[Sherwood]

Thanks for the answer.
currently my dac, the topping d90 is connected with an xlr AQ water to the Jot R. If i use the loki, that means i need to use rca from the dac to the loki and again from loki to the amp... bit of a shame i can’t use the balance output and would need to get aside my balanced cable.
Complicated

You could also use a digital EQ right from the source. What software are you playing music through?

 

[jlbrach]

may ask if anybody knows the exact dimensions of the new amp?I have seen conflicting numbers and would like to make sure I know for sure before I consider whether not to look into it....thanks

 

[MrCypruz]

may ask if anybody knows the exact dimensions of the new amp?I have seen conflicting numbers and would like to make sure I know for sure before I consider whether not to look into it....thanks

Same as the previous HSA-1a:

H 90, W 218, D 320mm (3.54 x 8.58 x 12.60 inches)

 

[jlbrach]

perfect thanks much for the help!

 

[julien-hifi]

You could also use a digital EQ right from the source. What software are you playing music through?

I am using Airplay streaming tidal threw my aries mini. I like to keep it simple and have music in my headphones in seconds...

 

[Sherwood]

Fair enough. You could play Tidal through Roon and have digital EQ built in. There is a lot more to recommend Roon than just this, but a year of it does cost nearly as much as a Loki.

 

[Shahrose]

Hmm, my HSA1b just stopped working today. Turned it on, no light, no sound. Switched out all the cords and tested all the other gear, they're all OK.

I've emailed Danny and David, lets see how they respond. Just thought I'd add a data point on reliability. My SR1a driver previously developed a rattle spontaneously and RAAL was quick to send a replacement.

 

[jp11801]

Dany seems great the few times I talked to him. I wonder if he's made ay progress on the tube amp he was pondering

 

[Shahrose]

Having been relegated to the JotR for the time being, one thing I'll say is the JotR has more bass than the HSA1b. I guess the way it's tuned they've introduced a greater boost with the baffle compensation. This is to my liking, but in most other ways it's outclassed by the RAAL amp (other than speed/dynamics where the JotR is its equal, perhaps even more incisive). Great value nonetheless considering the price difference.

Anyways, Danny and David got back to me within minutes of my email. Said it's likely the fuse considering it's 1.6A, designed for Serbian voltages. Advised me to replace it with a 2-3 amp slow-blow. Will update once I do.

 

[jlbrach]

danny is an incredibly nice guy to deal with a true gentleman...I had some issues and he showed remarkable patience working with me

 

[julien-hifi]

Fair enough. You could play Tidal through Roon and have digital EQ built in. There is a lot more to recommend Roon than just this, but a year of it does cost nearly as much as a Loki.

Yes my friends also recommand me Roon. For some reasons, i like to keep it analog, therefore my initial interest in the loki.
Regarding amplification, i was first looking at upgrading to hsa-1b, but one the cost (5000€), and second the non availability for us european, maybe the CE certification is long to get, so i turn my eyes to what seem to be one of the best solution: Tsakiridis mono blocks Apollon.
In France, we are lucky enough to have someone doing great review on YT. Here is the one on the Achilles if you want to have an idea. It’s french so you would need to activate English subs.

The Apollon monoblock at 2800€ is really a bargain. I will definitively post a feedback once i am able to compare all options to Jot R, including hsa1b and Tsakiridis Apollon monoblocks...

 

[Joeyjoe26]

Having been relegated to the JotR for the time being, one thing I'll say is the JotR has more bass than the HSA1b. I guess the way it's tuned they've introduced a greater boost with the baffle compensation. This is to my liking, but in every other way it's outclassed by the RAAL amp (other than speed where the JotR is its equal). Great value nonetheless considering the price difference.

Anyways, Danny and David got back to me within minutes of my email. Said it's likely the fuse considering it's 1.6A, designed for Serbian voltages. Advised me to replace it with a 2-3 amp slow-blow. Will update once I do.

was the jot r outclassed majorly?
Or a tough fight?
Thanks

 

[JLoud]

What is the rating on those mono blocks. Looking for a new speaker amp and one that sounds good with my SR1A would do double duty.

 

[julien-hifi]

What is the rating on those mono blocks. Looking for a new speaker amp and one that sounds good with my SR1A would do double duty.

Hi,
What do you mean the rating?
I’m thinking exactly the same fir my harbeth p3

 

[JLoud]

Referring to power rating. Raal recommends at least 100 watts I believe. Although high current tubes may require less.