Thank you for clarifying DrDen. Based on what you have shared and my research, it appears that this amp will power the LCD-5; ZMF Verite; LCD-XC (2021); HD6XX and; the Empyrean II. Does this ring true to you?

Thank you for clarifying this DrDen. Is it your personal experience with the Susvara that you are using to support your claim?

Hi Castleofargh, thank you for such a thoughtful, sincere response. ". . . listening is the way to decide how we like something." I could not agree more with this sentiment. You said a lot here, so I will take some time to digest and respond. Sometimes, I just want to know how to do a thing, so...

Earmonger, you're the best, thank you. If I am looking at the 20Hz region on the graph and one line is sloping downwards, let's say to 50dB and the other line is sloping upwards to let's say 65dB, is the 65dB line representing more bass? RVG, definitely the man!

I just finished watching a video on graphs that Resolve did a while back, which supports the idea that graphs should be taken with a grain of salt, especially if they are compensated graphs and the reader does not know what is used to create the compensation. The vertical axis of graphs range...

Thank you.

Hi cinnamonmilk, I use the Topping D90SE. Under $1K, it’s a good option. Topping has introduced a few iterations since I bought my model. Check it out.

Hi npatrix. Why were you set on selling this amp? What tubes did you “roll” to? Is this amp comparable to the Feliks Envy in terms of power? Thank you.

Thanks, Somafunk. I will check this out.

Thank you, Greg. What rig are you using to conduct your measurements?

Thanks, earmonger.

Hi Everyone, I am beginning to study the "science" of being an audiophile, because I would like to make more informed decisions about gear I wish to purchase. Currently, I own the following headphones: LCD 5; Empyrean II; VC Closed; LCD-XC (2021) and HD600. If anyone has measurement graphs for...

Hi Mudguardian, I’m glad you were able to obtain a satisfactory resolution. As consumers of audiophile equipment, which can be very expensive, good customer service and standing by what you sell should be the purveyor’s motto.

Thanks, Hickory Deadglove. A duplex outlet is akin to a surge protector? Is that correct?

Thank you. I’ve only owned the mini, so I don’t have a lot of comp time. Also, I’ve never listened to a tube amp or an R2R DAC. From what I can gather based on reading reviews, the sound signature is “warm.” I think I understand the “warm’ description, as my Audeze LCD 5 and LCD-XC are brighter...

Are you plugged into a surge protector or straight into the wall outlet?

Thank you. So, other than other DACS/AMPS, no electronics? Zach mentions in his review plugging the amp into its own outlet. Has this been your experience?

Thanks, TheAbyss2022. What exactly do you mean when you say outside interference?

Hi Grant0317, how have you been enjoying the VC with the HA-3A? Currently, I’m using the GSX mini with either the Topping D90 SE/RME ADI-2. Both pairings work really nicely. The VC is truly an all around headphone, as I listen to jazz, EDM, rock, etc. Every genre shines and vocals are always...

Hi Dexterama, the more I research this amp, the more it looks like a good value. Did your amp come with the protective cage?

Thanks ESL-1. Hope you have a great Saturday!

Hi Jonathan C, I am not sure I get this picture. Is this a picture of you?

Thank you, ESL-1. The HD-600s are plastic too, and I don’t feel like they will just fall apart. I guess the difference is everything except the drivers can be repaired. Is this true ofvStax?

Got it, thank you. And you say it only happens with dynamic headphones?

Thanks for sharing, Dexterama. From a quality standpoint, I am leaning towards Feliks, but I wonder if the higher price point is worth it.