[M-83]

As I just said on another thread.... I love this community - I really appreciate the help, advice & assistance that people are so willing to provide.

 

[CheerioCoil]

Watch live stream from Marcello Rostagni on YouTube, he talks about Clear’s synergy.
I’ve got my Echo II two days ago and I enjoy all my headphones out of it, exclusive of HE6SE V2, they need more juice, but others are amazing!

I've been eyeballing the Echo II for a couple days now. While I have looked at several reviews of the Echo I and many tout it as a decent tube amp for the budget-minded, I haven't found any reviews of it or comparisons to the Echo I and whether it is worth the extra $200-300. Could you add your thoughts on it?

 

[azkkr]

Hey guys. Did anyone get a chance to compare the MKI with the MKII? I've read somewhere that the main difference is the extra RCAs on the MKII but not much of anything else. Hard to believe especially since an honest company like Feliks bump the price significantly between the iterations. Any thoughts are most welcome. Thanks!

 

[Alien2085]

I've been eyeballing the Echo II for a couple days now. While I have looked at several reviews of the Echo I and many tout it as a decent tube amp for the budget-minded, I haven't found any reviews of it or comparisons to the Echo I and whether it is worth the extra $200-300. Could you add your thoughts on it?

I bought Echo MKII and I haven’t heard MKI. On Feliks website it says:
“So, what is new?

• Increased power output
• Better pairing with low impedance/planar magnetic headphones
• Selectable 3 audio sources
• More effective interference isolation
• "Mute" function
• Refreshed looks, more scratch and fingerprints resistant finish”

 

[bvega18]

I bought Echo MKII and I haven’t heard MKI. On Feliks website it says:
“So, what is new?

• Increased power output
• Better pairing with low impedance/planar magnetic headphones
• Selectable 3 audio sources
• More effective interference isolation
• "Mute" function
• Refreshed looks, more scratch and fingerprints resistant finish”

That's good to know. I just did some searching and doesn't seem like the MKI isn't available to buy new anymore.

 

[AudioDuck]

That's good to know. I just did some searching and doesn't seem like the MKI isn't available to buy new anymore.

Makes sense. Typically Mk I Echos sell for around $ 550 pre-owned. In my experience, there seems to be a LOT of bang for the buck around $750-1000 new and about half of that pre-owned. I suspect the cost for major improvements in sound quality would be significant. (And oddly enough, the point of diminishing returns seems to be around $ 1000-$ 1500, not too much higher)

 

[rex4539]

 

[cspersel]

Planars like lots of current, not what the Echo can do, even though it might sound ok it's not ideal for the Audeze. Also the high output impedance probably isn't a good match for your Signature DXP. You really need to try it with some high impedance dynamics for your review if possible

Yes my Espressivo MKII sounds ok with my HE-500's but it doesn't really drive them properly, however when driving my GMP400's it's a match made in heaven.

I also would have thought Audeze headphones don't pair well the Feliks Echo .. until .. I gave my son my Echo (I replaced it with a Euforia 20th Anniversary Special Edition) and he uses it with his LCD-2's (Fazor model). The synergy is, surprisingly, outstanding. An incredibly satisfying match. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to others.

 

[M-83]

Anyone have a good upgrade path from Echo?

I was considering Bottlehead Mainline but I fear it's too neutral and too similar to a solid state amp in terms of sound.

I use Echo with ZMF Vérité Open and listen to all sorts of music.

 

[M-83]

I also would have thought Audeze headphones don't pair well the Feliks Echo .. until .. I gave my son my Echo (I replaced it with a Euforia 20th Anniversary Special Edition) and he uses it with his LCD-2's (Fazor model). The synergy is, surprisingly, outstanding. An incredibly satisfying match. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to others.

Awesome. Echo also works very well with Kennerton Gjallarhorn.

 

[JohanE]

Just ordered myself an Echo mkII. Will pair it with my Hifiman Sundaras until I buy new headphones.
I have a Mytek Brooklyn DAC+ in my mainrig which I will replace with a Denafrips Pontus 2 which is on it's way. Ordered the Pontus 2 a week ago.
Therefore I can sell the Mytek and finance new headphones. Have been eyeballing the Focal Clear.
Any other suggestions around the same prize bracket? Or less expensive.

 

[ARCXENOS]

Hi All, I have the Feliks Echo Mk 1 variant, currently using it with my hd800s very well, but I am honestly tired of the 800s treble, may I know if I could use the focal clear with the mk 1 echo, or will it sound bad with it?

Or is there another headphone with more bass than the hd800s y'all can recommend? I heard planars are not good with the echo, so I am kinda limited in my options I think

 

[Minkypou]

Hi All, I have the Feliks Echo Mk 1 variant, currently using it with my hd800s very well, but I am honestly tired of the 800s treble, may I know if I could use the focal clear with the mk 1 echo, or will it sound bad with it?

Or is there another headphone with more bass than the hd800s y'all can recommend? I heard planars are not good with the echo, so I am kinda limited in my options I think

it starts to get a bit more expensive but the ZMF Auteur would pair really well with the feliks here

 

[rex4539]

I have the Feliks Audio Echo Mark II paired with the Meze Audio 99 Classics and it's a match made in heaven.

The 99 Classics are known for their ability to reproduce bass.

 

[ARCXENOS]

it starts to get a bit more expensive but the ZMF Auteur would pair really well with the feliks here

I actually got offered a trade a month ago for those, I regret declining the trade now

But do you think it is worth the money if I were to get a new set? I was thinking of planars but I doubt I could get something decent to work with the echo mk1

I have the Feliks Audio Echo Mark II paired with the Meze Audio 99 Classics and it's a match made in heaven.

The 99 Classics are known for their ability to reproduce bass.

I'll take a look at those, but I don't think there is a meze distributor near me sadly