[psy472]

I know this was already mentioned few times. Strangely, when I was discussing with Flux the preamping possibilities, they were about to strain me away from that idea. Like they would not recommend preamping Mentor, rather they suggested to use Mentor as the preamp (with that steps I described above). But of course it's not an axiom to hold on. Experimenting is allowed anytime .

I just like to make use of the Mentor’s black background. Not sure how they got it to be so quiet but they basically filter out all the noise from the upstream chain. That means grainy tube amps are great and even weaker DACs are good too.

 

[skhan007]

You owners are a passionate bunch. I can tell just by reading your posts on this amp. I'm watching Soundnews (one of my favorite reviewers) give this amp his highest recommendation. Impressed at how strongly he says it drives Susvara (which I do not own), so I'm quite confident it will be a match for Abyss 1266. Maybe I should put this one at the top of my SS want list?

 

[skhan007]

I’ve emailed Flux, but no response after several days. Not sure what to make of it. Hope they are safe.

 

[nighthink]

I’ve emailed Flux, but no response after several days. Not sure what to make of it. Hope they are safe.

They are usually very responsive (within a day at worst), but now everything is possible. The situation got much worse last days I believe (not enough support with weapons supplies).

Just try to bump the email conversaion, hopefully they just overlooked and otherwise they are fine as usual (or as they could be given the facts).

 

[artist777]

I’ve emailed Flux, but no response after several days. Not sure what to make of it. Hope they are safe.

Perhaps their answers end up in your spam. I had a similar situation. Then I found three replies from them) Another workable solution was to contact them via Facebook

 

[RobWilde]

Perhaps their answers end up in your spam. I had a similar situation. Then I found three replies from them) Another workable solution was to contact them via Facebook

I'm sure i'm not the only person who checks their FB twenty times a day to see if they've reopened sales.

But seriously, I just hope everyone is okay.

 

[skhan007]

Perhaps their answers end up in your spam. I had a similar situation. Then I found three replies from them) Another workable solution was to contact them via Facebook

Yes! I did not think of this, but read your message and checked my junk folder. There was the response! I look forward to following up with them on a potential purchase.

Please let me know if you guys agree with my assessment (purely based on research, reading, YouTube):

Flux > Oor/Hyspsos > GS-X Mini

 

[Slackaveli]

Yes! I did not think of this, but read your message and checked my junk folder. There was the response! I look forward to following up with them on a potential purchase.

Please let me know if you guys agree with my assessment (purely based on research, reading, YouTube):

Flux > Oor/Hyspsos > GS-X Mini

word.

 

[LTd head]

M-field vs Mentor, asked FLUX via email specifically for HD800

"The Mentor sounds excellent with the HD800, but in our opinion, these headphones reveal better where the low frequencies are fuller and the timbre is smoother. It is also important that the mid frequencies are a little more accentuated, this will add emotion. The HD800 simply sounds great with our new M-Field model. The synergy between this model and the HD800 is definitely superior in our opinion. The model should be on sale soon, and there will be a small discount at the beginning of sales. The cost of the amplifier is similar to Mentor."

 

[psy472]

Considering they just sent me a replacement Flux Mentor just last week, they should be OK. They are revamping production and ask for 3 weeks before orders open. So it’s now end of week 2? Still another week or so before you can order I think.

I don’t know how the M-Field model sounds, but everyone has their own budget and tastes. It’s good to try new stuff and compare. If people who have the M-Field can give their impression that’ll be great.

 

[skhan007]

I didn’t even know the M-Field existed. Same output wattage?

Since I use EQ, curious if I should stick with my plan to buy the Mentor or consider the M-Field. My primary headphone would be Abyss 1266, but I frequently use my HD800S.

 

[Slackaveli]

When I looked in the guts at Mentor and M-Field i couldnt see paying the same price as Mentor is an obviously pricier layout fwtw.
That said if you think the MField is the one for you than I would suggest getting it when it releases bc it will have a discount at first.

 

[betula]

When I looked in the guts at Mentor and M-Field i couldnt see paying the same price as Mentor is an obviously pricier layout fwtw.
That said if you think the MField is the one for you than I would suggest getting it when it releases bc it will have a discount at first.

From the M-Field thread:
"The M-Field is not just a stripped down version of the Mentor. This is a whole new amplifier with a different tuning and sound signature. This is made to be a high-end, solid state alternative to a tube amplifier.
The circuit inside might look simpler but it is not. The M-Field features the same high quality parts as the Mentor. The toroidal transformer is only one but it is bigger, with a very complex design and is more expensive to manufacture than the transformer of the Mentor. Additionally the power supply is of the same quality as the Mentor."

 

[RobWilde]

I'm gonna be honest, if the Soundwave Mentor review hadn't been done with a Dave / Elite combo which is what I've got, I would have absolutely no idea whether to go for Mentor or M-Field!

 

[happygamera156]

From the M-Field thread:
"The M-Field is not just a stripped down version of the Mentor. This is a whole new amplifier with a different tuning and sound signature. This is made to be a high-end, solid state alternative to a tube amplifier.
The circuit inside might look simpler but it is not. The M-Field features the same high quality parts as the Mentor. The toroidal transformer is only one but it is bigger, with a very complex design and is more expensive to manufacture than the transformer of the Mentor. Additionally the power supply is of the same quality as the Mentor."

Sounds like the M-Field and 1266TC pairing is a match made in heaven.