[goldwerger]

he is also very easy to work with,although the build took forever lol

yea, custom builds require some serious patience......... errrg...

 

[OCC7N]

So whats up with Susvara. Is it still the best. Is it still V1 or more versions?

DAC/AMP should make the big difference I have heard....watt is not watt.

...it depends on the quality

 

[chargedcapacitor]

So whats up with Susvara. Is it still the best. Is it still V1 or more versions?

DAC/AMP should make the big difference I have heard....watt is not watt.

...it depends on the quality

So like do you not read any further back in the forum than the first page?

 

[Somatic]

So whats up with Susvara. Is it still the best. Is it still V1 or more versions?

DAC/AMP should make the big difference I have heard....watt is not watt.

...it depends on the quality

Potentially still the best. No big revisions other than 2.5mm to 3.5mm. Some people say there is a change, some don’t. Amp selection is crucial for this headphone according to many. Still amazing.

 

[jlbrach]

as good as any HP on the market...personal preference determines the best

 

[nwavesailor]

RF ?????

Sorry, EF

 

[thecrow]

DAC/AMP should make the big difference I have heard....watt is not watt.

...it depends on the quality

oh oh. Here comes that wave again……..

let me put it this way, people believe what they believe. Some even from their own personal experience.

and i think it is fair to say that the majority of us believe watts are important.

and my experience on headfi (and general discussions of technology) has generally been the majority (consensus) is usually the best and safest way to go.

but why not have a read of the thread and your questions may be
answered.

And you’ll notice many repetitive replies along the way.

all the best

 

[Zaek]

On the way back home from CanJam London and, having listened to pretty much every single planar flagship outside of the T+A Solitaire P off the multiple high end sources each, I maintain the Susvara is still the benchmark.

What's the best setup u heard with Susvara at CanJam?

 

[vsg28]

What's the best setup u heard with Susvara at CanJam?

I am somewhat biased towards the EF1000 but I thought the Feliks Audio Envy was an excellent amplifier too:

I had paired both of these with the DCS Lina DAC and master clock as well, and played around with the crossfeed options. The clock isn't worth the money but the DAC is very interesting and pairs well with tubes.

 

[goldwerger]

I am somewhat biased towards the EF1000 but I thought the Feliks Audio Envy was an excellent amplifier too:


I had paired both of these with the DCS Lina DAC and master clock as well, and played around with the crossfeed options. The clock isn't worth the money but the DAC is very interesting and pairs well with tubes.

Have you tried the Auris Nirvana?

I’m curious how it compares to the Feliks Envy..

 

[nwavesailor]

Listening to the Envy and Sus right now! I keep thinking (perhpas that's my problem) it can't get any better and then...........it DOES!!!

 

[vsg28]

Have you tried the Auris Nirvana?

I’m curious how it compares to the Feliks Envy..

I did, yes. It was available on another booth and I took over the same Susvara unit. The Nirvana punched above its weight tbh, if you are interested in it then you would be pleased. But it does make the Susvara slightly warmer compared to the other two that are not as tube-y. To give you a better idea, I'd say the Nirvana is a mini Cayin HA-300MK2 that was alongside and is basically what you think a tube amp should sound like. Personally I'd rather use the Nirvana and the HA-300MK2 with dynamic headphones.

 

[goldwerger]

I did, yes. It was available on another booth and I took over the same Susvara unit. The Nirvana punched above its weight tbh, if you are interested in it then you would be pleased. But it does make the Susvara slightly warmer compared to the other two that are not as tube-y. To give you a better idea, I'd say the Nirvana is a mini Cayin HA-300MK2 that was alongside and is basically what you think a tube amp should sound like. Personally I'd rather use the Nirvana and the HA-300MK2 with dynamic headphones.

Thanks!

I have the Nirvana. I use it with all my headphones (dynamic and planar) except the Susvara and Arya V2 for which I use my speaker amp (Moon 330A). But I’m familiar with its voicing with the Susvara (it can easily drive it, but speaker amp is still better), hence I’m curious how the Envy sounds in compajrosn

Seems like the Envy is a bit more neutral? I’ve actually never found the Nirvana super warm, so the Envy may be too lean sounding for me then

Very helpful, thank you

 

[nwavesailor]

I would not call the Envy lean even with basic EH 300B

 

[goldwerger]

I would not call the Envy lean even with basic EH 300B

How would you describe them in comparison to the Nirvana (if u had a chance to head them both)? Thanks