Came across this today; GU-50 amp pics: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?...et=pcb.10156502239606333&type=3&theater&ifg=1
Hi chrisdrop...there seem to be a good few amps out there using the GU50....here's just a few of them lol ...WOW!
Came across this today; GU-50 amp pics: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?...et=pcb.10156502239606333&type=3&theater&ifg=1
Was in touch with Lukasz, and ask him about the 2A3 amp progress, and he replied back to me, I asked him if alright to share and he replied it was okay, "Yes this big project is still open. We’re going to take extra time with all other priorities now. But we learnt a few good tricks, also how to make an excellent electrostatic amp and surely will hear back about it soon.
Cheers
Lukasz " so it looks like they have discovered some new ways with the electrostatic amp circuit. Interesting.
Hi, my Euforia is in the mail. The idea was to let the T1.2 shine. I chose the stock tubes gold, and I noticed the 6N13S (NOS) are not that expensive compared to the PsVane CV-181 Mk2. Woo does not sell the rather costly Tung Sol 5998 anymore. I am not that much of a tube roller anyway. In poorer days maybe a 6sn7 from Tung Sol? In China they sell the PsVane CV-181 Mk2 for 158 dollar matched pair. It is not for free but they are famous. If I would like to upgrade from the T1.2 people say the Focal Utopia is the way to go. Not for free either. Much safer choice than planars. Sennheiser HD800S I liked on a Sennheiser amp. The OTL is able, I understood. The planar of choice for me might be the Hifiman Arya, since I am not very rich. But in reviews, it is said, it is not recommended with the Euforia. Would you agree? Meze planars, some say they are lovely with the Euforia, others say maybe better an amp with some more watts. Woo WA5? Too expensive. Now I use the Ayre QB-9 24/96 and I will upgrade to the DSD QB-9. I have a Schiit Gumby too. The T1 headphones better be good, now they get this lovely amp. Best wishes Yoram
Thank you. I will give the Hifiman Arya a listen too. I know a headphone shop with the Euforia and all nice headphones. They won't mind me spending some time. Best wishes Ycongrats on the euforia and your in the right place to get the most out of it. I’ve run both utopia and now stellias from it. Both sound amazing and the utopia are in similar vein to the t1’s but on a totally different level as you’d hope for the money. They are without doubt the most detailed headphones
I’ve ever heard and they’ll dig things out of your music that you’ll not hear with anything else.. for better or worse. They are fast and super dynamic and the euforia bolsters their very few weak spots, with some extra body weight and texturing especially in the mids and bass, they also temper the sometimes borderline treble but with no real loss of clarity. For me though they’re just a bit too much of a good thing and can get a little
Exhausting for longer (2hrs+) listening sessions. And they’re brutal resolution can tear apart poorer source material. In summary they are the best headphone I’ve heard but I’d only keep them if I could afford another pair or Totl headphones that are easier to live with. Like owning a race car you need something else when it’s not sunday. That said at the risk of over stretching the analogy some people like to drive a Ferrari to the shops so I can’t speak for everyone’s taste just mine.
the stellias on the ofher hand give you a large proportion of the utopias good bits, not quite the last nth of detail, but they the pace and more detail then most other HPs if that’s your thing. They also have better slightly bigger bass, going deep and retaining a more or less neutral presentation. They are a little forward but this makes the mids in my book outstanding and overall I can listen to them all day (lighter on the head too). For me they’re the perfect match with the euforia. The latter brings a greater depth and some tubey 3d max headroom without losing any of the good stuff and never overly coloured just slight harmonic improvement like a nigh end turntable. I should caveat that I listen mainly to complicated electronica and techno, some jazz, a little classical and 90s alt rock, but i look for accuracy but energy but in as an organic analogue presentation possible. And this pairing provide me with that, supported by a great dac and other components.
All of this said i wouldn’t discount planners with the euforia. It’s not like other otl’s!!
@hypnos1 is the man to give you the full lowdown, but the empyreans are fantastic match for the euforia, the two compliment each other perfectly and are a must listen if you’re considering an open back. They would be my choice in a heartbeat if I had to choose against the utopia.
I guess my advice in matching the euforia with HPs, would be to ignore preconceptions and try everything you can, ive not heard a headphone sound bad when hooked up to it.
congrats again
Thank you. I will give the Hifiman Arya a listen too. I know a headphone shop with the Euforia and all nice headphones. They won't mind me spending some time. Best wishes Y
Hi I have been reading and it said, the ZMF Auteur is a lovely match with the Euforia. But you cannot buy it new in Holland, where I live, and second hand for 2000 euro. Which is quite costly for second hand. I will try the Arya and I have not the spare 2000 euro now. Thanks though. Kind regards YoramAlthough my OTL is Feliks-Audio Elise not Euforia, I am VERY happy with it's pairing into ZMF Auteur 300 ohm bio-cellulose driver. It's cost is just a bit higher than Arya and certainly much less than Stellia. As @teknorob23 said, many great optrions for headphones that shine with this amp. Good luck!
https://headphonecompany.com/shop/?filter_010-marke=zmf I found a place in Germany. It is still for sale.Hi I have been reading and it said, the ZMF Auteur is a lovely match with the Euforia. But you cannot buy it new in Holland, where I live, and second hand for 2000 euro. Which is quite costly for second hand. I will try the Arya and I have not the spare 2000 euro now. Thanks though. Kind regards Yoram
Hi, my Euforia is in the mail. The idea was to let the T1.2 shine. I chose the stock tubes gold, and I noticed the 6N13S (NOS) are not that expensive compared to the PsVane CV-181 Mk2. Woo does not sell the rather costly Tung Sol 5998 anymore. I am not that much of a tube roller anyway. In poorer days maybe a 6sn7 from Tung Sol? In China they sell the PsVane CV-181 Mk2 for 158 dollar matched pair. It is not for free but they are famous. If I would like to upgrade from the T1.2 people say the Focal Utopia is the way to go. Not for free either. Much safer choice than planars. Sennheiser HD800S I liked on a Sennheiser amp. The OTL is able, I understood. The planar of choice for me might be the Hifiman Arya, since I am not very rich. But in reviews, it is said, it is not recommended with the Euforia. Would you agree? Meze planars, some say they are lovely with the Euforia, others say maybe better an amp with some more watts. Woo WA5? Too expensive. Now I use the Ayre QB-9 24/96 and I will upgrade to the DSD QB-9. I have a Schiit Gumby too. The T1 headphones better be good, now they get this lovely amp. Best wishes Yoram