Koth Ganesh

Cut to the chase, this is the best amp I have for spot on tonality, neutrality and resolution. It’s a step back in terms of the “excitement “ factor compared to, say, my Mogwai SE. No connection issue with the C2

Is there an approximation of this DAC for under $300?

Fly, if there was I'd already have it LOL.

We still have to behave, keep that in mind. Otherwise we would spread chaos and destruction. Too many pirates make the seas a dangerous place. A few are necessary though...

Audio needs more cats for a start.

Rob, I think I draw the line at LPS ( feverishly searches for LPS on Google)

Bwahahaha!!

The Sonnet box I have that holds the Lynx card has its own power brick. That nervosa box is ticked. Any more air will come from an oxygen tank!

I plan to only use it my 2 channel system; although I wonder if the iFi iematch would help in that regard.

Bummer, if USB that compromised, that reduces the appeal by a significant margin. The DA11 goes for ~400 used, but a Lynx is around 600.

Wow, 400 used ? Where ?

Yeah, have it sitting idle for several days. Can't drive the planars nor power hungry dynamics (88db)

Abhishek, I find the modded CAL (by @gurubhai) works very well with this.

Yep, I have the cal with me (stock) and it works great with the dms
DMS isn't bad. Limited drive aside, it sounds enough nuanced by SS standards

@tommytakis My dad went bald in his 20s, but it never bothered him in the least because he *knew* his worth. His baldness only made him look more masculine. Recognize your worth, and you won't give a damn.

@tommytakis , I am as bald as they come and no issues with anything in life

Saw a Best Buy employee out front with a pair of Porta Pros on break. They don't sell those there, but he knew what was up, lol.

@MisterRogers Would you suggest a separate impressions thread ? @Hands already started one which kind of meandered into construction and purchase of the amp :)

Yea, I think that'd be best. I'll let @jexby or other mods weigh in though. Actually, might make more sense to carve off the ordering into a separate thread, and keep @Hands original impressions thread as that - impressions.

Since the new amp has notably improved transformers and the possibility of a better pot, I say a new thread is warranted. The prototype I have probably isn't indicative of the production amp's sound. :)

Which set amp?

Lyrita 2A3 SET.... the one you heard

Mate, too much head banging and air guitar playing over the years with DP has made now, ummm....follically challenged

Play "The Mule" and you turn into a bouncing ball. Enjoy ;-)

DF, that organ/guitar solos are really the redeeming feature on Fireball

I've tried my best that all clients avoid additional tax. Please post your opinion on Verum 1 in a Verum thread.
Thanks.

Verum 1 in my city!

Awaiting invitation... ... ...

:)

@David De Lucena estats had power management issues and a lack of booty

@David De Lucena, what @Kunlun said and a clear preference for dynamics

Got to agree with Koth on this one. There is something about the way that dynamics move air that gives me the feeling that instruments are actually being played. I don't know if this difference can be measured but for example an Aeon Closed sounds completely flat and lifeless compared to an HD650 or HD800S. My SR007 was somewhere in the middle.

Brb gonna call travel agent

would you please preview the dairy free menu before I use all @brencho air miles to book the flight? TIA

For sure. What started me on a path that would ultimately lead here was realising what a piece of shit the O2 was. Now here I am two and half years later planning to import a SET OPT amp next year, though in truth I could happily truck along with my current setup indefinitely.

Alright mate, nice talking to you...got to do some chores :(

Man the Phonitor 2 is totally nuts. With the Gungnir Multibit and Utopia combo I have here, it does amazing things. I actually thought about trading my Zana Deux for a moment, but I think I'd regret trading that one forever. However I'll be sad to see the Phonitor returned to its owner after a long trial period, it's freaking brilliant.

I've found most amps can't hande the full output from Convert 2. Use the trim pot or a transformer to reduce the voltage.

I thought introducing a balanced preamp would help. But seems not (unless the preamp has a problem)

Yeah, convert output is a bit too hot. It does a great job with the Jensen Iso-max though

Transparency has a new name: brute Force!

MOAAAAR POWWWWAAAAHHH CAPTAIN !!!

Slayer. Transparency's new name is Slayer.

Paul, that's a purchase I'll never regret and i can never thank you enough

You're welcome. Did you try it with a linear power supply? It makes a huge improvement. Pick up the Keces DC-116 with 12V 3A power. It's made and shipped from Taiwan.

I am totally unable to get the Keces for whatever reason. I am using a LPS 12V 3A from aliexpress.com (I know !)