[Dionysus]

It’s a 3.5mm input to the back of the amplifier. The ir receiver can be placed anywhere really with 3m double sided tape. Mute works just as expected. The up and down arrows do not have any functionality.

 

[Infoseeker]

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[Honeypot]

For noise floor to be audible on my fa-12 I've to go to max vol on mid gain or 3 o'clock in high.

 

[arar]

Anyone with a ZMF Aeolus tried the FA-12 or FA-12s? I ordered the Aeolus a while ago so while I'm waiting for it to arrive, I'm killing time, trying to come up with a solid "mid-fi" (400-600e) upgrade path from my modest Schiit Magni 3 (+ Topping D10, but I feel a "good enough" DAC is probably enough for now). Already decided on a tube amp (a Finnish 250e DIY kit), but I'd like to get a better solid state amp too and came across this thread.

I love a thick, rich, really warm sound with solid bass and somewhat tamer highs (I have tinnitus), which should be what I'm gonna be getting with the Aeolus. But I'd be interested in hearing if the apparently quite warm FA-12 enhances the Aeolus' sound signature or if it becomes overkill, too warm or muffled or something? I also got the universe suede pads for the Aeolus which should bring down the bass, up the highs and apparently do something magical to the mids, so I'm wondering if the cans with those pads + FA-12s would be a winner combo.

 

[Dopaminer]

Really struggling to decide between the FA-12, the Singxer SA-1, and a couple of other options from Gustard and Cayin.
First choice is definitely Flux, but lack of Pre-outs on the FA-12 is a major drawback. Not sure why the FA-12S has them and the 12 does not; maybe something related to the balanced architecture.

Anyway they are extremely communicative and helpful!.
They shared some photos of the new copper color and the space grey. Love both of these . . .

 

[RenEh]

Really struggling to decide between the FA-12, the Singxer SA-1, and a couple of other options from Gustard and Cayin.
First choice is definitely Flux, but lack of Pre-outs on the FA-12 is a major drawback. Not sure why the FA-12S has them and the 12 does not; maybe something related to the balanced architecture.

Anyway they are extremely communicative and helpful!.
They shared some photos of the new copper color and the space grey. Love both of these . . .

I haven’t received my fa-12 yet, but the responsiveness of their customer service is what won me over. Burson I only received automated messages until a week later. Singxer you’re probably on your own in regards to support, and the small form factor really makes me question if it’s truly class A. I can’t speak of Gustatd or Cayin as I never checked them out.

 

[Dionysus]

Really struggling to decide between the FA-12, the Singxer SA-1, and a couple of other options from Gustard and Cayin.
First choice is definitely Flux, but lack of Pre-outs on the FA-12 is a major drawback. Not sure why the FA-12S has them and the 12 does not; maybe something related to the balanced architecture.

Anyway they are extremely communicative and helpful!.
They shared some photos of the new copper color and the space grey. Love both of these . . .

What is the rest of the equipment chain you have?

 

[Infoseeker]

That space grey is nice. I wish they still had champagne.

 

[Rebel Chris]

Now we need color options for the volume knob, haha.

I'm patiently waiting for the Volot

 

[capone1413]

Quick question regarding the FA-10. I’m looking for a new amp for my OG HE-6 and im currently using an ifi iDAC micro as DAC. I would like to connect the HE-6 on the balanced connector. Question is how can I connect the ifi because it only has cinch/RCA connection which I would assume is SE?!
Correct me if I’m wrong but I have read that it’s only possible SE2SE or balanced 2 balanced?!

 

[Dopaminer]

Quick question regarding the FA-10. I’m looking for a new amp for my OG HE-6 and im currently using an ifi iDAC micro as DAC. I would like to connect the HE-6 on the balanced connector. Question is how can I connect the ifi because it only has cinch/RCA connection which I would assume is SE?!
Correct me if I’m wrong but I have read that it’s only possible SE2SE or balanced 2 balanced?!

I believe the FA-10 is single ended. (The XLRs are there for convenience.) If so, sonically it won't matter if you use XLR or RCA inputs, or the 6.3 or XLR output.

 

[Ichos]

Yes it is single ended.

Go ahead and connect the rca in and use whatever output you wish.
It is exactly the same.

 

[Infoseeker]

Will he need to limit the output of the ifi? Can the fa-10 take it without clipping?

 

[Dopaminer]

Will he need to limit the output of the ifi? Can the fa-10 take it without clipping?

From the ifi RCA outputs it should be okay, just like any other DAC line out. I wouldn't try it from the headphone PO.

 

[iFi audio]

Question is how can I connect the ifi because it only has cinch/RCA connection which I would assume is SE?!

That's correct, yes.

Correct me if I’m wrong but I have read that it’s only possible SE2SE or balanced 2 balanced?!

Personally I'd stick to one or the other