[HelpMeWithHeadphones]

This is seriously some crazy awesome gear. The green on that McIntosh adds a vibe I never knew I could get from just a picture. Idk man its just so dope. Anything you were hoping to upgrade any time soon?

 

[HelpMeWithHeadphones]

Couldn’t resist as the Utopia 2020 version was on sale in AU/NZ; it’s my fourth pair and the synergy with the Gilmore Lite is superior to all my other more powerful amps. Probably technically not as impressive as Susvara or AbyssTC but the energy, heft and layering is insane. Please don’t let me sell this one again, dear fickle audio heart.

When it comes to pure enjoyment, which does it better? The Susvara, or the Utopia?
Insanely nice set up by the way. I as well have the Ican and its awesome.

 

[silversurfer616]

When it comes to pure enjoyment, which does it better? The Susvara, or the Utopia?
Insanely nice set up by the way. I as well have the Ican and its awesome.

Provocatively one could say the Susvara is slightly boring compared to Utopia‘s energy. But then again Susvara has the most natural and pure sound…just beautiful and emotionally moving, depending on the music. With the Utopia you just have to move and headbang…as much as possible.

 

[HelpMeWithHeadphones]

Provocatively one could say the Susvara is slightly boring compared to Utopia‘s energy. But then again Susvara has the most natural and pure sound…just beautiful and emotionally moving, depending on the music. With the Utopia you just have to move and headbang…as much as possible.

I love how you worded all of that. I would like the opportunity to listen to the new Utopia revision and just lose myself in those headphones. I also cannot wait to try the Susvaras, hopefully I can AB them like you have, I assume

 

[jonathan c]

Provocatively one could say the Susvara is slightly boring compared to Utopia‘s energy. But then again Susvara has the most natural and pure sound…just beautiful and emotionally moving, depending on the music. With the Utopia you just have to move and headbang…as much as possible.

Headbanging with a $4k piece? …

 

[David222]

Headbanging with a $4k piece? …

Head bop ?

 

[jonathan c]

 

[jonathan c]

Head bomp ?

FTFY…[Reg. TM; © bcowen: 2021]

 

[David222]

FTFY…[Reg. TM; © bcowen: 2021]

At some point, I’d love to know what @bcowen is planning to do with all his royalties from Headfi?? Fancy Boat ? Fast car ? More Fotons?

 

[jonathan c]

At some point, I’d love to know what @bcowen is planning to do with all his royalties from Headfi?? Fancy Boat ? Fast car ? More Fotons?

The world’s shiniest, glitziest, perfect measure / abysmal sound solid-state headphone amp !!

 

[bfin3]

Dang, did you spend your whole budget on the DAC?!

 

[David222]

Dang, did you spend your whole budget on the DAC?!

Not to worry mate - he saved 10% from his car insurance

 

[silversurfer616]

Headbanging with a $4k piece? …

Didn’t I say it was on special?

 

[jonathan c]

Dang, did you spend your whole budget on the DAC?!

No, but a significant portion of it. When I purchased the EVO Mystique two+ years ago, I sought an absolutely TOTL DAC that featured R2R topology, non-oversampling, and immensely robust power supply. This was and is my forever DAC.

 

[jonathan c]

Didn’t I say it was on special?

…doorbuster……