I think it's a very sensible idea. I did the opposite... I sold the TC and soon after bought a 1000se (back when the price was still $3500). I never regretted it. For $2k new today, it's a very compelling headphone, one of the best at that price surely even amongst current headphones, if you...

What are the sonic differences to your ears? Sounds like you prefer the stock pads

Dayum! Killer extras! GLWS

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That lit volume knob indicator is a nice touch on that amp

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Nice! Are you using the Susvara on another primary amp or just the Pendant? The 12AX7 switch was a good one, makes sense the extra gain would help. I wonder if different power tubes might be worth trying, like if you still had those Russian 6P14P tubes that may give a tad more juice?

Do you happen to have a link to that? Thx

It's not below the Mogwai, it's still built with beefier transformers. Version 1 biggest difference is 8-pin vs 9-pin input tube. Justin claims that Rev 2s are quieter amps and some other differences, but AFAIK the input tube is the biggest change. Having those 5 input impedances is pretty...

I was like, is it that one guy who had his for sale at $3400 forever...? Yup, same guy. Look like he's back. And lowered his price by $200. It's not a bad deal for a BB. Some decent tubes along with it. It will be fuller sounding than the Pendant.

Not silly at all. That's essentially what it is

You couldn't hear a difference between Clear and Elex?

And EL84s are no match for those 300B prices 😀

Interesting. Those Sylvanias sound awesome, I would have definitely gotten a pair. Yes, the later Valvos I picked up had halo getters. They were a bit more even sounding to me than the earliest 54 pair -- the pair I bought or traded with you I'm pretty sure. Though that 54 pair definitely had a...

Add the Mogwai SE to that list as the direct next step up It exists. Within the A&S lineup and certainly outside of it. Plenty of tube amps aren't massive and can drive planars well. The Pendant can do that, depending on the planar. Depends on your budget, if you're looking for a certain sound...