Feliks-Audio ELISE...New thread.

[hypnos1]

  Wow I think it will be a sleepless few nights again. Sound is so good now with T1 and Elise+FDD20+5998. I need to roll in 2 ECC31 and try out. Oh boy, this is like starting all over again. So much fun.
 
This bass is different but very addictive and engaging. T1 seems to be good with all genres.
 
With price lower now for T1 original it's a no brainer buying this over the Gen 2. Elise plus tubes provides all the bass needed and more.
 
Sadly my HD650 gets more and more redundant.
 
Wow even Youtube sounds good with T1 lol.
 
I'm in love with this sound. 

 
@Lorspeaker you're right. T1 is one of the better head-fi buys. It's worth travelling more than 200kms in heavy rain for this headphone.
 
Aluminium case looks expensive. Needs a handle then you can stroll into office carrying that and look important.

 
WOW!!, UT...you've really made my day, lol

...(er, actually, not quite...not until you get those flamin' adapters!...this really isn't fair, mon ami...

...on me!!!

- never mind that row boat, M...get your flippers on, man!!!).
 
Anyway, it's great you like them, after all the hype...(but I knew you would!!

). And yes, I'm quite sure now the prices of the Gen1 are down, they must be the bargain of the Century...speaking of which, how on Earth did you manage to get those mint cans with that expensive cable for that price...you lucky b*******!!

.....WELL DONE! 

 
You found the mids a bit behind the 560s?...Just you wait...that will all be remedied, and more!, when(?) you get those EL3Ns installed...guaranteed!!
 

  I'm finally getting some listening time today after the holidays.  Oh how I missed my Elise.  The sound stage is HUGE and has a 3D ambience that make you feel like you are right there in the room with Diana....  I'm listening with my LCD 2Fs with Chatham copper rods and the stock Tung-sol drivers with Diana Krall's Look of Love album. 

Well, j70....that's called total addiction, lol!!...join the rest of us poor, lost souls!

 

   
Lorenz C3g. Better. Quite a bit better. Much sweeter and airier, but overall a tad light with the HD 600. (Not a big surprise there.)
 
I'm not a basshead and I'm extremely allergic to harsh treble. I could live with this. Not perfect, but...

 
Yo Oskari, the C3g sound sure is nice but yes, a tad light.
 
Now I too am no basshead, and always looked to other aspects of sound reproduction in preference...BUT...after hearing what the EL3Ns do to Elise (+ T1s!), I now realise just how wrong I've been all these years. When handled properly, along with equally well-handled mids and treble (no harshness!)., the end result is absolutely mind-blowing!...you can handle mind-blowing, O, I assume??!!

. Well, as I have said (too!) many times before...just you wait!! 

.

 

[puffmtd]

 
US customers take 10 working days ; elsewhere 15 to 25 working days for adapters delivery from xulingmrs.
 
What's your favourite Headphone with Elise and how is she coming along?

So far I'm splitting time with the Grado GH1 and the Fostex for the most part.  The HD650 gets thrown in the mix to change things up.  The Grado seems to really take to the Elise though.  Things are starting to open up a tad and the separation seems to be getting better.
I'm looking forward to the tubes and adapters getting here so I can start playing with those.  I made an offer for some 5998's on Ebay last night and it was accepted so I was thrilled about that.

 

[Lord Raven]

  Your purpose is to empty your wallet and buy a pair of GEC 6AS7G for me. Besides that you've to buy yourself a T1. I repeat, buy yourself a T1. It's better than GEC 6AS7G. After you buy the T1, sell the HD600 lol.
 
Wow this female vocalist sounds so good. 

I noticed the comment about female vocalists I think I need a pair of T1s now, but I think I have reached my end game with HD600. Female vocalists already sound alive, up close and personal
 
Hehe Got it, I am getting two pair of GEC 6AS7G now The last pair you posted says, does not ship, I read further and it said, 'excludes Saudi Arabia'. Guess I am going to ask H1 for his pair LOL

 

[UntilThen]

 
So far I'm splitting time with the Grado GH1 and the Fostex for the most part.  The HD650 gets thrown in the mix to change things up.  The Grado seems to really take to the Elise though.  Things are starting to open up a tad and the separation seems to be getting better.
I'm looking forward to the tubes and adapters getting here so I can start playing with those.  I made an offer for some 5998's on Ebay last night and it was accepted so I was thrilled about that.

Well first of all, congrats on being successful with 5998 purchase. You're going to absolutely love it. Together with EL3N or C3G, you're in for a thrilling time.
 
You're the 1st Elise owner to share about Grado and Fostex with Elise. I think your experience will benefit others with Grados contemplating a tube amp. Well done !!!

 

[hypnos1]

  I noticed the comment about female vocalists I think I need a pair of T1s now, but I think I have reached my end game with HD600. Female vocalists already sound alive, up close and personal
 
Hehe Got it, I am getting two pair of GEC 6AS7G now The last pair you posted says, does not ship, I read further and it said, 'excludes Saudi Arabia'. Guess I am going to ask H1 for his pair LOL

 
"End game with HD600s"?, LR...no way!!...get them there T1s, lol!...
 
And as for my GECs?...heh heh, don't they say everyone is capable of murder?!! 

 

...
 
GOOD LUCK in your hunt, though...

 

[Lord Raven]

   
"End game with HD600s"?, LR...no way!!...get them there T1s, lol!...
 
And as for my GECs?...heh heh, don't they say everyone is capable of murder?!! 

 

...
 
GOOD LUCK in your hunt, though...

If I go any higher in the HP department, this might make me want to give up my car audio and I really don't want to do that. I am already almost so close to what I have achieved in my car Bear in mind that I have never ever heard an open back HPs or any real HPs in my life, this is why I said HD600s are my end game LOL UT got me buying HD600, only half a month with them and now he wants me to buy T1, I think I should murder him first haha
 
GEC 6AS7G is 550 USD, I think I need to sell all my tube stash to own a pair. No one is getting lucky on GEC 6AS7G I suppose, these are super rare now.

 

[UntilThen]

  I noticed the comment about female vocalists I think I need a pair of T1s now, but I think I have reached my end game with HD600. Female vocalists already sound alive, up close and personal
 
Hehe Got it, I am getting two pair of GEC 6AS7G now The last pair you posted says, does not ship, I read further and it said, 'excludes Saudi Arabia'. Guess I am going to ask H1 for his pair LOL

H1 beats me to it but I feel I must add something here too. Keep listening to the HD600 but don't waste time putting off the T1. Get the 1st Gen while prices are plunging. Incidentally the 1st Gen suits Elise better IMO. I know because I've just the tubes to boost the T1 to perfection. 
 
It would be a shame to stop at HD600, especially when the T1 price is hovering around $600 on nearly new units. T1 and HD600 will cover all your base. So get those 2 headphones then call it a day. 

 
Once you hear the T1 with Elise, you'll be hugging a tree. GEC 6AS7G is less impt. Get the T1 first.  

 

[UntilThen]

   
You found the mids a bit behind the 560s?...Just you wait...that will all be remedied, and more!, when(?) you get those EL3Ns installed...guaranteed!!
 

That's not a bad thing as the HE560 mid is outstanding. T1 is just a fraction behind but I'm getting used to the T1 sound gradually and this might change. T1 feels very linear across the FR with Elise+FDD20+5998. I need to qualify the last part. The soundstage is vast and what you get is a very thrilling sound where the whole FR hits you in the right proportion. It's an amazing treat to the ears. The bass is very astonishing. If I have to A/B with HE560, the T1 is a tad less but yet when I listen on it's own, I find the bass just right in proportion to the mids and treble. This is where I find the bass so enjoyable. It also sounded more natural to my ears. Lastly the comfort. This is important as I listen with headphone for many hours. With the T1, I forget they are on my head.
 
I'm going to spend a week at least getting to know these 2 back to back before I do a review.

 

[UntilThen]

LR, read this review. The reviewer has the HD600 and the T1. For good reasons. So my recommendations of the HD600 for you is correct. So is my recommendation of the T1. 

 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/742673/comparison-review-a-tale-of-two-flagships-t1-vs-hd800
 
ps I need to recommend the reviewer an Elise.

 

[hypnos1]

  That's not a bad thing as the HE560 mid is outstanding. T1 is just a fraction behind but I'm getting used to the T1 sound gradually and this might change. T1 feels very linear across the FR with Elise+FDD20+5998. I need to qualify the last part. The soundstage is vast and what you get is a very thrilling sound where the whole FR hits you in the right proportion. It's an amazing treat to the ears. The bass is very astonishing. If I have to A/B with HE560, the T1 is a tad less but yet when I listen on it's own, I find the bass just right in proportion to the mids and treble. This is where I find the bass so enjoyable. It also sounded more natural to my ears. Lastly the comfort. This is important as I listen with headphone for many hours. With the T1, I forget they are on my head.
 
I'm going to spend a week at least getting to know these 2 back to back before I do a review.

 
Hey UT...you've already got these cans pretty well covered (and very quickly, I might add!), but yes, it does indeed take a fair while to really "get" a new signature sound. However, I think you've "got" them to a "T"....sorry for the pun.. (actually, that's not a bad one, eh?!!

). CHEERS!

 

[hypnos1]

Oh, by the way @supersonic395, this is one (sprightly?!) 65yr old speaking...methinks we T1 owners cover a fairly wide age range, lol...

...(Such a leading/loaded question of yours!!

...but we don't mind!

...). CHEERS!

 

[UntilThen]

I feel that GEC 6AS7G at the asking price of $550 is absurd. 5998 is half the price and probably more than half the bliss. It's different flavours. If you have to spend $550 for the GEC then I rather you buy the T1. The changes will be more dramatic.
 
Elise deserves a TOTL headphone. 

 

[UntilThen]

My volume is only between 9 and 10 o'clock on Elise with the T1. At 11 it's LOUD. T1 is efficient even though it's 600 ohms. Elise control of the T1 is effortless. 
 
WOW at 11, almost burst my eardrums 

 

[UntilThen]

 
I'm contemplating it very seriously. 

@jerick70  be serious and buy it. Give your LCD2.2 a rest. Feel the need for speed because the T1 will make your LCD2.2 sound like a tortoise. You might also start to love sopranos.
 
This is terrible. I'm loving it more and more with each passing hour. T1 is nowhere like the DT880. So vastly more superior.
 
I'm back to 2031 and 5998 for the last 2 hours. 

 

[aqsw]

Should be receiving my T1s today or tomorrow. Im afraid I really screwed up the over/ under. Bet OVER.