I find these headphones the only headphones I need. These are the best sounding headphones I have ever heard. I have them connected to a Niimbus amp with a Danacable Lazuli Nirvana cable and I have a modded Directstream dac going to the Niimbus. I am getting some good sound.
What’s the consensus on best 6-8k$ amp for the 1266? Obviously there’s the formula s + powerman, or there’s the nimbus. What others? Any with an extra warm or bassy signature? (I love me some bass, and I also love me some warmth).
I’m partially wondering if I should just go with the ican pro considering it has the bass boost + tube hybrid options, but the wise man inside of me tells me I’ll be happier with a higher quality amp overall
What’s the consensus on best 6-8k$ amp for the 1266? Obviously there’s the formula s + powerman, or there’s the nimbus. What others? Any with an extra warm or bassy signature? (I love me some bass, and I also love me some warmth).
I’m partially wondering if I should just go with the ican pro considering it has the bass boost + tube hybrid options, but the wise man inside of me tells me I’ll be happier with a higher quality amp overall
What’s the consensus on best 6-8k$ amp for the 1266? Obviously there’s the formula s + powerman, or there’s the nimbus. What others? Any with an extra warm or bassy signature? (I love me some bass, and I also love me some warmth).
I’m partially wondering if I should just go with the ican pro considering it has the bass boost + tube hybrid options, but the wise man inside of me tells me I’ll be happier with a higher quality amp overall
Niimbus looks most serious by far.
Build quality is phenomenal, great specs, amazing wollume control, massive power reserves and every part in that amp is of highest quality.
Didnt heard it, but on paper it doesnt have any weakness.
I've been thinking about the wa33, but I'm hesitant to buy the standard edition, as I've heard it's pretty good but not incredible. The elite jps version on the other hand has gotten pretty rave reviews and is my target end game, but it's gonna be a while before I can afford that, haha. I figure solid state is probably the way to go at this lower price range
I've been thinking about the wa33, but I'm hesitant to buy the standard edition, as I've heard it's pretty good but not incredible. The elite jps version on the other hand has gotten pretty rave reviews and is my target end game, but it's gonna be a while before I can afford that, haha. I figure solid state is probably the way to go at this lower price range
I hear you, but for me the best sound at CanJam NY was the standard WA33 connected to the 1266. A few other folks I know as well. Maybe there is an upgrade option to make it elite down the road?
What’s the consensus on best 6-8k$ amp for the 1266? Obviously there’s the formula s + powerman, or there’s the nimbus. What others? Any with an extra warm or bassy signature? (I love me some bass, and I also love me some warmth).
I’m partially wondering if I should just go with the ican pro considering it has the bass boost + tube hybrid options, but the wise man inside of me tells me I’ll be happier with a higher quality amp overall
I hear you, but for me the best sound at CanJam NY was the standard WA33 connected to the 1266. A few other folks I know as well. Maybe there is an upgrade option to make it elite down the road?
No, it’s not possible due to the wiring, upgraded transformers, etc., but you can trade in the standard for $4000 to be used toward the elite. One might be able to sell it used for more though.
What’s the consensus on best 6-8k$ amp for the 1266? Obviously there’s the formula s + powerman, or there’s the nimbus. What others? Any with an extra warm or bassy signature? (I love me some bass, and I also love me some warmth).
I’m partially wondering if I should just go with the ican pro considering it has the bass boost + tube hybrid options, but the wise man inside of me tells me I’ll be happier with a higher quality amp overall
Stretch to the Primavera aside from the Stellaris (doesn't offer optimal power), you won't find another amp that can compete.
If you consider solid state, the CFA3 is a prized candidate although 13R, Niimbus, OOR are also good choices which I'd pass on in favor of more accomplished speaker amplification.
Ideals: pursue CFA3, AHB2 mono (clean and powerful SS) and complement with a tube pre. I favor Freya with a very particular tube but also had great success with a few that offered more limited performance ultimately but wider tube rolling selection such as EVO 400, Supratek Cabernet, Cary SLP-98.
I've been thinking about the wa33, but I'm hesitant to buy the standard edition, as I've heard it's pretty good but not incredible. The elite jps version on the other hand has gotten pretty rave reviews and is my target end game, but it's gonna be a while before I can afford that, haha. I figure solid state is probably the way to go at this lower price range
wa33 standard with abyss is fantastic. Sure the wa33 elite is even better. But make no mistake, wa33 standard is a fantastic amp as well and can bring about some incredible sound quality.
Stretch to the Primavera aside from the Stellaris (doesn't offer optimal power), you won't find another amp that can compete.
If you consider solid state, the CFA3 is a prized candidate although 13R, Niimbus, OOR are also good choices which I'd pass on in favor of more accomplished speaker amplification.
Ideals: pursue CFA3, AHB2 mono (clean and powerful SS) and complement with a tube pre. I favor Freya with a very particular tube but also had great success with a few that offered more limited performance ultimately but wider tube rolling selection such as EVO 400, Supratek Cabernet, Cary SLP-98.
Oooooh. Another possible end game tube eh? Anyone compare this to the wa33/elite? Certainly pretty looking, and if it's as good as the wa33 elite I might be able to save a pretty penny.
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