[DeeT79]

Interesting, that means that not every Envy is identical but those who had humming issues might have different power transformers now

That appears to be the case. I can only assume that the quality is on par with the EDIS power transformer or Feliks would not have selected that manufacturer.

 

[BrainSalat]

Do you have a link to the Sylvanias? There seem to be a few variants.

I have some Ked Rad Black Beauty incoming as well although I can't listen to them yet as I sold my DAC.

Soon though.

I don't have a link but this is how they look (my pair): Sylvania 6SN7W military issue, wartime (1945), TALL bottle

 

[Leto Dal]

Following the review process of Envy by ConvinceMeAudio, we are in for a ride I believe. He seem to have some big concerns regardings stage and dynamic, it looks like he finds it problematic with Envy. He plans to compare Envy with Red October and Ha-300b mk.2.

 

[DeeT79]

Following the review process of Envy by ConvinceMeAudio, we are in for a ride I believe. He seem to have some big concerns regardings stage and dynamic, it looks like he finds it problematic with Envy. He plans to compare Envy with Red October and Ha-300b mk.2.

I'm going to go back to his review and check it out. I usually enjoy his reviews but I've never heard anything too bad said about the Envy previously so I'd be interested to see his thoughts.

 

[ThanatosVI]

Following the review process of Envy by ConvinceMeAudio, we are in for a ride I believe. He seem to have some big concerns regardings stage and dynamic, it looks like he finds it problematic with Envy. He plans to compare Envy with Red October and Ha-300b mk.2.

Well as an Envy owner you already know that the Envy has no issues with stage and dynamics. I don't see anything to be worried about.

 

[Leto Dal]

He is coming directly from Red October which he considers a clear step up from Envy, so yeah there seem to be a bit of bias. Though we will see, the unit he received is WE300b + Brimar drivers, so it could be the synergy too, which he is aware off. The dacs he was using so far is Wavedream Signature (which he feels is overdriving Envy??) and Wandla (which I personally found really lackluster with Envy) Just interesting to read the first impressions of someone like Koji, who experienced a lot of different summit fi gear and relies on his ears way more than we do in the daily life. For me personally Sus + Envy + May with We300b and Sylvanias was the best listening experience in the hobby so far. Might change with Immanis and few other things that will be around in Munich next week. But right now I have trouble to wrap my head around Kojis criticism

 

[DeeT79]

He is coming directly from Red October which he considers a clear step up from Envy, so yeah there seem to be a bit of bias. Though we will see, the unit he received is WE300b + Brimar drivers, so it could be the synergy too, which he is aware off. The dacs he was using so far is Wavedream Signature (which he feels is overdriving Envy??) and Wandla (which I personally found really lackluster with Envy) Just interesting to read the first impressions of someone like Koji, who experienced a lot of different summit fi gear and relies on his ears way more than we do in the daily life. For me personally Sus + Envy + May with We300b and Sylvanias was the best listening experience in the hobby so far. Might change with Immanis and few other things that will be around in Munich next week. But right now I have trouble to wrap my head around Kojis criticism

Do you have a link for the review?

 

[turbofeet]

I don't have a link but this is how they look (my pair): Sylvania 6SN7W military issue, wartime (1945), TALL bottle

Thanks
Yes I can't find the tall bottle versions only these but the price is a little quite high.

I've bought from that seller before though and the tubes have always been in excellent condition and well packaged. Price + import tax is a bit much.

 

[Solasuke]

He is coming directly from Red October which he considers a clear step up from Envy, so yeah there seem to be a bit of bias. Though we will see, the unit he received is WE300b + Brimar drivers, so it could be the synergy too, which he is aware off. The dacs he was using so far is Wavedream Signature (which he feels is overdriving Envy??) and Wandla (which I personally found really lackluster with Envy) Just interesting to read the first impressions of someone like Koji, who experienced a lot of different summit fi gear and relies on his ears way more than we do in the daily life. For me personally Sus + Envy + May with We300b and Sylvanias was the best listening experience in the hobby so far. Might change with Immanis and few other things that will be around in Munich next week. But right now I have trouble to wrap my head around Kojis criticism

Koji’s or anyone else’s opinions shouldn’t change your enjoyment of your own gear. It’s important to trust your own judgement or you’ll never be satisfied in this hobby and you’ll always be second guessing yourself. If you’re happy with where you are that’s the main thing! If your tastes change over time and in a year you find yourself unsatisfied, that’s also fine.

 

[Leto Dal]

Do you have a link for the review?

No review yet, its in progress, he is posting some impresssions on his private telegram channel for supporters.

 

[BrainSalat]

Thanks
Yes I can't find the tall bottle versions only these but the price is a little quite high.

I've bought from that seller before though and the tubes have always been in excellent condition and well packaged. Price + import tax is a bit much.

I bought mine from the same seller but yes, prices are higher now. But that version, with the metal base, is supposed to be even better than mine (better resolution and extended ends) so it may worth the extra money. Last time I looked for them was ~500 USD.

 

[AudioFanX]

I think I misunderstood. I would like to have the TM300B logo facing in front when put into the Envy.

I contacted Thomas about it, but he refused for a single or for a few orders.
Who would be in?

(Using the Feliks Envy logo would bring some copyright issues.)

A special order for Thomas, but by Feliks. In the case of a large quantity it would be possible, but the price would also be special.

 

[jlbrach]

The Solitaire P is highly sensitive, low gain is the option that should be used.

I am using medium gain with my caldera and it is easily as easy to drive as my sol p was........I dont have the sol p any longer but I imagine I would use it on medium gain...the charydis I do have to use on low gain if I choose to use it with my envy

 

[jlbrach]

Following the review process of Envy by ConvinceMeAudio, we are in for a ride I believe. He seem to have some big concerns regardings stage and dynamic, it looks like he finds it problematic with Envy. He plans to compare Envy with Red October and Ha-300b mk.2.

who cares?seriously?..1000 people love the envy and this guy has some reservations and we are all supposed to decide we no longer love our envy?...ridiculous

 

[walterboss]

I got the Holo May KTE and an Innuos ZENith last week and they've transformed this amp for me. Ordered some WE300Bs today. Very excite!

If you've posted any thoughts on the zenith i'd love to see them. Considering a MK3 currently coming from Mac mini streaming into a May. Or even a PM if you have a few minutes