Posts by Efjay

The response I got was:     Quote: Thank you for your inquiry.  MP1820 will only provide power to iPad.  Whatever iPad will provide to the dac/headphone amplifier will depend on the iPad.  I hope...

Thanks for the responses. I had looked at a few of those but they applied to the older generation Ipads.   Would I need one of these:...

I've gone through the various threads but remain uncertain of the answer. I have the new Ipad with the lightning connector. I'm looking for a basic dac/amp to use when laying in bed. I've been looking at the Fiio E7 or E17. What needs...

+1 on the Cave In -Jupiter recommendation.   Loop - A Guilded Eternity is also a great album:  

Great write up. Even better that it specifically included music I listen to, on specific equipment I own. Thanks for the effort.

Quote: Originally Posted by ardilla  I'll listen to your music with the HE-500 with the WA2 and come back to you ,) Cool.

Quote: Originally Posted by Draygonn  I'll give this a shot.   Quote: Originally Posted by hodgjy  Nice picture and explanations. I'll also add that the driver tubes do have voltage gain, but the...

I miswrote when I said speakers. I am only asking in relation to driving headphones.

What is the relationship between the tubes installed and the amp's ability to drive speakers? I understand that the power tubes power the headphones but what, other than the sound of the amp, do the other tubes do?

Quote: Originally Posted by ardilla  Have you checked out the He400? It is more efficient than the other orthos, Hifiman says ipod-efficiency.....  I've looked at them though the sound signature seemed to be akin...