[KB]

 
Pre order, check and roger that... thanks guys.
 
kb

 

[monotune]

Ken the pictures are a thing of beauty. Can not wait to get this into the set up. Next I have to track down Alex for his new baby

 

[arrowmark]

Hi Ken,        All the Products you make are  "Works of Art" ! ! !

 

[cooperpwc]

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Ray was cool with me using the same connectors, they work really well.
 
Rodger that on the shorter knobs! We are having them made right here in Portland Oregon, the photo does not show the ALO logo that is machined into the face of the knob, its really slick.
 
We were all very pleased with the response from everyone who demoed the Mk3, this will be a huge hit for us I am sure. I can not wait to get the show on the road!
 
Thanks
 
Ken

All sounds good!
 
Ken, does this version of the Rx also have a digitally-controlled stepped volume control?
 
And can you tell us anything about how the bass control is implemented?
 
(To explain where I am coming from, digitally controlled volume plus a good bass assist could provide a fine low volume listening experience with sensitive IEMs like the ES5...)

 

[Kremer930]

Subscribed.  This is an exciting toy to watch out for.  
 
I have never had balanced before.  How much difference or loss of performance will be incurred if the mk3 is only fed a single ended input signal?  I dont want to buy a new CLAS.  It is crazy enough to have $2.5k wrapped up in a portable rig without having to do it all over again.....

 

[Girls Generation]

From what others have said, balanced mode out of the SR71B does make a huge difference in sound, mainly wider soundstage, and deeper bass extension, though some have said there's a loss of center focus as well. However, the general consensus seems that going balanced over SE in a particular amp will give you a considerable amount of difference.

I'm just stating what others have said.

 

[airwax]

What about making just a balanced amp, with balanced input and output only? I find no use for the SE output. Maybe this will lower the cost in expense of versatility. I'm just stating this because I have a protector and I haven't really found any use for the SE output anymore.

 

[Girls Generation]

I think SE is something that comes with balanced since it's just only doubling the circuitry, no point i taking it out then.

And SE is there for the times when you don't have a balanced cable, or a balanced source. I'm sure people will find the SE just as useful.

 

[monotune]

Not trying to be off topic but I think it answers a question. I was using the SE input from CLAS and Balanced out of SR71-B I thought it was incredible big and beautiful. Then I got the iBasso DAC so that I could experience the Balanced in as well. Yes the soundstage and stereo field were wider. I found a little bit of the bass rolled off and was not as impactful. This could be just the inclusion of the iBasso. When I took it out of the chain I liked it better. I look forward to the MKIII I love the sound signature of Ken's products they are just right for my ears. I will be excited to see a balanced CLAS , It is a lot of money for a hobby but if music is a big part of your life it's a small price to pay really...

 

[Tonyflo]

+1 - I LOVE the current CLAS and I'm sure that it will sound amazing paired with this new amp, but definitely a balanced feature as part of v2 makes a lot of sense. Especially since this new amp sounds like it's going to be amazing and a great seller. 
 
Also, it seems like it can give you guys nice pricing diversity in your product line to accommodate different levels of budgets ... $700-800 for original SE CLAS + Mk2 ... $1200-1300 for balanced CLAS + Mk3 for those who want uncompromised portable sound. 
 
Quite exciting times indeed, thanks for posting Ken and I'l definitely be on the list for this new amp ... just need to get my cables reterminated  
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I will be excited to see a balanced CLAS

 

 

[Frihed89]

OK, then what in God's name is this beast (below)?  
 
Gee, dad, no op amps.
 

 

[KB]

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All sounds good!
 
Ken, does this version of the Rx also have a digitally-controlled stepped volume control?
 
And can you tell us anything about how the bass control is implemented?
 
(To explain where I am coming from, digitally controlled volume plus a good bass assist could provide a fine low volume listening experience with sensitive IEMs like the ES5...)

No the volume and bass adjust are potentiometers NOT digitally controlled. We are getting away form digitally controlled attenuators, the pots sound much more natural. Bass adjust is rather unique and can not really discuss how it operates. I have not checked IEMs yet, we are still testing and doing another tweak.
 
Kb
 

 

[KB]

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Not trying to be off topic but I think it answers a question. I was using the SE input from CLAS and Balanced out of SR71-B I thought it was incredible big and beautiful. Then I got the iBasso DAC so that I could experience the Balanced in as well. Yes the soundstage and stereo field were wider. I found a little bit of the bass rolled off and was not as impactful. This could be just the inclusion of the iBasso. When I took it out of the chain I liked it better. I look forward to the MKIII I love the sound signature of Ken's products they are just right for my ears. I will be excited to see a balanced CLAS , It is a lot of money for a hobby but if music is a big part of your life it's a small price to pay really...

Monoguy,
 
Not to take away from the iBasso, but the dang the Solo is a venerable piece of work. 
 
Thx bro.
 
ken

 

[KB]

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OK, then what in God's name is this beast (below)?  
 
Gee, dad, no op amps.
 

That is our baby! "ST6" Desktop SET headphone amp. 
 
We are working to bring that to market. We will add one more 1/4 jack for a total of 3 so you can have a headphone listening party! The transformers will be all lined up and capped all in a sleeker enclosure. We will also add a companion (matching) 12AX7 x 1 EL84 x2 phono stage. Cant wait for this. 
 
Stay tuned.
 
Ken

 

[Girls Generation]

Ken


Any spoilers on a new CLAS?
Or any sort of balanced input? Or is just going to be all phase splitting unless we get something like the db2



Thanks