[Majors]

FA-22 with Ares II and 800s is a match made in heaven. It literally fixed all the things I disliked about the hd800s. Improved Center Imaging as well as more defined Bass.

 

[Ichos]

IMO the Flux Amps are such step up from THX you can get any amp and it’ll be a huge step up.

I think you should decide if you want to go balanced or not first as that only leaves the FA-12, and balanced cables can get costly.

With the HD800 I would choose the warmer amp because I can’t stand it’s treble personally.

I concur, don't count me as a THX hater because I like very much certain implementations but all the Flux are far better when it comes to musicality.

 

[dermott]

Regarding planars, I have heard it said that its not watts so much, but current that is important in driving them. Aside from the Volot, do the rest of the Flux offerings (FA-10/12/22) offer the same "current" regardless of the watts they produce? The FA-12 & 22 have significantly less watts compared to the FA-10, but do watts and current have a direct relationship? I don't know enough about this stuff. I am loving my recently acquired Arya V2, but know that it is being held back by my Jot 1 amp. I am leaning toward the FA-12 based on the way people describe the sound. It is especially tough in that the FA-10, 12 and 22 are all the same price. Great problem to have I guess, but just want to make sure I choose the right sound signature. I listen to my headphones to relax more often than not, so I want that more gentle/inviting sound. Think lower resting heart rate/blood pressure .

 

[Ichos]

For more technical specifications you better ask Vitaliy.
From a user experience perspective the FA-12 runs my Sundara, Deva pro and Ananda with ease and great sound.

 

[jonathan c]

Regarding planars, I have heard it said that its not watts so much, but current that is important in driving them. Aside from the Volot, do the rest of the Flux offerings (FA-10/12/22) offer the same "current" regardless of the watts they produce? The FA-12 & 22 have significantly less watts compared to the FA-10, but do watts and current have a direct relationship? I don't know enough about this stuff. I am loving my recently acquired Arya V2, but know that it is being held back by my Jot 1 amp. I am leaning toward the FA-12 based on the way people describe the sound. It is especially tough in that the FA-10, 12 and 22 are all the same price. Great problem to have I guess, but just want to make sure I choose the right sound signature. I listen to my headphones to relax more often than not, so I want that more gentle/inviting sound. Think lower resting heart rate/blood pressure .

I have no problems, all enjoyment, when the Flux Lab FA-22 is driving: Audeze LCD-4, Audeze LCD-X.

 

[ecc35]

 

[ecc35]

FA-12 arrived.

 

[XVampireX]

Congrats, but you don't need to double post.
And let us know what you think of it.

 

[NickT23]

Congrats, but you don't need to double post.
And let us know what you think of it.

Maybe he made a mistake.

 

[ecc35]

Congrats, but you don't need to double post.
And let us know what you think of it.

Sorry, first time attaching photo, did not know how it works..

 

[NickT23]

Sorry, first time attaching photo, did not know how it works..

We are brothers in nation. Why never go for the FA-10 ?

 

[ecc35]

We are brothers in nation. Why never go for the FA-10 ?

My headphones are not difficult to drive.

 

[Lovebox]

Any thoughts about the FA-12 vs the Singxer SA-1?

 

[Majors]

Here's a mechanical tuning tip. Back out the screws on the XLR and loosen the RCA nuts on the back of unit then tighten them up till lightly touching. You can always tighten them up if you don't like it. There's videos on YouTube explaining how it works. If you try it please let me know how this works. For me it was mind-blowing.

 

[RenEh]

Here's a mechanical tuning tip. Back out the screws on the XLR and loosen the RCA nuts on the back of unit then tighten them up till lightly touching. You can always tighten them up if you don't like it. There's videos on YouTube explaining how it works. If you try it please let me know how this works. For me it was mind-blowing.

I did this for my ares 2… and it improved the bass. Yup I’m one of those crazy audiophiles now.