[iFi audio]

I went, I saw, I listened, I fell in love, there is now a massive Hugo TT2 sized hole in my wallet, but absolutely 0 regret

Hopefully your BL also gets some use once in a while

 

[Jonwch]

Hopefully your BL also gets some use once in a while

Wouldn't dream of leaving it be, it will be accompanying me to the office along side my Fiio FH7s!

 

[iFi audio]

Wouldn't dream of leaving it be, it will be accompanying me to the office along side my Fiio FH7s!

Thanks and enjoy

 

[Yoram Diamand]

Thanks and enjoy

BL = Black Label iFi? Haha New speak.

 

[iFi audio]

BL = Black Label iFi? Haha New speak.

Yup, that's the one!

 

[Chill iLL]

Hmm that Phonitor has taken my attention. I see you're also having RME ADI-2 as me, from which I'm currently feeding Empyreans and I sense that they're being underpowered. Could you please describe sound improvements, when playing Empys from Phonitor instead of RME's own amp output? I'm really considering pulling a trigger on that one, but I could use some advice from a personal experience. Thank you!

also curious. just received mine today and already love them- using a topping a90/d90 stack while waiting for a DNA tube amp. I am curiously looking for a SS that can give that power and oompf

 

[bpiotrow13]

using a topping a90/d90 stack while waiting for a DNA tube am

Would be very interesting to hear from You on Empy's/DNA combo. Empys could really shine with top tube amps. I am listening to Ayon ha3, will share some impressions as well.

 

[okplayer]

Hi,

is the chord mojo enough power to nicely drive the meze empryean....I dont listen loud but would like a nice sonic presentation.

 

[kkugel]

A bit random: Can anyone recommend me an IEM with a similar sound signature to the Empy?

 

[FullBright1]

also curious. just received mine today and already love them- using a topping a90/d90 stack while waiting for a DNA tube amp. I am curiously looking for a SS that can give that power and oomph.

RebelAmp - class A headphone amplifier & preamp​

-

CUSTOMER REVIEWS​

Based on 19 reviews
Write a review
95%
(18) = 5 Stars




-

 

[Chill iLL]

RebelAmp - class A headphone amplifier & preamp​

-

CUSTOMER REVIEWS​

Based on 19 reviews
Write a review
95%
(18) = 5 Stars




-

Just read about this one yesterday, along with the audio GD master 19. The rebel amp seems to be sold out unfortunately

 

[FullBright1]

Just read about this one yesterday, along with the audio GD master 19. The rebel amp seems to be sold out unfortunately

More in about a month., including a Black version.

 

[Frankie D]

A bit random: Can anyone recommend me an IEM with a similar sound signature to the Empy?

There are 2 IEM’s that I consider worthy of comparison to top headphones. They are the VE Erlkonig which is no longer made and the Oriolus Traillii. The Traillii has won a number of awards. It’s sound signature will not be exactly like the Empy, but worthy of a choice of one over the other. The Traillii also lists for $6k which is astronomical, so it is more expensive than the Empy even on sale.

A reviewer on Headfonics wrote this;

“The tonality is also in a world-class balance without leaning towards a certain frequency range. It has a very natural, coherent sound and the transition is gapless and silky smooth from the bottom to the top. To my ear, the Traillii sounds more like a planar headphone rather than a multi-BA or an electrostatic hybrid IEM.”

I am not sure I completely agree, but you get the point. Nevertheless it is a terrific IEM.

A less expensive alternative might be a Dunu Luna. It will have a smooth treble (smoother than Empy) and midrange and can provide good bass when called for, but it cannot match the Empy for bass power or overall signature. However, I do find it extremely comfortable though you will have to find the right tips for its bass to shine ( I recommend the Azla SednaEarFitLight Shorts which are available on amazon). This you can get from MusicTeck for $1300.00 US ( I believe they ship overseas ) as well as the Traillii.

I wrote a review for each on MusicTeck’s website under “Frankie D.” You can read them there for more information. Feel free to let me know if you would like me to compare a track for you. Tks.

 

[Mike C]

also curious. just received mine today and already love them- using a topping a90/d90 stack while waiting for a DNA tube amp. I am curiously looking for a SS that can give that power and oompf

I've just looked up DNA headphone amps and I'm very impressed - and not many valve amps do that for me.

I know of Donald North and he makes very good gear.
Volume controls are TKD volume controls - I know these are excellent as I've used them in a preamp. They are a clever mix of resistors and pot, sound is better than Alps black. and much better than Alps blue which I find very uninspiring.
Input valves are good, much better than 12AU7 that is often used.
Starlett uses a triode wired 6DG6 pentode output stage - I do the same in my amp, though with a less powerful valve. I looked up the 6DG6 with the intention of trying it - but it does not have enough gain in triode mode so I'd need a driver stage. My amp avoids having a driver, with gains in sound quality.

If I'm a bit hard on some components and valves I'd just say that used well they can sound good; but to get to 'great' one has to look for the best.

Of course I have not heard any DNA amps but I see how well they are designed and engineered, and I think they achieve 'great'.

I know I'm biased, but why on earth look for a SS amp when you will soon have such a good amp with (I expect) quite enough drive, and far better tonality?

 

[JM1979]

The Monoprice 887 thx amp is incredible with the Empyreans. What an amazing synergy. It really elevated the mids and opened up the soundstage.