OneEyedHito
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Added listing to the Classifieds:
https://www.head-fi.org/classifieds/benchmark-ahb2-zynsonix.15310/
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Added listing to the Classifieds:
https://www.head-fi.org/classifieds/benchmark-ahb2-zynsonix.15310/
Spawn300Z
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I feel the same way about the Riviera A1C-10. Don’t see how it could sound any better.
It would be so great to compare the Riviera A1C-10 with the EF1000 and with the Woo WA33 Elite with the same source (of high quality) powering the Susvaras.
Maybe one day this would be achievable at a Canjam !
LarsMan
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I hear you about ear-pad rolling. The only reason I ordered the Dekoni ones is because the Susvara I got was used and the earpads were somewhat worn out. Tube rolling is one thing, but earpad rolling ain't someplace I'm going to. That's one reason I'll be selling my ZMF Verite Opens; if I've got to try multiple pads to find the best one, I'm not going to bother. Earpads are something where I'm quite happy with whatever the manufacturer put on it (unless it comes supplied with 1 alternative pad, like Meze does, and those earpads are attached magnetically and are a lot easier to take off and put on; it's not like they're just going for cheapness, which is usually the case with tubes and cables.... I hope you enjoy your GS-X Mini!The pad rollers are much braver than me. I would not want to mess with my stock pads as I love the current sound, plus I don't trust myself not to totally F-up the pad change. I remember breaking tabs when I was rolling pads on the HE-6 back in the days of yore.
To update Team Susvara on my 'journey', I've just paid for a brand new GS-X Mini with the DACT-CT24 volume option. I've pretty much read every opinion there is on Head Fi and in other forums regarding its conflicting capabilities with the Susvara. My expectations are not incredibly high. Plus I also had to balance the needs of the other headphones I own. If they bring out 80% of what the Susvaras can do while bringing out more than 90% from my Utopia, D8K Pro, Empy, LCD-4Z, LCD-3, HD800S, etc. I'll be a happy camper. The WA33 is what I want but the price in my country is ridiculous as it's full MSRP + Import Tax + VAT. Need to wait until next year for that and also to upgrade my source. In the meantime I'll be enjoying the musicwill update you regarding my feelings against the A90/Singxer SA-1 (for those interested). I'm hoping it's a noticeable bump
*Also my brain keeps telling me I can use the Mini as a good pre-amp for the AHB2? Not sure if anyone has tested this theory but could be a cheaper way to power the Susvaras while also enjoying the Mini with my other headphones. I had not realized until recently how small and "affordable" the AHB2 was (well comparatively)
LarsMan
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Are there adapters available for cases like this??
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Yup!
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For any Susvara owners in here first I’ll be listing my Like New AHB2 with Zynsonix speakon to 4-pin Adapter cable and Zynsonix attenuator box in a couple of hours on classifieds. If anyone in here is looking you can message me first.
How's the pairing with Susvara?
Affinity adapter has a bunch of different ones: https://www.ebay.com/usr/affinityadapters?_trksid=p2047675.l2559
I got a pair of custom one from Arctic cables to connect 3.5mm to mini xlr
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jaboki
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Yea but some are long enough to poke your shoulders depending on the headphone.
OneEyedHito
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Detailed, very detailed. I have another Woo amp enroute so I could keep this and run the Woo as a Pre which I might still do but also have the Ferrum Stack with only so much rack space......
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the bakoon 13r is pretty darn good as well with the susvara
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Oh Woo Wa33?!
Don’t forget the Enleum Amp 23-R in this mix.
Are they comfier? Looks plush.So after changing pad to ZMF Auteur HS (Hybrid Lamb/Suede Un-Perforated), I will never complain about lack of slam on Susvara like ever...
Just buy a ZMF pad and super cheap Hifiman He OE pad (for the plastic bracket)
Big dynamic improvement as well as more depth while retaining the sound with original pad. It took me almost an hour to figure it out, but highly recommended.
Are these the ones to get?
https://store.hifiman.com/index.php/velour-earpads.html
Which pads are these?In case you would feel the pads are overall a good match but a little more air up top is needed, you can always remove the dust covers from the bottom of the pads. That would also maximize the overall resolution just like Audeze does it with LCD-R.
The great thing about Susvara is that it's driver + enclosure are so well tuned together that no acoustic obstacles between driver and your ear are needed...
... just need to find the rights pads for your tastes! Several people confirmed to me that Eikon Hybrids are the best match compared to several other pads but this is obviously always gonna be subjective in the end.Looking forward to your impressions!
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