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Dac, headphone amp, passive preamp, headphone & studio monitor recommendation
Hey guys This is my first thread on this amazing forum I listen to prog rock 60s 70s 80s metal classical jazz fusion ost. My archive consist of vinyl rips dsd 5.6 mhz flac 24 bit /96 khz flac 24 bit /192 khz, sacd & 24 bit/ 48 khz mqa hi-res music I enjoy neutral sound with high detail &...- theguynextdoor
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- amp bx5 d3 dac dt880 hs5 preamp schiit magni heretic smsl d6s studio monitors topping e50
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AkLIAM PD4 Plus Portable DAC AMP
PRODUCT DETAILS: Please NOTE: ▶ On the basis of retaining the advantages of PD4. PD4 Plus added 64-Level independent volume control. Increased output power to 2*310mW@32Ohm.Modify the appearance to be visible inside. ▶ This product has the function of automatically powering on when connecting...- Lifted Andreas
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- akliam amp dac
- Reviews: 4
- Category: Amp/DACs
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FiiO Sale Now Live on Apos Audio
Hi all, FiiO fans are in for a treat. Right now at Apos, you can save up to 20% on must-have FiiO audio gear. With discounts across every product category, including the FiiO K9, M11s, and the premium M17, there's something for every audiophile! Here are some of what's in store: 1. 10% Off the...- Apos Audio
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- amp apos audio dac dac/amp dap discounted fiio fiio fh15 hybrid in-ear monitors fiio k9 desktop dac/amp iems
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FiiO K11
Fiio K11 DAC/AMP- baskingshark
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- 4.4mm 6.35mm amp balanced coaxial dac fiio optical usb
- Reviews: 6
- Category: Desktop Amps
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ELI5, how does an amplifier influence sound?
From what I've read or seen on reviews, I get that an amplifier doesn't (and shouldn't) affect the tonal balance of a pair of headphones. But I do read that it affects technicalities like instrument separation, and I hear the term "dynamic" being used a lot. Could you explain what an amplifier...- swolar
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Aiyima A07 MAX - Initial Comparison and Review
I thought I would share some details on the latest Amplifier from Aiyima the A07 MAX. But first a little history of the reasons why this amplifier is special A brief history of TPA3255 amplifiers The Aiyima A07 was the first "cheap" class D amplifier recognised by the audio community as...- jeromeoflaherty
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- aiyima amp tpa3255
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- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)
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DAC+AMP combo ~1000GBP
Hello, I am looking for DAC/AMP combo to setup with my laptop + headphones. I am currently using Ibasso DX220 MAX as an external DAC and results are preety good especially with HIFIMAN HE1000v2, but I would rather have something that don't need charging from time to time. To sum up, I am...- SalemKotSabriny
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- amp dac headphones headphones amplifier headphones dac
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Amp recommendations with high current for LCD-5, Utopia, & HE-1000SE
Hey! Sadly there is no place near me to try out different amps, but would like to upgrade the Amp for my totl HPs: LCD-5, Utopia, & HE-1000SE Right now I'm using a dx320 with amp 12 module (supposedly "provides 2000mA"), but thinking about using line out to use the DAPs DAC to then an external...- squashi
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- amp dx320 hekse ibasso amp12 lcd 5 utopia
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Bad tube socket?
Viva egoista 845. Bought this used from another headfi user and I'm having issues with it once hooked up. I tried switching the tubes from socket to socket, I've also tried switching the inputs from XLR to Rca. I am only getting audio out of one side. I have tried both 6.5 and xlr outputs...- OnlySoMany
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- amp headphones tube
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Introducing the xDuoo TA-20 Plus - Now Available on Apos Audio
Hi all, Here's another launch from xDuoo that we are excited to share with the community. The xDuoo TA-20 Plus is designed to bring out the best in your audio setup by offering crisp sound quality and versatility in a single package. With a fully balanced architecture and multiple input/output...- Apos Audio
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- amp apos audio balanced tube amp dac dac/amp headphone amp tube amp warm sound xduoo xduoo ta-20 plus
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Schiit Mjolnir 3 Desktop Class A Headphone Amp
- adydula
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- amp class a class a headphone amp mjolnir mjolnir headphone amplifier schiit
- Comments: 18
- Reviews: 1
- Category: Desktop Amps
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"Audiophile-Grade" 230V to 110/120V Converter?
Hey all, need a bit of help. I recently purchased a Viva 845 amp, but its a Euro version. I am looking for a high-quality step down transformer or converter (possibly with silver or silver-coated wiring). I see a bunch on Amazon etc, but I am not sure which ones are good, and which ones are not...- OnlySoMany
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- 230 amp converter voltage
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- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Shanling EH3
Utilizing flagship ESS ES9039SPRO 8-channel DAC with fully balanced amplifier based around four OPA1612. With in-house developed FPGA, KDS crystal oscillators and XMOS XU316 USB Chip, matching its High-End performance. Offering up to 1 900 mW @ 32 Ohm // 205mW @ 300 Ohm in Single-Ended and 5...- BlueA
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- amp shanling shanling eh
- Category: Desktop Amps
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LessFox Da1
- Kindlefirehditaly
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- ak4493eq amp da1 dac fox less
- Reviews: 1
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qls mub 1
A new and intriguing product for qls, the Chinese company that has already released several extremely successful products, with a minimalistic approach in terms of user interface (no Android, WiFi and large screen) and a lot of technology in terms of amplification, power supply and audio quality...- gadus
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- amp dac mub1 qls
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Questyle NHB12 — World’s First MFi-Certified Hi-Res Lossless Earphones — OFFICIAL THREAD
👋 Hello there Questyle fans and friends! We will be the first to admit: it’s been far too long since we’ve released a new product. The reason? Four years ago, in 2019, we set our sights on something that in many ways has turned out to be the most challenging project we have tackled to date, a...- Questyle
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- amp apple music lossless cma current mode amplification dac iem iphone lightning portable questyle
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- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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Questyle NHB12
The Questyle NHB12 the world’s first Apple MFi-certified Hi-Res Lossless earphones ...and the beginning of what we hope is a new era of portable and effortless True Lossless rhapsody for music lovers the world round. The NHB12 continues Questyle's legacy of True Lossless audio of over...- Questyle
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- amp apple music lossless cma current mode amplification dac iphone lightning portable
- Reviews: 1
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Ex Shanling UP2 owners, what was your next DAC?
My Shanling UP2 broke and I'm looking for a replacement. [EDIT]: I've decided on the BTR7! What UP2 had that I wanna keep: Tight bass (I wouldn't want louder bass than the UP2 though) Dedicated volume (twist)knob Safe for sleeping (durable enough to withstand laying on it in bed, button was...- muddymix87
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- advice amp dac portable shanling up2
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Will my AMP be enough to drive a Dan Clark Expanse headphone?
Here are my AMP's specs: < .000082% THD+N @ 4Vrms < .000068% THD+N @ 5.1Vrms > 121dB SINAD @ 4Vrms > 123db SINAD @ 5.1Vrms > 130db SNR @ 4Vrms > 132db SNR @ 5.1Vrms 2 Watts Per Channel @ 32ohms 2 Dual Channel TI 1612 Op Amp Based Design 4 Independent Buffers Redesigned Low Noise...- coding101
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- amp amp and dac set up dan clark audio expanse
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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STAX energizers - how do they respond to different amps?
I am currently considering getting a lambda series stax with an energizer to jump into the electrostatic rabbit hole. I was wondering how energizers (at least the ones that do not need speaker amps) without DACs such as the 252s react to different amps. Do they need a powerful amp, or are just...- SomeWhatUniqueUsername
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- amp stax stax energiser
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- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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MOONDROP MOONRIVER 2: Ti
- corgifall
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- amp dac dongle moondrop titanium
- Reviews: 1
- Category: Headphone Amplifiers
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I can't hear anything out my amp
Hello, I just got my gustard h16 amp with my topping e70 dac (its my first stack). The dac seems to work as I can see in the volume mixer on pc its playing sound but I just cant hear anything out of my amp. both output and input of my dac/amp is rca. I got the rca cable from ifi when I got my...- Yamil
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- amp amp/dac stack dac gustard h16 topping e70 troubleshooting
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Desktop Dac/Amp Combo Search:
Looking for a Dac/Amp Combo that will power most headphones and iems. It has to have a pentaconn port. I'd prefer something very revealing while not coloring the sound at all. I have a Focal Clear (Original), Arya Stealth v3 and 64 Audiio U4S iem and the Moondrop Variations. Currently I have...- PhantomDust
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- amp combo dac dap
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Burson Soloist 3X or HeadAmp GS-X Mini
Hey everyone new member here, I've lurked for a while but decided to join to get some help on my upgrade path. I'm really considering the 2 amps in the title but I'm not sure which one to pull the trigger on. I've listened to the GSX before but it was several years ago when I first got into the...- zukem
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- amp burson gsxmini headamp recommendation soloist 3x
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Matrix Mini-i 4 and Mini-i Pro 4 Music Streamers - Your Gateway to Music Redefined: Now Available on Apos Audio
Hi all, We're thrilled to share with you the updated versions of the highly reviewed Matrix Mini-i 3 series, the Matrix Mini-i 4 Music Streamer, and Mini-i Pro 4 Music Streamer. The Mini-i 4 is perfect if you're looking for simplicity and quality, while the Mini-i Pro 4's additional features...- Apos Audio
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- amp apos audio dac/amp matrix audio matrix mini-i 4 matrix mini-i 4 music streamer matrix mini-i pro 4 matrix mini-i pro 4 music streamer mini-i pro 4 music streamer
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