Yes indeed. And tube amps arr a rabbit hole i haven’t yet committed to digging. I’m afraid I will be digging too deepYes the HPA4 did not impress at all. Glad to know that people have started to atleast acknowledge this. Over at the hpa4 thread I was lietrally lynched by owners who didn't like my opinions
Some great set of cans you got there! I had the Odin for a while but since then have moved to the Erzetich Phobos. My main pairs are the Phobos, 800S and the Fostex TH909 (Soon to be replaced). I'm considering the VC too but let's see. Nothing set in stone yet.
I haven't heard any Audiovalve amps yet but have certainly read and watched a lot of good things about them. They certainly look cool
But I guess for that budget there are some more "serious" tube amps makers to consider (ampsandsound, eddie current, DNA, Alo audio; just to name a few).
how are the Phobos btw? Been curious about them but honestly the weight has been a deal breaker to date