Fantastic review! You say you didnt know there was something this powerful and portable but what about the Cayin C9 surely thats more powerful and very high quality?
I know the use case isn't exactly the same, but I am curious to know how this amp compared to a mid-tier desktop amp, such as a lake people G111 mk2, or Violectric V222?
This amp has to be able to compete with the Hugo 2 amp section. It is probably better being more specialized, but the overall value can’t compete with the Hugo 2 because of the DAC.
@@_DeepGroove_ it is about comparing the amp sections of each component. The DAC being the same even from one of the amps from the comparison is null and void. Heck. You could use a Qutest to the HPA 23 if you wanted separates in the purest form. Qutest and Hugo 2 are essentially identical DACS.
Man, love the review! I've actually been listening to music through my HPA-23RM and Focal Radiance. I'm curious to know what interconnects are your using? I have the X8s for my headphones and I just ordered X8 interconnects. I was looking to order the Chord Hugo2. I would like to know how has the difference between each of these components together and with/without each other. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I haven't used Plussound interconnects. But a Plussound X8 copper square weave cable came with my Radiance and they sound great together. TBH I find the Hugo 2 and the Radiance also to synergize very well. I might prefer that combo over Radiance + HPA-23RM. However, the Enleum has a bit advantage over H2 with harder to drive loads. H2 isn't all that powerful.
Again most thorough review of interesting product there’s little opinion about yet! Is perhaps ferrum Wandla within the scope of review? It’s gaining popularity and so far there has mainly been midfi dacs on the channel
@@wavetheorysound I just got it and it’s really interesting with the oversampling filters and actually performance for the price. Will test it with hypsos next week
There are several good options. If they're a bit bright for you Plussound X8, Eletech Inferno, and Danacable Lazuli Reference w/ upgraded 3.5mm plugs are great. If you like the treble then Gladiator Caesar line Argento silver, Lavricable Grand silver, and Danacable Rhapsody are all good as well.
@@_DeepGroove_ I am not sure what happened with the A series and have never heard one, but the only units in production how are HXXX, so if you buy one new, that's what it will be. The H series is totally different to the original XXX series, totally different PCBs and a few components.
