[3rdmortal]

  You just need to use a balanced headphone connection to get the higher outputs. A more typical 1/4" headphone connection will get you the lower rates. 
 
It doesn't require XLR connection from the DAC though - if you use the RCA inputs, the amp will convert from single ended to balanced signal internally, and then proceed as if it was getting a native balanced signal via XLR. You lose a little bit of purity in the process but you don't lose power. 

 
Thank you very much.

 

[Fir33]

New fazored LCD-3 has got 110 ohms impedance and i think my Mini I Pro won't drive it to full power .
I'm looking for external amp and feels like A28 is great AMP in this price range .
In near feature i want to change Mini I Pro for something better in 1200 - 1500 $ price range . What about Matrix X-Sabre or Yulong DA8 ?
All my music 44100 quality and i guess i won't listen DSD
I'm newbie and fully rely to your thoughts .
P.S.
And i guess my english isn't good

 

[dfarina]

Or you can get the DA8 first,it has a very good built in amp that can hold you over till you decide to get an external amp.

 

[project86]

How about D200 plus A28 as a balanced rig? Cost is similar to the DA8, but unless you add an external amp to the DA8, I think the combo wins for most things (transparency, drive, etc).

I have a Fazor LCD-3 coming so I will see how it does on the A28.

 

[Fir33]

How about D200 plus A28 as a balanced rig? Cost is similar to the DA8, but unless you add an external amp to the DA8, I think the combo wins for most things (transparency, drive, etc).

I have a Fazor LCD-3 coming so I will see how it does on the A28.

Thanks . 
I will read about D200 . 
Any  promt things i need to know about D200 compared to DA8 ?
For upcoming LCD-3 i think i will connect Matrix Mini I Pro to A28 throughout XLR and then will buy a better DAC 

 

 

[BrainFood]

How about D200 plus A28 as a balanced rig? Cost is similar to the DA8, but unless you add an external amp to the DA8, I think the combo wins for most things (transparency, drive, etc).

 
Would you say the dac section of the D200 compares favourably to the DA8's- or more a case of the A28's headamp pulling ahead of the DA8's?  

 

[Gibalok]

Is it better comparing to Matrix Quattro amp?

My head phones are HD650. Waiting for balanced silver cable to improve clarity with Quattro.

 

[dfarina]

For anyone looking for an almost new A28(black) for a very fair price I am going to shamelessly plug the one I have in the for sale section....
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/725502/yulong-sabre-a28-amp

 

[gotoma8]

  Spent a bit of time with the A28 yesterday, fed by a BMC PureDAC since my DA8 is in the other room (too lazy to move it at the time). A few highlights:
 

Hi, how do you like the PureDac?  I am trying out the Oppo HA-1 and want to know if the PureDac is smoother per se than the HA-1.  HA-1 can be too revealing with the HD800.
Thanks

 

[project86]

Sorry, never heard the HA-1 yet. You can see my thoughts on the PureDAC in the link in my signature. I love it. 

 

[Austin Morrow]

If anyone is interested, I'm selling my A28 in the FS section. $499. Basically brand new.

 

[grizzlybeast]

^Im guessing it wasnt liked. Not too many ppl raving about it here. Offsite reviews are the opposite though with only one negative review and several very positive ones. But i have learned not to go by that. I will have it with the he560 and am hoping it does well. I wont have the DA8 though.

 

[earfonia]

^Im guessing it wasnt liked. Not too many ppl raving about it here. Offsite reviews are the opposite though with only one negative review and several very positive ones. But i have learned not to go by that. I will have it with the he560 and am hoping it does well. I wont have the DA8 though.

 
I've been using A28 for quite a while now, I would say it's worth the value for the balanced headphone output. It matches my Hifiman HE5-LE really well. I really enjoy it with HE5-LE in balanced.  Even compared with my HPA V200, the HE5-LE sounds better when paired with A28 in balanced.
A28 is not very resolving, but quite musical with treble rich headphones.

 

[Austin Morrow]

^Im guessing it wasnt liked. Not too many ppl raving about it here. Offsite reviews are the opposite though with only one negative review and several very positive ones. But i have learned not to go by that. I will have it with the he560 and am hoping it does well. I wont have the DA8 though.

 
Oh! Not the case at all! I love the thing to death, it's been my main setup with the HE-500 for the last three months, and using it with a fully balanced setup really makes it shine. It's well worth the money, I'm just moving out and I have to get rid of all my gear. Need the funds. 

 

[elwappo99]

^Im guessing it wasnt liked. Not too many ppl raving about it here. Offsite reviews are the opposite though with only one negative review and several very positive ones. But i have learned not to go by that. I will have it with the he560 and am hoping it does well. I wont have the DA8 though.

 
I've been hopping between the A28, A18, and Mjolnir for a higher end amp, but I unfortunately have to agree I don't see a lot of positives about the A28 or A18 overall. Also seems people have the A18 and A28 for only a few weeks and then start reselling them. 
 
You've got one on order? 

 
You're one of those names I stop at while scrolling through the forums. I think you've got good ears and candid comments. I'll be eagerly awaiting your thoughts.