I'm tempted to get the UERM on sale through Massdrop, but I am a bit hesitant based on my experience with my UE TF10 (chain: foobar > dragonfly 1.0 > RSA Tomahawk > TF10). When listening to the TF10, I find that I have to turn the volume higher than I'd like for long listening sessions in order to even feel slightly engaged with the music, especially with certain vocals. As a result, I get the impression that the vocals sound recessed and distant. Conversely, if I listen through my decidedly low-fi computer speakers (chain: foobar > Behringer UCA202 > Cambridge Soundworks Microworks), music becomes more engaging and less distant/more immersive. I'm not sure if IEMs are not "my thing" or if the TF10s (and/or chain) are to blame? I feel that I have a good seal and can feel resistance when lightly tugging on the inserted TF10s. Bass quantity and quality are definitely there. I've read that the UERM are voiced to resemble the Yamaha NS10, so I've wondered if the "speaker-like" UERM would address my dissatisfaction with the TF10? I'd appreciate any opinions. Thanks.
Anyone have more suggestions for the amp for TH900 ? i'm currently looking at DNA amps (Stratus) but kinda too lazy to deals with tube, i know that Ragnarok probably a good choice but anything with smaller footprints is very welcome.
a Dynalo?
Just request good stock tubes, and you don't have to mess with anything like rolling (unless you want to, of course). Tube amps don't have to be any more work than solid state. The lifespan of new tubes isn't like a lightbulb that you have to change every few months or anything.I felt the TH900 sounded excellent out of the Zana Deux SE which is neutralish with a slight sweetness to its sound. That would be my bet along with the Stratus if you wanted a big tube amp.Personally I don't think the TH900 needs a big amp to work its magic however. I thought it sounded really good from the ECP Black Diamond. I was also pretty satisfied w/ it out of a portable or transportable amp like the Leckerton UHA-6S. Then there's the GEEK Out: just make sure you get one of the lower numbers or it'll hiss too much.I've got a Schiit Fulla coming, and I'll get to try it out w/ the TH900. I suspect it'll pair well.
