Elysian Annihilator 2023

[Visceral]

Oh you’re asking what were ALL the sizes that came with the Annihilator. My B.

 

[phiemon]

Oh you’re asking what were ALL the sizes that came with the Annihilator. My B.

Yes, but that's only three.

 

[PassionForMusic]

N30 is a better pairing to me since it expands the staging compared to M9+ and its more intimate staging. N30 also provides even more air, separation and sparkle (though not too much) to Anni than M9+. The warmth you lose from M9+ can be made up partially through adjustments with N30’s many

Trying the N30BLE with the Anni. Would have to agree that it improves the staging for the Anni. What settings do you use with the N30BLE for the added warmth?

 

[phiemon]

Trying the N30BLE with the Anni. Would have to agree that it improves the staging for the Anni. What settings do you use with the N30BLE for the added warmth?

Filter: Standard, Gain: Mid, Class: A, Tube: Classic, other tips than the W1.

It's funny that i want exactly the opposite with Anni…

 

[PassionForMusic]

Filter: Standard, Gain: Mid, Class: A, Tube: Classic, other tips than the W1.

It's funny that i want exactly the opposite with Anni…

What were you looking for with the Anni? I was just looking to see what I can do with the N30BLE. That and I am letting my brain re-burn in with regards to the Anni.

 

[phiemon]

What were you looking for with the Anni? I was just looking to see what I can do with the N30BLE. That and I am letting my brain re-burn in with regards to the Anni.

Not warm / rather bright. So, Filter: Super Slow, Gain: High, Class: AB, Tube: Modern, Tips: W1.

 

[NYanakiev]

Titanium Anni 2023 arriving tomorrow. Will be using it with my SP3K Cu.
Will be interesting to see how it compares to the UM Mentor, which I got recently. Finding that Mentor has excellent synergy with the SP3K.

 

[Tybot]

I can't believe I'm typing this...

If anyone is interested in a swap for my Traillii, send me a PM.

 

[OvnFrsh]

Hey y’all the right side connector on the martini cable is no longer working for me unfortunately. I was able to test with the cable from my Gaea and it’s definitely the martini cable. Has anyone experienced anything like this?

I haven’t tried reaching out for getting it repaired or if it’s under warranty, what have you. Does anyone have any suggestions? Much appreciated ahead of time.

 

[somnarium]

Apart from checking for dust etc and careful cleaning, it sounds like you may need to contact your dealer unfortunately.

 

[NYanakiev]

Yep, I know what you mean. However, I have to admit that it obviously needs a lot of power. With the SP3000 it was sometimes too bloated for me and the soundstage was too intimate. With the N30 I can't recognise it and I'm rediscovering it again: among other things, there's more balance in the foundation area and the soundstage is much more open.

What source are you using?

I just received the Anni 2023 today. Using them with my SP3000+PA10. Haven't been able to stop listening for a while now. Magical!

 

[CharlyBrown]

I just received the Anni 2023 today. Using them with my SP3000+PA10. Haven't been able to stop listening for a while now. Magical!

Congrats

Please try to do a critical listening session, volume level as equal as possible, eyes closed etc and try to do an unbiased A/B comparison between SP3000 alone and with the external amp.

I’m curious if/wich differences you discover. I tried really hard doing similar tests without hearing large differences. I think there are slight nuances but mostly I liked the SP3000 better on its own.

Thanks

 

[NYanakiev]

Congrats

Please try to do a critical listening session, volume level as equal as possible, eyes closed etc and try to do an unbiased A/B comparison between SP3000 alone and with the external amp.

I’m curious if/wich differences you discover. I tried really hard doing similar tests without hearing large differences. I think there are slight nuances but mostly I liked the SP3000 better on its own.

Thanks

I actually think that the sp3k really benefits from the pa10 for use with Anni. Headroom increases greatly.

 

[CharlyBrown]

I actually think that the sp3k really benefits from the pa10 for use with Anni. Headroom increases greatly.

That’s for certain. But do you recognize any differences in sound?

 

[NYanakiev]

That’s for certain. But do you recognize any differences in sound?

Yes. Amplification doesn't only result in increased loudness. There's dynamics too.