AmpsandSound Amplifiers and Speakers builder

Thanks @Polygonhell . This is helpful. I like the Clears tight but exciting bass (at least compared to my previous headphones). And I would definitely want to retain this quality. Loose is not welcome! One review that got me thinking was Resolve’s Sus and Utopia comparison - and his enthusiastic experience pairing of the latter with the A&S Forge (which is based I believe, on the Mogwai). That said - however close, the Clears are not the same as the Utopias :slight_smile:

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Anyone try 274B in place of their 5u4_ rectifiers?

Ive used the Sophia 274.
The Sophia 274 has been reworked to allow a larger input cap. Normally a 274 isn’t compatible as it requires an insanely small input cap… but most modern interactions have been reworked to be compatible with the modern amps with a larger input cap in the power supply.

Has anyone compared the Kenzie Ovation to amps like the LTA MZ3, DNA Stratus/Stellaris, or Woo WA5-LE?

I’m considering an Ovation for my Focal Utopia, but there are just very few reviews of it that it’s difficult to make a choice.

My other main option is the MZ3.

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