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DIY Amp build

post #1 of 5
5/10/09 at 5:26pm
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So I want to build an amp and a DAC for my setup. Right now, the source is just a macbook, and my phones are Ultrasone HFI-780 (they are 35ohm headphones). I think I want to build the amp before the DAC, and I'm between building a starving student and a solid-state build. Would my HFI780's sound better with the hybrid amp of the starving student, or would they sound better with some other solid-state, and if so, which one? I think as far as the DAC goes, I'll probably build a y1.

I was hopin to get your guys' thoughts on the hybrid vs. solid-state with 35ohm ultrasones.

And can anyone help me with recabling the HFI-780's? If someone has done this, please PM me.

Thanks everyone!
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post #2 of 5
5/10/09 at 6:08pm
i would look into how hard tubes are to find before going the starving student route, their rarity may significantly raise the price of what you think the build will cost.
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post #3 of 5
5/10/09 at 6:32pm
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true, but if I can't find the Starving student tubes, there is an edit for it to use different tubes. The biggest question is: tube hybrid vs solid-state for hfi-780's
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post #4 of 5
5/11/09 at 6:50pm
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Guys, any help? I really want to start a build to keep me busy this summer. Should I try the starving student, or should i try some other tube hybrid? OR should i go with a solid-state build, and if so, which one? Please, I need some help choosing. This will be for my HFI-780 headphones, but even if you dont have any experience with ultrasone's, what's your opinion on a build. I'm heavily leaning toward tube hybrids
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post #5 of 5
5/11/09 at 7:01pm
PM sent.
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