MOONDROP SHOWDOWN!!! ARIA 2 vs KATO!!!

One of these things is NOT like the other. No matter what the graph and specs may say. Differences were notable and in some cases glaring. Which set won the day? And should you bother buying either of them in 2024???

The Fiio K11 Dac/Amp - balanced headphone out - was utilized for testing.
TRI Clarion ear tips were used on both sets
Both sets utilized a 4.4mm Pentaconn termination
The Moondrop Kato was tested exclusively with the bronze nozzles.

0:00 Intro
1:17 Kato origin story
5:08 Comparison
8:40 Conclusions / winner!
10:45 Recommendations?
14:00 Outtro (with dramatic pause)

I am still listening to one of these sets and will probably have them in for the rest of the day...

Be careful, be safe, be Kind. Love y'all and nothin' but peace to you!