3 SERIOUS headphone setups for audiophiles
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Күн бұрынGustard R26: US - amzn.to/4dVWvEU, AUS - amzn.to/3UOJYKO, UK - amzn.to/3VaX9XW
Schiit Mjolnir 3: www.schiit.com/products/mjoln...
Sparkos Labs Gemini: shrsl.com/4a66j
ZMF Atrium: bit.ly/4dUfz6p
Schiit Yggdrasil: www.schiit.com/products/yggdr...
Schiit Mjolnir 3: www.schiit.com/products/mjoln...
Bottlehead Mainline: bit.ly/3KdOmxV
ZMF Caldera: bit.ly/4bTjkrd
Chord TT2: chordelectronics.co.uk/produc...
Linear Tube Audio MZ3 review: • Linear Tube Audio MZ3 ...
Burson Soloist Voyager: www.bursonaudio.com/shop/solo...
Meze Elites: bit.ly/3UMIDWb, US - bit.ly/3QZmMs3
Focal Utopia: amzn.to/3QXIn4k
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My recommended audiophile headphone setups between $5,000 and $15,000.
My top recommended HEADPHONES (prices in USD)
HarmonicDyne Athena - $179 - bit.ly/3QvQdlq
Moondrop Para - $299 - amzn.to/4c1C4F9
Sivga SV023 - $449 - amzn.to/3UKXsZ5
Meze 109 Pro - $799 - amzn.to/3y6l6qi
Sony MDR-Z1R - $1,800 - amzn.to/4dy4szZ
ZMF Atrium - $2,499 - www.zmfheadphones.com/
Meze Elite - $4,000 - bit.ly/3UMIDWb
Focal Utopia (2022) - $4,999 - amzn.to/44xEHvx
My top recommended IEMS (prices in USD)
KZ ESX - $30 - amzn.to/4bpMyxC
Tangzu FUDU - $89 - amzn.to/3UvOrlk
Simgot EM6L - $129 - amzn.to/4a3SLy1
Meze Audio Alba - $159 - bit.ly/AlbaIEM
Thieaudio Elixir - $209 - amzn.to/3ULd9zr
7Hz Timeless - $220 - amzn.to/3QslVA8
Yanyin Canon II - $379 - bit.ly/YanCanII
Xenns Mangird Top - $530 - bit.ly/XENNSTopLin
Sennheiser IE600 - $700 - amzn.to/44AxcUQ
Sennheiser IE900 - $849 - amzn.to/4b66wxy
Westone Mach 70 - $1,400 - amzn.to/3ULUK5P
My top recommended TRANSPORTS (prices in USD)
WiiM Pro - $168 - amzn.to/4bpTDOw
SMSL PL200 CD - $669 - amzn.to/3Wsd0lJ
Eversolo DMP-A6 (Master Edition) - $1,299 - amzn.to/44sBMUR
Eversolo DMP-A8 - $1,980 - amzn.to/3QxRU1B
My top recommended DACS (prices in USD)
Topping E30 II - $149 - amzn.to/3JQyGkd
Topping E50 - $199 - amzn.to/3WucWSO
SMSL DO200 Mk2 - $469 - amzn.to/4a5Di0C
Topping D70 Pro OCTO - $599 - amzn.to/4a8bubZ
Geshelli J2S AK4499EX - $680 - bit.ly/J2SAKM
Schiit Bifrost 2/64 - $799 - www.schiit.com/products/bifro...
Gustard R26 - $1,650 - amzn.to/3QyZ0mB
Schiit Yggdrasil - $2,299 - www.schiit.com/products/yggdr...
Chord TT2 - $5,295 - chordelectronics.co.uk/produc...
My top recommended HEADPHONE AMPS (prices in USD)
Schiit Magni - $119 - www.schiit.com/products/magni...
xDuoo MT-604 - $169 - amzn.to/4bpNYrW
xDuoo TA-26S - $319 - amzn.to/3UJbfzx
Geshelli A3 Pro - $499 - bit.ly/GLA3Pro
Aune S17 Pro - $699 - amzn.to/4a75v7b
Schiit Mjolnir - $1199 - www.schiit.com/products/mjoln...
Burson Audio Voyager - $5,300+ - bit.ly/4a8Mwcq
My top recommended DONGLE DACS (prices in USD)
Moondrop Dawn Pro - $50 - amzn.to/3y2dd57
Simgot DEW4X - $80 - amzn.to/4b68rlK
Questyle M15i - $349 - amzn.to/4doMSyp
My top recommended WIRELESS 'PHONES (prices in USD)
Soundpeats Air3 Deluxe - $40 - amzn.to/3UIXQr4
Soundpeats Air4 Pro - $79 - amzn.to/3Wyj4tj
Edifier Neobuds Pro 2 - $130 - amzn.to/3WwMpEf
Sennheiser Momentum 4 - $379.95 - amzn.to/3WrEqZ0
HiFiMan Svanar Wireless - $499 - amzn.to/4amOhmx
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00:00 Introduction
01:03 System for $5,000
05:34 System for $7,500
09:04 System for $15,000
14:37 Wrap-up
#audiophile #audioreview
@robertreynolds2212 24 күн бұрын
Great to see the different options at each level. Our hobby is saturated & it makes attending things like Can-Jam so enjoyable. I remember budgeting my first $1k for a system. Fast forward almost a decade & I’m debating on preordering the Susvara Unveiled lol.
@PassionforSound 24 күн бұрын
Nice! I can't wait to try that one myself!!
@danielpearson6469 24 күн бұрын
Love the channel, this was a good find !
@PassionforSound 24 күн бұрын
I'm so glad to hear you're enjoying it!
@mttrashcan-bg1ro 22 күн бұрын
You and Currawong are my 2 favourite audiophile channels to watch, you both sold me on a bunch of the Schiit products.
@xyanide1986 22 күн бұрын
Don't forget Darko
@MrRosscoz 22 күн бұрын
Never gets old 😂
@aceofspades6667 21 күн бұрын
They are both very good channels with a combination of technical analysis and subjective feedback. Some reviewers go way higher on objective measurements while others wax poetry with only subjective details. Some other good reviewers are: SoundNews (Sandu), wave theory, goldensound, Nemo propaganda, zero fidelity, jays iyagi, Thomas and stereo, new record day, Erin’s audio corner, and Andrew Robinson. I’ll also do Darko and Audiophiliac as well but they are super industry. British audiophile is 1 more channel that is fun
@talkingtech5033 23 күн бұрын
Great recommendations
@taidee 23 күн бұрын
Nice work Lachlan, thank you.
@Ray-dl5mp 24 күн бұрын
Cool concept for a video. Would really like this done for more price ranges and tube and no tube. Awesome work!!
@MrRosscoz 22 күн бұрын
They look like great suggestions! Once you get up into those prices, there’s a lot of good possible combinations. There’s also some great combinations in the 2-5 k between these two reviews. One of the best I’ve heard for less than 5 (at current prices) is the HE1000SE (saving to buy!) with the Violectric DHA V380 all in one. The warmth and nearly tube like holographic presentation of the Violectric mixed with the resolution of the HE1000Se just works so well. I’d love to hear the last combo you recommended with the focal utopia 2023..
@kato2395 24 күн бұрын
Ah yes I am audiophile and I am serious
@revan.3994 24 күн бұрын
At the moment I'm happily stuck with Topping DX9 and DCA E3... tried some other things lately but this combo is so good, I keep that for the foreseeable future, and it's 3.300 bucks "only"
@carminedesanto6746 24 күн бұрын
Good point ..what you can make you happy …now the sky is the limit in ANY hobby/ passion. I’m good .Bryston BHA-1 amp,Denafrips Ares DAC , Wiim Pro Streamer and LCDX 21 headphones….and I’m 😊
@elba_magellan 24 күн бұрын
Thanks Lachlan , this was a fun video- was a bit surprised you choose the utopia / mezes over the susvara - but then again I have only heard the latter. Could you make a video where you go into detail about what your preferences are for the sound you are looking for in headphones? This would give your viewers a reference when going through your reviews/recommendations. Cheers!
@TheWorldTeacher 24 күн бұрын
I’ve auditioned them all, and Susvara is SUPERIOR.
@Brjoszka 24 күн бұрын
@@TheWorldTeacherlol
@PassionforSound 24 күн бұрын
I'm going to do some top headphones lists at various prices soon so that should give a little insight as I describe why I chose each option. Overall though, I value soundstage size and particularly depth (why I don't favour things like Edition XS). What's also very important to me and the reason the Susvara isn't here is that I also like a sound that's natural and that means having enough bass weight and presence to balance the treble. The challenge with the Susvara and why everyone thinks they need more power is that they need warmer and fuller amps to balance their otherwise lean and dry sound. They're wonderfully technical and resolving, but not as enjoyable to me as Elites / Utopias (2022) without some help from EQ or specific amp choices.
@elba_magellan 24 күн бұрын
@@PassionforSound thank you that clarifies things- I go for perceived naturalness and there are very few headphones ive come across more natural than the susvara - but your amp specific caveat makes sense. I run the sus off a vioelectric-us5 nimbus/bartok chain and it seems to do it for me. Looking forward to your future vids.
@MichaelBrown-oo1ym 24 күн бұрын
Yes challenging trying to please everyone when reviewing equipment. My favorite combination which I settled on is the Burson fully loaded Voyager with the GoldNote DS10+ and EVO power supply with the ZMF Atrium.
@garymalone547 9 күн бұрын
So glad I started at the bottom of the ladder with the legendary FiiO EO7K and a pair of Sony MDR V6 or something. Didn't have a lot of spare cash courtesy of an aging sports car and raging drug habit, so took me many moons to put together an end game setup I was happy with. The journey was great fun.
@PassionforSound 7 күн бұрын
😁♥️
@knorrissirronk8665 23 күн бұрын
Already bought the LAiV Harmony DAC to counter-point my Pontus II, so eager to hear what you have to say about it when you get to the review.
@PassionforSound 23 күн бұрын
It's such a beautiful design!
@alstonmaccow9386 24 күн бұрын
Your 5k system sound good I like it a lot
@PassionforSound 24 күн бұрын
🙂
@imosolar 17 күн бұрын
Great KZfaq channel and please setup one for iem
@PassionforSound 17 күн бұрын
The IEM side of things is difficult (i.e. selecting just a few best IEMs), but if you mean just some portable setups to a budget, I can definitely do that.
@vaneast411 24 күн бұрын
The MZ3 is also a very capable preamplifier sounds great with headphones that don't require too much power
@PassionforSound 24 күн бұрын
💯
@psysword 24 күн бұрын
My Burson audio Voyager runs hot but it's tops with the Topping dx9
@gamingandmusic9217 20 күн бұрын
Gustard U18 DDC-> Gustard R26 DAC -> Burson soloist 3X Grand Tourer HP amp -> Hifiman HE 1000SE with good analog and digital interconnects. I wont say much. it is exceptional.
@Artemis_Prix 23 күн бұрын
Hi Lachlan, I love this format where you're providing pairings based upon a variety of budget levels. I suspect there are many audiophiles like me that invest a much larger piece of their budgetary pie on their main speaker system, and a proportionally less amount on their headphone system. With that in mind, it would be really cool to focus on the lower, yet high quality tier. For starters, I would love to know what one could pair a Mojo2 with in order to take that to a next level headphone pairing. For example, could the Mojo2 be used as a preamp to drive one of the headphone amps you covered in todays vid. Or could it be paired with an Archel 3 or Erish 3 from Geshelli? Or even one of the lower tier, more portable amp options from Schiit? Thank you for helping to move the industry foreword...one audiophile at a time.
@PassionforSound 23 күн бұрын
I'm glad you liked the video and yes - the Mojo 2 would be a great option. You might like this video I did earlier which covers my lower budget recommendations: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ld5med2HnL--hXk.htmlsi=CoASbrXvZe6wEofW
@BillyKueekSG 22 күн бұрын
Some familiar names and looks. I have a pair of Supra XLR that looks like the one in the opening of the video, the R26, Atrium, TT2.
@urbenkam 23 күн бұрын
Awesome video. I wonder when will you review AURIS HA-2SE+ 😍 just let me know and i will send
@PassionforSound 22 күн бұрын
Thank you for the offer again. I'm so swamped with gear these days that it's hard to turn around loaned products fast enough.
@sameh9310 24 күн бұрын
having an ZMF Atrium on it's way home to me in a few weeks, I am torn between adding a extra Tube AMP to my K9 AKM if I take some longer listening sessions. I either want to go for the xDuoo TA 20 Plus as my budget or the Cayin HA-2A as my "highend" option after saving some more money. Also I often wonder what jobs some audiophiles do work in. For me the Atrium, K9 AKM and for example the Cayin HA-2A would be together about ~5.000€ which makes my wallet burn.
@robertobuatti7226 24 күн бұрын
I can't afford any of these, but because I love good audio quality am very interested in what is out there in hi-end audio to get the most out of your music.
@billymartin8752 24 күн бұрын
Greetings from the beautiful Emerald Coast of northwest Florida! Actually ISO one stop shop that includes CD. Love the Aurender A30 (NOT THE PRICE). What's the best options out there without mix matched components?
@PassionforSound 24 күн бұрын
You mean from a single brand for DAC and amp?
@patrickgeorge141 24 күн бұрын
I truly want to know what you think of the Laiv Harmony dac. Truly intetests me and like to know how it compares to others in its price range and higher like the Schiit Yggdrasil. Good video. I have the RME ADI-2 PRO FS R BE not the dac version and no headphones currently. I do prefer it in dac mode versus linestage and dac. Plays wonderfully into my SPL Elector preamp.
@PassionforSound 24 күн бұрын
I can tell you that I'll have 3 epic DACs to compare very soon: Yggdrasil MIB, LAiV Harmony and Geshelli Labs Dayzee. It's going to be one heck of a battle because the Harmony is already here and it's wonderful!
@patrickgeorge141 24 күн бұрын
@@PassionforSound I have seen it match or exceed the Denafrips terminator plus 12th in some reviews.
@PassionforSound 23 күн бұрын
Yep. I can imagine that
@patrickgeorge141 23 күн бұрын
@PassionforSound looking forward to your reviews kind sir.
@matthieuf.t.2456 24 күн бұрын
Nice picks though I question the synergy. ZMF with MJ3 for example? doesn't seem like a perfect match considering the MJ3 doesn't fully deliver with high impedance cans.
@PassionforSound 24 күн бұрын
I didn't find that at all when I reviewed the MJ3. The Atrium + MJ3 combo almost matched my dream setup with the Atrium paired with the Folkvangr.
@Marcalitus 11 сағат бұрын
I have the ZMF Atrium, THX 789 and R26. I am thinking of getting a H26 but the Sparkos really interests me but I've never tried Tubes. I was thinking of trying the MT604 to try to dip in the Tube space. What you do recommend? Would Sparkos really be the better pair than the Gustard G26 and MT604? I do have other headphones like the Arya, KPH40I, Aeolous and I'm getting the Empyrean II in the future. I really hope you respond.
@acheresh 24 күн бұрын
what about Yggdrasil vs. WANDLA (maybe GoldenSound edition)?
@PassionforSound 24 күн бұрын
I've so far been unable to get my hands on the Ferrum gear so I can't say on that one
@Cp48533 23 күн бұрын
Hahaha “im going to keep following up with schiit” caught me off guard 😂
@PassionforSound 22 күн бұрын
Haha. That was accidental!
@samlaser1975 13 күн бұрын
When you said, "You will spend more..." I had to laugh. Yes, audiophilia is a Rabbit Hole.
@PassionforSound 12 күн бұрын
😁
@robbyong. 14 күн бұрын
almost same setup with mine. chord dave + burson soloist voyager + utopia 2022
@PassionforSound 14 күн бұрын
Great setup!
@Josh1052004 24 күн бұрын
How about Holo audio Bliss Headphone amp? I heard some users were replaced to this amp from schiit mjolnir 3. Hope to see you review bliss hp amp!
@PassionforSound 24 күн бұрын
I'd love to try it, but it's hard for me to get access to Holo products ever since I chose to not rave about their Spring DAC...
@lamarf.8247 23 күн бұрын
Any reason why you didn't choose any of the Denafrips R2R's over your recommendation for DAC?
@PassionforSound 22 күн бұрын
I've only tried the Aries 2 and Pontus 2 and I don't feel like either is the best value at the price. I do really like the Pontus 2, but prefer the Yggy.
@mopnem 20 күн бұрын
Been listening for a while, def time for a sub. I recently came across bda 3.14, do you have any thoughts on this? Also what’s your thoughts on Hdmi quality over the others which would be the premium for it
@PassionforSound 19 күн бұрын
Sorry, I'm not with you. Which HDMI connection are you referring to?
@mopnem 19 күн бұрын
@@PassionforSound The BDA-3 has 4 HDMI inputs. Some say hdmi has a higher transfer of data implying better sound than other inputs. Would you agree for a dac? Additionally when upgrading (& settled on headphones) do you recommend dac or amp first?
@PassionforSound 19 күн бұрын
I don't know the details of the BDA to really comment, but HDMI is generally reserved for signals involving home theatre and television, not audio - unless they're I2S connectors and that's not clear with the BDA. As for what I would recommend upgrading first, it would all depend on what you already own and where the weakest link currently sits.
@mopnem 17 күн бұрын
@@PassionforSound Thanks, last question. If you prefer brighter over warm but use the He1000se in your opinion would prelude or mjolnir 3 be better?
@PassionforSound 16 күн бұрын
I'd say the Mjolnir is a touch more energetic/less smooth up top so that would be my choice.
@barneyrubble9309 24 күн бұрын
ZMF Atrium + Denefrips Pontus II + Holo May Serene as amp...Mmmmwah!!
@brandonyong301 9 күн бұрын
What do you think of the pietus maximus (ess card) paired with the atrium. Do you have any other good pairings with the pietus?
@PassionforSound 8 күн бұрын
I've got my review of the Pietus coming soon, but it's an amp that will work really well with most headphones, particularly those leaning towards neutral and bright, but I expect the Atriums would be a great pairing too.
@tdfmike3915 5 күн бұрын
I need recommendations from you guys, please! Im thinking of upgrading my headphone setup in the next 2-4 years. I plan on buying used gear if possible. As I live in germany chord, spl and violectric is relative cheap. Shiit is expensive. I have an "entry level" chain. Smsl su-8 dac into xlr splitter box to a90 and aaa789. Also dac rca to succa tube pre amp with analog eq (custome tubes for soundstage and detail), into little dot mk3(stock tubes for warmth) into both solid state amps. Source is spottify with hq player upsampling. Ill probably not change that any time soon... Im using lcd4z(now broken), lcdx,hedd2 and hd800 from the various amps to tweak the sound a bit. I have balanced cables for everything. I loved the lcd-4z with the tube pre-amps but the hedd2 sounds lovely enough for me to not miss them and for me its more comfortable anyways. Budget is relative to the sound improvements😂 so im hesitant to spend really big all at once... I love the tube warmth and sound stage but I like hearing details in the music. Too much base slam and bloat hurts my ears (og empyrean on my chain). Hd800 in aaa789 is knives in my ears... I like building a chain between my gear and adding some analog eq. I know that high end gear makes a difference. I had the opportunity to listen to og empy on hugo tt2 with mscaler playing spottify. Totally different from what I heard with my chain. Im greatfull for any suggestions. Even if its to save my money😂
@PassionforSound 5 күн бұрын
There's not much I can tell you beyond what I've suggested in this video and in my recommended product lists in the descriptions of my videos. Hopefully others will jump in with some suggestions.
@tdfmike3915 4 күн бұрын
@@PassionforSoundthanks for your reply! I just went through your recommendations. It pretty much looks like my research... either stay below 2k a piece or go big😅 I was hoping to find something in between that's affordable once used and gives close to the highend gear performance... Its probably better for me to build a diverse and affordable chain in the "midfi" price range. Or wait a couple of years. Still those used tt2s between 3 - 4k...😂 Next highend in munich I will be running around with my own headphones and listen to stuff!
@PassionforSound 4 күн бұрын
Good luck in the search and enjoy the journey as best you can! 🙂
@moonabhinav 24 күн бұрын
Now cometh the big boys!!
@EricRhodeslives 24 күн бұрын
I have had both. And the Qutest is indeed better. The R26 just gets boring after awhile.
@beerb0y 23 күн бұрын
How does the R26 compare to the Bifrost 2/64? I have the 2/64, Mjolnir 3, and Audeze LCD-XC, all balanced.
@PassionforSound 22 күн бұрын
The R26 is a little better, but it's not a vast difference because the BF264 is so good. Just a little more refinement and fine detail resolution from the R26 IIRC.
@rap-soldier2185 22 күн бұрын
What is the Linear Micro ZOTL - With separate power supply- compared to MZ3. ( Can pick one up for $ 1,800 ) mint used. ??
@PassionforSound 22 күн бұрын
I don't know that one - sorry
@warrensnook 24 күн бұрын
I buy most of my audio gear used. Best way to have a champagne system on a lemonade budget 😅👍
@PassionforSound 24 күн бұрын
That's a fantastic point!
@chuckmaddison2924 9 күн бұрын
Sometimes. I bought a used amp for the theatre system. It took a week to realise there was a problem. Occasionally, one channel was slow to start with distortion but came good. They offered to pay me to fix, took refund instead and bought new.
@PassionforSound 9 күн бұрын
Yes, that is always a risk with secondhand purchases. Thankfully secondhand hand gear is normally in perfect working order, but there are no guarantees like there are with new gear.
@chronometa 23 күн бұрын
Solid state amp, tube amp, and one big DAC(no amp)
@johnratcliffe6438 24 күн бұрын
I own the MZ3. Currently running Melz 1578 and GEC 2700. What were the tubes you mentioned?
@PassionforSound 24 күн бұрын
I love the MZ3 with the Apos Ray 6SN7 Reserve tubes, but you need the big bottle top cover for the MZ3 for them to fit. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d81-YLx0xtm1eoU.htmlsi=wVjYR8b7j4BqUxWK
@johnratcliffe6438 24 күн бұрын
@@PassionforSound Thank you!
@Maver1ck911 23 күн бұрын
Great picks! While you're after the Yggy, keep in mind the Gumby will rise from the ashes this year! Im holding out on the SA-1 to Mjolnir 3 upgrade in hopes the Ukrainian Amp company, Flux Labs, for their Mentor amp. (You can mono block them). Also the Laiv Harmony has arrived hot on the scene for Holo May challenging performance in a much smaller package for 2.8k! (As i hit the 15 minute mark, I am excited for this review!)
@PassionforSound 23 күн бұрын
I've got three products for you: Yggy MIB, LAiV Harmony, and Geshelli Labs Dayzee. This is going to be a fun 4-5 months!
@bryanherr1093 24 күн бұрын
In the US the Bottlehead Mainline is $1,428 now. FYI
@PassionforSound 24 күн бұрын
Oh wow! That's gone up a lot!! I didn't think to check that one
@skeza2496 24 күн бұрын
Which sub $1500 tube amp would recommend for the Atrium? Like Xduoo or Woo Audio WA7
@Maver1ck911 23 күн бұрын
The HA-3A Cayin amp!
@PassionforSound 23 күн бұрын
I don't know enough to say what's best, but the Sparkos Gemini and xDuoo TA-20 Plus would both work great. A good OTL amp would be good too.
@iggy5065 24 күн бұрын
It's good to know that you love the Iggy
@PassionforSound 24 күн бұрын
It's still the best DAC under $3k IMO. I've just received a VERY a strong competitor for that title though...
@siamxiii 24 күн бұрын
Settled on R26>TA20 Plus>Arya Stealth. Looks like it’s endgame for me.
@PassionforSound 24 күн бұрын
That would be magic!
@louisbotes337 23 күн бұрын
Hi mate does the gustard 26 or the Cutest include a streamer ?
@louisbotes337 23 күн бұрын
If not what streamer and at what cost would you pair with the system?
@PassionforSound 22 күн бұрын
The R26 includes a streamer via ethernet only (no WiFi). Alternatively, something like the EverSolo DMP-A6 would be a great option with the Qutest
@louislu1067 24 күн бұрын
my personal enggame: 6xx+schiit modi+darkvoice 336se. and stop pursing "the perfect sound".
@michelrainville1094 24 күн бұрын
Any info on how to connect your sources with your this setup ?
@PassionforSound 24 күн бұрын
That's a big topic and will be different for every piece of equipment...
@michelrainville1094 24 күн бұрын
I understand. Being relatively new to understanding all components involved, I thought the 5k range would represent a comprehensive solution for listening via headphones. Tks.
@Maver1ck911 23 күн бұрын
@@michelrainville1094 these set ups assume direct USB. If you're to get into I2S/SPDIF/AES EBU you're into DDC/streamer territory which assumes you've invested another 1700$ on Roon/HQP and have a laptop with a more than adequate graphics card and CPU to upsample and offload streaming services. This whole venture is another 800-2000 in hardware with the life time licenses for the above services adding up to a potential 3700$ extra in streaming/DDC source services. Nevermind the OVERKILL of "word" clocks to slave dacs and DDC's which are compatible with outboard dedicated clocking. Tack on another 2k USD in high end superfluous clocks operating at music rate multiples (rather than 10mhz WORLD clocking) Edit: some very dedicated and savvy streamers buy whole Mac minis or other "audiophile" dedicated servers to operate as a Roon end point which you may as well budget a whole computer you will install Linux on for the sole purpose of streaming music.
@PassionforSound 23 күн бұрын
@michelrainville1094 it's mostly comprehensive, but each setup does require a source which could be a computer, streamer, smartphone, etc.
@xyanide1986 22 күн бұрын
"Get serious!" - Terry Bogard
@mtnmankeith9069 22 күн бұрын
Is the Gemini a step up from the Pietus Maximus?
@PassionforSound 22 күн бұрын
I'm not sure yet, but can answer that soon. I can tell you right now that they're very different though because the qualities of the Gemini can change drastically depending on the tube you install. The Pietus Maximus will always sound the same.
@mtnmankeith9069 22 күн бұрын
I ordered the Gemini. I’ll update you on my thoughts. Thanks for the response.
@PassionforSound 21 күн бұрын
Good choice! I hope you love it! I've got a good video for you coming out tomorrow...
@nikolaygramchev 23 күн бұрын
TT2, TT2, TT2
@AnomieDomine 24 күн бұрын
You know what's even better than the best you can afford? The one you already have. Hd6xx, crin red, qudelix 5k, and spend the rest on experiences and music
@dentboxhero1717 24 күн бұрын
To not even mention RME ADI-2 variants in the video is quite mind boggling specially in the 5K and 7.5K. The amount of versatility, flexibility and sound customization is unmatched. The ADI-2/4 Pro SE + Atrium in the 5K and can scale the RME into the 7.5K with an amp or stay/start at 5K with the RME and save for the CFA3 amp and literally run any dynamic and planar headphone with it along the journey.
@Maver1ck911 23 күн бұрын
It's dated. I have one as my desk top DAC and it's still trucking along, but I'll upgrade to the Laiv and move it to 2 channel duties with powered bookshelves, optical in from my TV😅 😅
@dentboxhero1717 20 күн бұрын
@@Maver1ck911 Dated??? LOL maybe what you're trying to say is it's not for you or don't know how to use it or you're one of those I want the latest and greatest guy.
@joshuastephens3926 24 күн бұрын
I enjoyed this a lot and the amount of options one could choose is endless, however I would say that one recommendation that isn’t here that should be mentioned is T+A Solitaire. It’s like having speakers attached to your head with the most comfortable build ever made.
@PassionforSound 24 күн бұрын
I can only discuss what I've tried 🙂 Glad you enjoyed the vid!
@fatdoi003 24 күн бұрын
Caldera not as good as Elite??
@PassionforSound 24 күн бұрын
Different and I think the Elite is slightly more technically proficient
@fatdoi003 24 күн бұрын
@@PassionforSound can i ask is HE1000se technically up there with those 2 as well?
@PassionforSound 23 күн бұрын
I think so. It didn't make these lists purely because I don't always love its treble quantity.
@djhmax09 23 күн бұрын
I don't think ribbons need special amplifiers per se... Maybe you meant electrostatics?
@PassionforSound 23 күн бұрын
Nope, I meant ribbons. They are extremely low impedance and require either a special (see Schiit Jotunheim R) or a special adaptor box that presents a higher impedance load to the amp.
@djhmax09 23 күн бұрын
@@PassionforSound ah that is true but I guess if you're talking "serious" setups the higher end amps should be able to manage that (not all)
@PassionforSound 23 күн бұрын
No. We're talking 1 ohm type loads. Any amps not designed for ribbons will see them as a short circuit.
@johnmcdevitt9797 24 күн бұрын
I feel cheated if I'm spending top tier money for a dedicated head-fi system that lacks the versatility to drive speakers. My McIntosh stereo system lacks the power to drive the most demanding magnetic planar headphones like the HiFiMan HE-6. So ampsandsound makes a black box headphone adapter for using 2-channel speaker amps to drive headphones. See where I'm going with this suggestion. I'm not going to buy boutique brands over x-amount of dollars in price, I only want brand names above a high price point like McIntosh, Denon, Yamaha, Accuphase, the resale value becomes a factor
@PassionforSound 23 күн бұрын
The moment we cross into the territory of speakers AND headphones the pricetag goes beyond the budget levels here if you want to maintain the same performance level
@lazyreuvin 18 күн бұрын
Compared to this set up, I have some pretty cheap Schitt 💩
@PassionforSound 16 күн бұрын
💩😁
@crate718 23 күн бұрын
if you are spending more then a thousand dollars on a amp it better be tube. I am thinking for myself. If you are willing to spend 5000 dollars on a headphone you might as well buy an insane speaker system. I would imagine a speaker system would be way more satisfying
@PassionforSound 22 күн бұрын
You'd have to spend a lot of money on a speaker system and the required amplification to match the $15k systems I've suggested here.
@crate718 22 күн бұрын
@@PassionforSound if I would buy one unit towards a speaker system that cost 15K. Would be cord dave bc you can use it on headphones and a speaker system lol
@shamnoor07 15 күн бұрын
I nid natural headphones sound quality... Not additional sound..
@PassionforSound 14 күн бұрын
Check out the HEDDphone 2!
@djhmax09 23 күн бұрын
Most people shouldn't buy new, buy used in most cases
@PassionforSound 23 күн бұрын
Used is always a great idea!
@king_epk 24 күн бұрын
I want to know how you avoid paying for taxes on all of this….
@PassionforSound 24 күн бұрын
Become a reviewer (making at least a little money from the reviews) and it's all tax deductible!
@masterazlan6999 24 күн бұрын
Naa...noobs.. audiophilesIEM endgame system..Cheap compare to stupid headphones system or even Others ...Yet still Noisey towards IEM..n that's y I'm done with erythin except IEM..welcomes noobs..Peace!
@corrrect 24 күн бұрын
I wouldn't call anyone a noob (audio is subjective), but I agree, iem's are superior.
@masterazlan6999 24 күн бұрын
I love u noobs ..Peace!
@rap-soldier2185 24 күн бұрын
@@masterazlan6999Noob on my 🍆
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