hanz the front rug liner is for the tremble?

Thanks!  I'm really glad I liked the modded HD650s too... gives me a great and different option in the short-run while awaiting a new second pair.  I could really see myself being content for awhile with this mod.

Unfortunately I didn't get the chance to try the PM2s out with any solid state gear, just on your Ember/Valhalla2 and my system.  I still thought they sounded very nice and appeared to be quite similar to the 650s in several regards.  I agree about the funny sound-stage/imaging, not too bad, but any worse and I could see it being a little weird.  I noticed it almost right away, then also heard it on the Vallhala2, sounded much better though, and then finally on my system, where it was noticeable.

Like just about everything at the meet, it would be awesome to try out the PM2s again as well as the other gear, out of the same gear; sometimes I feel like I can get a little overloaded with the idiosyncrasies, or at least trying to "intensely" listen, it all can start to fatigue me quicker.  I also believe that second impressions can show you more than you expect sometimes.  Usually at the end of RMAF, on Saturday around 6 pm, I start to get a bit winded.  There is so much great stuff to hear! 

Thanks for the links as well.  I was going to do a search, but wanted to make sure I didn't end up looking at the wrong thread and starting a different mod.  It looks fairly easy and if I'm able to do it and at the same time allow it to be reversible, I'm 100% in!  I haven't had a chance to really check out the thread though, but I'll let you know how it goes.  I'm thinking about trying the rug liner mod as well, but I'm thinking of doing the rest of the mod first, waiting for a bit to get a good gauge, and then trying it.

This meet really invigorated me for October and with all the heat as of late, I find myself now looking toward Fall.   

Best pics of the 2.0 chassis so far.  I backed the x infinty wnew chip and chassis but later perked a vi dac upgrade..  I'd be pretty happy now if I hadn't anyway

CCCP Main Room.  table where we attempted to swap DACs and Amps during 2 person (limit) listening sessions in the room:

i’ll say it up front:
since GeekOut was announced on kickstarter have been dying for LH Labs to make a battery powered unit for mobile use.
NOW it’s in my hands and never letting go!
 

GOV2+Inf hooked up to iPhone/iPad or macbook pro.
will use with IEMs 90% of time, but on High Gain it does power HD800 pretty well,
with iDevice volume control at about 75% of max.

low gain was good enough for Heir Audio 4.AiS
medium gain was needed for UM3X
high gain needed for balanced cable to HD800.

(can’t wait to hook GOV2+Inf to HE-400S next week!)

loved the GO100 for a long while with IEMs, but GOV2+Inf surpasses in most every way:
 more musical presentation
 midrange and vocals seem more alluring but can’t exactly figure out why.
 same great detail but not the digital tin.
 bass seems improved in terms of punch and low resonance.
 dead black background even on high gain.
 a bit deeper soundstage.  more of those “looking over your shoulder, did you hear that?” moments.

didn't do a lot of back-n-forth between non-balanced and balanced, but will continue using balanced IEM cables.
during occasional home listening with HD800, will use balanced adapter cable to 3.5mm TRRS to eek out every mW of power from GOV2+Infinity possible.

Filters:  again hard for my ears (or IEMs, HD800) to tell consistently what is best.
the SSM (streaming) mode should be interesting since many will stream audio via phone/computer onto this truly portable unit.

Physical:
slim dimensions on V2+Inf kicks ass.  perfect for iPhone mating.
i suspect  LH Labs had a hard time with some board design goals in keeping to this form factor,
likely the reason there is a second micro usb near the top that is used for charging only.

3D printed case:
the unit I have is a prototype and is NOT 100% finished, so review all photos with this fact in mind.

the case is where some consumers will say “it’s good” and other’s might complain that 3D resin isn’t enough for a product in this price range.
The Resin has an interesting, light tacky feel.  which I don't mind.  keeps it from slipping on desk tops or when against a slippery metal phone.
in some cases the resin absorbs the light and looks matte, in other areas is shiny and reflective.
this is due to the angle of  light, not an inconsistent resin.

the case is only "half vented" where it needs it.

If GOV2+Inf was metal or metallic it would feel and look like a million bucks IMO.
I just love the metal design and heat the GO100 gives off, but for a larger unit with a battery-
no clue how a metal case would help or hurt GOV2+Inf heat dissipation, cost or manufacturing.


Summary:
stunner.
GOV2+Infinity is my portable DAC/Amp for a looooong time, with no desire to pair it with a portable amp.
(although it would be interesting how folks find it as a DAC connected to a desktop Amp.)