LSA Voyager GAN Amplifier

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).

yyz,
Amp transparency is like cleaning your metal kitchen utensils.  No matter how well you clean them, they are not nearly as clear as mirrors.  Your eyeglasses never are as clear as removing your glasses, assuming you have 20/20 vision and don't need glasses.  You can sand wood with fine sandpaper, and it is reasonably smooth, but nothing like a child's skin.  Micro or atomic level?  I don't know.

Nothing else matters to me that can compensate for lack of SOTA clarity and transparency.  

Anyone in the Phoenix Area interested in hearing the LSA Voyager GaN350 amp or comparing it to their amp is welcome to PM me
for an audition. Amp is on loan so don't dally.

chorus,
What are your reference amps, and how does the Voyager (stock?) compare?