[theveterans]

funny, I think susvara more than most needs more volume because it is such an ethereal presentation

Yep! I listen to it louder than any other headphones I’ve auditioned since it such a treat that it gives you a live presentation when you crank it up loud!

 

[thefitz]

Correct me if I'm wrong guys, but when I do the math on 60Ω and 83 dB sensitivity, I get power needed as 5 watts and 17 volts. That's a lot of power needed! However, some of my Head-Fi buddies have confirmed this is not the case in real practice. For example, I was told the Woo Audio WA22 (1.5 watts) can drive the Susvara to proper listening levels. I'm concluding that *maybe* the math does not dictate real-life experience.

In the guitar playing realm, tube power amps are about 3-4x "as loud" per watt as a solid state amp. An Ampeg SVT Classic at 300W tube puts out as much grunt as 1200W solid state, or so the story goes. Perhaps there's something to it.

But hey, people who use those amps spend $40 on 25-foot cables to carry the signal of magnets and wrapped wires.

 

[tjkohli]

How well is a Chord TT2 able to drive the Susvara?

 

[theveterans]

How well is a Chord TT2 able to drive the Susvara?

Lots of impressions with this already: detail monster with less meat to the bones and less grandiose sounding as well

 

[Spawn300Z]

How well is a Chord TT2 able to drive the Susvara?

Works well as a DAC but you will need another amp to drive the Susvaras. Some have tried off XLRs in Back. But I never have.

 

[up late]

Lots of impressions with this already: detail monster with less meat to the bones and less grandiose sounding as well

How well is a Chord TT2 able to drive the Susvara?

try the 'search this thread...' function at the top of the page for posts relating to your question

 

[Chronos]

Is there a sun up of how current totl tube Amps perform with Sus and what the differences are?

Ha-6a?
Ha-300b mk1?
Ha-300b mk2?
Feliks Envy
Wa-23 Luna?

Anything big I missed?

Even the WA33 non-elite is really good with Susvara.

Btw, one of your old posts is the reason why I passed on Susvara for a while, ironic we both end up here

 

[Polygonhell]

Even the WA33 non-elite is really good with Susvara.

Yes there are better amps for the Susvara, but it's damn good with the right tubes.

 

[Bootycall922]

Caldera or Susvara?

 

[ThanatosVI]

Caldera or Susvara?

Without any further Information, Caldera.

However what are you after?
What is your chain or budget for a chain?

Susvara is simply a much more demanding mistress

 

[Bootycall922]

Without any further Information, Caldera.

However what are you after?
What is your chain or budget for a chain?

Susvara is simply a much more demanding mistress

Lets say Pair them each with a TOTL Amp and DAC. Still Caldera for you?

 

[theveterans]

Lets say Pair them each with a TOTL Amp and DAC. Still Caldera for you?

Why not both and enjoy different presentations! They’re both great to their respective strengths

 

[Delta9K]

Lets say Pair them each with a TOTL Amp and DAC. Still Caldera for you?

Even if both pieces are supported by a complimentary chain it really will come down to what you prefer, and we can't make that determination for you.

 

[ThanatosVI]

Lets say Pair them each with a TOTL Amp and DAC. Still Caldera for you?

For me certainly yes, but you might have a different taste

 

[Chronos]

Caldera or Susvara?

What’re you even asking about? This is as vague as it gets. Technicality? Presentation? Ergonomics? Costs/performance? Requirements? They have 2
Different presentations of sound so that part is personal preference