[kajetanjazz]

I know exactly what you mean, I wanted to purchase the same unit before when Balanced was the "in" thing....let me search again what the name of that device is....

It was Aclear Porta, but it’s not produced anymore unfortunately

 

[karloil]

It was Aclear Porta, but it’s not produced anymore unfortunately

Ahhh, there you go! I can only remember "eclair", close enough?

Yeah, I wanted to get one of those before.

 

[Andykong]

Thanks for being such an important part of the Cayin community. Hope you have a great Christmas and New Year!

 

[NJoyzAudio]

Thanks for being such an important part of the Cayin community. Hope you have a great Christmas and New Year!

Thank you Andy
Happy Hoildays to you also!

 

[arftech]

Happy Holidays! I’m interested in pairing a C9 with my SP3000. Anybody doing this and my last question is will the C9 drive the LCD-4 sufficientl?

 

[kajetanjazz]

What totl headphones have best synergy with the C9? I’m considering lcd-5 or he1000se

 

[Slim1970]

What totl headphones have best synergy with the C9? I’m considering lcd-5 or he1000se

Both of those headphones are perfect for the C9. I even enjoy my Diana TC and Solitaire P’s out of the C9. It’s more than capable of driver almost any headphone.

 

[cheznous]

Happy Holidays! I’m interested in pairing a C9 with my SP3000. Anybody doing this and my last question is will the C9 drive the LCD-4 sufficientl?

I do and enjoy it with a variety of iem and headphones. Primarily EE Odins and Focal Utopia.

 

[kajetanjazz]

Both of those headphones are perfect for the C9. I even enjoy my Diana TC and Solitaire P’s out of the C9. It’s more than capable of driver almost any headphone.

I’m asking because I use it as my ultimate system with the hugo2. I’m a freshman student, so I’m not really able to rotate gear that much. I see in your hp inventory you own the HEKse. Can you comment on the soundstage and dynamics out of c9? I’ve had meaningful time with lcd5 and liked the speed, clarity and midrange dynamics, but it was before I owned a c9. I’m dwelling which of these two would be better for me. I really care for spatial information

I haven’t tried Diana line that extensively and I would doubt phi or TC would be driven up to its potential with my setup. I appreciate the answers!

 

[Slim1970]

I’m asking because I use it as my ultimate system with the hugo2. I’m a freshman student, so I’m not really able to rotate gear that much. I see in your hp inventory you own the HEKse. Can you comment on the soundstage and dynamics out of c9? I’ve had meaningful time with lcd5 and liked the speed, clarity and midrange dynamics, but it was before I owned a c9. I’m dwelling which of these two would be better for me. I really care for spatial information

I haven’t tried Diana line that extensively and I would doubt phi or TC would be driven up to its potential with my setup. I appreciate the answers!

The HEKse is really easy to drive. The combo of the Hugo 2 and C9 will net you the same benefits as a dedicated desktop system. Meaning staging, dynamics, speed, resolution and clarity are all there with the HEKse. As an added bonus the C9 also has great tonality. As far as spatial information, I think both the LCD-5 and HEKse will get you that. The HEKse wins in bass and holography. The LCD-5 is more intimate sounding with slightly better transient snap. All other sonic attributes I give the edge to the HEKse.

I sold my LCD-5 and Hugo 2, in favor of the Mojo 2, before getting the C9. So my setup is the Mojo 2/C9, which is percentage points just behind the Hugo 2/C9 in overall sound quality. I sold my Hugo in favor of the Mojo 2 because of the EQ feature. I might has give up some quality, but the EQ feature makes it an ever better solution for me. Even though the Hugo 2 is the better overall DAC performance wise.

I disagree on Diana line being driven by the C9 with the Hugo 2/Mojo 2 as the DAC. The C9 has more power than the Broadway, which Abyss recommends for the Diana's. The C9 also sounds fuller and is just as dynamic and resolute as the Broadway. Like I said, my Diana TC's sounds outstanding out of the C9. The C9 has great driving ability and actually does perform like a desktop amp.

 

[kajetanjazz]

Thank you for your inputs! Now I will be probably leaning towards the heks, as they are also cheaper

I disagree on Diana line being driven by the C9 with the Hugo 2/Mojo 2 as the DAC. The C9 has more power than the Broadway, which Abyss recommends for the Diana's. The C9 also sounds fuller and is just as dynamic and resolute as the Broadway. Like I said, my Diana TC's sounds outstanding out of the C9. The C9 has great driving ability and actually does perform like a desktop amp.

Interesting, I could consider the TC if I saved up a bit more. Would you say it‘s worth it on such system? Not sure how it competes spatially vs HEK

 

[Slim1970]

Thank you for your inputs! Now I will be probably leaning towards the heks, as they are also cheaper

Interesting, I could consider the TC if I saved up a bit more. Would you say it‘s worth it on such system? Not sure how it competes spatially vs HEK

I’d still lean towards the HEKse in this case. It is easier to drive and you’ll be getting the best sound all the time.

 

[Spawn300Z]

I agree with the HEXse another one that would benefit from this setup is the DCA Expanse.

 

[kajetanjazz]

I agree with the HEXse another one that would benefit from this setup is the DCA Expanse.

It is a dope headphone and I actually travel a lot between the country I study in and my home country. Which would make this truly transportable setup very handy

 

[Spawn300Z]

It is a dope headphone and I actually travel a lot between the country I study in and my home country. Which would make this truly transportable setup very handy

Yeah, that’s what I like about the Expanse and Stealh. They are sturdy and pack up smaller than most high end cans. With the right power they will truly shine. The Cayin C9 brings out more of what these headphones have to offer than just a DAP or DAC. They will sound good, but to make them shine they need a little more power.