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DIY amp ~$300 choices
Ok, I really need some advice. I would like to have a dedicated solid state headphone amp for $200-300. With this money, I know I can buy a commercial amp, but I think the money will also buy some very parts. I have read through the forums and there are simply too many choices. Can someone...- Monkey King
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PCB vs wire-to-wire
Hi, Can someone explain to me what are the sonic advantages/disadvantages to using a PCB? Most DIY projects don't involve professional PCBs, so I'm wondering if sonics are sacrificed as a result. More specifically, will Jan's HA-1 design be optimal in its PCB form? Thanks for reading- Monkey King
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pre-amp vs. headphone amp
Hi, I would like to know: Is it possible to do headphone-only listening with just a CD player and pre-amp (given it has a headphone output)? Secondly, if the answer to the first question is yes, then does anyone have any experiences with pre-amps driving headphones? The quality I'm...- Monkey King
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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HD580 cleaning
Hi, Has anyone tried to clean the ear cushions of a HD580? I want to clean these but don't know if they're washable, or dry clean only. Also, are both the ear cushions and cable removeable? They seem to be pretty secure, and I didn't want to just rip them out. Thanks again.- Monkey King
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Headphone amp difference
Hi, I have a Sennheiser HD580 and I'm looking to buy a first headphone amp. Right now, I listen either through the headphone jack of a discman or a Yamaha RX-V990. Needless to say, using the Yamaha is a lot better. Now, my question is, if I get an entry level headphone amp, such as the...- Monkey King
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