Lets go lol, how’s it been so far?
I love that Yeti made a high end, high performance tall boy coozy.
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I’m drinking my coffee out of a Yeti as I type this. 
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I really like it. I think it took me about half an hour to adjust (I am missing the power cord so am using the one from G111 atm) so I could only compare it with the RNHP, both hooked to BF2. At first it felt a little bit dull/dry for vocals compared to RNHP, but as soon as I switch to more instrument heavy music like jazz and classical I think its strength in bass extension, width of stage and the resolution show how impressive this little thing is. Off memories I think it’s closer to G111 than RNHP, being the more neutral version of the former. Its stage is wider than RNHP but a bit more precise than G111, possibly has slightly better resolution than RNHP, bass is between RNHP and G111. But RNHP still has a bit more depth and better separation/layers of sound and possibly more appealing timbre (is it more realistic/natural? I am not sure, but more pleasing to my ears), so I’d say the Monotor is generally on par with RNHP and G111, with strength and weakness to each of their own.
A few annoying thing:
- Noise floor more noticeable than RNHP
- The tiny volume pot
- Takes XLR and TRS input, no RCA (I am not a pro)
- Prone to electrical interference – cannot place my phone within 20cm of it
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Wow, that’s pretty much exactly my thoughts on it as well (in the little labs thread) lol, glad you are enjoying it
Interesting, I didn’t get that on my unit at all, neither the interference
You can use ts to rca cables if needed
That was what prompted me to purchase it lol. I think it’s a good recommendation, at least with first impression I like the three studio amps equally as they excel at different things. Any DAC pairings recommendations? I know you mentioned Allo DAC but that seems to be a step down from what I have atm. I am also considering using the Monotor as a transportable setup so I don’t mind trading absolute SQ for a bit of portability for the DAC. I still have an ENOG Pro which I originally planned to use as a transportable DAC, is it generally on par with Allo?
I actually wanted to ask what you meant by it being more forward as I kinda got a mixed impression here: RNHP has a more intimate stage generally but instruments seem to be placed a bit further, whereas the Monotor seems to have a larger stage but then instruments are placed closer (and also a bit flatter)
Is it possible that the unit I received is not 100% functional?
could be due to the power cable or other electrical quirks, try moving it to a different room and see how that goes. Let’s take this over to the other thread for now and we can talk there 
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Golden ears unite 
Locks them together nicely.
Especially when directly compared to the chonker that is the HP-3 lol
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I spy a Mojo. Solid IEM source. Enjoy your exploration!
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Look what showed up today! Jotenheim 2, welcome to my little amplifier family.
And thanks to @Resolution for the smooth purchase and fast shipping!
I’ve bought from so many people on this forum who have gone out of their way to make it a smooth transaction and at a great price. There’s a lot of audiophile generosity around here!
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Yeah, everyone I have dealt with has been great. Easily my favorite place to hangout. Fun discussions and nice place to buy and sell gear.
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Well… This lovely young actress arrived today
I also picked up 3 versions of Lilium from the Elfen Lied OST: Saint and OP in Flac and I could only find the extended version in mp3. That along with sugao by midori tsukimiya in Flac.
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Ah yes! a fellow Moondrop Starfield user, you sir have my like for today.
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Final Audio Type E ear tips they arrived today but a bit of a problem, instead of getting 2 pairs, I got 2 pieces lol. Messaged the seller about the issue and I hope they can fix it asap.
Also don’t pay attention to the Xelastec package, for those tips came in there.
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Very nice. Gotta get some Yaxi Pads.
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