Portable Headphone Amplifier "WAGNUS Bialbero Epsilon S" impression and appreciation thread

[rudi0504]

@rudi0504
, I don't know if you're a cable guy but if you are, I'd recommend you to try the Wagnus cables. I'm actually trying to secure some of Haru-san's time in some weekend where I can demo his range of cable offerings and write up a thread about it. I'm particularly impressed with his Proton cable and he released a Luna cable only this past weekend.

Anak, can we buy his c/iem cables from Eu? Where can I see  the units and their prices? Maybe if I get the product name correctly and completely, pricejapan.com might be helpful I suppose.

Sorry, I don't know about EU but I believe Jaben sells them around Asia. Maybe ask Rudi how he got the Wagnus amps in the first place (it seems it's direct from Wagnus since Rudi thanked Haru??). If so maybe it's just e-mailing Wagnus directly about their cables.


I just thought it was strange that there's lots of talk about the Wagnus amps but little about his cables which I've begun to appreciate recently - as such desire to demo and write an article about it.

Yup, create a new thread and let everyone know about it. The more people get their hands on Wagnus cables the better for us. I will try to see what are my options and how much budget I can put aside for a cable. Recently I got a problem with my phone out of nowhere and I think I need to buy a new phone too  Definitely no good news for a student.

You can get anything from Wagnus via Dimitiri, it is matter of emailing him and asking him for it. On that from what I have read he gets his cable from some exotic places. For example the cable he used in his amp is taken out of some old high quality studio board mixer. 

Here is Wagnus cable thread :

http://www.head-fi.org/t/725058/wagnus-the-famous-japan-brand-has-their-cable-variant-from-ic-to-iem-cable-please-share-your-impression-and-appreciation-thread

 

[seeteeyou]

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[yiokuan]

Agreed with Rudi descriptions on the preamp and Evo pad. Odd looking stack but definitely not in term of sound fidelity. Had been having a blissful 2 weeks of listening. I guess I am likely to go on "diet" for the next 12 months unless the Wagnus folks come up with a DAP(minus the amp section) that does not cause an arm and leg.
But I am really impressed by the Evo pad. Loves the sound and so addictive; and when you crank up the volume it's not irritating but blissful. Meat Loaf Bad out of Hell (Live) and III (The Monster is Loose) as well as Joe Satriani (Strange Beautiful Music) sound so insane with this setup that had me listening for a few nights.

Uploaded some pictures and hope it works.

With my humble Nano and DX90:


With my Laptop and Meridian Explorer:

 

[rudi0504]

Agreed with Rudi descriptions on the preamp and Evo pad. Odd looking stack but definitely not in term of sound fidelity. Had been having a blissful 2 weeks of listening. I guess I am likely to go on "diet" for the next 12 months unless the Wagnus folks come up with a DAP(minus the amp section) that does not cause an arm and leg.
But I am really impressed by the Evo pad. Loves the sound and so addictive; and when you crank up the volume it's not irritating but blissful. Meat Loaf Bad out of Hell (Live) and III (The Monster is Loose) as well as Joe Satriani (Strange Beautiful Music) sound so insane with this setup that had me listening for a few nights.

Uploaded some pictures and hope it works.

With my humble Nano and DX90:


With my Laptop and Meridian Explorer:

Congrats For Your Wagnus family set Up like Me

I am very Happy you like This Wagnus family set Up

So Far is My King OF portable set Up

Please Share Your IC , are They from Wagnus too ?

Thank you

IMO

 

[rudi0504]

LCD X sound so incredible like never before With This set Up

Source : AK 120 Titan Mod
Pre Amp : Wagnus Tube pre amp Valvola
Amp : Wagnus Epsilon S
Headphone : LCD X

Cable :
LCD X : SAA Endorphin balance 4 PIN + 4 PIN to mini adapter +
Mini Female to male Crystal Cable Dream Line adapter to Wagnus Epsilon S
AK 120 Titan mod > Tube pre amp Valvola use : Crystal Cabkr Dream Line
Tube pre amp Valvola > amp Wagnus Epsilon S : Crystal Cable Reference Diamond

My impression :

High : very detail and extended High and very Good clarity and more presence than no Pre amp Valvola

Mid : very sweet , thick and creamy sound like from LCD 3 Mid , has better
Pronounce and neutral mid

Bass : very Good bass impact and can Go very Low like never before In My portable set Up and very Good bass Speed and very clean bass reproduction .

Separation : very Good music separation

Soundstage : 3 D soundstage like In big concert hall

Overall,:
With Wagnus set Up My LCD X sound so full , never sound so Good before , now is like desktop set Up
With This set Up i can hear For LONG Hours never get fatigue , OF My wife not complain, i wont stop to hear My LCD X hahaha.

IMO

 

[seeteeyou]

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[rudi0504]

Congrats Rudi, does pre amp Valvola work with your desktop amp MASS-Kobo model394 as well?

Since Valvola does have 1:1 output, that should be able to output 2V when the source itself is also giving you 2V to feed 394 with enough power. Thank you.

Thank you Frankie

I havent try With Mass Ko Bo 394 Desk top amp
I Dont Think Mass Ko Bo 394 need pre amp , because SQ from them Self already excellent
I worry to try With desktop amp
I Had tried wlth Mass Ko Bo 395 portable version works very Good

IMO

 

[rudi0504]

"Ultimate" transportable comparison, which one is Rudi's favorite combo?

[rule]
Double-stacking

AK240 + Hugo + LCD-3 Fazor (or LCD-X and Abyss)

[rule]
Quadruple-stacking

AK240 + Hugo + Valvola + Epsilon S + LCD-3 Fazor (or LCD-X and Abyss)

[rule]
Triple-stacking

AK240 + Valvola + Epsilon S + LCD-3 Fazor (or LCD-X and Abyss)

[rule]

Hi Frankie

I Will try them Again on This week End

 

[zachchen1996]

Well, it looks like it's about time to get me some more of that wagnus goodness!

 

[rudi0504]

WARNING to all VALVOLA owner Here on Head Fi :

NEVER USE NORAML ALKALINE BaTERRY

I got very important information from Wagnus and Tinefkake please read carefukly :



Note :
can i use normal battery For My Valvola ?
What is The Site effect if i use normal battery , can Valvola defect ?

NO, if the unit is working, there is no problem.

!!!!!!! But please never use normal battery. PSU converter chip is designed only for 5~5.5V DC
if you use normal battery the input voltage will be over than 6V. so the chip will burn and need
replace whole board which cost about 2/3price you bought!!

So again, Please NEVER USE NORMAL battery.


Additional information from Wagnus / ToneFlake :

If your valvola has problem, it will no sounds anymore.

I set up a shutdown breaker inside, so if once problem happen, even LED is ok
there is no sounds.

If you hear sounds, that means OK, no problem.

Please Dont worry about Your Valvola

 

[rudi0504]

Well, it looks like it's about time to get me some more of that wagnus goodness!

Hi Zach

Please Dont sell Your Wagnus , you Will regrets hahaha

You should add :

Valvola : Tube pre amp

Autenauthor : Pad Evoluzione special Made For very sensitive BA driver like Fit Ear , UM ,JH and many more , The Good Thing PAD is NOT reduce sound quality

You Will like more than before Only With Wagnus Alone , The different is huge

 

[seeteeyou]

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[rudi0504]

Thanks again Rudi and looking forward to your results this weekend.

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Most likely we should not try Dummy AA with LiFePO4 AA then

You are welcome

 

[rudi0504]

I want Share information about Wagnus :

For Wagnus owner We can use normal battery is No problem , but it sound better With Sanyo Eneloop XX and PANASONIC Eneloop Pro

Epsilon-S work with regular alkaline battery. NO PROBLEM.
with lithium battery also.

But the sounds is more better with eneloop.

 

[rudi0504]

Today i Had mini meet With 3 friends

They liked My Wagnus + Tube pre amp Valvola set Up