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(total noob threadpost) About to pull the trigger on one of these: Schiit Asgard or Maveric Audio TubeMagic A1
Which should I get? Or none of these: another that you suggest for about the same price? I have Grado 325is (yes, also noob cans). And I listen to most of my music out of a recent generation Macbook Pro (with the optical audio out option). Asgard, I've heard, is a good place to...- sightsome
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Newb Q: Headphone amp or DAC?
After further investigation, I think it would be best to just get an amp and invest in a nice DAC later. Given that, which of the following would complement the Grado 325is headphones? (Keep in mind that I use Amarra as a source player, which already considerably warms and smooths out the...- sightsome
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Newb Q: Headphone amp or DAC?
If I spend out on an amp, I'll probably get a tube driven amp and a cheap DAC.. I've had my eye on the Maverick tubemagic A1 or the Valhalla. Any othe suggestions are welcome. Broader and deeper the soundstage, the better. I dont really want syrupy warmth. Amarra makes the mids warm...- sightsome
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Newb Q: Headphone amp or DAC?
Can you say anything about the differences between the NFB12 and the NFB5. I would try researching more kyself, but I do not find the Audio-dg website very helpful and The posts on these are voluminous.- sightsome
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Newb Q: Headphone amp or DAC?
Hmmm. Is there anyone in here?- sightsome
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Newb Q: Headphone amp or DAC?
Hi everyone. This is my first post. And I am mostly new to this hifi audio world. So be gentle, please. I have $200-300 to spend on new audioequipment. Looking to upgrade my computer->headphone set up. Here's my set up so far: Macbook Pro, playing music with Amarra, out of the...- sightsome
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