[joseph69]

+/- a month wait time for the Abyss Phi from TCC but I'm in the queue.

 

[mwhitak]

Does anyone know if a pair of 2A3's single ended will be enough to drive the 1266's well ? Say the KR 2A3 HP tube developed for the 1266 ? Or do I need 2 pairs in parallel ? Joe ? Thanks !

 

[cradon]

Does anyone know if a pair of 2A3's single ended will be enough to drive the 1266's well ? Say the KR 2A3 HP tube developed for the 1266 ? Or do I need 2 pairs in parallel ? Joe ? Thanks !

Depends on the amp? I uses a pair of EML Mesh 2A3’s in my Eddie Current Aficionado to drive my Abyss Phi, and I feel it does so quite well.

 

[mwhitak]

Depends on the amp? I uses a pair of EML Mesh 2A3’s in my Eddie Current Aficionado to drive my Abyss Phi, and I feel it does so quite well.

thanks for your input! I am building from scratch and want to make sure I have enough power, so I am considering a parallel (quad) 2A3 set up, but there are engineering compromises I'd rather not make, and the single pair setup will be easier...but......can it give the 1266's enough love ? I see people touting the WA33 with 20 watts push pull as a good setup (I am going SE...no PP )

 

[Xecuter]

thanks for your input! I am building from scratch and want to make sure I have enough power, so I am considering a parallel (quad) 2A3 set up, but there are engineering compromises I'd rather not make, and the single pair setup will be easier...but......can it give the 1266's enough love ? I see people touting the WA33 with 20 watts push pull as a good setup (I am going SE...no PP )

I only get about 10 watts from my EC studio (SET with quad 2a3s (fivre mono plate) into my Abyss/he5 but I rarely get past 11o'clock on the dial and it drives them with authority.

 

[weasel1979]

What amps are recommended for the Abyss? I am using an Hifiman EF-6 but I am not sure if I am missing out. Thinking about getting an Violectric V281 or an Audio gd Master 9. Thoughts? Lets talk about the best amping in here, it is crucial. Thanks.

 

[mulder01]

The "best amp" is probably mostly a matter of taste. I think a lot of people will just recommend whatever they have at the moment...
Is there something you don't like about the EF-6? That might give people a better idea of which direction to point you in.

 

[mwhitak]

The "best amp" is probably mostly a matter of taste. I think a lot of people will just recommend whatever they have at the moment...
Is there something you don't like about the EF-6? That might give people a better idea of which direction to point you in.

Perhaps we could divide this into recommended SS/hybrid amps and recommended tube amps (both SE and PP). I see KR has, with JPS's input, developed several tubes with driving the Abyss in mind. Perhaps Joe could weigh in with minimum and best case wattage (for tubes) into the nominal stated impedance ?

 

[weasel1979]

I like the sound of the EF6, but I dont have any comparisons. An Abyss owner mentioned to me that he felt the EF6 sounded powerful but not very precise. Now I am wondering.. He told me the Violectric v281 / 280 would be great.
The master 9 gets great reviews all around but I have not heard about how the Abyss sounds with the audiogd master 9.
Thats all I know so far.

 

[vortrex]

I like the sound of the EF6, but I dont have any comparisons. An Abyss owner mentioned to me that he felt the EF6 sounded powerful but not very precise. Now I am wondering.. He told me the Violectric v281 / 280 would be great.
The master 9 gets great reviews all around but I have not heard about how the Abyss sounds with the audiogd master 9.
Thats all I know so far.

I've owned the V281 and used with the SEM1 and Utopia. While I didn't try this amp specifically with the Abyss I find the Allnic HPA-3000 GT I'm using now much superior. The V281 is a decent amp but not something I would look to pair with the level of the Abyss.

 

[phase0]

I'm happy with the results of the V281 paired with the Abyss. You can always spend more money as there's plenty of options...

 

[FLTWS]

You never know how salty the soup is until you taste it for yourself.

 

[jlbrach]

the 281 is an outstanding pairing with the abyss...you have to spend a ton of money to find better IMHO.....more power than any HP needs and very detailed with excellent pre-gain abilities.....also great pairing with susvara....

 

[ra990]

I used to have a V281 and it was fun with the Abyss - added a lot to the low end impact, but I definitely noticed a small loss in transparency and added warmth when compared with direct output of my Hugo 2. I ended up preferring the direct output of the Hugo 2 and sold the V281. Hoping to get a Hugo TT 2 for the Abyss when it drops.

 

[Rhamnetin]

I used to have a V281 and it was fun with the Abyss - added a lot to the low end impact, but I definitely noticed a small loss in transparency and added warmth when compared with direct output of my Hugo 2. I ended up preferring the direct output of the Hugo 2 and sold the V281. Hoping to get a Hugo TT 2 for the Abyss when it drops.

Yeah, Hugo TT 2 ought to provide the best of both worlds, as would a HeadAmp GS-X Mk2 but that's unnecessary if you get a TT 2.