First amp to go with a DT990 [Tube or solid state?]
Dec 25, 2016 at 6:30 PM Thread Starter Post #1 of 7

Heitosj

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Hey guys!
So, first of all, thank you to all the community for the pacience and happy holidays!
So, I'm from Brazil and planing to buy a amp or dac/amp from US and have it send here. 
My two headphone at the moment: Sennheiser 380PRO, Beyer DT 990 Premium 250 Ohms. 
The main (and only) use of the amp or dac/amp would be on my PC rig, used for gaming/music. I have at the moment an Asus Xonar DG, that dosen't seems to hold the full potential of the DT 990. 
The question is, which one is the best option?
Many people from here are talking about the Fulla 2 as the best in the price range option (my budget is about U$100).
Any other suggestions? I can use the Xonar 7.1 virtual sound AND the Fulla 2? Will this device attend all my needs?
Thank you all and sorry for my bad (awful) english.
 
Dec 25, 2016 at 6:49 PM Post #2 of 7
Bravo Ocean tube (hybrid) headphone amplifier.
Can be connected to the Xonar DG.
 
Slightly cheaper option, FiiO A3 (E11K) headphone amplifier.
 
Dec 25, 2016 at 7:57 PM Post #3 of 7
  Bravo Ocean tube (hybrid) headphone amplifier.
Can be connected to the Xonar DG.
 
Slightly cheaper option, FiiO A3 (E11K) headphone amplifier.

Did not know the Bravo Ocean Tube, will have a look at it!
I was under the impression that this kind of "budget tube amps" dosen't seem to worth it, I guess I was wrong, thanks!
 
Dec 25, 2016 at 8:08 PM Post #4 of 7
  Did not know the Bravo Ocean Tube, will have a look at it!
I was under the impression that this kind of "budget tube amps" dosen't seem to worth it, I guess I was wrong, thanks!

 
Your budget is $100 and the Bravo Ocean usually sells for $80.
 
Dec 25, 2016 at 11:48 PM Post #5 of 7
Bravo isn't really detailed but I do happen to have one Ocean and pair it with my DT880 that can be kinda clinic and sterile and really enjoy the combo, I tried it with my other cans too: HD 449, HD 598 and an Yamaha pro 400 and none of these sinergize so well than my DT 880. It is cheap but can do wonders, use mine all the time with a RCA clear top, the default tubes aren't the best. If you like the sound but want a tighter bass and more detail overall, then upgrade your tubes, I bought on person and had the chance to test a lot of tubes with it, bought the clear tops because I really liked its sound with my amp

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Dec 26, 2016 at 9:56 PM Post #6 of 7
Bravo isn't really detailed but I do happen to have one Ocean and pair it with my DT880 that can be kinda clinic and sterile and really enjoy the combo, I tried it with my other cans too: HD 449, HD 598 and an Yamaha pro 400 and none of these sinergize so well than my DT 880. It is cheap but can do wonders, use mine all the time with a RCA clear top, the default tubes aren't the best. If you like the sound but want a tighter bass and more detail overall, then upgrade your tubes, I bought on person and had the chance to test a lot of tubes with it, bought the clear tops because I really liked its sound with my amp

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Thanks!! That's a surprise, for what I had search, it almost seems that the Schiit Fulla 2 was an unanimous choice, but will definitly have a look on the bravo ocean (altough the ship rates are a bit higher lol)
 
Dec 27, 2016 at 6:35 PM Post #7 of 7
Hey guys! Just an update, I have the oportunity to buy tomorrow a Bravo Ocean + Eletro Harmonix 17AU7A tube for a nice price here in my country, but, on the oder hand, a friend just offered me a Zero 09 amp/dac (double the price). 
 I know that they are  on different price ranges, but I'm really don't know wich one to chose, as both are the only options here in my country (If I were free to chose without any tax/fee, I think I would probably get a Darkvoice or something like this), and from what I had research, they are both very good options.
Here is were I need help, to my specific case, what do I pick? The entry-level tube amp or this solid state dac/amp? I already have a Xonar DG on my computer who would be the output on both cases, but I really don't know how to proced. 
Is the Zero 09 really worth the price? Or should I stick with the Bravo?
Thanks for all the help!
 

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