[ardbeg1975]

Just got back from CanJam Chicago day 1. Listened to the T2 and the Aeras. The Aeras was excellent, especially for a compact desktop footprint, but after hearing the T2, my ears are now ruined regarding all other energizers. The bass and overall drive of the T2 was addictive.

 

[CT007]

T2 and the Aeras

Eksonic's T2? What is the price on it? I know Aeras is $7K, quite a lot more than a KGSSHV($2750), or even Carbon($5400).

How do you feel KGSSHV compares to T2 and Aeras?

 

[BassicScience]

Eksonic's T2? What is the price on it? I know Aeras is $7K, quite a lot more than a KGSSHV($2750), or even Carbon($5400).

How do you feel KGSSHV compares to T2 and Aeras?

I corresponded earlier with Kerry regarding pricing. The Eksonic T2 is $13k in chrome, $14k in black chrome.

 

[ardbeg1975]

I corresponded earlier with Kerry regarding pricing. The Eksonic T2 is $13k in chrome, $14k in black chrome.

Correct.

 

[ardbeg1975]

Eksonic's T2? What is the price on it? I know Aeras is $7K, quite a lot more than a KGSSHV($2750), or even Carbon($5400).

How do you feel KGSSHV compares to T2 and Aeras?

I think the KGSSHV (non-Carbon) drives harder than the Aeras but the KG it is a bigger physical footprint and obviously has a SS versus tube sound signature. Haven’t heard a Carbon. I actually liked the Aeras more than the Blue Hawaii which I felt was more mid forward while both Eksonics had more bass and were less mid forward which is to my preference. The LTA Z10e was also very nice with less bass than the Eksonics but great sense of space. Again, the T2 bested everything else by a wide margin.

 

[mulveling]

I think the KGSSHV (non-Carbon) drives harder than the Aeras but the KG it is a bigger physical footprint and obviously has a SS versus tube sound signature. Haven’t heard a Carbon. I actually liked the Aeras more than the Blue Hawaii which I felt was more mid forward while both Eksonics had more bass and were less mid forward which is to my preference. The LTA Z10e was also very nice with less bass than the Eksonics but great sense of space. Again, the T2 bested everything else by a wide margin.

It’s kind of crazy how a $14K T2 isn’t subject to “diminishing returns”, isn’t it?

 

[ardbeg1975]

Well, you can definitely hear the sonic upgrade moving to the T2 but whether it is worth ~$7K more is a fine question.

 

[SolarCetacean]

How long is the wait time for the Aeras? I presume these are more or less made to order.

 

[CT007]

How long is the wait time for the Aeras? I presume these are more or less made to order.

2 months / 8 weeks.

Though, Schiit says 6-8 weeks for Gungnir, yet here I am still waiting, ~13+ weeks in.

 

[CT007]

I think the KGSSHV (non-Carbon)

To be clear, is there such thing as a KGSSHV Carbon? Other than the knock-off by MyHeadFi, the only place I've seen one. I haven't seen such an amp at Mjolnir's site.

 

[Mach3]

how come youre getting vesper instead of stock replacements?

The lambskin they use is softer than stock one. At least that true in my case

 

[bigjako]

how come youre getting vesper instead of stock replacements?

Price and reviews. Plus I want to try the hybrid pads, which supposedly tame the top end. I’m going for two alcantara hybrids (one for the 007 and another for the 300LE, in addition to their “closest to stock” brown leather 007 pad.

Prices were reasonable, I got three pads and a headband for less than $300.

 

[oneguy]

To be clear, is there such thing as a KGSSHV Carbon? Other than the knock-off by MyHeadFi, the only place I've seen one. I haven't seen such an amp at Mjolnir's site.

Yep, had one made for me by @soren_brix. He also made my KGGG.

 

[ardbeg1975]

To be clear, is there such thing as a KGSSHV Carbon? Other than the knock-off by MyHeadFi, the only place I've seen one. I haven't seen such an amp at Mjolnir's site.

I see the term KGSSHV Carbon used on occasion but you are correct.

 

[Trance_Gott]

Yep, had one made for me by @soren_brix. He also made my KGGG.

And very recommended!