Had a amazing time yesterday evening with Billy listening to the Genus with the Symphonia Type S. I am actually really blown away by what the Genus can do for being in the Prestige line. The Incito holds a special place in my heart as just an awesome preamp, but through the Type S the same sonic signature of the Incito is present. Highly detailed and musical with a ton of air and tonal weight to the music.
I played some familiar cuts off the Aurender. One of the most dynamic tracks that is actually really good music (vs just dynamic audiophile bells and random instruments) is Dave Matthews Stay (Wasting Time)
Highs were crystal clear and we got another 1-2 feet of depth to the music. Everything was punchy and in focus with tighter bass and more resolving thwacks to the drums. I was really feeling the music.
Another track that really gave me a solid understanding of the performance was Michael Jacksons Will you be there
As the song starts to conclude the choir and Michael keep building the crescendo and layering each other and the amount of separation and emotion you can feel has you wanting to rise out or your chair with each build.
To round out the day we tested the headphone output of the Genus with his Focal Utopia cans. Given the room is still very much a mess and reflective as hell getting rid of the room to hear the full Impera and Kassandra/Talos front end with the Genus was pretty ******* awesome.
So ready to hear this system in its completion with the Legend amplifiers. Those will have a headphone output as well lol. Any takers for a 600lb 250k headphone amp? Astro?