Update after I've had some more time to listen. Firstly, as I mentioned above, if you are worried about using the Pathos with high-sensitivity 'phones, don't be. Sonically, with my Denons, I think the warmth is a little too much, but that's what eq is for. I just tried my Sennheiser HD650's with...

Just a bit of added info about the power supply, which visually does indeed look pretty damned unimpressive. :)  I asked the pathos people if they see any value in using it with a linear power supply, and they answered that they do a good bit of additional conditioning of the DC input inside the...

Arrived!!!!  Only listened to two tracks, with the Denons. Very fast conclusions FWIW:   1. Mine is dead quiet, even with the Denons which are super-sensitive. So if anyone is having noise issues, something is not right - I'd try switching out the power supply if it's hum and the tubes if it's...

I am expecting mine on Tuesday, shipping is taking a bit longer than I had expected...

BTW I wonder if what you are hearing might be coming from the power supply? I have an HD-Plex that I can't really spare, as it is powering my music server, but I can connect up the Aurium to that as a test, and see what happens.

I will definitely listen for that, especially with the Denons.

I currently own unmodified Denon AH-D7000's and Senn HD650's with cardas cable.  Will see how they sound; if the Denon is more or less OK with it, not only sonically but in terms of gain, I may have it re-cabled, as the stock cable seems to be very poorly made and installed.  But I'll play it by...

Help! I'm being censored by the forum software...   Matsu****a! Matsu****a! Matsu****a!   Well, their 7DJ8's are supposed to sound very non-****ty.

MozartMan,  I am expecting mine around the end of next week. Also ordered a pair of NOS Matsu****a tubes for it from Upscale Audio.  Will post impressions as soon as I get some listening time in.

I have one on order from Echo Hifi. Will be about 3 weeks before I get it, but will report on how it works/sounds with Senn HD-650's and Denon AH-D7000's.

...also the ostensibly upcoming Halfler amps, if they are ever actually released.

OK, I shall answer my own question. :) Amps I have found with proper loop outputs so far include:   Cary HH-1 Icon Audio HP8 MK II Simaudio 230HAD   Dennis Had's Inspire Dragon can be custom ordered the new Berning MicroZOTL Mk 2 does not have, but should be a breeze to modify...

AQSW, btw, I own the Hegel H160. Awesome piece. I am a big longterm fan of Berning, but don't neglect to audition Hegel's stuff. They are doing something very right.

Thanks - yeah, I can imagine the D7000's becoming a bit overripe in the bass. Probably would not bother me unless it's pretty bad.

Awesome, thanks!