Goober's Journey Into the IEM Game or "Why Are You Not As Good As....?"

Well, that’s already a good price.

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Fantastic write-up! I actually considered leaving the silver nozzles on when I sent the OD200 to you, but I ended up putting the black back on because that’s the way they came in the retail package (why, Oriveti, why?) - so…sorry for the shock :crazy_face:

This was really valuable to me, having read a bunch of your reviews and gotten some grounding in what you hear and your approach. I’ve since gotten some more personal perspective after the early hype and honeymoon through exposure to some other one DD sets, so this doubly helps me cement some understanding of where things stand - thank you!

Definitely interested in the Oriolus now, which was already on my list to research…

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Comprehensive and detailed as always, goobs, great job :muscle:

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That’s a low-tech way to get the monitor thing done. But hell of a save

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Two words…get them

Best single DD I’ve ever heard…have not had the pleasure of the Twilight as of yet…but that WILL eventually happen

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It’s about time the Isa has some cult following lol

Goober’s going to CanJam NYC. What do I need to have on my radar to try, in case they’re actually there?!?

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That’s exciting! I was hoping to go this year, but unfortunately can’t. I did recently visit Audio 46 in NYC and spent a few hours trying out some amazing gear.

Well, this appears to be the list of companies that will be there. Damn, you’re going to have fun!:blush:

I would be interested in trying the Oriolus Triallii (JP if its there), the Annihilator 2023, Softears Twilight (I really want to try this. I’m wondering if the signature will be too warm for my taste), Timsok 316, any/all of the Canpur iems, the Andromeda Emerald Sea (to compare to the 2020)…for headphones: the Dan Clark Expanse, Mod House Tungsten , both of the Warwick Acoustics systems, the Meze Empyrean 2…and of course check out some of the new DAPs, like the Hiby R8ii…!!

Abyss Headphones
ADV.
Aroma Audio
Astell&Kern
Audeze
Audio46
Audio-Technica
Aune
Austrian Audio
Benchmark Media Systems
Bloom Audio
Brise Audio
Burson Audio
Canpur
Campfire Audio
Chord Electronics
Creative
Dan Clark Audio
Danacable
dCS
Dekoni Audio
DITA Audio
DROP
DUNU
Effect Audio
Eletech
Elysian Acoustic Labs
Empire Ears
Etymotic
FAudio
FatFreq
Feliks Audio
Ferrum
FiiO
final
Flash Acoustics
Focal
Fostex
HeadAmp Audio Electronics
Headphones. com
HEDD
HiBY
HIFIMAN
High End by Oz
iFi Audio
JPS Labs
Lake People
LEIYIN Audio
LETSHUOER
Linear Tube Audio
Linsoul Audio
Lotoo
MASS-kobo
Metaxas & Sins
Meze Audio
Mimic-Audio
Mod House Audio
MusicTeck
Nightjar Acoustics
Niimbus
Nostalgia Audio
Pathos Acoustics
PrimaLuna
Pro-Ject Audio Systems
PW Audio
qdc
Qobuz
RAAL-requisite
Schiit Audio
Sennheiser
SonicEdge
Sound Organisation
Spirit Torino
Symphonium Audio
STAX
T+A
Technics
THIEAUDIO
TOPPING
Unique Melody
Upscale Audio
Violectric
Viva Audio
Westone Audio
Woo Audio
ZMFheadphones

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Remember to bring a powerbank with you if battery is a concern. :wink:

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Sexy new stack for my music playing:

WiiM pro plus —> JDS Atom+

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Astell & Kern Kann Max

I absolutely love this DAP








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Yeah, that’s nice but outside of my budget lol

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If only we could order jacks on the bottom…I would own it already

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I have the iBasso for mobil with the bottom jacks. Totally get your point.
The DX170 so well thought out that way with usb on top makes for a excellent transport for usb out my my XDUOO XD05 Pro and a great carry for mobile use.

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Not to start a whole thing, but just something to monitor:

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So the stack is good to go, for this form :blush:

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Get yourself this.

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Almost that exact setup in action.

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