[JasonNYC]

With CanJam Singapore this weekend, I set up dedicated threads for both the SP3000T and NOVUS:

SP3000T - https://www.head-fi.org/threads/astell-kern-a-ultima-sp3000t.972323/

NOVUS - https://www.head-fi.org/threads/astell-kern-novus-iem-collab-with-empire-ears.972324/

 

[JasonNYC]

Please note, the Astell&Kern NOVUS, our latest collaboration with Empire Ears, is now expected to be available for purchase in June 2024.

 

[aaf evo]

Demo day! I have been looking forward to getting my ears (and hands) on this ever since I tried it at CanJam NYC. The tube amp mid range timbre immediately left an impression on me and safe to say I still feel very strongly about this. The balance between mid range warmth and clarity is excellent.

Testing with the Subtonic Storm (which was not really the most ideal pair up with SP3000) and I feel the synergy is great. I am leaning towards hybrid level 2 with low current mode right now as my favorite pair up. To my ears it drives Storm just fine with plenty of dynamics and head room. I am looking forward to spending more time with it this weekend, but so far I am really enjoying this.