[paradoxper]

There are a lot of folks who can provide those impressions. The vast majority who own a CFA3 have either a TC, Susvara or both.

I might be he only one without either. My Code X will have to do…

Code-X is better than the Susvara anyways!

 

[geoffalter11]

Code-X is better than the Susvara anyways!

I concur. But it ain’t the TC!!!

 

[paradoxper]

I concur. But it ain’t the TC!!!

It is a hidden gem regardless, but nothing really can match the TC.

 

[geoffalter11]

It is a hidden gem regardless, but nothing really can match the TC.

Yes and we are two of the lucky few who still own one. I will never sell it.

 

[paradoxper]

Yes and we are two of the lucky few who still own one. I will never sell it.

I'll wait for the day I have to bribe Luis out of retirement.

 

[rsbrsvp]

It is a hidden gem regardless, but nothing really can match the TC.

How about the Torino Valkyria? Don't you own one?

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[geoffalter11]

How about the Torino Valkyria? Don't you own one?

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I love the Torino headphones. Especially the Radiante 1706. Such a fun headphone.

 

[paradoxper]

How about the Torino Valkyria? Don't you own one?

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Different categorization. TC presents space, dynamic attack and resolution in a real physical manner, Valkyria is about reference timbre and tonal density but supports quite poor resolution for a headphone that costs $14k.

 

[sahmen]

I might be he only one without either. My Code X will have to do…

Code - X? That sounds oooh so "cloak and dagger." I hope you ain't trying to scare me He-5 would sound a lot more friendly and benign.

 

[geoffalter11]

Code - X? That sounds oooh so "cloak and dagger." I hope you ain't trying to scare me He-5 would sound a lot more friendly and benign.

Boo! Code X has something special I haven't heard in very many headphones. Tonality/timbre is near perfect.

 

[Bhk1004]

Hmm haven't been here awhile but really hope that hybrid prototype is real..

Now back to regular fedex tracking updates.

 

[geoffalter11]

Hmm haven't been here awhile but really hope that hybrid prototype is real..

Now back to regular fedex tracking updates.

No more FedEx updates coming from me. My CFA3 is supposed to be delivered tomorrow. It moved from Operational Delay to being delivered from Cologne in 2 days. So Excited!!!

 

[Gizmo1k]

my cfa3 is complete and has been shipped and in the hands of @GoldenOne. he's got it warming up and will be giving some impressions and measurements hopefully eventually.

2-chassis solution, 10mm thick front on both. Black chassis/knob
- TKD 10K quad attenuator
- Matched octet of low noise JFET transistors for input.
- Matched small-signal transistors throughout the build
- Matched Toshiba output transistors
- Golden Reference +/-30V power supply and Elna Silmic capacitors, throughout the build.
- Low noise transformer 150VA, 115VAC
- Headphone Protector/Delay board
- Double shielded OFC wire (for signal)
- 5W non-inductive output resistors
- XLR inputs, 4-pin XLR output jack.
- Power switch on the front of external PSU
- Mains selector switch 115V - 230V
- RCA input/6,35mm jack
- Speaker taps + switch HP/SP

 

[geoffalter11]

My CFA3 arrived an hour ago. First impression: It is huge. I need an audio rack, it is taking up my entire desk. haha... First and foremost, the biggest thank you to Miroslav. He is an absolute pro. His build is impeccable; casing, etching, finishing touches are all top notch. But, even more than how beautiful this amp is, Miroslav's integrity is even greater. I can't speak enough to what a pleasure this process was and how happy I am to have embarked on this journey. My first time ever commissioning the build of an audio component, and hopefully not my last. If you haven't worked with Miroslav yet, you need to. You will not meet a finer individual. Also, a big thank you to Cory for the recommend. Cory, you were right and I am honestly on cloud 9.

Enough of that... The CFA3 sounds fantastic right out of the box. It needs to warm up and open up a bit, but I can tell immediately that I will not need another SS amp anytime soon. I will send some pics and impressions soon, but right now I just want to listen. It has changed a lot in just the 30 minutes I have had it on and warming up. At first vocals sounded really distant and the sound was really compressed, but already it is opening up. Gonna be a fantastic holidays! I have 8-10 days of very little work which will enable me to spend some time getting to know this beast of an amp.

Radiante's are sounding sublime!!!

Cheers!

 

[paradoxper]

My CFA3 arrived an hour ago. First impression: It is huge. I need an audio rack, it is taking up my entire desk. haha... First and foremost, the biggest thank you to Miroslav. He is an absolute pro. His build is impeccable; casing, etching, finishing touches are all top notch. But, even more than how beautiful this amp is, Miroslav's integrity is even greater. I can't speak enough to what a pleasure this process was and how happy I am to have embarked on this journey. My first time ever commissioning the build of an audio component, and hopefully not my last. If you haven't worked with Miroslav yet, you need to. You will not meet a finer individual. Also, a big thank you to Cory for the recommend. Cory, you were right and I am honestly on cloud 9.

Enough of that... The CFA3 sounds fantastic right out of the box. It needs to warm up and open up a bit, but I can tell immediately that I will not need another SS amp anytime soon. I will send some pics and impressions soon, but right now I just want to listen. It has changed a lot in just the 30 minutes I have had it on and warming up. At first vocals sounded really distant and the sound was really compressed, but already it is opening up. Gonna be a fantastic holidays! I have 8-10 days of very little work which will enable me to spend some time getting to know this beast of an amp.

Radiante's are sounding sublime!!!

Cheers!

It's goin' down, Geoff! Finally. Congrats!