[hanumanbob]

How loud can it get before it starts to fall apart and distort? If you can approximate dB, or any other reference you can think of. My amp sounds FANTASTIC until I try to push it beyond about 75dB. A v222 would be an economical solution, as some of the other suggestions are a bit out of my price range (appreciate them all though!)

FLUX AUDIO FA-10 is only $750 and works just amazingly. You'll need a DAC tho. A used Woo WA-11 would be a great budget option and is portable.

 

[plzTJ]

FLUX AUDIO FA-10 is only $750 and works just amazingly. You'll need a DAC tho. A used Woo WA-11 would be a great budget option and is portable.

Just checked their site, everything is out of stock, unfortunately.

 

[Kelvin will]

This was a great headphone to hear at Canjam. Definitely on my list of purchases in the future. Following to catch up with everyone's impressions

 

[lauthoerer]

Has anyone tried pairing the E3 with a Violectric amp?

Yup. Niimbus US5, V590 Pro, V281, V222 - all working like a charm!

 

[Salted Peanut]

How loud can it get before it starts to fall apart and distort? If you can approximate dB, or any other reference you can think of. My amp sounds FANTASTIC until I try to push it beyond about 75dB. A v222 would be an economical solution, as some of the other suggestions are a bit out of my price range (appreciate them all though!)

I got it plenty loud, around 90 dB i guess... no distortion or anything sketchy.
If you don't know, the same guys behind Violectric and Niimbus is also Lake People. I think you should check out Lake People G111 MKII. If I decide to buy the E3 I will go with that amp, and Mojo 2 as my DAC

 

[plzTJ]

I got it plenty loud, around 90 dB i guess... no distortion or anything sketchy.
If you don't know, the same guys behind Violectric and Niimbus is also Lake People. I think you should check out Lake People G111 MKII. If I decide to buy the E3 I will go with that amp, and Mojo 2 as my DAC

There's also the G108 by Lake People, though I don't know how it compares to the G111 sound wise. Most likely little to no difference, if I had to guess.

 

[Salted Peanut]

There's also the G108 by Lake People, though I don't know how it compares to the G111 sound wise. Most likely little to no difference, if I had to guess.

There is differences between the two. G111 is discrete and single ended, G108 is op-amp based and is fully balanced in/out. And also, something I like, is that the G111 is less smooth than what the Violectric's are known for.

 

[plzTJ]

There is differences between the two. G111 is discrete and single ended, G108 is op-amp based and is fully balanced in/out. And also, something I like, is that the G111 is less smooth than what the Violectric's are known for.

I meant sound wise they've gotta pretty close, if not identical. Can't find any comparisons anywhere.

 

[Toddy]

Go with a Topping A90/D90 stack, it's just perfect.

At least for an A90D I can vouch. Together with my RME ADI-2 FS DAC it is a really good combo and drives the E3 very well.

Much better than my Corda Classic-ff, that I tried via a Hifiman XLR-to-6.3mm-adapter. But I suspect the adapter being the culprit here, as the plug got very hot after just a few minutes. And the Classic's 7.5W should be more than enough. But further testing will have to wait until my 6.3mm cable will arrive, hopefully within the next two weeks.

 

[ThEvil0nE]

I fell off my chair after my jaw dropped and found cleaning up after myself

Seriously, the E3 on the CFA3 was god tier. The grip, control and authority the pairing displayed was like watching an intense dance of tango performed vigorously or in short.. it left me speechless and reaching for my wallet

 

[Hifitam]

I fell off my chair after my jaw dropped and found cleaning up after myself

Seriously, the E3 on the CFA3 was god tier. The grip, control and authority the pairing displayed was like watching an intense dance of tango performed vigorously or in short.. it left me speechless and reaching for my wallet

How much would it be ?

 

[ThEvil0nE]

How much would it be ?

Pre-order status and in the 4k

 

[chrismoyer]

I fell off my chair after my jaw dropped and found cleaning up after myself

Seriously, the E3 on the CFA3 was god tier. The grip, control and authority the pairing displayed was like watching an intense dance of tango performed vigorously or in short.. it left me speechless and reaching for my wallet

I would love to do a comparison of this to a Ragnarok. Or maybe I wouldn't.

 

[arijitroy2]

Just got E3 in my hands. This is perfect!

 

[jricey]

I am seriously considering the E3. I have the Noire and it is a great closed back. Very excited at the prospect of an improvement on it. One thing that gives me pause is the self adjusting headband. I have never found one that I liked. Could just be my head but I always prefer manually adjustable headband.

@mrspeakers would the Aeon headband fit the