[Slim1970]

And its comparision to your current headphone amp?

Compared to the FA-10, Formula S without Powerman, and V281 I had at the same time, the LP didn't have the refinement of those amps. The FA-10 and V281 had a similar warm tonality as the LP, but was faster, more dynamic sounding with more impactful bass. The Formula S even without the Powerman I thought was better sounding than all three. It was cleaner throughout the midrange, has faster transients which made the notes snappy, clear and defined. last the Formula S just has amazing P.R.A.T. compared to the other 3 amps.

 

[Slim1970]

You may have had one of the older stock. I believe they updated the volume pot to give it more range near the beginning. I've had a couple of them and the second one I got was definitely updated. I was able to hit 12'oclock pretty easily with the Abyss and Susvara. I think I had the Qutest running at 1 or 2v output, definitely not 3v.

I’m sure I did. Once I realize I could just lower the volume on my Hugo 2 to get more play on the volume know it was all good. The LP wasn’t or isn’t a bad sounding amp. I do recommend the mods to improve clarity throughout the frequency spectrum. After the mods it sounded like $1.5k amp and could compete with some higher tier amps, but it did lacks some refinement in the mids and upper frequencies to my ears.

 

[briantrinh86]

Compared to the FA-10, Formula S without Powerman, and V281 I had at the same time, the LP didn't have the refinement of those amps. The FA-10 and V281 had a similar warm tonality as the LP, but was faster, more dynamic sounding with more impactful bass. The Formula S even without the Powerman I thought was better sounding than all three. It was cleaner throughout the midrange, has faster transients which made the notes snappy, clear and defined. last the Formula S just has amazing P.R.A.T. compared to the other 3 amps.

Do u think the power man is worth to spend 2400$ extra or formula s alone is good enough for ab1266

 

[MacedonianHero]

Do u think the power man is worth to spend 2400$ extra or formula s alone is good enough for ab1266

I think the Powerman takes this amp to a whole new level and totally worth it. It went from ok...to really good with its addition.

 

[briantrinh86]

Did anyone have chance to do a/b test between the formula s+ powerman with the benchmark hpa4 alone?

 

[MacedonianHero]

I have. Without the Powerman, I'd take the HPA4 without question. With the Powerman...it's a toss up. It was that transformative.

 

[briantrinh86]

I have. Without the Powerman, I'd take the HPA4 without question. With the Powerman...it's a toss up. It was that transformative

I have. Without the Powerman, I'd take the HPA4 without question. With the Powerman...it's a toss up. It was that transformative.

Thanks bro

 

[MacedonianHero]

Thanks bro

No worries....both are outstanding with the Phi TC!!!!

 

[rangerid]

Did anyone have chance to do a/b test between the formula s+ powerman with the benchmark hpa4 alone?

This is a good video from abyss where they talk about different amps

 

[jlbrach]

I think the Powerman takes this amp to a whole new level and totally worth it. It went from ok...to really good with its addition.

agreed 100%

 

[DJJEZ]

Did anyone have chance to do a/b test between the formula s+ powerman with the benchmark hpa4 alone?

I have owned both and much prefer the formula S and powerman personally

 

[briantrinh86]

I have owned both and much prefer the formula S and powerman personally

Final conclusion, formula s+ powerman is the top solid state choice for the tc. Thanks guys

 

[MacedonianHero]

I have owned both and much prefer the formula S and powerman personally

I don’t say that. It is definitely one of them though.

 

[deuter]

I don’t say that. It is definitely one of them though.

What else out there that would compete, and doesn't have to be Solid State, can do with some Woo too (See what I did there)

 

[paradoxper]

I don’t say that. It is definitely one of them though.

Go get George to build you a CFA3. LOL