[Bonesy Jonesy]

I will if I get the chance to.

The EF1000 is actually a 50w speaker amp with a headphone out, so that'd explain why it works with susvara well.

That being said, whilst I love hifiman headphones, their source gear typically hasn't been great so I'd be very hesitant to buy one

Actually that is not strictly true as foremost it is a Headphone Amp specifically for the Susvara with the Speaker Amp side being secondary.
It's an amazing Amp (build quality wise and performance wise and flexibility wise) especially hooked up to an excellent digital source via the CD and DAC RCA single ended inputs.

 

[DuncanDirkDick]

I barely trust them with building a transducer. Buying their amps is pushing it for my taste

 

[paradoxper]

I barely trust them with building a transducer. Buying their amps is pushing it for my taste

That'd be like buying an electrostatic headphone designed by WOO.

 

[jlbrach]

the combination of the remarkable form factor of the bakoon 13r along with the terrific presentation with the susvara make it my choice...

 

[dk604]

Adding to the never ending discussion of amps for Susvara.. So, I'm looking to get an amp to pair with my RME ADI 2 DAC.

Currently considering Nimbus, Bakoon 13r, or waiting for Enleum 23r. It seems to me that both nimbus and bakoon seem to adored by most on this thread. Which of these would be better for me to pair with the RME DAC and Susvara?

Are there any other amps for consideration around this 4-5k price range? Or any cheaper alternatives that give similar performance?

 

[number1sixerfan]

Adding to the never ending discussion of amps for Susvara.. So, I'm looking to get an amp to pair with my RME ADI 2 DAC.

Currently considering Nimbus, Bakoon 13r, or waiting for Enleum 23r. It seems to me that both nimbus and bakoon seem to adored by most on this thread. Which of these would be better for me to pair with the RME DAC and Susvara?

Are there any other amps for consideration around this 4-5k price range? Or any cheaper alternatives that give similar performance?

For the Susvara specifically, if you're going to spend $4-5k, I would strongly consider a true speaker amp. And preferably SS, as I personally think the Susvara probably benefits best from one. I would see if I could get a dealer to either loan you or let you audition the nimbus or bakoon + speaker amps and decide from there if possible. I know that's not always easy to do though.

 

[dk604]

For the Susvara specifically, if you're going to spend $4-5k, I would strongly consider a true speaker amp. And preferably SS, as I personally think the Susvara probably benefits best from one. I would see if I could get a dealer to either loan you or let you audition the nimbus or bakoon + speaker amps and decide from there if possible. I know that's not always easy to do though.

Thats more or less how I felt. I thought I'd probably end up deciding between the nimbus and the bakoon. Unfortunately I don't have the option to loan or audition either at the moment.

Thats why I'm trying to guage the opinions of the members here to figure out which would be better for my needs. Do you think one is better than the other? Also do you have any thoughts on bakoon's predecessor Enleum 23r?

 

[ken6217]

Adding to the never ending discussion of amps for Susvara.. So, I'm looking to get an amp to pair with my RME ADI 2 DAC.

Currently considering Nimbus, Bakoon 13r, or waiting for Enleum 23r. It seems to me that both nimbus and bakoon seem to adored by most on this thread. Which of these would be better for me to pair with the RME DAC and Susvara?

Are there any other amps for consideration around this 4-5k price range? Or any cheaper alternatives that give similar performance?

The Niimbus is over $6k.

 

[Ruddy1]

Next month I will try to drive sus with relax E3 and compare it with 47lab

 

[vonBaron]

The Niimbus is over $6k.

Still worth!

 

[number1sixerfan]

Thats more or less how I felt. I thought I'd probably end up deciding between the nimbus and the bakoon. Unfortunately I don't have the option to loan or audition either at the moment.

Thats why I'm trying to guage the opinions of the members here to figure out which would be better for my needs. Do you think one is better than the other? Also do you have any thoughts on bakoon's predecessor Enleum 23r?

Gotcha, makes sense. I know not being able to makes it harder.

I can't speak to what's better. Haven't heard them. I would say don't stress too much, as ultimately there are plenty amps that sound great with the Susvara. This thread is proof of that and you've already identified great options. Pull the trigger on one of the best available to you and I'm sure you'll enjoy.

 

[MikeLa]

Thats more or less how I felt. I thought I'd probably end up deciding between the nimbus and the bakoon. Unfortunately I don't have the option to loan or audition either at the moment.

Thats why I'm trying to guage the opinions of the members here to figure out which would be better for my needs. Do you think one is better than the other? Also do you have any thoughts on bakoon's predecessor Enleum 23r?

SoundNews has a new review on the Burson Timekeeper 3i. See section VII "Passing the Susvara Test." He gives a strong recommendation for driving the Susvara with the Timekeeper's speaker taps. In answering one of the questions in the comments, he discusses why he uses two AHB2 in Bridge Mode to drive his Susvara but why using the Timekeeper 3i for music enjoyment might be a better solution. I think the Timekeeper 3i is around $2500, putting out 100W Class A/B to the speaker connections. The headphone out is 2W Class A which wouldn't work for our Susvara's but should be good for other headphones in your selection. I'm looking to upgrade my Flux FA10. The VOLOT and the Timekeeper 3i are on my shortlist.

 

[aaf evo]

Hey everyone! Coming from the IEM side of the hobby. Joining the Sus gang, the only headphone I’ve tried was a Focal Clear and I wasn’t too much of a fan. All the praise about the Susvara made me want to go straight ”to the top” but I am doing it a little weird. Just buying the headphone for now and seeing how I find the overall feel/fit/feeling of it on my head first, then I plan to jump head first into the amp rabbit hole if I can get used to wearing headphones after being an IEM guy basically my whole life.

Looking forward to it!

 

[ken6217]

Still worth!

I was speaking to the cost, not the performance.

 

[normie610]

Hey everyone! Coming from the IEM side of the hobby. Joining the Sus gang, the only headphone I’ve tried was a Focal Clear and I wasn’t too much of a fan. All the praise about the Susvara made me want to go straight ”to the top” but I am doing it a little weird. Just buying the headphone for now and seeing how I find the overall feel/fit/feeling of it on my head first, then I plan to jump head first into the amp rabbit hole if I can get used to wearing headphones after being an IEM guy basically my whole life.

Looking forward to it!

Wow, never thought seeing you here! welcome to Susvara club, you won’t be disappointed

edit: although for EDM, the TC would probably be more suitable for you