I'm using my 3ES Elite as a pre. I haven't heard another 300B preamp, so I don't know how it compares. I'm using the Tak tubes. It's impossible to get Elrogs now. I emailed them and they don't even have a waitlist. They said to wait until early next year.

Which 300b preamp did you have? I prev had a WA33 EE JPS and preamped my Bakoon 13R at the time with a Manley 300b, didn't have CFA3 then and it was the tubiest sound I've heard, but made the TCs too soft.

I use Ragnarok 2 for my 1266, have you by chance heard that and can compare it to the Rag1? I felt the Sparkos Aries brought a wider stage and a more details overall, although it’s not as powerful as the Rag2. It’s not really a fair comparison though, with the Rag2 I use Modi 3 and with the...

It's quite good by a balance check-list. Not as extended, defined and detailed as the CFA3 but considerably up-to GS-X, Bakoon/Enleum/Formula S/ Niimbus, etc. Do you by chance have another efficient planar to bridge comparative performance? I've really been thinking about driving a Studio B...

CFA3 can drive the SR1a direct or via TI-1 inteface? Who manufactures/sells this model?

...end was more rolled with too much bloom on the bottom end and some recession through the upper midrange. Overall signature reminded me of the Bakoon AMP-13R. A great convenience but quite easily outperformed by a CFA3, 13R or even uberamp for driving the SR1a but very serviceable for what it is.

...Cayin HA-300 is worth considering. Especially if you don't care for the TC on the Enleum a whole lot, or on solid state i general (I never cared for the TC on the Bakoon 13R, myself). The HA-300 is my favorite amp for the TC, at least given my limited experiences with different amps with the TC.

I've been playing around with some high-end amplification for the Susvara. And it's a total chameleon. I simply can't believe it's the same headphone. I haven't heard the TC (yet), but the Susvara may sound EXTREMELY different with various amplifications. And, from what I read, most use them...

ok then, you dont care for the susvara...thats your right...enjoy the TC

That makes no sense. It would make sense if one likes the sound the Susvara produces. Btw, I tried the Susvara with CFA3, Simaudio 600i, Bakoon 13R. That pretty much covers the gambit.

Best portable rig for 1266? Example - analog audio square, Bakoon HPA-01М, romi audio blx-2, kobi, diablo, M30, 390, yinlumei W1.

I did not like the AMP-13R much. If I wanted to soften the sound, I'll pursue a tube amp that will give greater spatial characteristics to boot. What I appreciated about the 13R was the compact nature, the fantastic design inside and out and the overall smooth response. The CFA3 is simply the...

Serious question - I’m interested in how you compare the CFA3 to the Bakoon/Enleum. I know you didn’t like the Bakoon - but in what ways do you like the CFA3 better? I’m interested mainly because I’d consider commissioning a CFA3 build, but I am concerned it’s too cold. I also feel like we have...

I agree the Bakoon has better curb appeal - but it works better for me, I think, because I can stack it on M Scaler without it getting too hot with the legs. I tried to buy a used 13r for a while and then thought, why not give this a try, with the trial period, new. The 6moons article said it...

Enleum Amp 23R aka the Bakoon 13R after a winter bulk

What amp is it?

Looking forward to your impressions, curious about how it compares to WA33.

I got a new toy today. I think it's one of the first. Have to say my initial impressions are quite positive with Abyss and Susvara. I never heard the Bakoon Amp 13r so can't compare it. I'll do some more listening and offer impressions.

...to SE amps without any issues. Currently my preamp has both balanced/unbalanced input/output, so I am connecting balanced from Tambaqui to Ref 5 balanced, then unbalanced from that to 13R. I wish the Bakoon had balanced inputs so my system is truly balanced, but it prob doesn't fit given size.

Yes, that is correct. I had the WA33 standard, sold it for the WA33 EE JPS, and I do a lot of business with my dealer so he let me borrow the AIC-10 while the WA33 EE JPS was being built. It’s been a while since I’ve heard the AIC-10, but I’ll try to explain what I remember. Yes, the AIC-10...

I can recommend the Woo WA-234 monoblocks, which are a SET design. The ability to use different models of power tubes has proven to be immense fun. Some of my very favorites are the really ancient 45’s, going all the way back to the beginnings: currently I’m using a (circa 1929) pair of...

...tell you the differences between the Riviera and the 33 (from what I remember, they are similar sounding). I am also very interested in the Bakoon Amp 13r for the Abyss/Susvara because I am intrigued by zero feedback solid state. You can't get it anywhere now though, because they are...

Yes and then no. And the volume attenuation on the AMP-13R is very good.

Isn’t the Bakoon both a headphone and speaker amp? The headphone out jack (not speaker taps on back) can be configured for high or low gain. On high gain mode is there a risk of blowing up a driver????

Where does the Bakoon amp fit in here?