2.1) Not in terms of technicalities, but the overall enjoyment is just as good, if not even ever so slightly better. It definitely is a good thing if real experts get to match DAC, amp, and headphones. Which is one of the reasons why I’ll go for smart speakers, should I ever venture deeper into 2ch territory.
@rlow I have a Clear Mg that doesn’t sound metallic to my ears, not on my Meier DAC and amp with their silken treble, at least. Nor does the Bathys, but maybe you hear something there that I don’t?
@crenca I wouldn’t even say that I hear more detail. Maybe I would in an A/B test, but that’s not what makes the difference to me. Somehow, I enjoy the music much more lossless, but can’t really say why. I always wanted to try with aptX, but never got around to it yet.
I’ve debated selling my Auteur for a Bathys. I use headphones infrequently and when I do the noise canceling and ability to use as a wireless headset is something I need.
@Merrick I don’t think I will ever buy a closed-back again, I have the Bathys for that duty. Plus, they are my travel headphones for hotel room/good quality as well as for train/plane wireless and ANC requirements, and I use them as a headset for meetings when I’m at the office. Great allrounders.
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