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Nope. Auch der BL hat Dual Dac.
Woher weißt du das mit den besseren Komponenten?
Leider ist das, was ich mir am meisten gewünscht habe, ausgeblicken. Ich hätte da so so gerne einen ESS 9038Pro drin gesehen. Mit den BB DAC-Chips werde ich nicht so warm. Finde die AKM und ESS besser.
Jetzt bin ich doch am überlegen folgendes zu tun:
Upgrade auf den Meze Empyrian
oder doch
Upgrade auf Audeze LCD3
oder eben ein
Austausch gegen Hifiman Arya.
Wirklich nicht so einfach.
Was wären denn Eure empfehlungen dazu?
Der Headphone soll ja auch ganz gut sein Lui
iFi Audio ist BurrBrown Fanbase die werden da nicht einfach wegkommen und das DAC Thema sehe ich entspannter, der analoge Teil ist wichtiger, solange du keine grottenschlechte DAC Implementierung hast kein Thema ob da jetzt 15 dB SNR eingebüßt werden wenn kein ESS Sabre Flagschiff mit deutlich höherem Stromverbrauch und Kostenfaktor verbaut wird.
Der Headphone soll ja auch ganz gut sein Lui
Jetzt bin ich doch am überlegen folgendes zu tun:
Upgrade auf den Meze Empyrian
oder doch
Upgrade auf Audeze LCD3
oder eben ein
Austausch gegen Hifiman Arya.
Wirklich nicht so einfach.
Was wären denn Eure empfehlungen dazu?
Aber habe ich nicht die Tage einen ifi DAC/KHV mit ESS gesehen? Mir ist so ...
Den gibt es da aber leider nicht.
Ich lese gerade über den Empyrian...
Echt wo? Kenne nur Produkte mit BurrBrown von Single bis Quad Verband je nach Modell.
Very quick observations on Empyrean vs. He1000se:
Granted, my setup is not really what one would expect for such high-end headphones, but it us what it is.
Both on 3.5mm se to LG V30 and balanced through Massdrop Liquid Carbon X SDAC/Amp via laptop USB.
Empyrean - warmer, richer. More bass presence. Subdued highs (in direct comparison). Thicker midrange. Vocals more upfront. Livelier, more dynamic. Narrower soundstage, slightly deeper.
HEKse - brighter, leaner. Wider soundstage. Less dynamic, but more detailed. Laid back. Vocals less forward. Midrange much leaner. More treble presence.
Build quality goes to Empyrean by a landslide. Overall comfort to SE. Both very easy to drive and sound great through just about anything.
I find for very bass heavy recording (not genre specific), the SE is a better choice. The thickness, warmness and bass of the Empyrean is a bit much.
Bright recordings are better suited for the Empyrean. The SE's elevated treble is too much.
For most decently recorded music (again, not genre specific), I clearly prefer the Empyrean.
To summarize: I bought both with the intention of comparing and selling one off. Perhaps you may have seen my HEKse sale thread I posted yesterday...(that in no way is a knock on the SE. I could easily have lived with it and enjoyed it had I not had the Empyrean).
Ich habe mir doch im EIngang so eine Mühe gegeben
Dieser Laden: https://headphonecompany.com/ ist Deutschlands ZMF Händler, und nun im Besitz meiner Zahlung für den Auteur.
Der Einfachheit halber, und weil es ein kleiner, gemütlicher Laden in Heidelberg ist, den ich lieber Unterstützen würde, als irgendwelche großen, würde ich zb. den EMpyrian da ordern, und die Differenz überweisen - 1.800€ haben sie ja schon von mir.
Im Empyrian Thread haben die Besitzer Reihenweise ihren LCD4 verkauft, nachdem sie den Emmpyrian bekommen haben.
Alles nicht so einfach.
Was ich bsiher so lese über die Klangsignatur des Empyrian gefällt mir schon sehr.
Hier zb. im Vergleich zum Hifiman:
Naja, das Holz ist schon ein Unterschied 😁
Mir persönlich gefällt das aktuelle Zebrano des 3ers ja überhaupt nicht.
Ich habe jetzt mal eine Anfrage gestellt,ob man die Bestellung umswitchen könnte, dann sehen wir mal weiter
Ja, verhandeln werde ich schon.
Ich mag mich selber nicht, wenn ich so unschlüssig bin
Ich mag mich selber nicht, wenn ich so unschlüssig bin
Brief sum up of my journey to the Empyrean:
For many years I was a typical audiophile on a budget, playing in the sub £1000 region including amp and headphone. This was a good time for learning about sound signatures, pairings and the basics. (HD600/650, THX00, M100, Fidelio X2, Nighthawk, Nightowl, Schiit Vali, iFi Micro BL, Mojo the ones that immediately pop up in my memory.) Mojo with Nighthawk was a great pairing. For about £600 I still think it is a killer combo although I sold off my third Nighthawk a couple of years ago and I haven't heard the NH since then.
Next chapter was reaching above £1000. Another educational period. I had learnt that £1000+ headphones have an even more specified tuning. Blind buys are not advised anymore, as personal taste matters even more. Also, objective performance doesn't necessarily reflect the asking price. In my experience secondhand market tends to put the pricing right.
Headphones that pop up from this period: Clear, Elear, LCD2, LCD2C, LCD3, HEXV2, Aeolus, Atticus.
My DACs and amps were evolving simultaneously. CMA600i, 2Qute, Qutest, Taurus MKII. I have realised DAC is as important as the amp. An amp can only amplify the technicalities given by the DAC.
I have tried and owned many other headphones and gear during the years. I just mentioned the most memorable ones. (Other flagships I tried: HD800s, Verite, LCD4, Utopia.)
Back to the Empyrean:
I sort of auditioned the Empyrean by accident. I wasn't planning to do so, just happened. I was originally going for the Aeolus which didn't really impress me, so started to try anything I was interested in. Thank you again Audio Sanctuary.
The Empyrean immediately impressed me. Stood out with its immaculate sound presentation. I just couldn't find a fault with the sound out of TT2 + MScaler. By this time I knew that headphones can impress at first but living with them is a different thing. Before this audition I bought and sold the Clear for this very reason.
I left the shop without the intention of buying the Empyrean for the high price but the sonic experience left a big impact in my mind. The bug was tickling my brain. The first time ever I thought I heard the best sound. The best sound for my taste and needs. Better bass than the LCD2/2C (which IMO beats any bass under £1800), clarity of the Clear without being aggressive/harsh, LCD shadow from the upper registers was gone. Friendly, inviting, engaging sound with all the technicalities I could ever ask for in a tasty, 3 dimensional, silky smooth but airy and clear soundstage.
I have been a happy Empyrean owner for over two months now and I still feel the exact same way. These headphones give me the bass extension and clarity I need, they offer a spacious 3D sound, lifelike and well-separated, well-staged mids/vocals, clear and airy treble without being too dark or too bright. For me this is headphone perfection I have never experienced before. Not with the HD800s, not with the Verite, not with HEKV2, not with Utopia.
Amp/DAC-wise:
At the time of the purchase my home system was the Qutest with Taurus MKII. I was still thoroughly impressed with the Empyrean out of it, but from memory I was missing some clarity compared to TT2/MScaler. Also, mid-bass seemed to be slightly more emphasised.
I thought there is no escape, I must find a way to get the TT2 sooner than I planned. I did find a way and I have no regrets. (MScaler must wait though.)
The TT2 lifts the Empyrean to the next level: just as I remembered.
Like some reviews and comments say, the Empy can sound a bit too velvety from lesser gear/amps and the mid-bass can feel just a touch more emphasised sometimes than perhaps necessary.
Not with the TT2.
Chord's mid-level DAC/amp adds extreme resolution to the picture without any effort. It just feels so effortless and natural. A clean, clear and airy picture. Even the slightest 'veil' have been lifted, there is just clarity everywhere and balance. Glorious balance and coherency. From the deepest lows to the highest treble. Mid-bass emphasis? Forget it. Mid-bass is as clear as anything else in the picture. It is just a healthy contour to the bass that doesn't feel like an emphasis. It is all natural. Still puts a big smile on the face of the bass-loving audiophile but not on the extent of clarity or balance. Classical music? You got the bass finesse. EDM? Still shakes your brain. One of the many wonders of the Empyrean. (Especially when paired with something like the TT2.)
Sure, the TT2 is pricey. Relatively. But how much perfection is worth for you?
I have found my perfect system and it is staying for a few years for sure. If I count the number of listening hours for the price I have and I will put into this system, it is a pretty good deal actually. Definitely cheaper than a ticket to the cinema. (Who goes to cinema these days anyway?)
Anything beyond this price point is out of reach for me for now. I am still interested in the Abyss TC or Susvara but they cost twice as much as the Empyrean. To be honest I have lost interest in any other headphone atm.
The TT2 is also the upper limit of my amp/DAC budget for now. And it sounds better than any combo I have ever heard.
Owning a system like this actually reduces your head-fi time as you loose interest in 80% of the threads/conversations. You rather just listen to music instead.
Except when I feel to share a post like this after a modest glass of wine.
Anyway, I hope some of you have enjoyed some of my words. Sharing joy is multiplying your joy. Head-Fi is probably the biggest meeting point for audio enthusiasts around the globe. Most people around us don't really understand our obsession with audio quality. Here most folks do. That's why I thought I risk another lengthy post. Hope it is ok with you all.
Enjoy your weekend with one of the best headphones of the world in 2019!
Hätte auch mal 2 Monate auf die neue Revision des LCD3 in Leder warten müssen. Konnte ich auch nicht und hab dann die alte Version in Alcantara genommen. Blieb dann eh auch nur 2 Tage. 🤷♂️
Hätte auch mal 2 Monate auf die neue Revision des LCD3 in Leder warten müssen. Konnte ich auch nicht und hab dann die alte Version in Alcantara genommen. Blieb dann eh auch nur 2 Tage. 🤷♂️
Ist ja nicht mein 1. KH und auch nicht das 1. Mal, dass ich dazu ein paar Zeilen hier niederschreiben werde Aber du meinst es mit dem Rat natürlich nur gut