[Zielarz]

Probably yes. I was a bit surprised that mine is below 100.

 

[RubyTiger]

Same.

 

[saudio7]

I think that they were produced in batches of around 30-40 units, so all this is possible.

 

[wirefriend]

What RCA IC would you recommend for Dave->Enleum->Susvara setup? I am looking for something with good tonal differentiation of instruments / good timbre.

 

[Zielarz]

Ok, my 23R has returned from service. I don't have much time now for proper testing, but I was curious about one thing. We had here a subject of some people (including me) having a problem with midrage of 23R. There where theories that it may be an issue with some units. As my unit had to be send for fixing other problem I though that it'll be a good opportunity to check this thing. I assumed that it's not the case and it's just how Enleum sounds. I checked it yestarday and it sounds as it was before. It is what it is.

Still it was nice to hear it after about five weeks of listening to other amps. I just need to invest in better solid state amp for headphones .

 

[wirefriend]

We had here a subject of some people (including me) having a problem with midrage of 23R. .

This thread has 120 pages. When was that discussed? Or can you briefly decribe what you don't like about Enleum's midrange?

 

[Zielarz]

This thread has 120 pages. When was that discussed? Or can you briefly decribe what you don't like about Enleum's midrange?

Well it was also pointed out in Convince Me Audio and GoldenSound reviews - it's smoothen, instruments are lacking textures, it's a bit pushed to back. For me it's a bit dead here - like on other amps the same tracks make me tap my feet and enjoy the music more. The midrange is more lifelike. On Enleum I don't feel anything like this.

EDIT: ok, I need to wait with previous statement because it seems that Enleum did not fixed the amp. When I checked today the problem is still there so I need to wait until the case is resolved. Great work Enleum…

 

[RubyTiger]

Well it was also pointed out in Convince Me Audio and GoldenSound reviews - it's smoothen, instruments are lacking textures, it's a bit pushed to back. For me it's a bit dead here - like on other amps the same tracks make me tap my feet and enjoy the music more. The midrange is more lifelike. On Enleum I don't feel anything like this.

EDIT: ok, I need to wait with previous statement because it seems that Enleum did not fixed the amp. When I checked today the problem is still there so I need to wait until the case is resolved. Great work Enleum…

Suddenly my unit's issue no longer matters.

 

[Naimmuso]

I’m a newbie so be gentle.

It’s a Sunday and I’m looking to downsize so… 72 pages later .

The Enleum is very much on my short list as I downsize my system, but, as an amp for speakers. I’ve read at least 1 review suggesting it as a good match for Zu but largely in the context of 8ohm speakers. My Zu are the 16ohM 100db 1w 1m Soul Superfly. Amplification is currently hideously mismatched (Naim), which nevertheless doesn’t sound too terrible and I’ve moved from CD (also Naim) to an Innuos Zenith 3 and a Hugo TT2 DAC, both of which I love.

Obvious short list is valve stuff like Decware but i suspect solid state is going to be more popular in this household. The Enleum appears to tick a lot of boxes but I’ve a small number of questions. Nearest UK dealer for me is just over 200 miles away.

- the speakers are clearly sensitive enough for the amp to thrive but what’s the likely impact of them being 16ohm rather than 8?
- Chord Hugo TT2 DAC would connect to the Enleum by Chord Epic. Amp mode or DAC mode though? It’s currently in amp mode and running at -11 which works well with my Naim pre.

All thoughts welcome.

I use my Enleum with Bouchardt s400 mk it sounds amazing and plenty of power ,it has lots of current

 

[Naimmuso]

I'm going to try the 23R as a speaker amp after I get about 250-300hrs of burn-in of the amp. I'll post my thoughts here after I try it. Maybe I'm wrong but I thought that the WA33 only has balanced preamp outputs. Regardless, you don't need a preamp in front of the 23R to use it as speaker amp. The 6 Moons reviewer claims it's the best SS low power speaker amp that he has ever used.

It is just as amazing as a speaker amp as it headphone amp ,I love mine and won't ever change it

 

[RubyTiger]

I just tried speakers a week ago and I'm very happy with it. Can't wait to get a better pair.

 

[Naimmuso]

I have Buchardt s400 mk 11 with mine ,sounds awesome

 

[RubyTiger]

I have Buchardt s400 mk 11 with mine ,sounds awesome

They look ideal for the 23r. How do you think they would do in a small room? Nearfield listening?

 

[Naimmuso]

They look ideal for the 23r. How do you think they would do in a small room? Nearfield listening?

I sit 2 m from mine and they are 2.5 m apart ,they sound fab ,I also own Verity audio Tamino ,they were £5000 in 2006 ,they are brighter than the s400 so are in the storage room but still very good speakers

 

[Tubewin]

I was going to sell my Enleum to fund something else, but then I listened to them again with my sensitive speakers, and realized I was making a mistake and quickly withdrew the listing. Whew.