Recently purchased an HP Envy AIO computer with Beats Audio included.    I normally listen to my music files via the Squeezebox touch via Ethernet in my Music Room or I use an ext usb DAC like the Dragonfly in the computer room for headphone use.    Is the  Beats Audio EQ and internal...

Quote: LD Mk3 is cooler than EF5 ? I would have thought the opposite since EF5 is hybrid and Mk3 is all tube  OTL.  I am still on the fence of SS  vs Tube for this headphone.  So many conflicting comments that the only way is to bite the bullet and try one.  I just want to be sure that I...

Quote: I bought black version from same ebay dealer a week ago.   You can get it a bit lower if you make an offer . They are actually Pitbull Audio .  Mine arrived in perfect condition with tape seal etc. Serial number  on headset matches carton . So I think you can feel confident buying...

Quote: The Q701 arrived this PM.  Having no amp , I just connected it to my SB Touch headphone out.  ( Output Z= 2 ohm nominal) .  The sound is quite good as I played through some of my Demo Flac files . At max output the sound is quite loud , I listen mostly at about 80% volume. To "Burn...

Quote:     No comments ? Suggestions?   Tks

Guys, the  Q701 is arriving tomorrow so now I need to be serious about looking for a amp.    After reading so many threads I am confused by the conflicting opinions.  Theoretically Q701  ( Zin =62 ohm) should be driven by a low output impedance amp. So most likely a SS or  hybrid amp with SS...

I finally pulled the trigger and purchased a new black Q701 from Ebay dealer .  Now I need to think of a headphone amp . I am thinking of  the Littledot I +  so I can play with  tweaking . Does this amp have enough power to drive the Q701?  I dont need a DAC for now as I will be using the output...

I dont listen from any laptop or desk computer so portability is not important for me.  All music files ( Flac ) are streamed from computer via ethernet to Squeezebox Touch or to the Onkyo Receiver via DLNA .  Alternate source is CD.  The internal DAC of the SB Touch is  quite good , so are the...

Quote: But which . Perhaps a hybrid amp is best ...tube front end and FET for drivers.  

Quote: I like the sound to be more euphonic.  My 2 channel music system consists of Jolida Fusion Tube Preamp driving an Odyssey Khartago SE SS power amp.  So I like that kind of sound.   The Squeezebox Touch headphone specs is 975mW with  nominal output impedance of 2 ohms  rising to...

I intend to purchase a Q701 pretty soon  . After reading about 30% of the articles in this very long thread. I have come to the conclusion that a decent amp is required for Q701     Please help me narrow down the selection :    Some of the amps I am considering are :   Matrix M stage...

I prefer a non portable solution . Any more comments because I wont use it with the computer . 

Quote: For CD listening, I could do it both ways ie HDMI or Coax to Onkyo ( use Onkyo's DAC) or  Oppo analog out to headphone Amp ( use Opp's Dac)  .  

I will be purchasing a AKG Q701 ( or similar) but I think this headphone needs an amp.   The headphone + Amp will be used for 2 channel music and for Movies ( late evening use ) . My primary listening method  is still speakers.   2 channel music is mostly classical and some jazz (...

Quote:   So If I go for the Q701 would something like a Schitt Asgaard be good enough ?   Tks