Search results for query: *
  1. ashtray9

    So what's the "correct" way to turn on tube amps with headphones?

    Seems like the obvious answer would be... turn the amp on with the headphones plugged in, volume at zero. This is how all instrument amps are run. Trust me folks, Ima doctor.
  2. ashtray9

    Little Dot Mk2 vs 3

    Quote: Originally Posted by astroman302 I'm getting the I+ for my 325's, it's supposedly great with low impedance cans. This is what I have read as well, though I am interested to try some Grado's through my MKII.
  3. ashtray9

    Mullard M8161 for LD MK III

    Just popped in the M8181's into my MKII. Damn! These tubes are fantastic. Agreed that brand new they sound better than stock. Bass tone is for me the easiest way to hear increased resolution from an amp. Listening to Christian McBride I can hear much more in the tone of his playing. Highly...
  4. ashtray9

    Review of the Little-Dot MKII Tube Headphone Amp/Pre-Amp

    Well, I received my MKII just a couple of days ago. I cannot believe shipping took less than a week from China. I was initially disappointed with the sound quality, but burn-in has opened and refined the sound by a large degree. I am now enjoying this amp very much. I should also note that I...
  5. ashtray9

    Review of the Little-Dot MKII Tube Headphone Amp/Pre-Amp

    Bump! I was wondering, do only some of the amps have L.E.D.'s beneath the tubes? I've seen pictures with lit and unlit tubes. I really will be disappointed if the one I just ordered is lit. Why would anyone wish to detract from the tube glow?. Another point I am wondering is, seriously...
  6. ashtray9

    A New Hybrid from Indeed Hi-Fi Labs: does this look fun?

    Quote: Originally Posted by boomy3555 Ashtray, I think you should buy another stock one and don't mess with it. You practicaly killed this guy and then when you brought it back to life you were surprised it didn't sound good ? Most people don't take thier amps apart and resurrect them...
  7. ashtray9

    A New Hybrid from Indeed Hi-Fi Labs: does this look fun?

    Quick update: I've got the Bravo back to good health with some better soldering skills, but the amp still lacks a little of the more than ample gain it originally had. Anyway, this guy really changes it's character with those yellow pots. It seems the right pot changes the overall tube gain of...
  8. ashtray9

    A New Hybrid from Indeed Hi-Fi Labs: does this look fun?

    Ok, so I removed the blue and red LEDs from the board and in doing so I managed to damage part of a copper "raceway" on the board. I jumpered the damaged copper with some stranded wire and now the unit is operational. The sound has changed though. First and most obvious difference is that the...
  9. ashtray9

    Amped vs. Unamped

    I think we are starting to see where the term 'audiophile' comes into play. It's always so funny to see the former make contact with regular audio enthusiasts. I think I am only moderately ill as I only desire one set of cans, one amp, and one DAC, though the ones desired are admittedly...
  10. ashtray9

    Amped vs. Unamped

    Quote: Originally Posted by Currawong Lately I've seen quite a few people comment about how buying an amp made no difference. What was noticeable in every case was that they had bought either one of the most basic Little Dot amps or the EF2 and their source was a DAP or iPod, or their...
  11. ashtray9

    BEHRINGER DAC vs ZERO DAC

    BEHRINGER makes some of the worst bass gear (live amp.) that I've ever played. I can't speak for their home/studio audio, but I know the name is synonymous with 'awful' in my mind. The Zero seems to get favorable reviews.
  12. ashtray9

    Bravo Audio - funny looking little tube amps

    I'm sure there is a super easy fix as there are hardly any components on the board. I place my bets on a bad cap. You could also try maxing those two yellow pots and see what happens.
  13. ashtray9

    AMB Gamma2 DAC sound impressions?

    What cans are you guys using with the y2? I am using the y1 with Senn HD600's. I could detect some improvement in resolution when I switched from my laptop's DAC to the AMB, but it was by no means extraordinary. So I am left wondering if I would need electrostats or other super hi-end cans...
  14. ashtray9

    A New Hybrid from Indeed Hi-Fi Labs: does this look fun?

    The AMB y1 seems like the cheapest hi-end DAC. I'm very happy with mine and can only imagine replacing it when (if ever) I've put about a grand into the other components.
  15. ashtray9

    Bravo Audio - funny looking little tube amps

    Quote: Originally Posted by blippster The Bravo has a lot of gain - I can barely turn the volume pot up to the level where the channels balance when using the y1. Ha, I now have this exact setup. My y1 just showed up and I am using it to feed the Bravo. I was hoping for magic...
  16. ashtray9

    A New Hybrid from Indeed Hi-Fi Labs: does this look fun?

    Quote: Originally Posted by ttan98 It uses a switching power supply which gives 24V output to the amp., after a voltage drop about 8V across a transistor, to reach the tube's anode of about 16V. On some units it maybe more less 1~2V. You can adjust it by turning the pot near the tube...
  17. ashtray9

    A New Hybrid from Indeed Hi-Fi Labs: does this look fun?

    Quote: Originally Posted by ttan98 ...the anode voltage is too low, it will work but the sound is less than optimal, it could explain why it is less dynamic than FET. Usually the anode voltage for 6922 is about 80-90Vdc not 16Vdc. I was under the assumption some mini step-up...
  18. ashtray9

    Bravo Audio - funny looking little tube amps

    Quote: Originally Posted by Amatsu Thanks for the input. Does it drive your HD650 decently? This little guy is driving my HD600 with plenty of headroom to spare. As to dampening and such, I have nothing better with which to compare. Sounds great, though.
  19. ashtray9

    Better Hearing During the Night

    This is the most logical and reasonable thread I have read on head-fi so far. I was expecting a heavy dose of pseudo-science. I suppose we all get along pretty well considering our wildly differing views as a community. Cheers! Yes, late night listening sounds best. Jazz sounds best at night...
  20. ashtray9

    Ultrasone HFI-780, almost no difference with Total BitHead????

    Foobar2000 is an excellent program that allows you to bypass Windows mixer. I noticed an improvement using the ASIO4all component. Regardless, you should get a huge improvement in sound quality with your upgrades when one is at such rudimentary level of hi-fi, dig? Diminishing returns and subtle...
  21. ashtray9

    Ultrasone HFI-780, almost no difference with Total BitHead????

    That's too bad you're not getting much out of the bithead. I was almost going to buy it, but decided on getting a separate DAC and amp. I am using a laptop as well. Anyway, I have a feeling that the bithead is just mediocre and is not an upgrade unless your laptop sound is awful. I'd personally...
  22. ashtray9

    A New Hybrid from Indeed Hi-Fi Labs: does this look fun?

    Ok! Got my Bravo today! WOW! I am extremely happy with this little amp. I've been running FLAC files from my laptop to a bass guitar headphone amplifier by utilizing the aux input. First thing I noticed upon firing up the Bravo was that the soundstage opened up significantly. Sounds now come...
  23. ashtray9

    A New Hybrid from Indeed Hi-Fi Labs: does this look fun?

    I'm not looking to ignite anything, but what exactly is "burning-in" with this amp? Is the stock Chinese tube extremely new and needs to settle? One other question for the owners of this amp that also have experience with full fledged tube amps: How does this amp compare to all the rest in...
  24. ashtray9

    Burn-in Naysayers:

    The one thing I have gotten from these threads is that many people underestimate the brain's ability to change and adapt. Seriously, the brain is just one hugely complex [and ever changing] perception machine. We have schizophrenics and psychopaths among our society, but it isn't possible...
  25. ashtray9

    A New Hybrid from Indeed Hi-Fi Labs: does this look fun?

    Quote: Originally Posted by FraGGleR Can't wait to play with it, especially once I learn how to solder. I get a Tim Taylor urge when I think about how simple it would be to add bigger! better! components for pretty cheap. Sorry if this has been covered, but what components would...
Back
Top