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Cayin HA-3A, a Compact 6V6s Transformer-coupled Tube Amplifier
I have to mention that powering the audio gear from different outlets may cause ground loops. HA-3A isn’t that power hungry to be necessarily fed from dedicated outlet. Anyway you definitely should try this amp. Even with stock tubes it will be a real step up for you (just the way it was for me).- DrDen
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Cayin HA-300MK2 (2022) TOTL Transformer coupled Direct Heated Triode Tube HeadAmp (Page 91)
Looks like tung oil treated.- DrDen
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Cayin HA-3A, a Compact 6V6s Transformer-coupled Tube Amplifier
Just got the inexpensive Gustard 1,6A fuse (ceramic, sand filled), but haven’t inserted it yet (rarely listen to headphones). Stock fuse is 1,0A, but the difference isn’t that big. I’m using these fuses in the rest of my gear (3,15 and 0,63A) and feeling no need for upgrade so far.- DrDen
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Cayin HA-300MK2 (2022) TOTL Transformer coupled Direct Heated Triode Tube HeadAmp (Page 91)
I’ve been using Acme300b for half a year and Acme274b for two months in my speaker amp. Quite happy.- DrDen
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Cayin HA-3A, a Compact 6V6s Transformer-coupled Tube Amplifier
You could try some DDC between your PC and DAC. I2S is the best.- DrDen
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Cayin HA-3A, a Compact 6V6s Transformer-coupled Tube Amplifier
As far as I know the headphone amplifiers built in budget tube speaker amps are usually just SS small circuits. MT-45 internals look different though, but dedicated SE headphone amp seems to be superior for sure.- DrDen
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Cayin HA-3A, a Compact 6V6s Transformer-coupled Tube Amplifier
Yes, it definitely should.- DrDen
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Cayin HA-3A, a Compact 6V6s Transformer-coupled Tube Amplifier
Actually no matter what do you listen to, speakers or headphones, the good DAC is essential. I’m using my DAC with the speaker amp via RCA, and the headphone amp via XLR. Enjoying them both.- DrDen
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Cayin HA-3A, a Compact 6V6s Transformer-coupled Tube Amplifier
Given the lack of information about Lampizator it’s really hard to answer. As both pieces allow tube rolling, you probably can eventually find the result you want. Too many variables in this equation.- DrDen
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Cayin HA-3A, a Compact 6V6s Transformer-coupled Tube Amplifier
In general you should never leave tube gear unattended while turned on, just in terms of safety.- DrDen
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Cayin HA-3A, a Compact 6V6s Transformer-coupled Tube Amplifier
No, I have no other headphones besides HE1000SE and don’t plan to buy any, so I’m quite happy with the HA-3A. It’s not “my claim” — simply what the manufacturer says, and Nakamura98 have noticed “you do lose that estat like dynamics” as well. Cayin has other headphone amplifiers in this line...- DrDen
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Cayin HA-300MK2 (2022) TOTL Transformer coupled Direct Heated Triode Tube HeadAmp (Page 91)
That’s why I never visited something like CanJam, but bought gear after reading reviews and forums. Then, you can do inexpensive modifications e.g. caps, changing firmware and so on:)- DrDen
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Cayin HA-300MK2 (2022) TOTL Transformer coupled Direct Heated Triode Tube HeadAmp (Page 91)
It seems to be the game you can never lose.- DrDen
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Cayin HA-300MK2 (2022) TOTL Transformer coupled Direct Heated Triode Tube HeadAmp (Page 91)
A samurai has no goal, only a path- DrDen
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Cayin HA-3A, a Compact 6V6s Transformer-coupled Tube Amplifier
With all respect to HA-3A, I have to mention that the manufacturer claims it’s not suitable for the most inefficient headphones like Susvara. For the vast majority of headphones it’s quite sufficient. Andykong can confirm it unless he’s too busy. Sorry, it’s all because some people prefer asking...- DrDen
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Cayin HA-3A, a Compact 6V6s Transformer-coupled Tube Amplifier
For me too:) I just haven’t heard of other tube amps with preamp out. There is another option: using 4,4 to 2 XLR cable.- DrDen
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Cayin HA-3A, a Compact 6V6s Transformer-coupled Tube Amplifier
I guess you already considered Feliks Envy?- DrDen
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Cayin HA-3A, a Compact 6V6s Transformer-coupled Tube Amplifier
The Envy seems to be more powerful (from what I read).- DrDen
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Cayin HA-300MK2 (2022) TOTL Transformer coupled Direct Heated Triode Tube HeadAmp (Page 91)
I’ve forgot we’re living in computer era:)- DrDen
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Cayin HA-300MK2 (2022) TOTL Transformer coupled Direct Heated Triode Tube HeadAmp (Page 91)
Your second hobby means you are living far from any source of the light pollution, i.e. cities. Good optics and tripods with equatorial mounts aren’t cheap. I took pictures (terrestrial) with shutter speed as long as 30 sec and more using neutral filters. Magical effects! Recently I considered...- DrDen
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Cayin HA-300MK2 (2022) TOTL Transformer coupled Direct Heated Triode Tube HeadAmp (Page 91)
Yes, I’m another one living happily in the warehouse:)- DrDen
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Audiobyte Hydra Stack: Hydra.Vox + Hydra.Hub + Hydra Zap
You should definitely try the Cayin HA-3A. Even with the stock tubes it sounds great. Now I’m using some inexpensive NOS tubes that made it much more enjoyable, almost to the level of my 300b speaker amp with the really good tubes. My only headphone is HE1000SE, but HA-3A can drive almost any...- DrDen
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Cayin HA-3A, a Compact 6V6s Transformer-coupled Tube Amplifier
I think it’s hopeless like Don Quixote’s fighting with windmills. Some people prefer reading, some asking, but most of them like to answer the simple questions from the newbies.- DrDen
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Cayin HA-300MK2 (2022) TOTL Transformer coupled Direct Heated Triode Tube HeadAmp (Page 91)
Oh, that’s really tangled scheme (Russians say about things like this “you can’t sort it out without the glass (of vodka)”)))- DrDen
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Cayin HA-300MK2 (2022) TOTL Transformer coupled Direct Heated Triode Tube HeadAmp (Page 91)
I never heard of headphone amp with no volume control, the HA-300 is not an exclusion. It’s an integrated (pre+power) amplifier for headphones and speakers. It’s all because you never used speakers :) It reminds me those scary sea legends from Phoenicians to prevent others from exploring the...- DrDen
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