a group of angels singing. I'm moved with this setup. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 I decide to buy all 3 Questyle amps. Why not. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niktech Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Nice way to spend a Saturday afternoon Did you try the Qutest >Mscaler > amp(?) with either headphones? I've read that some who have owned both the TT2 and the Qutest have preferred the sound of Qutest > Mscaler, and therefore sold the TT2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niktech Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 25 minutes ago, Odyssey said: I decide to buy all 3 Questyle amps. Why not. Why not indeed. You only live once. Or twice If you are James Bond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 No I did not. Didn't want to trouble Wing further or he might hand me the keys to the shop and say, 'Help yourself'. It wasn't exactly apples to apples comparison. Setup One 3 weeks ago:- Qutest > Auris Nirvana > LCD-4 Setup Two today:- Chord Hugo TT2 > M Scaler > Auris Nirvana > Susvara Both are amazing and I'll take Setup Two plus LCD-4. That would be AUD $38,000 cheap cheap. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 13 minutes ago, Niktech said: I've read that some who have owned both the TT2 and the Qutest have preferred the sound of Qutest > Mscaler, and therefore sold the TT2. I find that hard to believe. Rob improve on the Qutest to get the Hugo TT2. Whatever it is, I'll take the TT2 + MScalar even if it sounds crap because it's just smacksie in looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 I'll likely keep my Questyle CMA Twelve because now with my LCD-3f, I find it incredible. Agree with this review completely. I don't need the $39,000 system. I'm rocking with this too. https://bloomaudio.com/blogs/articles/questyle-cma-twelve-review 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niktech Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 21 minutes ago, Odyssey said: I find that hard to believe. Rob improve on the Qutest to get the Hugo TT2. Whatever it is, I'll take the TT2 + MScalar even if it sounds crap because it's just smacksie in looks. I think it was on Audiophile Style, it was some time ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengineer Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 I've read it a few times too. Comes down to synergy, TT2 may push more details, but doesn't mean it sounds better to people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 No point reading. Have to hear it for yourself. Did TT2 sound better than Qutest? TT2 with MScalar definitely sound better than Qutest alone - to my ears. Never tried Qutest with MScalar so wouldn't know. It would be an unlikely combination though. For the record, I would have been very happy with just Qutest, even though I have Yggdrasil. Does it sound better than Yggy? I'm biased so I would say no but nevertheless Qutest is very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengineer Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Definately all about your ears. I don't like how the TT2 + MScaler sounded. Price tag means nothing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Did not like TT2 + MScalar by itself with Susvara but with Auris Nirvana then it's different but I think it's way too expensive to enjoy it. My present gear gives me satisfaction no less, not trying to console myself. I'm not influenced by price either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ehrmantraut Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 I go on weight! If it's heavy, to me that means quality. Heavier power supplies, wiring, casing, shielding etc. I hate it when I buy a piece of kit and it weighs about as much as a slice of cheese! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Not for headphones though. Heavy headphones means sore necks. However I'm willing to have sore necks just to use LCD-3f. I go for sound actually - according to my preference and I do like distortions from tubes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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