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Astell&Kern Desktop DAC/Amp Prototype: ACRO L1000

I found this info on several website reporting the Canjam (kind of) in Japan happening right now. It is called ACRO L1000, a prototype unit of a...

Thread by: Giraku, Nov 3, 2017, 4 replies, in forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)

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CLOSED : Topping TP30v2 Integrated Amp w/USB DAC

Excellent condition, original owner, only selling because I picked up a different unit with optical input. Fantastic unit for a simple no-frills...

Thread by: pr0ggy, Oct 4, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: Amplification For Sale / Trade

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Has anyone put a really good 12AU7 tube into the Bravo Ocean?

I'm wondering if it's worth the money for maybe a $100+ Mullard or would I be better off putting that into a better amp in the future? Like if I...

Thread by: Shawn39, Jul 7, 2017, 5 replies, in forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations

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Schiit Magni too powerful for IEMs

Hi, I currently have a Schiit Magni 2 Uber, a Little Dot Mkiii and a Sound Blaster Omni (USB sound card). My Upgrade path so far has been from a...

Thread by: Napalmhardcore, May 28, 2017, 9 replies, in forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations

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Beyerdynamic DT990 250 Ohm VS 32 Ohm in Sound Quality

I have a small dilemma. I will most likely be purchasing a Focusrite Saffire 6 soon in order to have an interface that I can track guitars and...

Thread by: LookTopHats, May 8, 2017, 2 replies, in forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations

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SOLD Burson Audio Timekeeper Power Amp

I have a Burson Timekeep power amp for sale. It's in excellent condition and is still under the 5 year warranty. Pictures coming soon.

Thread by: jerick70, May 4, 2017, 2 replies, in forum: Amplification For Sale / Trade

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Single Ended Class A Headphone Amplifier

Radical, Dec 11, 2015, 0 Comments

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Obscure tube amps.

Greetings. I'm an American who resides in the People's Republic of China, at least for the time being, and am considering acquiring a HiFiMan...

Thread by: 343 Grenadier, Apr 1, 2015, 7 replies, in forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)

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DAC vs AMP

When a person auditions an amp, they, of course, have it paired with a DAC. How does one know that what they are hearing thru their cans is due to...

Thread by: Joeybgood, Apr 2, 2015, 13 replies, in forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)

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Pass Labs introduces their new headphone amplifier at CES 2015

Hi folks! The moment I have waited for years has finally arrived and Pass Laboratories have just introduced their new headphone amplifier at...

Thread by: R Giskard, Jan 19, 2015, 23 replies, in forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)

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GoldenWave AMBER MK2

Anyone heard of this headphone amp or even have one? It looks really nice with a separate power supply. It's from China and I'm having a hard time...

Thread by: leftside, Apr 15, 2015, 4 replies, in forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)

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Coffman Labs H1-A. Holy.... what a piece of gear

Hello all. I was looking for a preamp and a friend of mine sold me something I had never heard about... a Coffman Labs H1-A. He showed me...

Thread by: fjhuerta, Mar 23, 2015, 5 replies, in forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)

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The Lambert "Play It By Ear" Headphone Amplifier - (DG Review) + Impressions Thread

The Lambert "Play It By Ear" Headphone Amplifier [attach] The “Play It By Ear” is a headphone amplifier from The Lambert Company and...

Thread by: Dubstep Girl, Dec 16, 2014, 213 replies, in forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)

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NEW Thomas Mayer Headphone Amplifier

[attach] NEW Thomas Mayer Headphone Amplifier: http://www.monoandstereo.com/2015/04/thomas-mayer-headphone-amplifier-new.html

Thread by: miziq, Apr 3, 2015, 5 replies, in forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)

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HAFLER HA75 Tube Headphone Amplifier

http://hafler.com/ha75.php Any thoughts on this amplifier? I was actually an early adopter of a 120 watt Hafler amp when I was in my teens...

Thread by: dirtrat, Feb 7, 2015, 5 replies, in forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)

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Combined DAC+amp needed - tubes for under $600?

I need a combined DAC + headphone amp for my desk at work, to drive my MrSpeakers Alpha Dogs. I’m a tube-o-phile. My budget is in the $5-600...

Thread by: dunkyboy, Feb 12, 2015, 2 replies, in forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)

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Head-Fi Amp Guide -- Submissions

The purpose of this thread is to gather specific, objective, information on headphones amps for an "amp guide." The idea is to gather as much info...

Thread by: MacDEF, Jan 31, 2002, 112 replies, in forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)

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The Extreme has arrived!

My wonderful USPS delivery person showed up at 8:30 am with the amp. I have never got a package that early before. [img] I have had the amp...

Thread by: sacd lover, Dec 16, 2006, 427 replies, in forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)

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I think I got a soft spot for black and white.

KimLaroux, Sep 17, 2014, 0 Comments

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My T1 "Portable" Setup

Matrix M-Stage amp on 18 or 20 db gain

Crazykiwi, Jul 11, 2015, 0 Comments

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DIY Hybrid headphone amplifier

The final iteration of what started as a Millett "Starving Student" amplifier. More than 2 years after the start of this project, following countless redesigns and rebuilds, this amplifier is now...

KimLaroux, Feb 23, 2014, 0 Comments

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DIY Hybrid headphone amplifier

The final iteration of what started as a Millett "Starving Student" amplifier. More than 2 years after the start of this project, following countless redesigns and rebuilds, this amplifier is now...

KimLaroux, Feb 23, 2014, 0 Comments

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DIY Hybrid headphone amplifier

The final iteration of what started as a Millett "Starving Student" amplifier. More than 2 years after the start of this project, following countless redesigns and rebuilds, this amplifier is now...

KimLaroux, Feb 23, 2014, 0 Comments

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DIY Hybrid headphone amplifier

The final iteration of what started as a Millett "Starving Student" amplifier. More than 2 years after the start of this project, following countless redesigns and rebuilds, this amplifier is now...

KimLaroux, Feb 23, 2014, 0 Comments

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Great Portable/Desktop Amp and DAC/SoundCard for Sennheiser HD 558s

Hey Guys, This is my first forum post on head-fi so please excuse me if I've made a mistake! I just ordered some Sennheiser HD 558s, which I...

Thread by: NakulM, Dec 28, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations

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