@@psysword I do not know how to use it as a preamp but there are two types of "Tape output" in the back: XLR and RCA. I never used any of these, i use the headphone jack on the front panel.
Not for me, not balanced, tubes attach to board, cheap external power supply. I do like the gain controls and the amp looks good. Maybe if it was priced around $700 it would be better, maybe. However when you can get the Schiit Lyr for $499 (amp only) or $599 with AK4490 DAC or $699 with multibit DAC the Pathos just cannot hold up against the Lyr ! However this is just my opinion, however I would urge you to listen to both before you buy.
But for me at least, this 'wealth' as a passion for Italian vehicles and a self-described gearhead, is refreshing in the cerebral gated community of high-end audio retailers. Those who delight in mechanical passions have a broader, more-realistic perspective of the audio world IMO. And 'wealth' is pretty much a given today in the high-end audio world :-(
First it's high end headphones, now its high end headphone amps. Nice if you live in a tiny apt. in the city. But isn't music for sharing? Spending your hard earned cash on that system you want to blow your friends away with and make them want into the wonderful hobby? I see so much of this headphone stuff anymore. I'm thinking it's more like , people don't know what they want until you show them. Sorry but not to many people are driving Hummers now days. Share the sound, share the hobby.
I’d use a dual female XLR into the tape out of the Aurium to 4.4mm pentagon (male) cable into the ibasso. Tape out gives you a fixed output and you’ll utilize your balanced output VRMS options of your Ibasso DAP.
Absolutely excellent job on explaining what this amplifier can do. ❤
I have one and i am crazy about the sound and the look.
How will it function as a tube preamp? I'm thinking of buying one for my Burson monoblocks ...
@@psysword I do not know how to use it as a preamp but there are two types of "Tape output" in the back: XLR and RCA. I never used any of these, i use the headphone jack on the front panel.
Nice review Kevin: very underrated headphone amp. Smooth sounds, perfectly build and beautiful to look at...
Pathos components are so beautifully designed!
i like to try their headphone amps
Tengo uno, excelente producto. Dos sugerencias: usar la entrada balanceada y reemplazar las válvulas que trae por válvulas NOS.
Thanks Kevin. I was looking any info about this product.
Great video my product should arrive soon.
the best headphone amp in that price range imo
Not for me, not balanced, tubes attach to board, cheap external power supply. I do like the gain controls and the amp looks good. Maybe if it was priced around $700 it would be better, maybe. However when you can get the Schiit Lyr for $499 (amp only) or $599 with AK4490 DAC or $699 with multibit DAC the Pathos just cannot hold up against the Lyr !
However this is just my opinion, however I would urge you to listen to both before you buy.
I’m considering one of these but I’m already on the waitlist for the new Schiit Folkvanger but they’re taking too long to come through.
my schiits never came lol I cancelled order because im not so patient, china hifi is not really worse even rich people buy their DAC's and amp's
Hello! What is the best way to connect my DAP (Ibasso DX220) to Pathos?thanks!
Oh, it’s not 1295 on your site Kevin.
You should have had Sonus Faber there instead of Focal.
Has anyone experience with the Pathos Aurium in combination with the HifiMan HE1000 V2 ??
Does it work together ??
looking for tube flavour because planars are soulless? yea proper amp for this is Feliks Audio Euforia but it cost ~2500$
Don’t listen to the idiot who answered before me. Yes, they work flawlessly together!
ooh, steel strap, nice
Way to flaunt your wealth for the first 50 seconds.
But for me at least, this 'wealth' as a passion for Italian vehicles and a self-described gearhead, is refreshing in the cerebral gated community of high-end audio retailers. Those who delight in mechanical passions have a broader, more-realistic perspective of the audio world IMO. And 'wealth' is pretty much a given today in the high-end audio world :-(
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First it's high end headphones, now its high end headphone amps. Nice if you live in a tiny apt. in the city. But isn't music for sharing? Spending your hard earned cash on that system you want to blow your friends away with and make them want into the wonderful hobby? I see so much of this headphone stuff anymore. I'm thinking it's more like , people don't know what they want until you show them. Sorry but not to many people are driving Hummers now days. Share the sound, share the hobby.
guess you are just for show off not really into music, headphones are for personal experience to hear every detail
Soulfulfool- good name!
Hello! What is the best way to connect my DAP (Ibasso DX220) to Pathos?thanks!
Get fx. an audioquest 3.5 to phono, that would be the best. No point getting a balanced cable since the amp is single ended.
I’d use a dual female XLR into the tape out of the Aurium to 4.4mm pentagon (male) cable into the ibasso. Tape out gives you a fixed output and you’ll utilize your balanced output VRMS options of your Ibasso DAP.