[rsbrsvp]

I don't know- but the smaller the better....

I really don't see any disadvantage of dealing with a smaller manufacturer like Duki over Headamp. Only advantages... I guess if the DIY'er has a poor reputation- it can be an issue- but not Duki...

 

[driftingbunnies]

Has Miroslav played around with reducing the chassis size?

Yeah you can possibly do a 2 chassis one.

 

[skewed]

Yeah you can possibly do a 2 chassis one.

That's a fine example there

 

[bfin3]

I can also vouch for Miroslav, impeccable work. A headamp unit will certainly have more cosmetically pleasing casework, but given that the headamp unit doesn't exist and probably won't anytime soon I'd go custom. Headamp has also had a totl e-stat amp that they officially announced years back that still hasn't come to fruition so I wouldn't wait around, they make great stuff but are historically not quick to do so. Ask me how many years it took to fulfill my bhse order lol.

 

[rsbrsvp]

Agreed. Headamp is good stuff. Well made, pretty, etc. But wait times are often long and little customability. Misralov is about personal service; custom ultra high end service, and superb products. I think his casing looks very respectable- but I agree that the headamp casing is a notch above; so if this issue is important to the buyer- go with Justin.

 

[genefruit]

I heard a rumor about a month back about a potential release from Headamp of the CFA3 design as an upgrade/TOTL option over the GSX Mk2 and GSX Mini. Is there any credibility to this rumor and if so when is the potential timing of said release?

I'm currently looking to upgrade my SS chain so looking at Volot, Soloist 3GT, Oor+Hypsos, Holo Bliss (pending 2Q release) and a few more options. I'd be interested in a CFA3 that is not DIY and comes from Headamp. I personally am anti DIY (my preference) when it comes to everything (Pi hats, speakers, amps, etc..) so have a strong preference for products coming from an actual company and willing to pay the markup.

I haven't heard that one but Kerry/Eksonic has plans to release a CFA3 as well - https://www.head-fi.org/threads/kerrys-got-a-new-co-eksonic.962153/page-5#post-16850418

 

[paradoxper]

Has Miroslav played around with reducing the chassis size?

He recently completed a build that is about KGSSHV size.

 

[PierPP]

Miroslav is an artist. KG is … KG

This thing sounds with the best headstage and separation I heard till now. My el34 tube amp has pretty much the same approach. Both Miles away from my old gsx mini.

What I love of cfa3 is its tonality balance especially on the mids and the highs . This is where the magic happens imho. Far superior even with my tube rolling sindrome with the el34

This amp can boldly push the tc where no one has gone before

 

[littlej0e]

Miroslav is an artist. KG is … KG

This thing sounds with the best headstage and separation I heard till now. My el34 tube amp has pretty much the same approach. Both Miles away from my old gsx mini.

What I love of cfa3 is its tonality balance especially on the mids and the highs . This is where the magic happens imho. Far superior even with my tube rolling sindrome with the el34

This amp can boldly push the tc where no one has gone before

Absolutely gorgeous! Congrats!!!

 

[buzzlulu]

He recently completed a build that is about KGSSHV size.

As in a Birgir KGSSHV? In other words a little smaller than my Birgir Carbon?
If so that may work.......better than an Enleum

 

[paradoxper]

As in a Birgir KGSSHV? In other words a little smaller than my Birgir Carbon?
If so that may work.......better than an Enleum

As in a 3u Dissipante.

 

[paradoxper]

Miroslav is an artist. KG is … KG

This thing sounds with the best headstage and separation I heard till now. My el34 tube amp has pretty much the same approach. Both Miles away from my old gsx mini.

What I love of cfa3 is its tonality balance especially on the mids and the highs . This is where the magic happens imho. Far superior even with my tube rolling sindrome with the el34

This amp can boldly push the tc where no one has gone before

Super happy you're enjoying yourself.

 

[geoffalter11]

You should really consider balanced cable for your susvaras at least. It's a shame to have a balanced amp and only use half of it for SE duties. Might as well aim for a CFA2.

I can't hear any difference in sound quality between BAL and SE output even though some claim that BAL is superior. The bottom line is, practically, you can get away with using SE output with susvara/he6 on high gain. You would be somewhere around 12 o'clock on the volume knob with a moderate/high sound level.

I can attest to this statement. The amp on high gain with SE outputs or BAL on Low Gain has more than enough power for every headphone on the planet. 8 or so watts at 50 ohms is plenty of power. I found the CFA3 to work best on low gain with BAL headphones. It was the best sound I got from the CFA3.

 

[geoffalter11]

I heard a rumor about a month back about a potential release from Headamp of the CFA3 design as an upgrade/TOTL option over the GSX Mk2 and GSX Mini. Is there any credibility to this rumor and if so when is the potential timing of said release?

I'm currently looking to upgrade my SS chain so looking at Volot, Soloist 3GT, Oor+Hypsos, Holo Bliss (pending 2Q release) and a few more options. I'd be interested in a CFA3 that is not DIY and comes from Headamp. I personally am anti DIY (my preference) when it comes to everything (Pi hats, speakers, amps, etc..) so have a strong preference for products coming from an actual company and willing to pay the markup.

What is the Holo Bliss? Haven't heard of this amp yet?

 

[K3cT]

Agreed. Headamp is good stuff. Well made, pretty, etc. But wait times are often long and little customability. Misralov is about personal service; custom ultra high end service, and superb products. I think his casing looks very respectable- but I agree that the headamp casing is a notch above; so if this issue is important to the buyer- go with Justin.

Justin's chassis work is pure sexy, almost worth to get it for the looks alone.