Feliks Audio ENVY

[ThanatosVI]

So for anyone that wants confirmation. This is the exact fuse you need if you want to get SR Purples ...

Verified with Lukasz ... I like these fuses a lot. Definitely buying some but not sure if I want to buy 1 or 2 so I get one free. I just don't see these going out often so not sure I need 3 fuses?

I use the same one in my Octave. Can even keep the fuse when I switch

 

[Somatic]

Oooh, now that we are talking about replacing fuses. Does someone have a picture of the compartment where the fuse resides? The SR Purples presumably are flow dependent. If someone takes a picture, I can ping Lukasz and see where the flow is going. I guess we can use ear as well, which I ended up resorting for the Ferrum but would like a definite answer from the Designers of the amp. Thanks.

 

[ColSaulTigh]

So for anyone that wants confirmation. This is the exact fuse you need if you want to get SR Purples ...

Verified with Lukasz ... I like these fuses a lot. Definitely buying some but not sure if I want to buy 1 or 2 so I get one free. I just don't see these going out often so not sure I need 3 fuses?

250v in a US system? I'd think that's a European fuse, but I'm no expert.

 

[Somatic]

250v in a US system? I'd think that's a European fuse, but I'm no expert.

Just spoke to support. 250v means 250v of protection. This is for the smaller fuses. The bigger fuses use 500v of protection. The only thing one needs to know is the size, amperage and if its fast or slo blo.

Edit: Also I used the 250v small fuse slo blo version for the Oor and it worked flawlessly. I'm learning things everday. @ColSaulTigh , you almost gave me a heart attack ...

 

[moosemp]

Honestly don't think that it will sound better at all.
However it certainly looks better and imo is the aesthetically most pleasing amp ever.

I want to believe that they will sound equally good but with a different flavor. There is a real chance that the Octave sounds better though.

Not gonna lie, the hype about Elrog tubes somewhat feeds into this and I want to experience it as well...

Ergo similar sound quality with better aesthetics = worth a change.

I decided to keep Octave when ordering ENVY in 2021 since I appreciate this amp’s versatility, power 3D imaging and first of all expolosive dynamics. Tubes rolling options are countless, EL 34 and KT88 i currently use give me all I need. But ENVY is different in many aspects , not better. Just different and it is a pleasure to switch between them.

 

[ThanatosVI]

I decided to keep Octave when ordering ENVY in 2021 since I appreciate this amp’s versatility, power 3D imaging and first of all expolosive dynamics. Tubes rolling options are countless, EL 34 and KT88 i currently use give me all I need. But ENVY is different in many aspects , not better. Just different and it is a pleasure to switch between them.

Wouldn't have thought to find someone who owns both.

If you don't mind, I'd like to pm you some questions to make sure I don't regret selling mine.

 

[Newsee]

Wouldn't have thought to find someone who owns both.

If you don't mind, I'd like to pm you some questions to make sure I don't regret selling mine.

I think the difference is of public interest. At least I am very interested as well.

 

[Somatic]

Wondering if the SE and XLR outputs have the same power? I have a Lavricables Grand in SE 1/4inch and seeing if I need to reterminate or not. On the Oor, the SE has a lot less output than XLR, FYI.

 

[turbofeet]

Wondering if the SE and XLR outputs have the same power? I have a Lavricables Grand in SE 1/4inch and seeing if I need to reterminate or not. On the Oor, the SE has a lot less output than XLR, FYI.

Sounds about the same volume to me from either output. Just tested it. Still great from 6.3mm.

 

[moosemp]

Some of my remarks as for comparison OCTAVE with ENVY-
Octave v16 without black box;
I did not mess with driver tubes, EF800 is virtually impossible to change, ECC82 is not easy to replace since it is put deep intro amp chassis. I have a lot of 12au7 for Riviera and I will try to roll it- in Riviera results are far beyond any expectations. As for power tubes I started with standard TungsolKT120 with average result, so I switched to KT150- much more satisfying. Now I USE Svetlana winged c KT88 that I do like and Valvo EL34- both charming , typically tubey sound with a lot of power and detail, good 3D presentation.
I do not consider ENVY or Octave better from one another, but rather use it depending on my mood for specifis music presentation, both amps are excellent.
Most important feature in V16 sound is imho its powerful yet detailed and highly musical presentation, authority that people describe often as iron fist in velvet glove. ENVY is for me second in this respect, but by small margin. I would attribute this Octave advantage to The very nature of tubes used, especially KT88.
Both amps have similar extension in high frequency, Octave goes lower in bass. This is very much dependent of power tubes used too.
Octave with softly sounding EL34 has much more tubey character than any other amp except for Ayon HA3-unbeatable in this respect.
Best dynamics-Octave with KT150, but you loose some thrilling delicacy.
tube rolling- unlimited , I DID not experiment with 6SN7, no need for it now imho, but I will try in future definitely
Noice floor- very very lowlevel in both, Octave better by small margin, and I do listen loud.
I do not have clear preferences of music genres between amps, although for EM, rock and roll, blues I use Octave more often, for jazz and classical- ENVY

headphones used- ABYSS TC1266 most of The time, Focal Utopia classic model, ZMF Verite closed and open, Meze Empyrean.
Susvara in future , maybe something else too


THESE ARE OF COURSE MY SUBJECTIVE FEELINGS AND OPINIONS

Summing up- I would not get rid of Octave, which has a lot of sonic advantages and nothing important to worry about.
And I defitely recommend ENVY

 

[Somatic]

Some of my remarks as for comparison OCTAVE with ENVY-
Octave v16 without black box;
I did not mess with driver tubes, EF800 is virtually impossible to change, ECC82 is not easy to replace since it is put deep intro amp chassis. I have a lot of 12au7 for Riviera and I will try to roll it- in Riviera results are far beyond any expectations. As for power tubes I started with standard TungsolKT120 with average result, so I switched to KT150- much more satisfying. Now I USE Svetlana winged c KT88 that I do like and Valvo EL34- both charming , typically tubey sound with a lot of power and detail, good 3D presentation.
I do not consider ENVY or Octave better from one another, but rather use it depending on my mood for specifis music presentation, both amps are excellent.
Most important feature in V16 sound is imho its powerful yet detailed and highly musical presentation, authority that people describe often as iron fist in velvet glove. ENVY is for me second in this respect, but by small margin. I would attribute this Octave advantage to The very nature of tubes used, especially KT88.
Both amps have similar extension in high frequency, Octave goes lower in bass. This is very much dependent of power tubes used too.
Octave with softly sounding EL34 has much more tubey character than any other amp except for Ayon HA3-unbeatable in this respect.
Best dynamics-Octave with KT150, but you loose some thrilling delicacy.
tube rolling- unlimited , I DID not experiment with 6SN7, no need for it now imho, but I will try in future definitely
Noice floor- very very lowlevel in both, Octave better by small margin, and I do listen loud.
I do not have clear preferences of music genres between amps, although for EM, rock and roll, blues I use Octave more often, for jazz and classical- ENVY

headphones used- ABYSS TC1266 most of The time, Focal Utopia classic model, ZMF Verite closed and open, Meze Empyrean.
Susvara in future , maybe something else too


THESE ARE OF COURSE MY SUBJECTIVE FEELINGS AND OPINIONS

Summing up- I would not get rid of Octave, which has a lot of sonic advantages and nothing important to worry about.
And I defitely recommend ENVY

Are you using stock standard or performance tubes on the Envy? Wondering if your thoughts would change if you tube rolled some Elrogs and some good NOS 6SN7s. Thanks

 

[moosemp]

Please look at my previous posts

 

[Somatic]

Please look at my previous posts

Ok got it. You have Elrogs etc. Ok good to know. Thanks for your info.

 

[ThanatosVI]

New Euforia Evo is now on the Website.
Unfortunately the Envy received a noteable price increase. The Walnut performance Version clocks now in at 8000€ up from 7200€ previously. damn

 

[Deceneu808]

New Euforia Evo is now on the Website.
Unfortunately the Envy received a noteable price increase. The Walnut performance Version clocks now in at 8000€ up from 7200€ previously. damn

I did not expect that. Even the Elise has been bumped to 1799. That's a lot considering that a year ago it was 1399, then bumped to 1599 and now this. Even the Echo is 899 from 799. At least the new EVO is 400 cheaper than the AE. Honestly I'm kind of confused about their pricing scheme and can't really tell what's worth it anymore.