Thanks everyone for the clarification. Here is what Steve replied back:

This is my first pre-amp, so I guess my understanding of its functionality was wrong. I set my power amp volume normally at 10-11 o' clock position less than half of their max volume. So, I should max out the volume pot on either my pre-amp or power-amp and use whichever one to control the...

Speaker setup PC usb out to usb in Rockna Wavedream SE RCA out to Freya+ input 3 RCA --> RCA out from Freya+ to my power amp Decware Torii MK5 RCA input. Headphone setup PC usb out to usb in Yggdrasil, from Yggdrasil XLR out to Freya+ XLR IN --> from Freya+ XLR out to my Eksonic Aeras XLR...

Hello everyone, just received my Freya+ today and decided to fire it up. I am not sure if I am connecting it wrong or just the unit itself even at max volume on the Freya+ --> Decware torii MK5 the listening volume is much lower than without Freya+ in the system. Also test this with my...

Not really, other than CanJam but would definitely open to have plastic case as an option.

That wooden box just not too appealing and harder to transport, I prefer the Stax SR-007MKA or II plastic carrying case.

There is Audio46 in New York City as well.

I believed Kerry said the most expensive part was the chassis work, this is one of the post. Some of the cost is the customer service experiences as well, Kerry is definitely very easy to work with.

Yes, it is sold as the listing indicated. Thanks for your interest.

I agree with all your assessment with the Aeras, haven't heard the BHSE so will not comment on that. Aeras pairing the the SR-009/009S lessen the brightness of the sound signature, making the headphone more enjoyable. Did you able to listen to the Aeras and SR-007 MK I pairing? Or the T2 and...

I would advise you place the headphone in between headband and headstrap. I also got a black nylon cover to block out the sun just in case.

Congratulations, now you got DNA Stellaris along with the Aeras and enjoy.

Very easy to deal with, quick shipping and quick to communicate. Highly recommended seller.

I heard both on two occasions one at CanJam and one at Kerry's apartment, but only have the Aeras myself. Here is my impression on T2 and Aeras.

Agree with all the assessment, except the SGL SR and HE60 which I haven't heard. What volume level are you listening at? For me on the Aeras 9-10 o'clock position is plenty of volume even at 9'o clock the decibels range from 75-85dB already with the 009S.

Just wanted to share some of my impression on the Stax X-9000 I heard recently. Is a continuation of what I have started on this thread. Setup: Roon --> Soekris DAC --> DIY T2 running Amperex front end tubes (6922) and Mullard EL34 power tubes (not fully burn-in) --> Stax X-9000/009S/007 MK1...

Thanks for the brief listening experience. Kerry said the Stax X-9000 was loaned to him will be ship back together waiting for the completion of T-2.

The picture I took it came out as silver chrome plating, but if you see it in person actually it is black. I am not sure, but when I spoke to Kerry, he can customize even the power tube to 300B instead of EL34 if you requested it. So, shoot Kerry a pm for any customization that he can do for...

Maybe your T2 is the one that I listen to on Kerry's apartment? Black T2? Congratulation acquiring the T2.

Just to get some of the technical stuff out of the way. The DIY T2 went through three processes: CNC milling, chrome plating, and (I might have forgotten this one) sand blasting or polishing? Similar on the Aeras, but the Aeras is semi-gloss finish instead of chrome plating. I removed the foam...

First all thanks Kerry for the invitation listening to his T2 and the STAX SR-X9000 (ESL's loaner according to Kerry). This is my Aeras that I picked up from Kerry today. Thanks to Kerry burning-in for me, now I can enjoy the amp. I will post some impression upcoming soon.

I shared similar impression that the Woo 3ES is quite dull, probably would be a better pairing with the SR-009S with it's forward presentation.

After my first CanJam experience I will never buy any products basic on what other people said about a product. Yes, some of the sound descriptions are agreeable. However, reading what to expect and listening to your own ears are different experiences. My brief experience with the the X9000 was...

Smooth and easy transaction for this buyer. Will highly recommended for any future transaction.

Price dropped to $3600.