My WA6 Maxxed pairs just as well with Auteur as my Krell Klone does, IMO. Great if you want a bit warmer amp in your chain without going full syrup tube mode.

I've not used them on any premium tube amps, but I definitely prefer the Auteur on amps with a bit less warmth. As great as it sounds out of my Theta Progeny -> Klone, in some ways I prefer it into my Valhalla 2. I didn't notice TOO much difference with my WA6 Maxxed with GZ34 and 6SN7s vs the...

It's easy to drive and provide enough power to be loud, but the Auteur is VERY transparent to your audio chain. More-so than any headphone I've heard. @bmnathe

Thank you for the reply. :)I'm interested to hear what you think of the Auteur + Jot pairing. Also curious how much of a difference a SPC cable would make with Auteur as it seems very sensitive to 'chainges'. :D Bit off topic, but have you ever compared the Aficionado to the Dragon IHA-1?

@cskippy Thank you for all the very useful technical information. What amp were you using when you found the Auteur to be too dark and warm for most? I would tend agree when listening out of my Klone. I feel like Auteur is very sensitive to pairings. You definitely want to use this headphone on...

I basically ordered a Valhalla 2 based off of IWantTacos's Auteur review. Auteur pairs VERY well with it. I am absolutely loving this. Out of the Klone the mid-bass sounded a bit bloated but Valhalla 2 makes it sound a lot better to me. I hope to write more soon but get your Auteur orders in...

Great review. Great read, and I agree closely with your impressions. This headphone is fantastic. Very nicely balanced.

;l;'pppklk I believe the plan is to have a pretty large first wave ready for shipment once the release date hits in January, but I could be wrong of course. :D

I'm an idiot. I had my AGD C2.11 in my chain as a output selector/preamp and it was set to line level out but it was really killing these headphones. I've now removed from my chain and I have to say that everything is soooooo much more dynamic and lively! They were rather boring and really...

I should have Eikon back around the end of November I think. A friend is borrowing them right now. However, I can get his impressions for you when he gets them in on Monday. I have a feeling the non-perforated Auteur pads will hit a sweet spot.

The universe pads somehow deaden the overall response and kind of make it a a good bit less aggressive. I haven't heard the new non-perforated Auteur pads yet but they are supposed to be a middle ground and am excited to hear them as I do feel like the Universe pads take a little bit too much...

His review is in the works. Meanwhile @Hansotek is just being a tease. ;)

Even more teasing! Man that's a pretty setup!