Hi -   I can use this without the Fiio - right?   Just want use it as a usb dac headphone amp out of my laptop ....   Thanks!   JP

Nice!  Nabbed one!  Had them a few years ago - good solid cans - especially for that price!  Thanks!

Drool!

Quote: Just do it.  I did!!

I just submitted an order for a Valhalla.  I plan on using my Beyer DT-880s 250 ohm version.  I 'll let you know how they fare!  Looking forward to that combo!  

Quote: Originally Posted by Spareribs Good stuff Here. The 35 is actually my first priority for the lense to get next month. The Nikon 35 is a beauty for the money asked! Grab it and don't look back.

I'm also looking at the D5000 to replace my D40! Congrats and let us know what you think!

I agree! The linked review is very superficial. More info needed before I can consider this.

An interesting battery powered option - Scherzo Audio Andante Welcome to Scherzo Audio - Home of the Andante Headphone Amplifier. Has anyone seen/heard this? Going for $390 on the 'Gon. JP

Beyerdynamics!

Beyerdynamic DT880 - very nice!

Wow. This looks like an interesting option and relatively easy project. I may have to consider this!

I too have great fondness for those exact words! Nice haul! Looking forward to your impressions.

Just popped in a NOS GE 5670W today. What a nice improvement. Definitely smoother and more lush than stock tube. Highly recommended. Cheap and easy to do!

Laptop USB out -> Maverick D1 (tube output) -> Rega Brio (Integrated Amp) -> Tekton Design Monitors

Quote: Originally Posted by Weps What did you chose for the G3-T7 instead of the G3? Smoother more tube-like sound. Pairs especiallly well with my DT880s!

The Phenix G3 pairs wonederfully well with the DT880!

Quote: Originally Posted by thearrow It's about as noob-friendly as upgrades get. Order the parts, open up the D1, pull the old op-amps out and put the new ones in. No soldering or anything. LT1364 goes in the socket next to the tube, LM4562 goes in the other one. Can...

Great job! Very nice work. Thank you!

Consider too the tubed Phenix G3-T7. A truly nice combo with the DT-880s!

No problem. They are plenty cheap enough! All you need is one to make it work!

Nope. I got (and prefer) the "more tubey" G3-T7 with two e88cc/6922/6DJ8 and one 12at7! Goes better with the DT880s and apparently my ATH-M50s too!

The Maverick is a great place to start! In my opinion, the DT880 loves tubes but the headphone output in the D1 does not flow through the D1's tube. You can always save up for a seperate tube amp and then use the D1 as a DAC for your new amp if you decide to go that way!

Yes. Received mine in perfect shape from Hz_joe. I am tremendously impressed with this little amplifier and I have had many other (read: more expensive) tube amps over the past several years. It sounds wonderfully right with my Beyer DT880s and it really shocked me with my ATH-M50s. A true...

Would love to order a couple of LT1364s for mine but what is the best source? Looks like you can order directly from Linear Technologies but they list four different models. Which one do I get? Linear Technology - Purchase Linear Products Can someone help me find a source or direct me to...