LSA Voyager GAN Amplifier

yyz,
Thanks.  Sorry, I don't understand what you mean by "grainy." The stock Voyager was warm compared to the AHB2.  Since the modded V has more clarity than stock, is it also less warm than stock?  When you have the time to A/B the modded V with the AHB2, see if you can note whether the warmth of the V is lessening, to approach the neutrality of the AHB2.

The modded V should be an interesting shootout with my Rouge.  

Maybe my audiophile terms are not correct. When I say grainy, you can consider the analogy of a window. With the CODA #8 and pre-modded Voyager I felt that the window was a little dirty, the view had some obstruction.

With the AHB2 I think the window is crystal clean. I think the CODA #16 is also like that but I need more time with it at home to be certain it is at that level. The modded Voyager was  more cleaner window than the pre-modded Voyager and CODA #8. It is not as good as the CODA #16 in a few ways, bass, clarity, and the size of the soundstage. The modded Voyager is comparable to the 2x more expensive CODA #8. Each as some positives over the other.

The CODA #16 overall seems to be the best amp I would own (if I get the money). I can see that as my last amp, though the price is back breaking.

Since the modded V has more clarity than stock, is it also less warm than stock?

No, do not think so.

Thanks for your clarification.  I do like your window analogy.  I'll go further and ask how thick are the dirty films for the 3 best amps--AHB2, Coda #16, modded Voyager?  0-1 microns, 2-3, 5 respectively?  More listening will tell.  Is the Coda #16 warmer than AHB2?

I can see ricevs rolling his eyes and saying I am too analytical and I need to love more, LOL.

Today, I am no longer relevant on this discussion. I sold the modded Voyager to a person in the East Coast and shipped it off. So he can chime in with new ears once he gets it next week.

I loved the modded Voyager but I want to get that RAAL - Requisite headphone amp for my SR1a headphones (maybe also buy the new SR2a headphones for bed). So getting the CODA #16 + RAAL amp = no place for the Voyager. The CODA #16 is also better than the modded Voyager.

I am now listening to the LA4 + CODA #8 + Thiel CS3.7 . It is s great combo. Similar to the modded Voyager + my damaged CODA 07x preamp. Every combination of Benchmark preamps and AHB2 amp with CODA 07x preamp and #8 amp have been excellent. Just perfect pairings.

Why talk microns when we can go down to the atomic level instead? I will get back to you on that.

The CODA #16 is definitely warmer than the AHB2 but it seemed to have the similar levels of clarity. The #16 is also very powerful and can likely drive any speaker out there. I will use the AHB2 + CODA 07x + Convolution filter with my RAAL SR1a until I get the funds for the new RAAL headphone amp. Notice that I am going to use the Convolution filter here and did not need it with the Voyager + RAAL SR1a. The Voyager was a bit warmer than the AHB2.

" I can see ricevs rolling his eyes and saying I am too analytical and I need to love more"  I'll give him one more reason to roll his eyes:)  I bought the amp.  I should have it around the middle of next week (like Tweak1 I was using an EVS1200 but I intend to keep mine and move it to a secondary system - been busy taking pics to get rid of an extra amp and one other thing which I should have listed later today (I tend to rotate to secondary systems and then either sell what's left over or if it is more of a hassle to sell and not worth tons, I'll give it to someone).  Since I am certified crazy, I have multiple secondary systems.  This should keep me off the streets for at least a few months).