SparkoS Aries headphone amp

[xtiva]

The Sparkos is mind blowingly good sound quality. Perhaps slightly better than my Burson Conductor. But close

Yeah one of the best amp in terms of detail retrieval and sound stage .. wish it had more power though...

 

[joseG86]

Yeah one of the best amp in terms of detail retrieval and sound stage .. wish it had more power though...

I agree, in terms of detail retrieval it is the best I've ever heard, resolution is amazing so live music feels very real and life like, microdetails just pops in front of you, lots of information coming from nowhere, bass is spectacular and the background is the blackest and I don't use any EQ at all with D8000 Pro, unfortunately I prefer tubes so I put my unit for sale but way better than Kinki THR-1 and Jotunheim 2, A90, Singxser SA-1 and other amps I had in the past

 

[sawindra]

midrange is far better than burson, and no/less sibilance

 

[Nostoi]

Great all-rounder amp. Maybe @sparko311 might one day consider producing a portable version of the Aries? That would be dreamy.

 

[Sam Spade]

Great all-rounder amp. Maybe @sparko311 might one day consider producing a portable version of the Aries? That would be dreamy.

I see you have a Mojo 2 as well, compact and awesome. Not loud enough for portable?

 

[Nostoi]

I see you have a Mojo 2 as well, compact and awesome. Not loud enough for portable?

Loud enough and dynamic enough. Truly wonderful, especially for the price. But also scales up even more with an amp.

 

[duranxv]

Great all-rounder amp. Maybe @sparko311 might one day consider producing a portable version of the Aries? That would be dreamy.

Still waiting for an Aries tube amp

 

[TonyTripleA]

Still waiting for an Aries tube amp

It’s just been announced… a Sparkos tube amp. It was mentioned in a newsletter email from Sparkos that I got last week .It is likely to be awesome and I consider myself on the wait list of interested enthusiasts once details emerge.

The only other headphone amp I use after I got the Sparkos Aries is the Auris Nirvana tube amp because of its synergies with the Abyss 1266, it makes the mid range very enjoyable for vocals. The Aries is still more audiophile for classical and some particular tracks calling for “air” such as something like “Tubular bells”.

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[devilboy]

How is this amp on planars? Specifically HE1000 V3 (Stealth).

 

[TTRR]

How is this amp on planars? Specifically HE1000 V3 (Stealth).

Hi, I haven't used with HE1000 however I use with Final D8000 pro and it's a great pairing if you like a detailed transparent and neutral sound.

 

[biscottino]

How is this amp on planars? Specifically HE1000 V3 (Stealth).

I also use a he6, and it sounds really good, it's a versatile amp, from the iem to the he6, whatever is connected, it always works well.

 

[biscottino]

Hi, I haven't used with HE1000 however I use with Final D8000 pro and it's a great pairing if you like a detailed transparent and neutral sound.

I'm really waiting for a d8000 pro, a few more days and it will be here, do you like the combo?

 

[TTRR]

Hi, yes for me it's a perfect match. I compared the Sparkos to the Benchmark Hpa4 and preferred the Sparkos although they are very close. It's a very transparent amp so I guess some people may crave a bit more 'colour' however if a clear, detailed and honest reproduction is what you are after it's definitely worth considering.

 

[joseG86]

I'm really waiting for a d8000 pro, a few more days and it will be here, do you like the combo?

I had the Aries and with all the pain had to sell it, very bright in my system with Pontus 2 but brings out every detail from any song and it's quite amazing sounding

 

[joseG86]

Great all-rounder amp. Maybe @sparko311 might one day consider producing a portable version of the Aries? That would be dreamy.

They'll be releasing a tube amp, can't wait to see what it can do!