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Reply to review by 'smodtactical' on item 'ZMF Aegis Tube Headphone Amplifier'
If you ever get chance would be cool to compare to the big amps: wa23, wa33, envy, aic 10, trafomatic primavera, ha300 mk2 etc.- smodtactical
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Aegis DIY Tube Headphone Amplifier
Dave did a nice job on this. Beautiful brushing.- smodtactical
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Reply to review by 'smodtactical' on item 'Decware ZMF Reference OTL'
AC is some serious gear though. But ya I'd expect an OTL to be a better match in general.- smodtactical
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Reply to review by 'smodtactical' on item 'Decware ZMF Reference OTL'
So ultimately sonically do you prefer the ZMF OTL over the genus for verite?- smodtactical
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Reply to review by 'smodtactical' on item 'Decware ZMF Reference OTL'
Carbon why are you using speaker taps on genus and not head out ?- smodtactical
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Reply to review by 'smodtactical' on item 'Decware ZMF Reference OTL'
I think a taiko extreme in the place of a holo red would fit your collection of huge audio beasts better- smodtactical
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Reply to review by 'smodtactical' on item 'Decware ZMF Reference OTL'
Cool using the otl as a pre- smodtactical
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Reply to review by 'smodtactical' on item 'Decware ZMF Reference OTL'
Carbon since you are craving a warmer richer sound did you consider A+S kenzie or mogwai ?- smodtactical
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Radu tarta 300b endgame amp
I guess no one has this amp now ?- smodtactical
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- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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The ultimate headphone amp? A monster SET.
Anyone one head fi even running a genus with their headphones ?- smodtactical
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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RAAL 1995 headphones, Magna and Immanis
Yaaa ns5000- smodtactical
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ETA O2 headphone
O2 is just a ton of fun. Bombastic bass. V3 + meitner sounds bad ass.- smodtactical
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ETA O2 headphone
o2 + stratus + ank 4.1x = amazing i really like how o2 controls highs and the bass energy is awesome usually when i listen to eva cassidy her singing can be a little grating when shes yelling but on o2 its nice and controlled and makes it great to listen to fatigue free- smodtactical
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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DNA Stratus 2A3 amplifier - first impressions
Oh sorry, is there anything v3 does better than v4 ? Also how is v4 vs stellaris ?- smodtactical
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Radu tarta 300b endgame amp
This thread is dedicated to Radus 300b amp. Link below. https://simplepleasuretubeamps.com/end-game-dht-headphone-amp/ Feel free to share thoughts.- smodtactical
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DNA Stratus 2A3 amplifier - first impressions
What are your thoughts about v3 stratus vs v4 ? Thanks- smodtactical
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DNA Stratus 2A3 amplifier - first impressions
Do you have stratus v4 or v3?- smodtactical
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DNA Stellaris
Good point could even put in a full tube preamp to max out the 'magic' lol- smodtactical
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DNA Stratus 2A3 amplifier - first impressions
I am kinda in the same realm as you, a 300b amp (ha300 mk2) and 2a3 amp (stratus v4). Don't know if ill keep both though. Right now im focusing on dynamic headphones.- smodtactical
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DNA Stratus 2A3 amplifier - first impressions
Introducing ank 4.1x into the chain: "Just started listening to this dac and compared to PS DS mk1 with sunlight firmware. Stratus V4, hd800S, hd 650. Initial thoughts WOW this thing sounds incredible. It enhances the 3d smooth yet detailed sound of stratus. Incredible purity of tone. Detail...- smodtactical
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ANK 4.1x dac
Just started listening to this dac and compared to PS DS mk1 with sunlight firmware. Stratus V4, hd800S, hd 650. Initial thoughts WOW this thing sounds incredible. It enhances the 3d smooth yet detailed sound of stratus. Incredible purity of tone. Detail as good as PS DS at least. The fullness...- smodtactical
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DNA Stratus 2A3 amplifier - first impressions
As I just wrote above yes people i know have mentioned that sus and dna is not a good pairing but I agree that could be due to many factors. Right now I am not looking for ultra specific advice. I have just picked up stratus and am comparing it to my cayin and playing with a few dacs right...- smodtactical
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DNA Stellaris
Would be interesting if you compared stellaris on sus to a 300b amp with sus.- smodtactical
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DNA Stratus 2A3 amplifier - first impressions
Do you like Sus better on your studio B or stratus?- smodtactical
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- Forum: High-end Audio Forum