Bit the Dollar and bought headphones.

@larsman, I have a Holo May KTE DAC that is sourced by an Aurender W20SE for streaming and music files.  I also source it with a PS Audio PST SACD transport.  I also have 2 turntables, a Linn LP12, Radikal PS, Keel subchassis, Ekos SE arm, and a Rega P10 with Apheta 3 cartridge.  I’ve had my Enleum 23R for just over a month now and I couldn’t be happier with it.  

The VO on the 23R is much better than it on the Nirvana.  I considered selling my VO until I heard it driven by the Enleum.  I love my Nirvana but the 23R is the best amp I’ve ever heard.  It brings out the best in everyone of my headphones, but not only that, it’s a fantastic amp for high efficiency speakers.  I’m floored how good my Klipsch Cornwall IVs sound driven by the 23R.

@smatsui - You've got some great gear!! 👍

I was sorely tempted by Bakoon, but it was not available anymore during temptation time. I am still interested in hearing the Enlium in my system, and when I find someplace here in the US that's got it in stock, I may very well buy one and check it out....

Hello fellow agoners.  The Focal Stellias came yesterday.  I was going to comment after a few hours of listening but decided to wait.  I needed to give them more time. I’m using a Marantz CD players dedicated headphone amp as a source.  It’s the CC4003 model.  I was not overly impressed yesterday.  This is changing with further listening and different recordings.  I want to go back to the recordings I first listened to before commenting.  I’m hoping burnin is taking place as they sound much better.  Only about 5 hours total.  I was thinking a return with restocking fee if they didn’t improve but boy did they.  I’m currently listening to a symphonic Prog band from Greece called Ciccada, the release A Child In The Mirror.   Sounds extremely impressive. Exponentially better than first impression from yesterday.   I’ll comment in detail later.  I’m thoroughly enjoying them now.  

I’m using a Marantz CD players dedicated headphone amp as a source

No!  You can’t insult those nice ‘phones by powering them with a damn CD player.  Shame on you!  Stick a crowbar in your wallet and get a decent headphone amp and DAC.

@soix LOL!  Your not kidding.  The headphones are so accurate and revealing they point to the source being extremely lacking in quality. The phones also reveal a lot about the source recordings.  I’m learning a lot with these headphones.  They are that good.  I want to take my time so I buy the proper amplification and dac.  I’m used to this source and its good enough to steer me in the correct direction.  I was going nuts upon first listen.  I wanted to return them.  They sound so much better yet the source is again extremely lacking in power in all registers.  I can not drive the phones enough for proper dynamics at preferred listening volumes.  High volume especially suffers the consequences.  Since I’m driving the phones to higher levels for bass etc., the lower volumes suffer also.  Still they sound miles better than the Sonys.  This would be Sony WH-1000XM2.  I’m looking for that sound I had as a youth listening to vinyl with very old and heavy Sony headphones.  I may have had an old set of acoustic research headphones too.  I’ll  have to be happy at lower volumes for now. Did some listening last night.  The headphones are coming alive even with the lacking Marantz.  I want to get some more recommendations on amps and dacs after the community gets a better idea on my tastes.  Thanks.  I’ll post later.