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Originally Posted by 1llest 

How is this amp paired with a DT880? I will be picking the beyer soon and will need to pick an amp asap.

 

This is what its gonna be Titanium HD > M-Stage > Beyer

Will be good enough?

I think it's a good pairing if you had wanted a warmer presentation since the beyers are a little bright to begin with. Even better is to roll with Class A op-amp modding with LM4562 and OPA627. But if you want a neutral representation, then O2 is a better alternative. IMO the M-Stage will drive the beyers very well - but taste and personal preference has a major role in the discussion of amp/HP pairing.

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Originally Posted by 1llest 

How is this amp paired with a DT880? I will be picking the beyer soon and will need to pick an amp asap.

 

This is what its gonna be Titanium HD > M-Stage > Beyer

Will be good enough?

Great choice, the HD and the M-Stage are both warm sounding equipment which neutralizes the DT880's a fair bit.

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Originally Posted by kazaakas 

Great choice, the HD and the M-Stage are both warm sounding equipment which neutralizes the DT880's a fair bit.

+1 i agree with the mstage

Hi im from the uk i have a matrix m stage and akg q 701.I whant to get opa627 i see there is a seller on ebay called coolbaby11.is his opa627 op amps real or fake and is he a good seller.Thank you for any help.
 

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Originally Posted by i love audio 

Hi im from the uk i have a matrix m stage and akg q 701.I whant to get opa627 i see there is a seller on ebay called coolbaby11.is his opa627 op amps real or fake and is he a good seller.Thank you for any help.
 

I can't say anything about coolbaby11 since I was uncertain about the seller. I think most people here on Head-fi would recommend Tam Audio which is called coolfungadget on Ebay with a very high rating / trusted Ebay seller.

Alternatively you can visit their online store where they actually sell the OPA627 Class A op-amp mod: http://tamaudio.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&filter_name=opa627&product_id=91

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Originally Posted by Monir 

I can't say anything about coolbaby11 since I was uncertain about the seller. I think most people here on Head-fi would recommend Tam Audio which is called coolfungadget on Ebay with a very high rating / trusted Ebay seller.

 

Alternatively you can visit their online store where they actually sell the OPA627 Class A op-amp mod: http://tamaudio.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&filter_name=opa627&product_id=91

Yep tamaudio is the way to go..i bought there also..no problems at all..

Hello all

I received a M-Stage V2 this week and have thrown in a op627 class A biased opamp and love the sound I'm hearing from this bargain amp paired with a pair of Senn HD650's. Side note, justed wanted to mention that the M-stage amp was despatched on Friday 25th from a seller based in the same city as myself and I ordered the op amp upgrade later that same evening from TamAudio. The M-Stage arrived on Tuesday this week and the opamp arrived the following day. I have to say I am mightily impressed with the speed of shipping from China.

I have seen a Graham Slee Novo amp available for a potentially good price and I have to admit that I am tempted to try it as I have heard good things about it being paired with Senn HD650's. My question is, has anyone here any experience with both these amps and the HD650's? 

I wanted to know how the M-stage compares to the Novo, maybe I can save myself some money because the M-stage has definitely brought a different level of clarity and authority to the HD650's compared to the intergrated headphone amp on the Teac UD-H01 Dac that I had been previously using. The upgrade bug has unfortunately taken grip and I am looking to get the best sound I can from a limited budget but would like to avoid disappointment from a rash purchase.

I own a Graham Slee Voyager portable amp and I absolutely love the sound signature but I would like some opinions on how the Novo compares to the M-stage.

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Originally Posted by Fearless1 

Should sound very good, the warmness of the M-stage will compliment the Dt880s.

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Originally Posted by Monir 

I think it's a good pairing if you had wanted a warmer presentation since the beyers are a little bright to begin with. Even better is to roll with Class A op-amp modding with LM4562 and OPA627. But if you want a neutral representation, then O2 is a better alternative. IMO the M-Stage will drive the beyers very well - but taste and personal preference has a major role in the discussion of amp/HP pairing.

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Originally Posted by kazaakas 

Great choice, the HD and the M-Stage are both warm sounding equipment which neutralizes the DT880's a fair bit.

So its better to get the M-Stage OPA627AP Class A Biasing mod (2012 Version) from Tamaudio? Its a $30 difference from the stock one.

Can I hook up my KRK speakers on the output of the M-Stage?

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Originally Posted by Monir 

I can't say anything about coolbaby11 since I was uncertain about the seller. I think most people here on Head-fi would recommend Tam Audio which is called coolfungadget on Ebay with a very high rating / trusted Ebay seller.

 

Alternatively you can visit their online store where they actually sell the OPA627 Class A op-amp mod: http://tamaudio.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&filter_name=opa627&product_id=91

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Originally Posted by hifimanrookie 

Yep tamaudio is the way to go..i bought there also..no problems at all..

Thank you very much would i have to pay inport because im in uk? thank you.

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Originally Posted by i love audio 

 

Thank you very much would i have to pay inport because im in uk? thank you.

For something as little as $30 for an op-amp? Usually no.

It has two RCA output's which the sound is sent to when there is nothing connected to the headphone jack (as of the latest version)

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Originally Posted by i love audio 

 

Thank you very much would i have to pay inport because im in uk? thank you.

I didnt pay anything eventhough the dutch customs are blood hounds when concerning paying for customs 

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Originally Posted by Monir 

For something as little as $30 for an op-amp? Usually no.

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Originally Posted by hifimanrookie 

I didnt pay anything eventhough the dutch customs are blood hounds when concerning paying for customs 

Thank you for your help.i have read what people are saying that the opa627ap is a good match with the m stage is it a good match for my akg q 701 thank you for the help.

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Originally Posted by i love audio 

 

Thank you for your help.i have read what people are saying that the opa627ap is a good match with the m stage is it a good match for my akg q 701 thank you for the help.

 

Hi! Don't expect that rolling OPs will give you a day and night difference in sound. Your Matrix M-Stage will still be a Matrix M-Stage even after the upgrade . The sound will "tighten up" a bit with a little more open high end and little better details. I have modded with an LM4562. I ordered a free sample from Texas Instruments (National Semicondustors) : http://www.ti.com/product/lm4562

Maybe you should start there.

I got exactly those OPAs and cans and it sounds great to me. Very clear and dynamic sound!