Anyone using one of these? I think it's amazing.

I've got about 10" x 10" of desk space for a unit. I only need something with one pair of RCA outputs. I don't really need a headphone jack. It's for a Fosi Audio BT20A Pro amp rolled with MUSE02 op-amps which powers ELAC speakers. I need something with the right blend of dimensionality and...

My Dragonfly Black v1.5 was giving me noise out of my computer's USB hub. This is has been 100% fixed by using a USB cable with a ferrite ring. I also have an iFi iSilencer+ which I ordered before I figured this out. The iFi iSilencer+ does NOTHING since the problem was already fixed with the...

As a source for my Fosi BT20A Pro amp, I'm comparing the Dragonfly Black with the Apogee Duet 2. The Dragonfly Black was connected with solid silver IC's and an Audioquest RCA-mini adaptor. The Duet 2 is connected with home made TS male -> RCA male adaptors (with very short wires made with...

My Bifrost 2/64, purchased new about 2 years ago, keeps failing. It will remain on but stop producing sound. I thought I had fixed it by reseating the card, but it's still happening. First when I was unplugging an XLR cable, which I guess caused the card to shift and lose connection. Then it...

I'm still using this head amp in 2024. My setup is Schiit Bifrost 2/64 (NOS mode) -> solid silver interconnects - > MG Head OTL -> Beyerdynamic DT880 - 600 ohm. The tubes I'm using are Genalex Gold Lion EL84's and a Tung Sol re-issue 12AX7.

I can't stop moving around gear, trying different cables and tubes. Every day it seems I learn some new "tweak" that improves my audio system, or is it just in my head? I'm sure experimenting a lot can produce good results, but you have to know when to stop. Sometimes it seems like I'm always...

Can anyone actually tell any differences in sound quality between these? I'm noticing the Straight Wire have a touch more clarity, bass and extension, while the Snake Oil sound more euphonic with a bright tilt.

Will this sound good in a tube DAC designed for 5670?

I got a used Maverick TubeMagic D1 Plus and want to upgrade the op amps, but they are not available on the website. They are BB OPA627's. https://www.mav-audio.com/store/index.php/tube/opa627-d1.html Where else can I get these? Thanks.

I'm using a pre-amp and controlling the volume from my desktop while setting my tube amp at about 35% volume. I found this worked better than going straight to the amp from the dac. Is there any logic to this or am I just imagining the benefits? I feel that by lowering the volume of the source...

I'm using the amp in transformer mode (not OTL) and it's working great with the Grados. Right now I'm using Genalex EL84's and a gold-pin Electro Harmonic 12AX7. The source is an Apogee Duet 2. I'm using solid silver interconnects between the Duet breakout cable and the amp. I'm enjoying this...

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I am getting one of these, and plan to re-tube with Electro-Harmonix ECL82's. I want to use to power book shelf speakers. Hopefully it won't sound awful. I listen to a lot of old (20's and 30's) recordings. Anyone familiar with this amp or these kind of tubes...

Plugged into a preamp?

I just got a DV and have found some tubes that don’t hum with headphones. The problem I’ve really been unable to fix is the hum from the output on the back of the unit. Any tips to eliminate the buzz I‘m hearing when using it as a preamp? Thanks.

I just got a DV and have found some tubes that don’t hum with headphones. The problem I’ve really been unable to fix is the hum from the output on the back of the unit. Any tips to eliminate the buzz I‘m hearing when using it as a preamp? Thanks.

The speakers are Vandersteen 2Ce's (the two sets of inputs are bridged together) and the amp is an Adcom 535. 18 AWG stranded wire should be okay for short runs (about 6 feet,) right?

I am using a headphone amp as a preamp / line stage to warm up the sound before it gets to the power amp for my speakers. I have tried with and without using the amp in the chain and can’t decide whether I prefer the sound with just the power amp, or with both the preamp and power amp together...

Love this op-amp in my Whammy amp.

I made a passive pre amp (pot in a box) using an Alps Blue Velvet 100k ohm potentiometer. It works but should I have used a 50k ohm pot instead? Thanks.

I’m trying to build a Cmoy amp for my first build. I’m going to use a breadboard until I get it working before I do anything else. What’s a good tutorial for this? I’ve been using the original tangentsoft page for now.

I have some solid silver interconnects that I like but am having trouble getting them to sound balanced in my system. It seems like they are always too bright and not warm enough. What are your experiences with solid silver interconnects and cables?

GAS (gear acquisition syndrome) can be a problem for some. The quest for “better” sound leads one on an endless journey, seeking a new and improved experience. I can understand wanting to experiment but at a certain point you have to live with what you have. To save the wallet and for peace of...

I recently made full range driver speakers by installing the drivers (Mark Audio Alpair 10p) into speaker cabinets I used that were previously used for other drivers. I took out the crossover circuitry and disconnected the tweeters. Results are great but a bit bass light. How could I optimize...