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how does it drive the susvara or the abyss peter?
Yup. I've been using the HSA-1b as my single box solution to drive the SR1a, TC and Susvara for my solid state needs and the WA33 for my tube needs. I was amazed by how much power it got using the conventional headphone output, on the previous HSA-1a I had to use the SR1a output with the adapter (4-pin XLR female to female) to properly drive the TC and Susvara. Not the case with the HSA-1b.Ok...just got back and setup the Abyss TC...holy smoke!!! Plays them with authority and a firm grasp of both drivers! And plenty of head-room left!!! This could be the one amplifier to rule them all!
If it sounds good enough, I probably won't bother with returning the Jotunheim R. If it isn't good enough, and I cannot get service for the Jotunheim R without paying for repairs, I will look through this thread for <$500 amps that are decent. These headphones are worth the continued investment. My prior favorite headphones, the HD 800 S, pale in comparison.
how does it drive the susvara or the abyss peter?
I feel like saying “I told you so”. Lol. On a serious note, this is basically what I’ve been trying to convey to most, if not all the SR1a owners out there that it’s worth it to drop the coins for the HSA-1b if you can afford it, because you’ll be making another leap in SQ of those glorious headphones.Ok...had a chance to plug in the Susvara using the adapter (get the full power of the amplifier) and boy oh boy! It drives them with full authority and a firm grasp of the drivers! Just so dynamic and transparent! And damn! I didn't think the SR1a could reach these sonic heights! What a way to spend COVID-Christmas 2020.