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Ccaryking replied to the thread Headphone Meet in Raleigh, NC?.Not sure really…. I’d like to hear some from ZMF, HiFiMan, Audeze and some of the classic Sennheiser. More importantly, I’d like to...
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CI got away from tube equipment for a number of years and have recently gotten back into them. One thing I’ve noticed is that newer...
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Ccaryking replied to the thread Aegis DIY Tube Headphone Amplifier.Yea, that sounds like a good idea; however, I don’t plan on using the Node as my streamer very long…. I bought this as a background...
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Ccaryking replied to the thread Aegis DIY Tube Headphone Amplifier.My source is Roon, on a MacBook, and latest Bluesound Node, as a streamer and currently using the DAC as well. I do have a Denefrips...
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Ccaryking replied to the thread Aegis DIY Tube Headphone Amplifier.One thing I don’t like is a system having a hard sound. Some may call it it a glare. This make the system fatiguing. This is...
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Ccaryking replied to the thread Aegis DIY Tube Headphone Amplifier.So, now take the rule of 8ths…. His 1.5 ohm output impedance is not going to be ideal on my 70 ohm headphones. So, adding more...
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Ccaryking replied to the thread Aegis DIY Tube Headphone Amplifier.Ok, I think I’m understanding better…. When he says 1.5 ohm output impedance and the output transformer has a 32 ohm tap, then that is...
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Ccaryking replied to the thread Aegis DIY Tube Headphone Amplifier.So, the low Z tap on this amp is 5 ohm. Why would this engineer have a tap at 32 ohm and 68 ohm? Also, he has an 8 ohm tap being used...
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Ccaryking replied to the thread Aegis DIY Tube Headphone Amplifier.Actually, I read the following on Headphonesty: The term ‘rule of eighths’ is used as a rough guide. Divide the headphone impedance by...
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Ccaryking replied to the thread Aegis DIY Tube Headphone Amplifier.I’m not an engineer; however, source impedance can help with headphone matching. I didn’t see it in the thread…. what is the source...
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Ccaryking posted a comment on classifieds listing Dragon audio Silver Dragon **PREMIUM**.Very appreciative to Smallpie. Excellent communication and the cable was perfect. Will buy from him again!
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Ccaryking replied to the thread Headphone Meet in Raleigh, NC?.Yes, I’ve visited them several times.
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Ccaryking posted the thread Headphone Meet in Raleigh, NC? in Local / Regional Head-Fi Meets, Parties, Get-Togethers.Are there any headphone people in the Raleigh, NC area? I’m in Cary, NC and would love to hear other systems…
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Ccaryking replied to the thread Amp impressions - JR-Tube Audio EL84 Headphone Amp.I’m surprised more people haven’t asked questions about this amp…
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Ccaryking replied to the thread amp with large soundstage?.I’ve posted here about the JR-Tube Audio amp. I would consider as a wide soundstage. Really, what you get is what you put in. If the...