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Schiit Magni

Good value for $100

A review on: Schiit Magni
by DrikTheTroll
DrikTheTroll

Pros: Value - can power orthos

Cons: Bright, slightly cold for my tastes

Surprised not to see a review on the Magni already.   Currently own the Magni, and it represents a very good value in my view - IF you like a brighter signature.   Powered a pair of LCD-2s well for me - tightened bass and brought mids forward when compared to underamping via E07K or other solutions I had at the time.   That said, I don't use it very much because I...
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Sssssshhh... the Trends TA-10.2SE may be one of audio's best kept secrets
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Trends Audio TA-10.2 SE

Pros: Small, low heat and power consumption

Cons: The ALPS volume control may become noisy over time

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Nice piece of kit
Nice piece of kit

Project Sunrise II

Pros: Tube rolling is fun, powerful, good sound stage, low price

Cons: Hiss with sensitive phones, heat output, DIY chassis

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