Audeze LCD-R Review and Measurements

The TI-1a came in, I tried it with my LCD-R with a Singxer SA-1. Only briefly though, it came late and haven't had a chance to properly listen. So for that few minutes, didn't hear any noise so so far so good.

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Any update on the sound?

 

Yeah! How do they sound? I just picked up an HSA-1b and I'm hoping I can use the RAAL outputs for the LCD-R. I haven't heard back from RAAL whether that's ok or not though. Not going to do it until I know it's safe.

And you recabled your LCD-R? Mine sounded totally different with a different cable, totally ruined the sound. They're so sensitive that even subtle cable changes change their sound signature.

 

Been trying to A/B between Singxer SA-1 (with DC bypass mod) -> TI-1a vs. Jot-A. Sound wise, I think it's either on par or better than the Jot-A but will need to spend more time with it. Still, happy with it as it opens up more amp options (hello Holo Audio Bliss).

I know Grover has tried it with the HSA-1a - https://forum.headphones.com/t/audeze-official-thread/7301/305?u=deafenears

Yeah, Arctic Cables Magnus which I had made when I first received the LCD-R.

 

@deafenears : any update on the TI-1a?

 

The Bottlehead Stereomour II and Kaiju both can be wired up for 2ohm speakers. I doubt anyone has one wired up on the 2ohm taps since it's such an unconventional load. I did see in the Bottlehead forum that someone was successfully running a LCD-4 through the Kaiju though. It gives me hope that it's not too noisy for headphones.