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rjmoyer2 OP t1_j29h6m6 wrote

I had accumulated a fair amount of budget DAC’s and amps so I decided to put the stuff I don’t use up on eBay. All told, I raised about $1200 dollars so I took that and bought a 109 Pro as well as a Matrix Audio Mini-i Pro 3 and considered the difference as an Xmas gift to myself. The Matrix adds a lot of versatility, connection wise, while being a very clean looking all in one unit. In terms of the 109 Pro’s, I love the sound! It provides a great contrast to my darker LCD-2’s. My only gripes against the 109 Pro is I hate the rubbery cable, so I’m gonna get an aftermarket one, and the black finish inside the wooden cups seems to be made of plastic. I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention how much I love the headband. It applies enough tension to keep the headphones secure on my head while not giving me a migraine. It’s very well done.

Just another chapter in my audio journey.

Does anyone else have the Matrix DAC/Amp or the 109 Pro? If so, what are your thoughts on them?

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Norville84 t1_j2a3tx7 wrote

I have one (the pro model) which I'm using with a pair of 99 Classics through 4,4 mm balanced, actually listening to this set up as I'm writing this comment. :)

I like it a lot. Use it mostly as a Roon endpoint through WiFi. Very convenient. No need for a lot of cables and separates devices.

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ermahgerditsdaddel t1_j2abclc wrote

I have the 109’s. Love them. Very pleasant tuning out of the box, I like the little bump in the mid-bass, the bass extension and that extra “air” in the upper treble. Mids are great and not drowned out. Imaging and soundstage are also good. Comfort and looks are top notch.

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rjmoyer2 OP t1_j2abowu wrote

Glad you’re enjoying them! I was pleasantly surprised by the bass I got out of them from certain tracks. Compared to my LCD-2’s these things feel like a feather on my head.

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ZealousidealTouch893 t1_j2awd0a wrote

I bought the meze copper cable. Nice build but expensive compared with some aftermarket cables. In any case 109 is a great headphone

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rjmoyer2 OP t1_j2awlqf wrote

Yeah I’ve gotten aftermarket cables from Fog City Audio and have been very happy with the quality. They don’t tangle, good terminations, can even get custom splitters.

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