[walterboss]

I’m seriously considering buying this one. Looks like a clear winner.

I've got my stack for sale on here. Link in my sig if you want a look. Insane value for what they do.

 

[skhan007]

I've got my stack for sale on here. Link in my sig if you want a look. Insane value for what they do.

Yes, I saw yours. Not sure about shipping, as I'm in the US and it might be cost-prohibitive.

 

[walterboss]

Yes, I saw yours. Not sure about shipping, as I'm in the US and it might be cost-prohibitive.

Happy to discuss in PM Shipping isn't as much as you'd think and customs... well you can get around these things

 

[IanB52]

I’m seriously considering buying this one. Looks like a clear winner.

I don't have mine anymore, but it was really great with vocals. There was a certain grandness to Eleven stack that was really nice.

What I did learn is that with my Shunyata cabling it was too bright with Diana TC. I imagine the way is with 1266 and all JPS cable, or just some warm sounding copper ones.

 

[walterboss]

I don't have mine anymore, but it was really great with vocals. There was a certain grandness to Eleven stack that was really nice.

What I did learn is that with my Shunyata cabling it was too bright with Diana TC. I imagine the way is with 1266 and all JPS cable, or just some warm sounding copper ones.

True. I didn't really understand synergy until I got the XIAUDIO stack. It taught me a lot actually.

 

[Ragnar-BY]

Yes, would you say those filters make a big difference, especially for the mids and vocals? Just trying to figure out if they're worth the $225. What's your take on that?

Neutral filter 100% of the time. One of the best if not THE best audiophile purchase I’ve ever made.

 

[musicinmymind]

Neutral filter 100% of the time. One of the best if not THE best audiophile purchase I’ve ever made.

I do not see any demo download on their site. Do we need to contact them for demo?

 

[Ballszilla]

Neutral filter 100% of the time. One of the best if not THE best audiophile purchase I’ve ever made.

I run the neutral filter 100% of the time as well, can't imagine listening to it with it off

 

[Ragnar-BY]

I do not see any demo download on their site. Do we need to contact them for demo?

I don’t know. I just bought it.

 

[skhan007]

Forgive my ignorance/lack of knowledge on this filter you're discussing- Is this filter an EQ setting of some sort? Not sure exactly what it is.

 

[Ragnar-BY]

Is this filter an EQ setting of some sort?

It’s a file that you can use with some playback software (HQPlayer, Roon etc.) or with dedicated app that will apply it to the whole computer system output.

https://audiophilestyle.com/ca/revi...b1266-φ-tc-headphones-to-another-level-r1091/

 

[saudio7]

Yes it is EQ, but a bit special, so called convolution filter.

 

[skhan007]

I'm reaching some important conclusions. I'm so satisfied with my Abyss 1266, that I'm going to discontinue my interest in pursuing the Susvara. It's so much money for another TOTL "flavor", so I'll just concentrate on my Abyss 1266 and maximizing what they have to offer. I believe my Woo WA22 drives them pretty well, although it's only 1.5 watts and a tad more if I use 5998 power tubes.

I'm still continuing my research on solid state amps (having heard my Abyss 1266 with a local owner's Wells Audio Milo). I probably won't get the Milo, as I've heard some not so great feedback on the quality control and company owner. I've narrowed it down to: Ferrum Oor/Hypsos stack, Burson 3XGT, or Headamp GS-X Mini. I know there are some amps above this price point, but not sure I can afford them.

 

[Solasuke]

I'm reaching some important conclusions. I'm so satisfied with my Abyss 1266, that I'm going to discontinue my interest in pursuing the Susvara. It's so much money for another TOTL "flavor", so I'll just concentrate on my Abyss 1266 and maximizing what they have to offer. I believe my Woo WA22 drives them pretty well, although it's only 1.5 watts and a tad more if I use 5998 power tubes.

I'm still continuing my research on solid state amps (having heard my Abyss 1266 with a local owner's Wells Audio Milo). I probably won't get the Milo, as I've heard some not so great feedback on the quality control and company owner. I've narrowed it down to: Ferrum Oor/Hypsos stack, Burson 3XGT, or Headamp GS-X Mini. I know there are some amps above this price point, but not sure I can afford them.

The Oor/hypsos stack with a tube pre would be very nice. I find Oor/Hypsos a little dry purely solid state with 1266.

 

[walterboss]

I'm so satisfied with my Abyss 1266, that I'm going to discontinue my interest in pursuing the Susvara. It's so much money for another TOTL "flavor"

This takes me back...my ongoing search for a lower tier third headphone continues, but for me Sus and 1266 are so far above everything else I've heard and provide such different articulations of music, they're divine as a pairing. Save up and buy a Sus with a powerful tube amp. An opinion you never asked for, I know