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Tonight’s comparison session reminded me how well Expanse checks every box for me. Mar 15, 2024

    1. lcmusiclover
      lcmusiclover
      WTB: ZMF perforated Eikon suede pads — really want to try w/ my Auteur
      1. Inoculator and dubharmonic like this.
      2. Vtory
        Vtory
        I have the exact pads sitting around me. Shoot me a pm if interested.
        Jan 9, 2021
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    2. lcmusiclover
      lcmusiclover
      Got some alt suede perf pads for Auteur. Not a fan of Auteur w/ Universe perf suede, but like Auteur perf suede very much.
      1. lcmusiclover
        lcmusiclover
        Auteur perf suede produce more open, airy headstage w/ increased depth. Also recesses mids and boosts sub-bass a touch (vs stock Auteur perf lambskin).
        Dec 17, 2020
        Cryptowolf, Rustin Cohle and dematted like this.
      2. Cryptowolf
        Cryptowolf
        I realize pad rolling is a somewhat expensive and maddening obsession. I personally like the hybrid Universe with no-perf lambskin sides, and suede head surface. It retains bass texture despite my glasses.
        Dec 18, 2020
    3. lcmusiclover
      lcmusiclover
      Campfire Solaris SE (b-stock) arrived (1 day from Portland out to Coast). Plenue II mk 2 ==> iBasso CB-13 ==> Solaris !!!
    4. lcmusiclover
      lcmusiclover
      Carlos CPA says: ‘Verite ... pending ...’ Huge sigh of relief!
      1. Inoculator, yotacowboy, Vtory and 2 others like this.
      2. lcmusiclover
        lcmusiclover
        ... and yet ... regrets, missed opportunity, a sense of loss
        Nov 14, 2020
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    5. lcmusiclover
      lcmusiclover
      ZMF Pilot and Co-Pilot pads in my PO Box. Hopefully one will improve my Auteur fit ... tonight :)
      1. Jinxy245 and dematted like this.
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      3. lcmusiclover
        lcmusiclover
        Turns out that the Pilot pad is greater/ Auteur! Now, do any of my other cans need the Co-Pilot pad?
        Nov 10, 2020
      4. lcmusiclover
        lcmusiclover
        Co-Pilot pad + HEKse = super comfort. Keeping both, sorry @dasman66 :)
        Nov 11, 2020
      5. dasman66
        dasman66
        sigh... I guess I just have to buy one from Zach... I don't care for the pilot on my Eikon and want to replace it (my head greatly prefers the co-pilot on my Auteur)
        Nov 11, 2020
    6. lcmusiclover
      lcmusiclover
      Shipping my RAD-0 out today. Recently purchased Heddphone is a better fit with my other cans
    7. lcmusiclover
      lcmusiclover
      I have 3 good amps — don’t need Carlos’ EC Af. Really ... don’t, I swear.
      1. Carlos CPA
        Carlos CPA
        You know you want it...
        Oct 18, 2020
      2. Hammy
        Hammy
        I'm in the same boat. 3 really good Cavalli amps, 7 Cavalli amps total. Enough Hammy! I've promised myself that my next really good amp will be all tube. Patiently waiting for the Liquid Tungsten. Or an EC amp.
        Oct 18, 2020
    8. lcmusiclover
      lcmusiclover
      Quick listen last night (A1 had been on about 4 hrs). Short answer is 'really close'. I'll say more once I've had time to really compare.
      1. Elysian, famish99 and Inoculator like this.
      2. lcmusiclover
        lcmusiclover
        Comparing with this chain:
        NUC-PC ==> SU-1 ==> A1 | A2 (both via S/PDIF) ==> Hattor passive preamp ==> DSHA-3F ==> Utopia
        All analog connections balanced
        Can switch between DACs w/ preamp remote
        Oct 14, 2020
      3. lcmusiclover
        lcmusiclover
        Got a fair amount of listening in over weekend, not much to report vs initial impression above
        Oct 19, 2020
    9. lcmusiclover
      lcmusiclover
      A1 Gungnir Multibit arrived. I'll plug it in tonight and start comparing to A2 tomorrow night (give it a chance to warm up).
      1. MLegend, Scott Kramer, Boops and 4 others like this.
    10. lcmusiclover
      lcmusiclover
      Can you say obsessive? A1 Gungnir Multibit incoming to compare w/ A2 Gungnir Multibit. A2 Gungnir Multibit already drove out A2 Yggdrasil (couldn't justify $$$)
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      2. lcmusiclover
        lcmusiclover
        To be clear, there was nothing ‘wrong’ with Yggdrasil. Just didn’t think it was significantly better — not enough to justify tying up an extra $1k. Lots of folks said if 2-channel, then worth it. I’m headphones only.
        Oct 9, 2020
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      3. Elysian
        Elysian
        What are you running as your headphone amp? I'm looking for a balanced source for the SuSy Dynalo and after reading your posts, am thinking the Yggdrasil may be overkill. I'm starting to think about finding a used A1 or A2 Gungnir Multibit instead.
        Oct 13, 2020
      4. lcmusiclover
        lcmusiclover
        DSHA-3F & cap-modded Liquid Platinum.
        Oct 13, 2020
    11. lcmusiclover
      lcmusiclover
      Don’t need those speakers! Really, just ‘cuz they’re a great deal — don’t need them. So what if they’d pair w/ H2go for killer office tunes.
    12. lcmusiclover
      lcmusiclover
      Hugo2go ==> Blackwood Auteur — Excellent headstage w/ lots of detail. Plenty of power — playing between ‘yellow’ and ‘green’.
      1. Cryptowolf and Gazny like this.
    13. lcmusiclover
      lcmusiclover
      Every time I see a Used Deals posting alert and it’s not something I want or need I hear my wallet sigh in relief.
      1. Azimuth, Gazny and Merrick like this.
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    15. lcmusiclover
      lcmusiclover
      Heddphones on my hedd :) Listening at lunch driven by Hugo2go -- yum!
      1. Lyander and Vtory like this.
    16. lcmusiclover
      lcmusiclover
      Hugo2go ==> Auteur ++good! Very weighty/meaty sound. HEKse also pairs very well.
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    17. lcmusiclover
      lcmusiclover
      Thanks to @kevlar397 for validating the SBAF attitude about randos in the LP thread :)
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      3. fraggler
        fraggler
        Lol. Kevlar. Was that wishful thinking? I haven't seen someone leave so quickly over basically nothing before.
        May 20, 2020
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      4. Kunlun
        Kunlun
        Kevlar397: He just wasn't manly and tough enough to, uh, multiquote.
        May 20, 2020
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      5. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        Kevlar: high tensile strength but can be brittle, right?
        May 21, 2020
    18. lcmusiclover
      lcmusiclover
      HE-6se from Audio-GD Master 11 -- way better than from LP or DSHA-3F. LP didn't synergize well, while 3F didn't have enough juice.
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      2. Vtory
        Vtory
        Why not power amp? They really open up with surplus (quality) juice.
        May 14, 2020
      3. lcmusiclover
        lcmusiclover
        Not sure I need more than the Master 11 -- it has the +6 dB gain upgrade.
        May 14, 2020
      4. Vtory
        Vtory
        I thought that way ... until on a whim hooked up to 200Wpc amp. Then I could understand why folks often consider dual Schiits.
        May 14, 2020
    19. lcmusiclover
      lcmusiclover
      Sold my Yggdrasil -- couldn't find enough improvement over Gungnir Multibit to justify keeping it in my headphone-only system. Oppo Sonica back in system.
      1. Cellist88
        Cellist88
        I think it shines moreon 2 ch over headphones. Good choice!
        May 4, 2020
      2. lcmusiclover
        lcmusiclover
        Yep, that's the conclusion I reached after a lot of comparing. Slightly different sound, but didn't hear 'better' enough to justify.
        May 4, 2020
    20. lcmusiclover
      lcmusiclover
      Fripp & Eno, Evening Star. @YMO got me wandering around Spotify, and this is where I landed :) Thanks dude!
      1. Deep Funk, gaspasser, DigMe and 2 others like this.
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    Location:
    Oregon Coast
    Gear List:
    Singxer SU-1
    M Scaler/TT2
    Oppo Sonica (EVS-modded)
    Hattor mini passive preamp
    Liquid Platinum | DSHA 3F
    Audio-gd Master-11
    Hugo2go, Romi Audio BX2+
    Blackwood Auteur (upgraded 8/22), Utopia, Ether 2, HEKse, Heddphone, Meze Elite, HE-560, HD-6xx
    Cowon Plenue II mk 2, Hiby R6 Pro
    Ibasso IT03, IT04, IT07, CA Vega, Atlas, Penon Volt

    Signature

    Atrium in, Auteur upgraded, Utopia out, Elite in/out, Heddphone on block
    Headphones
    Blackwood Auteur Classic | Ether 2 | HEKse | Cocobolo Atrium

    DACs & Amps
    Oppo Sonica | TT2 | Romi Audio BX2+ (portable & from Hugo 2)
    DSHA-3F | Liquid Gold X | Liquid Platinum (x2 — long story)
    Audio-gd Master 11
    Hugo 2

    Sources
    Allo USBridge Signature + DigiOne Signature + Shanti LPS
    NUC PC (retired)

    Miscellany
    mScaler
    Hattor mini passive preamp
    Singxer SU-1

    DAPs
    FiiO M15
    Hiby R6 Pro
    Cowon Plenue II Mk 2
    IBasso DX200 (transport to H2)

    IEMs
    iBasso IT03, IT04, IT07
    Penon Volt
    Campfire Audio Vega