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Headphoneus Supremus
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I dont really know. But I was under the impression these solid state offerings are definitely going to be less expensive ... with the balanced amp going in the $1500-1600 range. These amps will also be physically smaller and easier to place. He seems to be trying to maximize all the traditional advantages of solid state.
The only question is if he can get the sound quality up to his usual standards. If he doesnt like the sound quality he wont release them. He is toying with the idea of a high quality off the shelf power supply for standard amp. People who have tight budgets could start with the standard power supply while an upgraded power supply would be available for those who want to go all out. The prototype he is sending me, from my understanding, will have a beefy elpac type power supply.
| Originally Posted by Akathriel Earl do you know a general price range? Is my guess of 2.5k-4k (for balanced) far off? |
I dont really know. But I was under the impression these solid state offerings are definitely going to be less expensive ... with the balanced amp going in the $1500-1600 range. These amps will also be physically smaller and easier to place. He seems to be trying to maximize all the traditional advantages of solid state.
The only question is if he can get the sound quality up to his usual standards. If he doesnt like the sound quality he wont release them. He is toying with the idea of a high quality off the shelf power supply for standard amp. People who have tight budgets could start with the standard power supply while an upgraded power supply would be available for those who want to go all out. The prototype he is sending me, from my understanding, will have a beefy elpac type power supply.
