REVIEW: Musical Paradise MP-301 MK2 vacuum tube integrated amp   Introduction/Overview   I received a review loaner of the MP-301 Mk 2 from Garry at Musical Paradise in Canada.  I had a good experience previously with the original MP-301, and had reviewed it favorably a couple years...

I've recently been able to try some tube amplifiers both for my stereo system and my D2000.   Of the hours I've spent listening so far, I've made a general observation that tube amps seem to sound less focused and everything is more blended together.  I've also noticed a less precise...

Hi   just joined head-fi a few days ago, first post here, but i have been reading the posts here for some time now.  thanks and forgive my naivety.   right now i am doing most of my listening w/ my ath-w1000x out of my WA6.  the WA6 for me has really smoothed out those headphones unlike...

Hi,              I was wonderin how well sound quality would improve by using this amp. I am using a Sennheiser IE6, Sennheiser HD280, and a  computer with the stock sound card. I plan to use an Ipod Touch 4th generation. Also, would I plug in an auxillary wire into my computer headphone port...

Can I stack my Little Dot MKIV tube amp on top of my full-size DAC (PS Audo DLIII)?   Or might I experience any sort of interferance?   What about locating components side-by-side?  Minimum spacing distance?  Should I stick one on the left side of my Laptop, and the other on the right...

I recently picked up a LD i+ to try out with my RS2's and I was really impressed with the synergy between the two. I don't recall the effect being this dramatic when I tried pairing with the D10 Cobra. Apparently proper matching can go a long ways for grado's (at least to my ears)   I've...

Budget for this purchase is $200-550. Looking for a solid tube amp, preferably one that starts off pretty good, but gets great when you roll the tubes. I would like it to be good now, with room for improvement when I get ready for a new project. Preferably new, but I could potentially be...

Hey Everyone I bought a HiFiman Ef2a about a month ago, and have been really enjoying it. But for the past 2 days I will listening to music and randomly it will break out into loud heavy static. After turning it off and letting it sit overnight it is fine again. Also If I try turning it off and...

    Hey everyone,  I'm getting an itch to upgrade but I'm not sure if this upgrade will be drastic enough so I need your help.  I'm currently using a Little Dot MKIV SE with the following upgrades:   - 6H30-DR Russian Supertubes - output capacitors to Auricaps - internal signal...

So for those of us who attended the Venice Beach meetup we where rewarded with getting to listen to the prototype Eddie Current Super 7 brought in by no other then Craig Uthus CEO/Creater of the Eddie Current Amps. Now I'll be typing up my impressions in a few but wanted to get this thread out...

I have ie8 with cowon d2 source i was wondering if an amp would offer a noticeable improvement in the sub bass area as im revolted by the min 80hz on the eq node on cowon d2, if it does make considerable difference which amp would you recommend 1. it has to be very portable/fit in jean pocket 2...

  OK A lot has been said lately about the UHA-4, but no one has really given a concrete review or comparison well here it is.  I will be comparing multiple aspects of the amps, but also the companies that sell them (Xin amp anyone?), shipping times, packaging, etc. There will be no stars, no...

Hello everyone! How are you guys doing?   I'm a total noob at the whole headphone business, so I come here to ask for your help! I recently purchased(yesterday) a DT880 250 ohm and now I want the 600 ohm, cant' return it as I threw away the box because it wouldn't fit in my backpack(I have a...

Does anyone have any experience with one of these? Using search function didn't turn up anything.   Here is the distibutor website:  http://www.dared.us/products_i30.php

What exactly is this contraption?  I've heard it being talked about before, in the context of driving orthos, but I don't know much about them beyond that.  A quick Google search didn't really turn up much information, aside from something about a "Tripath" chip.   So what is it, when do you...

i've been using my mk III for a few hours now and i've noticed a few things.  one when using my iphone with an apple dock i get a clicking or diginoise sound.  i do not get this noise when i use the headphone out.  this does not happen when i swap out the iphone for an ipod.  with the ipod in...

I would like some help deciding what amp to buy. I'm strongly leaning towards the Burson Audio ha-160 (perhaps the d-version, not sure yet!), but there are also tube amps out there that may synergize better with my HD 800s. About $1000 is what I can pay, and I'm interested in the woo audio...

I've been without a proper amp for my DT990's for 2 or so months now. Pretty excited, can't wait till the mstage arrives. Ordered from "Coolfungadget" I hope it goes quick and smooth.   It was a close call between solid state and tube, but since I have an ever growing headphone collection...

Okay, I admit that was an attention grabber.  But to my ears tubes have it all over solid state.   I've been following a number of threads with interest here.  One is the vintage receiver thread, another is the A/B thread, and I've also read all of the LCD-2 related stuff (yes, every page of...

suddenly it only gets sound on the right side of any headphones I use and the left side is always glitched and garbled, both the mini and RCA audio in jacks have the same result   could it be the tube or a circuit problem somewhere?  I dont have any other tubes to test it lol, any thoughts?

Hey guys. Yes, I know that a gazillion people have asked about amplifying the K70X before, but I thought that with the apparent recent influx of new amps and my own unique situation it was worth starting a new thread for. I apologize in advance for sounding so noobish. So, I'm looking for...

    INTRO   I recently posted a review of the Violectric HPA V181 headphone amplifier. I found it to be a very nice product, driving all of my headphones exceptionally well and providing some stiff competition for other amps in the $1000 price range. This is part two of the review, since...

Hey guys, am at a bit of a dilemma here. I'm not sure which amp, the MK IV or the Valhalla, would pair better with my T1, as such I'm hoping that people with experience with them can come and share their views. Mainly looking for a wider soundstage without compromising on bass.  

Hi all, due to the fact that my Echo Indigo no longer works in my new laptops, I am in search of something new. Either I would need a DAC/AMP combo or two seperate devices. Due to portability and the price I ended up aiming for a DAC/AMP combo.   I narrowed the list down to either the...

It is a beauty.  Only 20 built for the first run.  I really want to know how this stacks up to my Woo WA22.  The guy at avguide hasn't posted big review yet and has listened to both.  CanJam reports as I recall were very positive with the LCD2.  ...