[Bonesy Jonesy]

Wished I had thought of that, even HIFIman did not suggest. I have a Lina Dac in my chain then and now. I had it set to 6V maybe it was too high etc.thx

FYI; Believe (according to Chord Specs) that my Chord DAVE outputs max approx. 4.4V via the unbalanced RCA's to my EF1000 and believe(according to CH Precision Specs) my CH P1 Phono Stage outputs max approx. 4.0V via the unbalanced RCA's to my EF1000 !

 

[Bonesy Jonesy]

Sounds like a current and or voltage surge overload from your source component(s) into the EF1000 where the EF1000 has shut down to protect itself !

Also note that the EF1000 has a tube Pre-Amp not SS i.e. even more susceptible to overload issues and hence needs to be fully protected from them (as I'm sure Hifiman have done) !

 

[TDHEAD]

FYI; Believe (according to Chord Specs) that my Chord DAVE outputs max approx. 4.4V via the unbalanced RCA's to my EF1000 and believe(according to CH Precision Specs) my CH P1 Phono Stage outputs max approx. 4.0V via the unbalanced RCA's to my EF1000 !

Thx, i keep your comments in mind if I acquire another EF1000……..which I probably will

 

[TDHEAD]

Thx, i keep your comments in mind if I acquire another EF1000……..which I probably will

Currently set up to try the new HiFiman prelude with Susvara and the Lina DAC and Clock

 

[theveterans]

I just found out how you store your files reflects in quality of the sound on Susvara. It is bigger improvement than filters and cables.

ROON users. unfortunately are depended on the SMB for NAS/Fileservers. I could not find any support for ISCSI

It is no secret if you deep google SMB or NFS should have never been a thing in audiophile community.

ISCSI is also old, but it beats both for music on my system. It has no security, it has no bottleneck. It is block-level and it is fully open without any encryption. Just like an internal storage, but sound even better on SAN implementation.

Synology/FreeNAS/TrueNAS users: Do yourself this big favor. Thick Provision a share with no authentication, Single host, and test it for yourselfs.

You will hear the difference in the layers of the music. It is incredible improvement.

I also have a similar observation, but it can also be not just the implementation of the authentication, but also the quality of the storage and memory of the NAS/Fileservers. Storing music files on laptop and streaming it through Roon is at times more often than not worse sounding than Qobuz through Roon even though the files are purchased directly from Qobuz

 

[OCC7N]

I also have a similar observation, but it can also be not just the implementation of the authentication, but also the quality of the storage and memory of the NAS/Fileservers. Storing music files on laptop and streaming it through Roon is at times more often than not worse sounding than Qobuz through Roon even though the files are purchased directly from Qobuz

Yes the storage, the controller, the chips on the SSD/NVME, plays a huge role! Thats why I am in love with the old Samsung 980 Pro over any EVO. The newer 990 Pro should be even better.

EVO is neutral sounding, 980 Pro has better texture on guitars. Thicker, more analog, sweeter.

You said memory, yes to that it has impact. Thats another rabbit hole I have not experimented with.

However the ISCSI is soo great I am ordering another DS124 for steam/EA/EPIC games

 

[Bootycall922]

Susvara's earcups have been putting pressure on my ears and I'm experiencing aching on my inner top ear. How to fix this?

 

[psy472]

Susvara's earcups have been putting pressure on my ears and I'm experiencing aching on my inner top ear. How to fix this?

Change it to the universal Zmf ear pads. It will feel much better.

If your ear hurts try pressing on the mastoid, the bones bump behind the ear.

 

[awesomenatorrad]

Does anyone here struggle with siblance with the susvara? I wince occasionally while playing well mastered tracks and it is getting a little fatiguing. I am pretty treble sensitive and I was thinking the solution is either a tube amp like the envy or maybe trying the auteur pads to tame the treble.

 

[Aetherhole]

Does anyone here struggle with siblance with the susvara? I wince occasionally while playing well mastered tracks and it is getting a little fatiguing. I am pretty treble sensitive and I was thinking the solution is either a tube amp like the envy or maybe trying the auteur pads to tame the treble.

Susvara is pretty neutral, so there are certainly other HP that are even sharper up top. That being said, chain dependency can definitely help. A tube amp certainly can help. I’m not familiar with your Merason DAC, but DAC’s certainly can also reduce the bite from the treble. EQ even could help, if you’re willing/wanting to go that route.

This is just from my personal experience, but the WA23 Luna is a lovely, lovely sounding amp with the Susvara and sounds properly “Tube-y.”

 

[tawmizzzz]

Does anyone here struggle with siblance with the susvara? I wince occasionally while playing well mastered tracks and it is getting a little fatiguing. I am pretty treble sensitive and I was thinking the solution is either a tube amp like the envy or maybe trying the auteur pads to tame the treble.

I only found Susvara sibilant when it was underpowered, i.e, during my early pairing with Wells Audio Dragon L2-which ironically is a tube. Sounded wonky and sharp yet bloomy. LCD5 sounded great off it.

Susvara sounded much smoother off the Ferrum Stack once I changed my DAC from the iFi iDSD Pro Signature to the Rockna Wavelight.

Yes, a powerful tube amp like Envy (with upgraded tubes like WE300) would likely help the sibilance issue, depending on synergy with your DAC. Susvara’s treble extends well but can be done in an effortless, smooth way once the synergy and power requirements align.

 

[Polygonhell]

I was thinking the solution is either a tube amp like the envy or maybe trying the auteur pads to tame the treble.

I personally have never had a problem with it.
But a solution is going to depend a bit on how bad it is for you.
I use a big all copper cable for the Susvara, because I like how that works with the rest of my chain, that can help shift the emphasis of the sound a bit. But if it's bad enough to cause fatigue, that might not be enough.
At which point your at either tweaking your chain Amp/DAC etc.
Or using EQ.

 

[awesomenatorrad]

Susvara is pretty neutral, so there are certainly other HP that are even sharper up top. That being said, chain dependency can definitely help. A tube amp certainly can help. I’m not familiar with your Merason DAC, but DAC’s certainly can also reduce the bite from the treble. EQ even could help, if you’re willing/wanting to go that route.

This is just from my personal experience, but the WA23 Luna is a lovely, lovely sounding amp with the Susvara and sounds properly “Tube-y.”

I agree that is pretty neutral, I am pretty young compared to most people here so I wonder if that skews my hearing threshold for siblance. The merason dac is supposed to be a warmer neutral dac so it should be fine but it could be an issue. WA23 sounds like a good option besides the envy.

I only found Susvara sibilant when it was underpowered, i.e, during my early pairing with Wells Audio Dragon L2-which ironically is a tube. Sounded wonky and sharp yet bloomy. LCD5 sounded great off it.

Susvara sounded much smoother off the Ferrum Stack once I changed my DAC from the iFi iDSD Pro Signature to the Rockna Wavelight.

Yes, a powerful tube amp like Envy (with upgraded tubes like WE300) would likely help the sibilance issue, depending on synergy with your DAC. Susvara’s treble extends well but can be done in an effortless, smooth way once the synergy and power requirements align.

I initially used a cheaper and underpowered amp and it sounded very anemic but not siblant, the burson should have enough power for the susvara, I think its just that the ferrum stack leans to a warmer sound compared to the burson. Seems like a rockna or holo may could tame it out too.

I personally have never had a problem with it.
But a solution is going to depend a bit on how bad it is for you.
I use a big all copper cable for the Susvara, because I like how that works with the rest of my chain, that can help shift the emphasis of the sound a bit. But if it's bad enough to cause fatigue, that might not be enough.
At which point your at either tweaking your chain Amp/DAC etc.
Or using EQ.

I decided to try that, I took the 16 awg copper norne cable from my d8k and seeing if it helps the siblance, still need a little more time to see if it helps.

 

[IanB52]

Does anyone here struggle with siblance with the susvara? I wince occasionally while playing well mastered tracks and it is getting a little fatiguing. I am pretty treble sensitive and I was thinking the solution is either a tube amp like the envy or maybe trying the auteur pads to tame the treble.

That's gonna be your chain. I use SS amps and mostly silver cables and still don't get any sibilance.

 

[Aetherhole]

I agree that is pretty neutral, I am pretty young compared to most people here so I wonder if that skews my hearing threshold for siblance. The merason dac is supposed to be a warmer neutral dac so it should be fine but it could be an issue. WA23 sounds like a good option besides the envy.


I initially used a cheaper and underpowered amp and it sounded very anemic but not siblant, the burson should have enough power for the susvara, I think its just that the ferrum stack leans to a warmer sound compared to the burson. Seems like a rockna or holo may could tame it out too.


I decided to try that, I took the 16 awg copper norne cable from my d8k and seeing if it helps the siblance, still need a little more time to see if it helps.

You might also be able to Op-Amp roll with the Burson to help alleviate the treble sensitivity. Just another possible and relatively cheap solution.