[kid vic]

A few weeks ago I had commissioned Aric from Aric audio to build me a pre amp based on the 300b tube to match the 300b headphone amplifier he had built me a couple years ago. I received it earlier this week and have been listening to it at every opportunity. The only way to describe it is simply incredible, a huge step up from the Conrad Johnson I had been previously using. If you are looking at any tube based gear Aric Audio deserves a spot on the short list.

Obviously a cutting edge modernist right here

 

[chillysalsa]

Custom 300B tube amp from Aric is beautiful. Is it optimized to drive any can well, or just low or high impedance?

 

[elisiX]

Current setup at home.

Utopia/Empyrean on RME/V281 and Hugo 2/WA2.

And the office.

Stellia running on Hugo 2 (Elegia gone once I upgraded to the Stellia).

 

[CaptainFantastic]

Current setup at home.

Utopia/Empyrean on RME/V281 and Hugo 2/WA2.

And the office.

Stellia running on Hugo 2 (Elegia gone once I upgraded to the Stellia).

Amazing pictures. How much better is the Stellia over the Elegia?

 

[elisiX]

Worth every cent IMO.

Elegia is very good, especially when you consider the cheaper prices they have been at more recently.

Stellia is just better in every aspect though.

 

[koover]

Been a while since I’ve posted here. Not sure how much it’s changed since then but here we go again. I also included the rest of my man cave with a few pics of my other obsession if interested. Stay well
***sorry for the double pics. Don't know what happen. Oops!!

 

[Focux]

Current setup at home.

Utopia/Empyrean on RME/V281 and Hugo 2/WA2.



And the office.

Stellia running on Hugo 2 (Elegia gone once I upgraded to the Stellia).

i lke the tone of your shots, are you using some sort of filter btw?

 

[TLAV111]

Custom 300B tube amp from Aric is beautiful. Is it optimized to drive any can well, or just low or high impedance?

Aric does incredible work. I have cans that range from 32 to 300 ohms and it drives them all equally as well.

 

[Gavin C4]

I wish drop could have released this combo 10 years earlier. This could save me a tone. Compared to the days where I am searching an amp to pair with the HD650 and with very limited information and demo available. LOL I guess this combo is a great example of technology improves.

 

[elisiX]

i lke the tone of your shots, are you using some sort of filter btw?

I just use iPhone and the PSX app, so yes filters. I make some adjustments but it’s very basic. Generally I just try to frame and crop as best I can and then let the filter do it’s job.

 

[vodanhkhack]

Been a while since I’ve posted here. Not sure how much it’s changed since then but here we go again. I also included the rest of my man cave with a few pics of my other obsession if interested. Stay well
***sorry for the double pics. Don't know what happen. Oops!!

Wow! Nice collections of headphones and music ! But I still don't see the Meze Empyrean out there? So what is your most favourate hp so far?

 

[steamboiled]

Been a while since I’ve posted here. Not sure how much it’s changed since then but here we go again. I also included the rest of my man cave with a few pics of my other obsession if interested. Stay well
***sorry for the double pics. Don't know what happen. Oops!!

Nice setup. May i ask what headphone stands are you using? I'm particularly interested on those that can hold 2.Thanks.

 

[Kammerat Rebekka]

My summer vacation starting out in the best way possible

 

[Viszla]

Rme adi-2 fs new DAC! Great

 

[elisiX]

Replaced my friends V281 that I was borrowing with my own V281 FE!

Quick and dirty pics without any editing. It’s dark in here!

Tried to connect everything as cleanly as possible. I've run out of power points!

I started in this hobby about 4 months ago and i've learned a lot in that time.

That said, I think i've reached a place where I can settle for a while.