So how does the ECSS compare to his EC-01 sonically?

[KenW]

Anyone here heard both? Thoughts?

[909]

I've heard both, but greatly prefer the EC-SS. And the EC-01 isn't ideally suited to drive low impedance headphones. But the EC-SS drives the RS-1 among the best I've heard. It's really a quite impressive combo. The EC-01 with the HD650s is fun, yet rounded and a little bit muddled. The EC-SS extends top to bottom w/out being fatiguing (more like walking the tube/SS line perfectly) and provides very decent separation.

[KenW]

Thanks. Now I have a better picture of how the EC SS will sound. Appreciate it.