[Lohb]

Do Pathos sell this, or is it a special paint-job model only for shows ?

 

[plsvn]

it is made and sold by Pathos (among other colour variants)
not always available though: ask your dealer or Pathos directly when you're ready

 

[vlach]

Do you guys think the Aurium competes with the Woo Audio WA6-SE which costs approximately the same?

 

[aleniola76]

HI Everyone,
I am new to the "Aurium Club"
Just got my amp (used) a couple of weeks ago.

I love the sound, especially with Audeze LCD X (2021), however I do have a marginal issue : there is a static noise, very high frequency, which is audible when the amp is still cold. After about 30 minutes of warm up, the noise will disappear.
I am hearing this with different PSU and Tube sets (Elettro Harmonix or Gold Lion), so I guess it is the amp itself.
Anyone had a similar issue? I read about noises on this thread, but none of them disappearing with warm up...

 

[Steve Wilcox]

I've not experienced anything like this on my Aurium.

 

[aleniola76]

Thanks @Steve Wilcox
Lucky enough, next Monday I will visit the Pathos factory on my way back home and will have my amp inspected there.

 

[Rumpelstilzchen]

Danke @Steve Wilcox
Glücklicherweise werde ich nächsten Montag auf dem Weg nach Hause die Pathos-Fabrik besuchen und dort meinen Verstärker überprüfen lassen.

Hi there,

I just became aware of your post.

I am looking for a headphone amplifier.

This will be my first headphone amp!

My favorites are the Violectric DHA 226 and the Pathos Aurium.

Have you ever compared the Pathos Aurium to a Violectric?

 

[aleniola76]

Hi there,

I just became aware of your post.

I am looking for a headphone amplifier.

This will be my first headphone amp!

My favorites are the Violectric DHA 226 and the Pathos Aurium.

Have you ever compared the Pathos Aurium to a Violectric?

Hi there
Yes, I have the 2 amps and I have compared the 2. Pls keep in mind that I have the VIolectric DHA-380, which may sound different from 226

First of all, you are looking at DHA226 which is a DAC/AMP, hence you should evaluate the DAC that will go with the Aurium.

In my comparison, I connected the Aurium to the analog output of my Violectric, eg. using the same DAC.

long story short, I still prefer the Violectric at this stage, it has a cleaner bass and a bit more detail than the Aurium.
On the other hand, the Pathos has a slightly rounded bass and a warmer sound signature which is magical with some headphones
As an example, I find the Pathos to be a better partner for Audeze LCD-X, while I prefer the Violectric with ZMF Eikon.

On top of that, take a look at the features too...Pathos has no output for Balanced headphones, but it has lots of inputs so you can use it for multiple sources, including balanced connections.
THe Violectric 226 offers 4.4 and XLR outs for HEadphones but only has 1 RCA out and 2 RCA ins + digital (USB Only)

What headphones will you use with the amp? I think that will be a decision factor...

 

[Rumpelstilzchen]

Hi there,

Thank you for your help!

I find the Beyerdynamic T1 3rd generation interesting.
I haven't heard the headphones yet because I want to buy a headphone amplifier first.

I use a SACD player (with built-in DAC) and a turntable.
But a DAC is not that important to me.

My style of music is metal and rock.

 

[aleniola76]

Hi there,

Thank you for your help!

I find the Beyerdynamic T1 3rd generation interesting.
I haven't heard the headphones yet because I want to buy a headphone amplifier first.

I use a SACD player (with built-in DAC) and a turntable.
But a DAC is not that important to me.

My style of music is metal and rock.

I had the t1.3 and did not like that... it has a darker sound signature compared to other Beyerdynamics. I found them lacking details and punch, they had a lot of bass but mids were recessed.
I liste nt metal and rock as well, and I like to get punch and detail, which is what I get from Focal Clear. I found them far better than T1.3 and they pair well with both Pathos and Violectric.

 

[aleniola76]

Lucky enough, next Monday I will visit the Pathos factory on my way back home and will have my amp inspected there.

So, this morning I visited the Pathos factory, got my amp inspected and the issue fixed in one hour.
Cost? ZERO.
Despite my amp being from 2016, they applied the warranty.
I am back home now and glad to hear that the noise is gone.

I am thankful to Pathos, they have been very professional.

 

[wirefriend]

(...) Have around 200 different 6922 tubes (E88CC, E188CC, E288CC. Mullard CV2492 or CV2493, 7308, PCC89 etc) (...)

Did you try Aurium with e288cc? I have heard 288-s are not fully compatible with e88cc, use different current and may damage some amps for ready for it.
Are e288cc safe with Aurium?

 

[moos71]

So, this morning I visited the Pathos factory, got my amp inspected and the issue fixed in one hour.
Cost? ZERO.
Despite my amp being from 2016, they applied the warranty.
I am back home now and glad to hear that the noise is gone.

I am thankful to Pathos, they have been very professional.

Thanks for sharing your experience. I just bought an used Aurium and, apparently, I’ve the same static noise issue you mentioned in your post. Do you know what is the problem and what they did to fix it?

 

[wirefriend]

What are the tubes you like best with the Aurium?

 

[moos71]

Thanks for sharing your experience. I just bought an used Aurium and, apparently, I’ve the same static noise issue you mentioned in your post. Do you know what is the problem and what they did to fix it?

I sent my Aurium to Pathos and they fixed the background noise issue in a couple of days. Now it is like new. Good service from Pathos