HIDIZS MK12 TURRIS Featuring Sea Anemone Ear Tips: Immortalising Vintage Hi-Fi Sound

"Turritopsis dohrnii also known as immortal jellyfish is species of a small invertebrates that can be found in all parts of seas and oceans around the world either in a milder temperature or in a humid and tropical area, it is one of the few species that can revert back to its sexual immaturity state  that makes them biological immortal, and it also known that it can also reverse its biological clock if they either injured or in a famish condition that makes these creature very fascinating to be astonished as they might hold the key on longevity of our lifespan."

The name HIDIZS right now is still gaining some strong support from audio community as it continues to release more successful model like S9 PRO+, S8 PRO ROBIN, MS3, AP80 PRO X and MP143, but the most popular model that this company produced  is the MP145 which still hold a standard of an excellent planar magnetic driver. But now, HIDIZS introduces a new IEM with a single driver configuration but this time, it uses a new generation of transducer that has a strong potential to be utilised in the future.

This is HIDIZS MK12 Turris, and like the previous ST2 PRO, has a single dynamic driver but there's a big difference as this unit has a newer generation of dynamic driver which is bigger, more cleaner and  even more responsive. The dynamic driver that was implemented here is a 12mm dual-cavity structure which was designed with an external magenta as a support for a strong flux density for better efficiency and more responsive of its overall sound quality, and on the top of it was it's a diaphragm which has supposedly made of 91% magnesium which quite almost pure in terms of consistency but we all know that on its pure form, it tends to brittle and has a low ductility on its overall polycrystalline structure but if it was alloyed with other elements, it will give a lighter weight and also, a better rigidity on its structural profile that this membrane will deliver a full range and pretty responsive with punchier bass, detailed vocals and instruments and clear highs.

The driver was then housed in a rather large yet lightweight CNC-milled aluminium alloy with a unique look on its faceplate’s design. According to HIDIZS, the design itself takes some inspiration from the immortal jellyfish but for me it looks either like more of a chiton or a trilobite or even a carapace of insect, mainly an isopod one as it gives its distinct feature. And like all HIDIZS sets since the MS5, it has a detachable tuning filter nozzle that you can replace with other ones that were included and each of the pairs  will offer a different sound profile that makes this IEM more of an all-rounder. The MK12 Turris still applies a 0.78mm 2-pin connector as its interlocking mechanism for its removable cable just like all HIDIZS sets has for ease of detaching/attaching.

Regarding its fitting and comfort, the MK12 Turris hold firmly into my lugholes with no feel of looseness as long as you are able to pair it with proper ear tips in which i'm using the HIDIZS Sea Anemone ear tips or a third party one from DUNU. As it securely firmly that it gives a good passive noise isolation as it was able to block external noises from the outside.

Before going to the stock cable part, I would like to introduce HIDIZS’ latest ear tips, the Sea Anemone. This ear tip has a wide bore and its overall is made of high quality silicone material which is hypoallergenic that will make it more gentle to skin without irritations. This eartip will somehow open up a bit the midrange and treble as the vocals and instruments sound more fuller with an added air on its overall sound quality. This ear tip offers three pairs in different sizes that were packed in a small plastic container.

The stock cable that was supplemented here is a 2-core high purity oxygen-free silver plated copper that were twisted for better audio signal transmission for a lossless sound quality without any microphonic effects at all. And on its termination end, it has a gold-plated 3.5mm plug but you can choose another option which is a 4.4mm balanced upon ordering. The cable itself is a bit on a leaner profile that it tends to be entangled but it is relatively supple and flexible enough.

About its product presentation, just like of their previous models, HIDIZS is taking serious on their initiative on recycling and sustainability to protect the oceans and materials that were used from box up to the compartments are all biodegradable. And also, HIDIZS is also known for its generous amount of accessories that were included inside of its packaging box.

Here are the following contents that were included in the box:

• Pair of HIDIZS MK12 TURRIS transducer pieces.
• Stock cable
• PU-leather storage pouch
• Pair of Pneumatic Sound Tuning Filter Nozzles (Gold)
• Pair of Pneumatic Sound Tuning Filter Nozzles (Red)
• Three (3) pairs of narrow bore ear tips in different standard sizes.
• Three (3) pairs of balanced bore ear tips in different standard sizes.
• Three (3) pairs of wide bore ear tips in different standard sizes.
• Paperwork like warranty card and user's manual.

The MK12 Turris can be driven by devices with normal gain mode as they are sensitive enough to be amplified due to its impedance rating of 32 ohms with a sensitivity of 111dB, although this set also scales well with high gain output. Moreover this set, even with just a minimum power output, is pretty efficient at delivering a very dynamic sound with a wide frequency range that it covers.

Due to its detachable tuning filter nozzles feature, the MK12 Turris offers three distinctive tonal curve profiles, from a more balanced mild U-shaped up to bright U-shaped sound signature.

I'll be using Paula Cole - I Don't Want To Wait  as the main test track on this review with her emotionally driven mezzo-soprano voice and engaging piano works.

GOLD TUNING FILTER NOZZLE (Balanced Mild U-shaped sound)

LOWS/BASS:

The bass quality of this one is quite pretty balanced as it presents the clear sub bass presence and a good density of its mid bass texture. With those bass characteristics, it delivers a rumbly, impactful and snappy bass response.

The sub bass can be felt as it digs deep without some sort of distortion or roll-offs that were produced by electronic, percussive and string instruments like synthesisers, drum machines, bass guitars and double-basses. The mid bass has sufficient texture to give some physicality and punchiness on its note weight on bass-clef instruments and also on some male vocals to sound fairly full and rich.

Bass guitars - resonant, thumpy

Double-basses - rasping, menacing

Kick bass drums - thudding, sonorous

Bass & Bass-baritones -sufficiently reverberating gravelly vocals.

On the track “I Don't Want To Wait”, the bass kick drum seems to sound more thudding and a bit resonant along with rasping sound from a bass guitar as they are the basis of harmonic and rhythmic foundation of this track.

MIDRANGE:

While the midrange presentation is slightly recessed on its overall frequency range, it has a well-balanced texture due to sufficient warmth with just a hint of energy that will be beneficial for the note density on both vocals and instruments as they sound more natural. Although I notice that some vocals and instruments will sound a bit subdued from their organic tonal colour.

The male vocals have a smoother texture and rich delivery while the female vocals still convey a lilting and captivating voice that makes them pleasant to listen upon. The instruments will have that warm rhythmic pulse but a bit restrained atmospheric vibe on the overall instrumental foundation.

Baritones -smooth and warm sound, quite versatile to all subtypes of baritones

Tenors - juicy and dazzling sound, quite an all-rounder to all types of tenors

Countertenors - tender and velvety sound from their falsettos.

Contraltos - smoky but lacking a bit of power and heft from their chesty vocals

Mezzo-sopranos - Fiery and coppery sounding vocals.

Sopranos - creamy and silky vocals , good enough on dramatic, spinto, soubrette and lyric sopranos.

Guitars (electric, acoustic) - balanced, crisp

Violins - lively, sensuous, lustrous

Cellos - lyrical, sweet, lustrous

Piccolos- graceful, clear

Concert Flutes - poetic, graceful

Clarinets - melodic, lustrous

Saxophones - soft, velvety

Trumpets - magnificent, stately

Trombones- tense, full

Horns- velvety, resounding, tempestuous

Snares - precise, clear, penetrating

Tom-toms- sharp resonant, thudding

Field drums - venerable, sonorous

Kettledrums - deep, velvety, resonant

On the testing track, Paula Cole’s have that hauntingly beautiful mezzo-soprano vocals as it sounds warm, rich and coppery as it conveys an expressive appeal along with rich and well-textured chorale backing vocals in the chorus section. The piano seems to have a clear and delicate sound as it adds some warm intimacy of the overall melodic structure of the song’s foundation. Guitar lines have crisp and a bit brilliant sound on its strumming and the drumming seems to have incisive, precise and resonant on every stroke on snares and toms.

HIGHS/TREBLE:

The treble response of this one has a lustre presentation with a moderate airy extension as it has a noticeable elevation between upper-mids to the presence section. That lift also gives a good definition and precision on both vocal’s lucidity and a consistent attack on instruments, I don't hear any sibilance nor harshness although there are some instances that it tends to be a bit energetic.

As I mentioned a while ago , it has a rather moderate airy extension on its brilliance section but it has a sheening sparkle for its overall harmonic richness.

Cymbals - lustrous, metallic

Hi-hats - sizzle, washy sound

Celestas - lustrous, wafting

Glockenspiels - bell-like, shimmery

RED TUNING FILTER NOZZLE (Warm U-shaped sound)

LOWS/BASS:

This one has the most bass prolific among the three settings as it has a mid bass presence that gives more richness and texture. The overall bass quality delivers a more tactual, slam and intensity as it sounds more authoritative.

While the sub bass feedback was a bit lessened in terms of reverberation and rumble, the mid bass gain more voluminous texture as it sounds more full-bodied and rich, especially  on bass-clef instruments and deep male vocals.

Bass guitars - resonant, rounded

Double-basses - earthy, sombre

Kick bass drums - full,eerily

Bass & Bass-baritones  - deep, dense and resonating vocals with a dark tone.

On the track “I Don't Want To Wait”, the bass kick drum seems to sound a bit more fuller and pounding along with a consistent resonating and weighty sound from a bass guitar to give that richer and warm grooves on the overall harmonic foundation.

MIDRANGE:

The midrange presentation is noticeable even more recessed, but it has very warm, lush but a bit lethargic which adds more depth, rich and fuller sound on male vocals, some of female vocals, and also on some instruments like brasses and percussive. But with tuning nozzle setting, it affects the tonal colour qualities of some strings and woodwinds as they lose some shimmer and airy presence.

The male vocals have a warmer and  textured sound while the female vocal extension seems  a bit subtle and restrained. The instruments will have a warmer and fuller sound as it conveys that analogue-ish vibe.

Baritones -full, rich and plush sound, ideal for kavalier baritones and dramatic baritones.

Tenors - dark, rich and brassy sound, ideal for heldentenors and dramatic tenors

Countertenors - too smooth and less fiery sounding from their falsettos.

Contraltos - rich, husky with dark timbre, this tuning nozzle mode is an ideal one to have a natural sound of this type of vocals.

Mezzo-sopranos - too velvety and less emotive sounding.

Sopranos - rich, powerful and evocative voice, ideally for dramatic sopranos nonetheless.

Guitars (electric, acoustic) - balanced and crisp

Violins - rounded, austere

Cellos - warm, mellow, muffled

Piccolos - dull, hollow

Concert Flutes - mellow, rich, wafting

Clarinets - warm, rounded, rich

Saxophones - melancholic, throaty, rounded

Trumpets -  full, rounded, dark timbre

Trombones- overpowering, solid, full

Horns - very mellow, a bit muffled,

Snares - hard, less bright

Tom-toms - warm, sombre, resonant

Field drums - sombre, booming

Kettledrums - dull, booming

Again on the testing track part, Paula Cole’s cole seems to have more warmer, richer and full sounding to express and well-textured chorale backing vocals in the chorus section. The piano seems to have a clear and delicate sound as it adds some warm intimacy of the overall melodic structure of the song’s foundation. Guitar lines have crisp and a bit brilliant sound on its strumming and the drumming seems to have incisive, precise and resonant on every stroke on snares and toms.

HIGHS/TREBLE:

The treble response of this one is relatively smooth and inoffensive but it might sound a bit dampened and it has modest amount of air, and compared to the Gold Nozzles mode, the upper-mids to the presence sections were reduced and have some noticeable dip. While it has attenuated sections in the treble region, it still manage to give some sense of distinctiveness albeit a bit veiled on the definition of vocals’ articulation and a bit blunted attack on instruments, and also it ensures not a hint sibilance nor harshness due to its a bit of dullness.

Like I said a while ago about its airy extension, it has a meagre treble air on its brilliance section and it has a less intense sparkle for its overall harmonic richness.

Cymbals - dull, full

Hi-hats - full,warm

Celestas - rounder, warm, mellow

Glockenspiels - lustrous, warm

SILVER TUNING FILTER NOZZLE (Bright U-shaped sound)

LOWS/BASS:

In this setting, it has some similarities with a Gold Nozzle mode in terms of bass profile, but this one has more sub bass presence than the texture quality of the mid bass. On its overall bass quality, it delivers a more tighter, rumbly and cleaner bass presentation.

The sub bass presence can be felt clearly as the reverberation and rumbling were generated from the synthesisers, drum machines and bass guitars as it adds more moody presence. The mid bass has a bit leaner texture on this but it's less prominence will sometimes deliver a cleaner bass presentation that it doesn't smudge across other frequency sections.

Bass guitars - resonant, clear

Double-basses - wafting, hollow, sustaining

Kick bass drums - thudding, a bit rumbly

Bass & Bass-baritones - less deep resonating, a bit hollowed, less dark timbre voices.

On the tested track again, The bass kick drum has a tad tighter and a bit softer sound as it gives less intensity with consistent delivery and bass guitar lines apparently have a more weightless yet sustaining sound for the overall harmonic foundation and rhythmic drive of the melody of this song. I also noticed that this track also has a supported synthesiser in the background as it adds a subtle atmospheric vibe.

MIDRANGE:

The midrange presentation is still recessed on its overall frequency range, it has a bit leaner, transparent and a bit more energy that it will give more definition on females vocals, and also on instruments from strings and woodwinds. And with this type of tuning, it will somehow lessen the texture and richness of most male vocals and instruments especially on brasses and percussives.

The male vocals seem to have a bit leaner texture and while the female vocals will still convey an expressive and insouciant sound that makes them melodic .The instruments will have that vibrant rhythmic pulse that gives a more lively vibe on the overall instrumental foundation.

Baritones - light, mild and sweeter sounding, it will fit better on light and lyric baritones

Tenors - spicy and metallic sound, most likely ideal for lyric and leggero tenors.

Countertenors -quite fiery and expressive sounding from their falsettos.

Contraltos - a bit too lean and less textured sounding on this vocal type

Mezzo-sopranos - intense, coppery and emotive sounding.

Sopranos - light, gleaming and silvery voices, good for lyric and coloratura soprano types.

Guitars (electric, acoustic) - balanced, crisp

Violins - thin, bright, glassy

Cellos - vibrant, incisive, clear

Piccolos- brilliant, penetrating

Concert Flutes - shrill, silvery, bright

Clarinets - bright, a bit piercing, expressive

Saxophones - reedy, lively

Trumpets - vivid, metallic, penetrating

Trombones- brilliant, penetrating

Horns- clear, metallic, a bit shrilly

Snares - dry, rattling

Tom-toms- crackling, sharp, resonant

Field drums - menacing, hard

Kettledrums - dead, dry, clattering

Again on the tested track from Paula Cole‘s “I Don't Want To Wait”, Paula’s vocals sound more fiery and sensitive that even adds more expressiveness along with its tender and crisp sound of the piano lines. The guitars have a more brighter and crisper sound for every strumming and the drum lines seems to have have more tighter, sharper and a bit metallic sound on every hit on its snare and toms.

HIGHS/TREBLE:

This is the brightest treble response among the three settings as it has bright and shimmering sound  but it might sound a bit dampened and it has a modest amount of air, and compared to the Gold Nozzles mode, the upper-mids to the presence sections were reduced and had some noticeable dip. Some parts of the treble region is definitely accentuated asit delivers a clarity and definition on vocals' articulation and a sharp attack on instruments, and while the sibilance was kept under controlled and there’s no harshness at all but in some tracks, it produces that a bit piercing and shrill sound.

As I mentioned before about its airy extension, it has more treble air on its brilliance section and it has a crisp sparkle for treble-clef instruments for better harmonic richness.

Cymbals - bright, metallic

Hi-hats - sizzle,shimmer

Celestas - glassy, silvery

Glockenspiels - shimmering, thin

SOUNDSTAGE, IMAGING & OTHER TECHNICALITIES:

In gold and silver tuning nozzles with balanced or wide bore ear tips, both project a moderately roomy sound field as it has a reasonable wideness on its lateral span and a good height and depth on its perceived head stage. Putting a red tuning nozzle with a narrow/balanced bore will make the perceived soundstage a bit more intimate but it somehow improves the immersion of its depth as we can clearly “visualise”  the distance of its panoramic sonic layers.

On its imaging, it presents a concave-like stereo presentation with a well-layered soundscape with a good separation of its musical elements. The placement of a localised section of instruments and vocals is quite distinctive as I was able to locate them accurately with its sonic field that playing as complex tracks with multiple instruments would be an easy-peasy on this one.

Regarding its driver’s coherency, it performs pretty well on how responsive its transients are to deliver a fluid bass response and no distortion on the other sections on  frequency range to have clear and detailed sound. As for resolution capabilities, it appears that it has more focused on the firmness of its macro-dynamics as it was able to highlight the varying degree of loudness from its chorale lines and instrumental passages, while its micro-dynamics definition is somehow a bit less sharper on extracting micro-details, grains and nuances from an audio track  like reverb tails, vocal ends and notational textures.

PEER COMPARISONS:

KEFINE DELCI AE

• Way more cheaper than MK12 TURRIS as this one is priced at US$80.
• It also has a single dynamic driver and also features a detachable tuning nozzle.
• The dynamic driver that was implemented here is a 10mm one with composite diaphragm and it also encased in a lightweight aluminium shell chassis with more minimalist aesthetics.
• It is also fairly-packed with accessories including a stock cable of similar quality.
• Like the MK12 TURRIS, this one also has detachable tuning nozzles but it only offers two sound profiles, a warm U-shaped and bright U-shaped one.
• In comparison with similar tuning profiles that MK12 have, the warmer U-shaped sound signature of this one is apparently has a more textured mid bass as it has a bit more slam, a warmer midrange and a smooth but its has a bit more sparkle and airy presence, while on its bright U-shaped sound profile, if compare to the silver nozzle, it has even more brighter sound and it has even a more punchier bass response.
• Technicalities-wise, while it has a less roomy sound/speaker stage, a more 3D-like stereo imaging presentation with just a decently layered panoramic soundscape and with a bit less detailed resolution capabilities particularly on micro-dynamics.

SIMGOT EA500LM

• This is the successor of SIMGOT’s finest entry-level set with some new features.
• This one is also cheaper and it was priced under US$100.
• It has a 10mm dynamic driver with similar diaphragm configuration which also has an magnesium but it has lithium which also make a stronger metal alloy that encased in a shell chassis which has a mirror-finish surface that is more prone to scratches and fingerprint marks, and also it has a detachable tuning nozzles too.
• This one is also pretty well-packed with accessories although its stock cable is rather decent and it only includes one type of stock ear tips.
• Since it has detachable nozzles, it also features three tuning profiles just like the MK12 TURRIS, from a warmer U-shaped up to the bright U- shape with a Harman-ish type of tuning.
• If I compared it the MK12, there are some tuning nozzles in which this set has some more prominence like a more punchier bass and then a brighter and airy treble presentation but there are some instances that they sound a bit lean, and susceptible to shrill, tinny and piercing sound especially on the treble focus tuning nozzles.
• As for its technical performance, it has a fairly roomy head stage with just a decently layered soundscape in a concave-like stereo imaging and quite resolving resolution capabilities as it has a sharper definition on its micro-details.

ORIVETI OD200

• It was similarly priced to MK12 TURRIS when it was released last year.
• One of the fewer sets than ORIVETI that features a single driver in a metal alloy shell chassis.
• It has a smaller dynamic driver with a beryllium-coated diaphragm that was encased in an aluminium-alloy with specially-designed acoustic chamber inside and a sandblasted-finish texture on its surface.
• This set is fully-packed with accessories and among them is a stock cable of better quality with a modular termination feature.
• Since it has detachable tuning nozzles, it offers two types of tuning profile, a warm V-shaped and a mild U-shaped with brighter tonality.
• Between the warmer sound profile, the ORIVETI’s take is quite even more coloured as it has a bit more boomy bass response, a more recessed but a warmer midrange a it gives more textured sound male vocals and also on brasses and percussives, and a smooth but a bit veiled treble response with just a modest amount of air on it.
• Regarding its technical performance, this set can project an average-size soundstage with a less layered soundscape in a concave-like stereo imaging presentation, and less detailed resolution capabilities.

BQEYZ AUTUMN

• This one is tad pricier than that MK12 TURRIS initially released from a few years ago.
• Like the MK12 TURRIS, this one also have single driver set-up and it is encased in a metal shell.
• It houses a larger dynamic driver in an aluminium alloy chassis and it has a unique feature which is a detachable magnetic vent hole as it changes its sound profile too.
• The unit is also well-accessorised with a better quality stock cable and inclusion of a memory foam ear tips.
• With detachable tuning vent holes, it offers a different sound profile, from a balanced-neutral sound up to the bright mild U-shaped sound one.
• On AUTUMN’s warmer tuning profile compared to MK12’s gold tuning nozzles, while it is also punchy but not as impactful as the MK12 , it has less recessed midrange with sufficient amount of warmth that makes it sound more balanced with sufficient energy for vocals and instruments and a lustrous and airier treble response.
• On technicalities, this set has a wider soundstage size, an atmospheric stereo imaging with a multi-layered sonicscape and better micro-dynamics as it is better at capturing details and nuances from an audio track.

To sum up my product assessment on HIDIZS’ latest set, it seems that development of dynamic driver technology  is still keep progressing as there are some continuous research on materials than can be applied on its membrane to produce a responsive vibration for better transient response that is also power efficient for better and stronger drive performance without any distortion as the properties of its materials and magnesium show some of its potential for the future implementation. This product still continues the design language of the HIDIZS sets since the release of the MS5 model from the quality of its materials, its unique design and its pneumatic sound tuning filter system for tonal versatility. ANd also they continue their advocacies for recycling and sustainability to protect marine lifes in the seas and ocean.

So what are the inherent weaknesses of this product, first would be the quality of its stock cable, and please HIDIZS, try to put a better one next time on your next releases especially on flagships ones, like a bit thicker and with modular termination feature. Second would be its storage pouch as if you want to protect your sets from damages due to accidental drops, have a more sturdy storage case like from other brands. And the last but not the least  would be its tuning as all three sound profiles that this set has sounds too safe on their intended tuning target which makes them “The jack of all trades, master of none”.  And if you are looking for a set that reminds of a bit of an old school  which is pretty versatile,good technical performance, musically-pleasing with vintage-style or analogue-ish type of high fidelity experience, this is one of the closest sets that I could recommend without a doubt.

HIDIZS MK12 TURRIS is now available on HIDIZS official online store, check out the link below.

LINK: https://www.hidizs.net/products/hidizs-mk12-turris-12mm-large-91-magnesium-diaphragm-hifi-in-ear-monitors

SPECIFICATION:

MODEL: HIDIZS MK12 TURRIS

IMPEDANCE: 32Ω

SENSITIVITY: 111dB

FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 10Hz – 50KHz

CABLE LENGTH: 1.2m

PIN TYPE: 0.78 2-PIN CONNECTOR

PLUG TYPE: 4.4mm, 3.5mm

DRIVER UNIT(S):  (1) DYNAMIC DRIVER

PROS:

● Uniquely-designed metal faceplate.

● Lightweight yet solid aluminium alloy shell structure .

● More colour options to choose from aside from blue; silver and black colours are other colour choices to choose from.

● Despite its large shell sizes, it still offers a comfortable wear as long as you paired it with proper ear tips. 

● The new generation dynamic driver performs pretty well.

● It has detachable tuning nozzles just like the previous HIDIZS sets.

● Fully-packed with accessories inside of its packaging box.

● Three of each tuning nozzle offers a different sound profile.

● Balanced-warmish sound profile on gold nozzles.

● A bit brighter sound profile on silver nozzles.

● Warm sound profile on red nozzles.

● Tactile and punchy bass (gold), more impactful and potent bass (red), tight and rumbly bass (silver)

● Rich and warm sounding on bass-clef instruments and deep male vocals.(red)

● Full and warm midrange. (red)

● Balanced and clean midrange. (gold)

● Smooth and plush sounds on male vocals and full and warm sound on brass instruments. (red)

● Expressive and lively sounding female vocals.(gold and silver)

● Bright and shimmering treble response (silver), lustrous and even treble response (gold), smooth treble quality (red)

● It has a fairly roomy soundstage.

● Fairly decent resolution capabilities for a dynamic driver.

CONS:

● The size of its shell chassis might be a bit too large for users and also in terms of product theme, the design is a bit rather bizarre for its intended specific species as inspiration. 

● A bit coloured sounding for an ardent neutral heads. 

● Even on silver tuning nozzles, the tuning is lacking of vividness and brightness from treble heads as it is also still lacking of air.

● Due to its balanced and safer tuning even on the gold filter nozzles, it doesn't deliver that boomy and authoritative bass quality that bass heads really want.

● It needs a better stock cable and it would be better if it has modular plug features but the included stock cable doesn't have one and it still has this lean bit flimsy build, and also the storage case needs an upgrade.

● Quite a bit of a blunted definition on micro-details.

TRACKS TESTED: ( * = 16-bit FLAC, ** = 24-bit FLAC, *'* = MQA, '*' = DSD, *'= .WAV)

Alison Krauss -When You Say Nothing At All *

Jade Wiedlin - Blue Kiss**

Led Zeppelin - When The Levee Breaks **

Mountain - Mississippi Queen *

Queen - Killer Queen **

Guns N' Roses - Patience *'*

Eric Clapton - Tears in Heaven '*'

Sergio Mendes- Never Gonna Let You Go '*'

Pearl Jam - Daughter **

Roselia - Hidamari Rhodonite *

Assassin - Fight (To Stop The Tyranny)*

Celtic Frost- Visual Aggression *

New Order - Blue Monday *

The Corrs- What Can I do (unplugged version) *

Jimi Hendrix Experience - Voodoo Child *

The Madness- Buggy Trousers *

Metallica - Motorbreath **

Mariah Carey- Always Be My Baby *

Destiny's Child - Say My Name *

Malice Mizer- Au Revoir *

Mozart - Lacrimosa *

New York Philharmonic Orchestra - Dvorak- Symphony 9 " From the New World." *

Eva Cassidy - Fields of Gold (Sting cover)*

Michael Jackson - Give In To Me *

Exciter - Violence and Force *

Diana Krall - Stop This World **

Debbie Gibson - Foolish Beat *'*

The Sisters of Mercy – Lucretia My Reflection**

Suzanne Vega – Luka **

Lauren Christy – Steep *

Ottoman Mehter - Hucum Marsi *

Diana Damrau - Mozart: Die Zauberflöte*

Type O Negative - Black No.1 *

Felix Ayo - Vivaldi: Presto **

Three Tenors - Nessum Dorma *

Mercyful Fate - Witches' Dance *

P.S.

I am not affiliated to HIDIZS nor receive monetary incentives and financial gains as they provide me a review unit for an exchange of factual and sincere feedback from yours truly.

Once again, I would like to send my gratitude to Ms. BELLA JUAN of HIDIZS for providing this review unit. I truly appreciate her generosity and trust towards me and other reviewers.