The MK 394ii is the equal in the SS space to the Eddie Current Studio B and DNA Stratus v4 in the tube space although that is an apples to oranges comparison. I have not heard a 465 but if it exceeds the 394ii, I hesitate to conceive of its equal in tube space.That’s a tough question. I don’t want to say things are “not relevant”, just because there is plenty of great gear that is relevant at its respective price category.
I am a big fan on the WA23 and the WA33 as well as the riviera AIC-10. Tube gear has a unique presentation and if that’s what you’re seeking/pairs best with the headphones you have, you can’t just replace it with solid state gear.
With that being said, I would probably take the mass-kobo over any other amplifier on earth.
Sadly, I have no kidney to spare to acquire a 465 as the kidney was already used in payment for the Aperio.
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