Took some time off for a few years. Previously used an Asus STX and/or Darkvoice 336. I also play guitar and have been building guitar amps and pedals for years, but not til recently decided to build and headphone amp, which lead me to the Objective2. I read alot of reviews, many of which...

1. I'm on a budget ~$200 or less 2. Prefer open back 3. Prefer higher impedance although open if anyone has experience with the objective2 and low impedance) 4. I listed to all sorts of music, female vocal, instrumentals, jazz, rock, etc.. Thanks, Scott

I always get a little frustrated reading reviews and suggestion on NOS tubes based on limited experience with tubes. It first needs to be understood that there are huge variances in tolerance, even with the same brand.  This applies to all tube new, used, and NOS.  The reality, is that most...

Overall Impression   I just picked one of these up based on the reviews on Amazon as well as a few reviews on here. And while I is a dual purpose integrated hybrid/tube amp and headphone amp, this amp really earns its money as the integrated amp. It does the headphone thing pretty good, but I...

For the longest time my stereo gear has been in my living room.   Wood floors and a little bit of furniture, kind of open floor plan.  I've owned an NAD receiver for a longtime, as well as a high en Sony ES series.  I didn't use the Sony because it was to high-fi sounding and I would get ear...

For regular non headphone listening I use a NAD T753 with Dali Lektor 3's and Sub. The warm sound of the NAD and the wood fiber cones of the Dali's yield a detailed yet warm sound. I recently got the ASUS STX card. I have owned a pair of Grado SR60i HP's for several years. I listen to classical...