I would suggest the Chord Speaker Amps i.e. the newer Etude or Ultima 6 or the older Mezzo 50, 75 or 140. They pair great with the Chord DAVE & M Scaler.
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13R sounded more like a SET Tube amp more than my SET tube amp at the time lol.... so to my ears this is accurate. Works perfect for me since I am not into the sharp, analytical sound, YMMV if you're looking for something else.
Slightly off topic, I'm trying to trade my Arya's now as I have the Susvaras. What would be a complimentary headphone to the Susys around the used price of the Aryas. I wouldnt mind paying a bit extra.
So far I received offers for ZMF Aeolus, Focal Clears, Stellia, Utopia, LCD X 2021, IER-Z1R, HD800, MDR-Z1R ....
I'd like to find something with slam and that excels in rock ... or something more forward to contrast the Susvaras ... I feel most people here use the 1266 TC as the complementary headphone .... thanks for any info ...
So far I received offers for ZMF Aeolus, Focal Clears, Stellia, Utopia, LCD X 2021, IER-Z1R, HD800, MDR-Z1R ....
I'd like to find something with slam and that excels in rock ... or something more forward to contrast the Susvaras ... I feel most people here use the 1266 TC as the complementary headphone .... thanks for any info ...
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If you are looking extremely dynamic, fast, and forward utopia would be my pick for sure, but they can be kinda source picky and don't have great timbre.
Edit: TT2 works well for utopia so no worries there. I do think they realy take off with tubes though in terms of future upgrades.
Has anyone had a chance to use the Ferrum Oor + Hypsos with the Susvara?
https://ferrum.audio/oor-hypsos/
https://ferrum.audio/oor-hypsos/
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I know someone that has one and love the hell out of the stack but his only frame of reference is a raggy v1 unfortunately so no real idea how it stacks up against similarly priced amps. @GoldenOne hopefully will get one in for review and be able to compaire to ahb2 but who knows on time frame there (and I dont think its set in stone anyways)
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Mine ships from a dealer tomorrow. I plan on giving my initial impiressions in here with the Susvara and the 1266 TC this weekend.
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I think the 13r is literally a perfect match for the susvara which I have heard with numerous other amps....
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New member of the Susvara club here. Picked up a Prion 4s cable with it also. Having the Superconductor on the TC and having owned the Lazuli Ref before I must say the Prion 4 is head and shoulders above those ergonomically (even at 8ft). Now to letting the burn in and the brain burn commence. Having only had the Abyss TC and LCD i4 in the house for the last 2 years I think the sound of the Sus is going to be quite an adjustment from the Abyss. Using the Formula S and Powerman currently to drive them but if the Sus stay in the stable will prob pickup a Bakoon/Enlium down the line. And of course the Abyss is not going anywhere 
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What part of the sound signature do you need to get used to? Sounds too laid back?New member of the Susvara club here. Picked up a Prion 4s cable with it also. Having the Superconductor on the TC and having owned the Lazuli Ref before I must say the Prion 4 is head and shoulders above those ergonomically (even at 8ft). Now to letting the burn in and the brain burn commence. Having only had the Abyss TC and LCD i4 in the house for the last 2 years I think the sound of the Sus is going to be quite an adjustment from the Abyss. Using the Formula S and Powerman currently to drive them but if the Sus stay in the stable will prob pickup a Bakoon/Enlium down the line. And of course the Abyss is not going anywhere
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Yeah it is alot more subtle than the TC. Which is kind of what I wanted but it is not as immediately impressive as the TC. I spent some hours with the Susvara last night and there is alot of nuance to the sound and vocals can sound very emotive. It is just not as bombastic as the TC so it is an adjustment for the ears. Well they are my initial thoughts anyway, that may well change overtime.
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as this board will tell you amping is more important with the susvara than almost any other HP..I actually sold my first susvara and thank goodness I bought it back in time and have come to absolutely love it
Another vote for the Bakoon AMP13R, it brings the best out of Susvara. Love this unit!
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