[chrisnyc75]

If I could have a SS amp that sounds like a tube amp, I'd be happy

That's why hybrids exist. Try Lyr 3 - more solid state than tube, but you get the spacial cues of tubes with all the power and definition of solid state.

 

[RobertSM]

If you're talking full-sized hybrid, I'd suggest the Rogue Audio RH-5. An underrated headphone amp from a very well respected audiophile company. @Wes S , @jonathan c and I(among others) drink the RH-5 kool-aid.

 

[shafat777]

Liquid platinum - cap modded

 

[bpiotrow13]

And my VO silkoood have just arrived. Need to burn them in before saying something on the sound but they are really light

 

[MichalZZZZ]

Beautiful, congratulations. Are they comfortable?

 

[bpiotrow13]

Beautiful, congratulations. Are they comfortable?

Absolutely As mentioned they are very light, i think silk wood version is 430 g so You do not really feel the weight on a head.

 

[MichalZZZZ]

So it has the same weight as Meze Empyrean. Very light

 

[CaptainFantastic]

So it has the same weight as Meze Empyrean. Very light

Mind you, it depends on the wood. The previous standard wood (Silkwood) was the lightest. The current one is also light, my Sapele is at 469 grams with the lightest options. But even Sapele models can be as low as 440 or so. If you go for special edition woods it can actually get heavy.

 

[bpiotrow13]

Mind you, it depends on the wood. The previous standard wood (Silkwood) was the lightest. The current one is also light, my Sapele is at 469 grams with the lightest options. But even Sapele models can be as low as 440 or so. If you go for special edition woods it can actually get heavy.

True, i liked the limited African wood version util i saw their weight. Light weight is important for me, i sold Audeze cd 3f as their weight caused pain in my neck after long listening. But silkwood is really light.

 

[Wes S]

If you're talking full-sized hybrid, I'd suggest the Rogue Audio RH-5. An underrated headphone amp from a very well respected audiophile company. @Wes S , @jonathan c and I(among others) drink the RH-5 kool-aid.

Yes sir! I definitely drink the RH-5 Kool-Aid! Coming from a Liquid Platinum with caps modded and killer tubes, the RH-5 smokes it and it's not even close. The RH-5 is an incredible amp, that has an amazing soundstage and dynamics and paired with my VC it's a stunning combo.

 

[MHLC]

If I could have a SS amp that sounds like a tube amp, I'd be happy

Wells Audio Milo is what you’re looking for.
It was built to sound tube while being a full solid state amp. Plus it’ll drive your 1266 without breaking a sweat

 

[TheMiddleSky]

Wells Audio Milo is what you’re looking for.
It was built to sound tube while being a full solid state amp. Plus it’ll drive your 1266 without breaking a sweat

The only downside is Milo would produce a little hiss on background when connected to Verite. Sound wise they match well though.

 

[MHLC]

The only downside is Milo would produce a little hiss on background when connected to Verite. Sound wise they match well though.

agree that the nonupgraded Milo have floor noises - originally I got a -20db attenuator from Garage 1217 to remedy this. You can also get the -12db Khozmo attenuator which I ended up doing since I can't how ugly the attenuator from Garage 1217 makes the Milo look.

Really liking how the Verite pairs with the dragon, plus zero floor noise.

 

[MichalZZZZ]

Mind you, it depends on the wood. The previous standard wood (Silkwood) was the lightest. The current one is also light, my Sapele is at 469 grams with the lightest options. But even Sapele models can be as low as 440 or so. If you go for special edition woods it can actually get heavy.

I know, I have Sapele. I also ordered African Blackwood and it weighs around 600g

 

[TheMiddleSky]

agree that the nonupgraded Milo have floor noises - originally I got a -20db attenuator from Garage 1217 to remedy this. You can also get the -12db Khozmo attenuator which I ended up doing since I can't how ugly the attenuator from Garage 1217 makes the Milo look.

Really liking how the Verite pairs with the dragon, plus zero floor noise.

Haha i'm no longer own Milo, I think I should do -12 attenuator back when still had it. Currently running straight from TT2, cleaning my problem to search the "rabbit hole" of amplifier