HeadAmp CFA3 Headphone Amp - The Official Thread
Jun 5, 2024 at 2:12 PM Post #316 of 325
Been doing a lot of listening with serial #001 while we keep going on our assembly! This is, by far, the best amp we've ever made for any type of dynamic/planar even those that don't require tons of power (which it can also easily provide). I was also doing some A/B comparison with a Feliks Envy Performance we just got in, I think those looking for the detail and damping of a solid state amp while still offering warmth especially in the zero-feedback mode are going to love this amp.

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Left to right: HIFIMAN Susvara, Feliks Envy (Oak / Performance), HeadAmp CFA3, Mytek Empire, Focal Stellia

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Dan Clark E3 Closed-Back and HeadAmp CFA3

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HeadAmp CFA3 internals

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HeadAmp CFA3 (internals)

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Assembly under way on a batch of HeadAmp CFA3s
 
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Jun 5, 2024 at 2:59 PM Post #317 of 325
So... curious. Since the only buildout we've seen so far is the standard model, are pre-orders going to have an option for standard or deluxe, or is it only the standard model for now with the deluxe to come in the future? If so, can we continue to wait for deluxe if we pre-ordered?
 
Jun 5, 2024 at 3:05 PM Post #318 of 325
So... curious. Since the only buildout we've seen so far is the standard model, are pre-orders going to have an option for standard or deluxe, or is it only the standard model for now with the deluxe to come in the future? If so, can we continue to wait for deluxe if we pre-ordered?
Yes, pre-orders can choose the standard or deluxe model - that email will be going out very soon. The standard models are going to be shipping first, followed by the Deluxe.

There has been an added delay on getting the motorized stepped attenuators for the deluxe version but we should have it straightened out soon.
 
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Jun 5, 2024 at 3:53 PM Post #319 of 325
Been doing a lot of listening with serial #001 while we keep going on our assembly! This is, by far, the best amp we've ever made for any type of dynamic/planar even those that don't require tons of power (which it can also easily provide). I was also doing some A/B comparison with a Feliks Envy Performance we just got in, I think those looking for the detail and damping of a solid state amp while still offering warmth especially in the zero-feedback mode are going to love this amp.

headamp-cfa3-feliks-envy-mytek-empire-susvara-stellia.jpg

Left to right: HIFIMAN Susvara, Feliks Envy (Oak / Performance), HeadAmp CFA3, Mytek Empire, Focal Stellia

headamp-cfa3-focal-stellia-mytek-empire.jpg

headamp-cfa3-dca-e3.jpg

Dan Clark E3 Closed-Back and HeadAmp CFA3

headamp-cfa3-inside-vertical.jpg
HeadAmp CFA3 internals

headamp-cfa3-inside.jpg
HeadAmp CFA3 (internals)

headamp-cfa3-back-panel-assembly.jpg
Assembly under way on a batch of HeadAmp CFA3s
The gold pops nicely. Congrats on a truly great amp.
 
Jun 5, 2024 at 7:33 PM Post #320 of 325
Been doing a lot of listening with serial #001 while we keep going on our assembly! This is, by far, the best amp we've ever made for any type of dynamic/planar even those that don't require tons of power (which it can also easily provide). I was also doing some A/B comparison with a Feliks Envy Performance we just got in, I think those looking for the detail and damping of a solid state amp while still offering warmth especially in the zero-feedback mode are going to love this amp.

headamp-cfa3-feliks-envy-mytek-empire-susvara-stellia.jpg

Left to right: HIFIMAN Susvara, Feliks Envy (Oak / Performance), HeadAmp CFA3, Mytek Empire, Focal Stellia

headamp-cfa3-focal-stellia-mytek-empire.jpg

headamp-cfa3-dca-e3.jpg

Dan Clark E3 Closed-Back and HeadAmp CFA3

headamp-cfa3-inside-vertical.jpg
HeadAmp CFA3 internals

headamp-cfa3-inside.jpg
HeadAmp CFA3 (internals)

headamp-cfa3-back-panel-assembly.jpg
Assembly under way on a batch of HeadAmp CFA3s
This is by far the best looking CFA3 👍🏼 congrats on this truly incredible amp.
 
Jun 6, 2024 at 9:10 AM Post #322 of 325
Yes, pre-orders can choose the standard or deluxe model - that email will be going out very soon. The standard models are going to be shipping first, followed by the Deluxe.

There has been an added delay on getting the motorized stepped attenuators for the deluxe version but we should have it straightened out soon.
Yes this seems to be a great amp! I am waiting for ordering the Deluxe version after my pre order.

I am also interested to take a look on a photo of the Champagne color option before my final decision

of alternatives. I of course understand that perhaps this could take some time before it could be

possible.
 

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