I prefer the Pulsar. You are absolutely right. Sometimes it was set on line-out and sometimes the volume was active. I guess it was like that because folks played around with the unit, disconnected the cable, etc... With all those small pesky "disturbances" during the show, imagine how the...

Yeah, Envy was super smooth (I have been in the solid state swamp far too long, hah). I really like it. Had no problems at all driving the headphones. I didn't go above 12 o'clock on the knob. Volume on the DAP was about 100-110 If I am not mistaken. You were occupied enough with curious...

I feel like I have to chip in and share some short and general impressions of the headphones since I had the pleasure to try them out at the Heidelberg Headphone Show. First of all, the Immanis and Magna are superbly made, and the fit and feel are great. I had no issues at all with the clamping...

Thin Lizzy - Vagabonds Of The Western World (1973)

It's hard to say how they will differentiate in sound without having heard their rendition. Will probably be a smaller difference if I had to guess.

Oh yeah, how can I forget the mighty AD :)

It is because you have a stepped attenuator and most if not all of the CFA3s I have made have smooth potentiometer. The attenuation curve is different on your khozmo compared to Alps/TKD. That is why you need to rotate the knob a little bit further. The rotational angle is also larger due to the...

Weyes Blood - Titanic Rising (2019)

Up for trade is my personal CFA3 which has been my backup amp for about a year. Light use, as I have other amps constantly in rotation. It has one set of XLR inputs and a high/low gain switch. As for output, there is an XLR socket and 1/4 jack. The unit works with both 230V and 115V AC...

Depeche Mode - Memento Mori (2023)

Hawkwind - Space Ritual (1973)

All my amps use fuse. 5x20mm size. The fuse tray is accessed externally, it is on the IEC inlet. There is a small tab that can be pried open with a flathead screwdriver and the tray should pop out. 2,5A rating for 230V and 3,15A for 115V. Slow blow.

Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Tarkus (1971)

Basil Poledouris – Conan The Barbarian (Prometheus Edition)

Zero feedback on that one.

Same size as yours but a little longer on the depth which is 31cm. Bias dialed back somewhat to keep the heat reasonable.

King Crimson - Lizard (1970)

You should really consider balanced cable for your susvaras at least. It's a shame to have a balanced amp and only use half of it for SE duties. Might as well aim for a CFA2. I can't hear any difference in sound quality between BAL and SE output even though some claim that BAL is superior. The...

Ozzy Osbourne - Randy Rhoads Tribute

Linton Kwesi Johnson - bass culture

Carmen - fandangos in space (1973)

This summarizes it very well. Although I would recommend powering off the amp when plugging/unplugging hp, doesn't take long to do it. I have done some configurations with speaker terminals. In that case, it would be alright to turn the volume down and use the headphone/speaker switch while the...

I like it! :) I've had a couple of hours with it but my initial impression is that it brings life to headphones that struggle with unengaging/analytical midrange and treble (think HD800). Bass quality and transient speed are equal to CFA3, which is positive. Have to spend more time with it and...

No, not possible.