headphone-amplifiers
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Amp for new HD25
first of all hi, i was looking a lot in "HeadFi" but this is first time im writing here, i know a lot about headphones and im very active in israeli forum about headphones, portable music sorces and all this kinda stuff.. (sorry about my bad english) so, i gonna get very soon the hd25...- mark4197
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- headphone-amplifiers sennheiser-hd-25-1-ii-professional-headphone
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Buying Headphones / Amps from Ebay
fdsa- tuanh714
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- akg-acoustics-k-240-semi-open-studio-headphones headphone-amplifiers headphones
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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headphone baby here
hello, head-fi. Just thought I'd introduce myself and get some suggestions all in one. I got into good audio a few months ago with a pair of incase sonics, which I know aren't the greatest for the money, but I was satisfied and loved the way they looked, so I didn't explore beyond them much...- potpiedpiper
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- digizoid-zo2-personal-hi-fi-experience fiio-e11 fiio-e17 headphone-amplifiers headphones jds-labs-cmoybb ultrasone-hfi-580 ultrasone-pro-900
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Little Dot I+ w/ Klipsch ProMedia 2.1?
Bit of a noob here, so I apologize. I have Grado SR80i's, so after research I am planning on picking up the Little Dot I+ since it's designed for low impedance headphones like the Grados. I was wondering if I could also use the Little Dot to amp my Klipsch 2.1's that I have. Obviously this would...- Bluethunder1
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- headphone-amplifiers klipsch-promedia-2-1-thx-certified-computer-speaker-system little-dot-i
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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JVC HA RX700 Amp
So, I have a pair of JVC HA RX700 that I bought for use with a digital piano a while back. Since then I was looking for a headset for teamspeak and online gaming, but found that I love the sound of these headphones on the computer and didn't want to invest in a new headset when I could easily...- yesshh
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- fiio-e11 headphone-amplifiers jvc-harx700-high-grade-full-size-headphone portable-amps alo-audio fiio-e6-headphone-amplifier
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Entry- level Amp for Shure srh440 and Grado sr80
Recently, I checked the specifications for my Shure srh440 headphones and realized that they are considerably underpowered by my ipod (old nano). I decided that I'd buy a portable amp for commuting to and from school with my ipod. I usually use the Shures to listen to electronica and the Gados...- Xaverian
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- fiio-e11 headphone-amplifiers grado-sr-80 shure-srh-440-professional-studio-headphones generic-prebuilt-cmoy-amp
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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HeadRoom Total AirHead On Sale!
Hello Everyone, Since our 20th Anniversary HeadRoom Triple Balanced Stack 'high-end' sale was so gangbusters, we've decided to bring the 20th Anniv sale excitement down to our 'entry-level' starter portable headphone amp, the HeadRoom Total AirHead, and offer a 25% discount off that little...- JorgeC
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- headphone-amplifiers headroom headroom-total-airhead
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Govibe Peak
Just wanna ask you, have you tried using the Govibe Peak before? My exposure to desktop amp is very limited. Wanna ask what's your comment about that particular amp, the sound signature, how it pairs well with which headphones, and so on. Thanks!- autumnholy
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- headphone-amplifiers desktop-amps govibe-peak
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Which Portable Amp do you think is better!!
Fiio E17 Vs JDSLabs C421 I listen to Trance / Dubstep / Dnb / Hip Hop ect. Which one is better and why! Thanks!- bwong247
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- headphone-amplifiers portable-amps jds-labs-c421-headphone-amplifier leckerton-audio-uha-4-slimline-portable-amp amp-dacs fiio-e17
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Fiio E7 USB Malfunction
My Fiio E7's mini USB port no longer works. It no longer charges nor recognizes audio coming through USB. I know for certain it is the USB because for a short while before complete failure I could jimmy the plug and get a stable connection at a certain angle. I think it may be over one...- Aquafear
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- headphone-amplifiers fiio-e7-usb-dac-and-portable-headphone-amplifier
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Fiio E10 and E11 or Fiio E17 Only
Let me start by saying that I realize there is an almost Identical thread to this one, and I did not know whether or not to post onto that old thread or create a new one, so I created a new one. I apologize if I piss anyone off. I am new so please bear with me. I am looking to purchase a...- Jackcell
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- fiio-e11 asus-xonar-dg-cmi8786-sound-card headphone-amplifiers soundmagic-e10 dacs hrt-istreamer fiio-e10 fiio-e17 asus-xonar-dx-7-1-channels-pci-express-interface-sound-card
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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How to Properly drive the HD580s
I recently got a pair of HD580s cheaply, and I want to make sure I'm getting the most out of them. The only amp I currently have is a Fiio E6. While it is loud enough to listen to through this, i don't know if i'm getting all I can get out of the 580s quality wise. 1) Would the Fiio E11 be...- GravityEyelids
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- fiio-e11 headphone-amplifiers fiio-e6-headphone-amplifier sennheiser-hd-580
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HRT HeadStreamer vs. Audioquest Dragonfly vs. Audioengine D1 comparison video
I spent some time on all three portable headphones amp/dac solutions under $300 so here's my thoughts. Your thoughts are welcomed.- HiFiGuy528
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- audioengine-d1-premium-24-bit-dac headphone-amplifiers audioquest-dragonfly-asynchronous-usb-dac amp-dacs hrt-headstreamer
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Does a powerful battery equal to a headphone amp?
My Current Setup Sansa Clip + 8GB Black Electric Avenues PA2V2 Sony MDR XB700 I found this battery and I want to use it for my Sansa Clip +. I am thinking of opening the clip, and unsoldering the small 230mah lipo cell from its protection board, and then soldering the two wire...- vokus
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- headphone-amplifiers
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Sub-$100 dollar amp for Grado MS2?
Hey Guys, I'm new to this site but been reading it for awhile I guess. I currently have a pair of Audiotechnica M50s and recently had a relative randomly give me a pair of Grado MS2's. Never thought I would really need an amp. Don't really have much budget to work with so less than $100...- drekar
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- fiio-e11 alessandro-ms2i headphone-amplifiers fiio-e7-usb-dac-and-portable-headphone-amplifier dacs
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Does a headphone amp do the ATH-M50 or Ultrasone HFI 580 justice?
Im not sure which headphone to get and not sure if a amp would do the headphones good, help please!- Kosmik Panda
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- headphone-amplifiers audio-technica-ath-m50s audio-technica-ath-m50-studio-monitor-headphones dacs ultrasone-hfi-580
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Alessandro MS2i and Fiio E6 dont mix, what will make them sing!
Just got my MS2i's and love them. I've been using a Cowon S9 unamped and they sound great, so i thought id try my Fiio E6 to see what happened. Its not a match made in heaven, flattens the sound and compresses it. What would be a good amp to go with the Cowon, and with a PC and DAC...- natty15d
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- alessandro-ms2i headphone-amplifiers fiio-e6-headphone-amplifier
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Headphone amp with Peachtree Decco 2
Hello all, This may be a stupid question but here we go. I have a Peachtree Decco 2 receiver and I love it, my problem is I just purchased some Sennheiser HD600 headphones and it pushes my peachtree to the limit. What i want to do is get a new headphone amp (looking at the Schiit...- loonacy
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- headphone-amplifiers peachtree-decco2 schiit-valhalla
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Headphone Amp/USB DAC for ATH-M50s and Westone 3s
Hey Guys, Back for some more advice. I'd like to get a headphone amp/usb dac for work since I listen to music from my computer anyways. I mainly listen to my ATH-M50s at work, but also own Westone 3s as my travel buds, so sometimes ill listen to them at work as well. Would I benefit from a...- DSchwartz88
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- headphone-amplifiers westone-3-true-fit-earphones audio-technica-ath-m50s audio-technica-ath-m50-studio-monitor-headphones amp-dacs
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Grado SR80i, Audio Technica ATH-AD700, Sony MDR-XB500: Do I need a headphone amp?
Hi there, So I've been using these three headphone sets plugged into my Creative X-Fi Go! external soundcard/DAC. Thus far I have been fairly impressed with the results; there is no shortage of volume. What I have been wondering about is how a headphone amp might improve other audio...- funcrusha
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- akg-acoustics-k240-monitoring-headphones sony-mdr-xb500-40mm-xb-diaphragm-driver-extra-bass-headphones beyerdynamic-dt-770-pro-80-closed-studio-headphones headphone-amplifiers grado-sr80i-headphones dacs fiio-e10 audio-technica-ath-ad700
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Headphone Tube Amps under $300
Whereas you can generally find lists of all popular full-size closed headphones (for example), either from just doing a search at stores like Headroom, or else lists at reviews sites. in contrast tube headphone amps seem to come from a variety of sources, and seem to be inconsistently reviewed...- kstuart
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- little-dot-mk-iii headphone-amplifiers bottlehead-crack-otl
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Suggestion Please: DAC/Headphone Amp that has XLR outs for Active Monitors?
Hi, I own AKG K702s and I am thinking of purchasing Neumann KH 120 active monitors to use with my new iMac. What integrated DAC/Headphone amps would you recommend to: - Have a USB in from the iMac - Headphone out to drive 62 ohm AKG k 702s - Has XLR outs to connect to the KH...- iim7V7IM7
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- akg-k-702-headphones headphone-amplifiers amp-dacs audio-gd-nfb-10
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Channel Island Audio VHP 1/2 for AKG K/Q 701?
I've been searching around head-fi but I can't seem to find anything about people's opinions on this amp paired with the 701's Any ideas or experiences?- itshot
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- channel-islands-audio-vhp-2 headphone-amplifiers channel-islands-audio-vhp-1 akg-k701-studio-headphones akg-q701-premium-class-reference-headphones-quincy-jones-signature-line
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Amp or soundcard for this pair of cans?
ok, so I am going to get the Sony MBR XB700. they are in my budget, i am a basshead, so people have told me they are perfect. I was wondering if these need an amp or a sound card. I have heard they are one of those pairs of headphones that doesnt need or benefit from a amp or soundcard. Is this...- pichu
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- sound-cards asus-xonar-dg-cmi8786-sound-card headphone-amplifiers sony-mdr-xb700-50mm-xb-diaphragm-driver-extra-bass-headphones fiio-e6-headphone-amplifier dacs fiio-e10
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Tubes for WA6-SE with AH-D7000 and my prefrences in music?
So I finally got my WA6-SE from Woo Audio. As the topic states it will be coupled with a pair of Denon AH-D7000s and I use Grace Design m903 as a DAC. I ordered WA6-SE with the stock tubes to get a feel for the system as I don't have any prior experience with tubes. So far the system has...- Norway
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- headphone-amplifiers denon-ah-d7000-headphones woo-audio-wa-6-se
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