I have sold my N3 ultra, and yes the tubes make a difference. In fact the N3 Ultra is a fantastic DAP for its price if you don't need streaming. It actually has three timbre options, two tubes, and one solid state.
@@gadgetgenerationspulkit what exactly is the difference? I'm going to get the Estrella with Tapemod and was looking for a DAC/amp that can drive it to it's fullest potential.
There are three modes on the N3 Ultra, Classic Tube is a tad bit warm, slight mid-bass boost, Modern Tube Mode sounds rich but not as dense in mid-bass as the Classic version, Solid State mode sounds a bit neutral compared to the two tube modes. In my experience, the Estrella isn't very demanding as long as you provide her with a clean source you are good to go. I have tried Estrella with Chord Mojo2, HiBy R8ii, and Shanling Onix Overture XM5.
@@gadgetgenerationspulkit which source would you recommend to drive it to the fullest? The Cayin N3 Ultra Or Ibasso DX180. What difference is there in sound quality in both? Also, is there anything cheaper that would get the job done? Maybe the Shanling H2 which is 15k and quite powerful.
Shanling H2 is a good source, or wait that was the H5 that I tried. Bro both N3 Ultra and DX180 sound good, My personal suggestion would be N3 Ultra because of the three timbre options although no streaming at all. The DX180 sounds fantastic as well, it is clean and transparent for the most part and brings you android for streaming and all. At least give the Estrella a mid-fi level source like DX180 or N3 Ultra don't go for entry level products like H2.
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This reminds me of old skol Fearless audio Lancelot..welcome noobs..Peace!
Btw, it's a gd 15-40 ranges iem but a bit of vocals lacks .Peace!
Would you be able to tell the difference between the cables in a blind A/B test?
Based on my own experience, yes. Since I do a lot of cable rolling on almost all other premium IEMs that I own.
Do you have the Cayin N3 Ultra? Do the tubes make it any different than the Ibasso DX180?
I have sold my N3 ultra, and yes the tubes make a difference. In fact the N3 Ultra is a fantastic DAP for its price if you don't need streaming. It actually has three timbre options, two tubes, and one solid state.
@@gadgetgenerationspulkit what exactly is the difference? I'm going to get the Estrella with Tapemod and was looking for a DAC/amp that can drive it to it's fullest potential.
There are three modes on the N3 Ultra, Classic Tube is a tad bit warm, slight mid-bass boost, Modern Tube Mode sounds rich but not as dense in mid-bass as the Classic version, Solid State mode sounds a bit neutral compared to the two tube modes.
In my experience, the Estrella isn't very demanding as long as you provide her with a clean source you are good to go. I have tried Estrella with Chord Mojo2, HiBy R8ii, and Shanling Onix Overture XM5.
@@gadgetgenerationspulkit which source would you recommend to drive it to the fullest? The Cayin N3 Ultra Or Ibasso DX180. What difference is there in sound quality in both? Also, is there anything cheaper that would get the job done? Maybe the Shanling H2 which is 15k and quite powerful.
Shanling H2 is a good source, or wait that was the H5 that I tried. Bro both N3 Ultra and DX180 sound good, My personal suggestion would be N3 Ultra because of the three timbre options although no streaming at all. The DX180 sounds fantastic as well, it is clean and transparent for the most part and brings you android for streaming and all.
At least give the Estrella a mid-fi level source like DX180 or N3 Ultra don't go for entry level products like H2.