headphone-amplifiers
  1. fjd2012

    Technics Integrated Amplifier Model SU-Z900

    Can anyone please tell me if I still buy a volume pot for a 1985 Technics Integrated Amplifier Model SU-Z900? I searched E-Bay but had no luck. Thank you.
  2. Sonic Defender

    Really need some help/suggestions

    Thanks ahead of time for any thoughts. Zombie_X is already trying to help me out, but I wanted to not bother him alone so much. Here is my problem. I purchased the Auditor amp which is fantastic, but my problem is that I need to use adapters for the RCA output from my Rega Apollo CD player. This...
  3. howlndog

    Is the Woo Audio GES a significant upgrade (Stax SRM-006t)?

    I have a Stax SRM-006t driving a pair of SR-404 Sigs and was wondering if the Woo Audio GES is considered a significant upgrade to the Stax amp?
  4. spiderking31

    how good are the Jan5654W tubes?

    Getting my Jan5654W tubes today! Can anyone give feedback on them?
  5. musicman43

    Upgrade or side step

    I currently have the following setup   Headphones HD 598 SRH 840 Monoprice 8328 AKG 240   Amp/Dac Audio GD- NFB 12   I have been looking into getting a new amp and just using the NFB 12 as a DAC. I have picked the Little Dot I+ because it pairs nicely with low impedance...
  6. autumnholy

    Graham Slee Solo (Green VS PSU1)

    Hey, guys.   Sorry for me asking, if you have ever compared both Solo Green and Solo PSU1. What's the difference anyway? I just wanna know if the price can be justified, and if it's better to upgrade directly to Solo Ultra linear or any other amps around the price range.   Btw, my...
  7. whatsntomake

    [BursonAudio 160D] Audio problems. Sound is blasting loudly only from one side.

    I'm having some audio/technical problems with my BursonAudio 160D. I'm wondering if anybody could share some troubleshooting advice. My burson is hooked via usb to my computer. Whenever I play audio, music blasts out disproportionately loud on only one side. I have this problem on 2...
  8. coorslite

    Question re: full sized AV receiver and headphone amplification

    Hey all, I have a question regarding a full sized receiver that I purchased several years ago. I'm in the market for some headphones (in the $150 - $250 range). I know that the particular headphone is going to dictate the amp required, but I wanted to know if my existing receiver would drive...
  9. buson160man

    burson sooloist versus bryston balanced headphone amp any opinions would be appreciated.

     Now that burson has their new solooist amp I was wondering if anyone has made any comparisons to the bryston balanced headphone amplifier.I have lcd2 v2s and would like any observations on the sound of these two amps when used with the lcd2 v2s.   The bryston is a bit more but you do get a...
  10. Gday

    Best Headphone Amp under £250 for an iPod/HD600 combo?

    Any advice much appreciated! :D At the moment I have a portable Meier Corda SXX amp but its no good at the lower volumes & I don't want to go deaf! I started with the HD600 because a lot of my music is classical & I can't afford the HD800 haha The iPod Classic lets me shuffle through 18000...
  11. spiderking31

    do tubes need to be broken in?

    Just got my Jan5654W driver tubes, and would like to know if they require a break-in period...please let me know....thanks again!
  12. cactus_farmer

    Cheaper solid state dedicated headphone amps that power the HE-6...

    If you're like me and you want to stay away from tubes and hifi receivers, you've got;   1). Lake People G109P (reviewed by innerfidelity today who said that it could drive "pretty much any headphone in existence") 2). Schiit Mjolnir (balanced, high end of 'cheap', offers the most power...
  13. Rayz

    Looking for a powerful phones amp

    Hey, I'm looking for an amp for my headphones, but this amp most be powerful enough as I have to drive phones like the K701 and DT990 600 Ohm. the badget can get even to 1K$, only if needed- of course I will be happy if it takes me less.    Please consider my K701 that I have to drive too...
  14. Jacky1028041

    Burson HA-160DA or Others??

    Hi there,    I am new to this forum. I am thinking about buy a Burson amp (with built-in DAC) for my K701, T50p and HD650. I am currently using apogee duet at the moment. Is it going to give me a big improvement?? (since it will cost quite a lot!!)   Or is there any other amps that are...
  15. Jacky1028041

    Burson HA-160DS for Triple-Fi??

    Hi there   Does the Burson pair with triple-fi 10 pro? I am buying a Burson amp for my K701 and HD650, just want to ask if it will go well with 10 pro. I have a upgraded cable for my 10 pro and it sounds pretty good from my IPC. However when i plugged it into my apogee duet (DAC+amp) it...
  16. wwolf

    Needs advice on an amplifier for my first half decent headphones (RA-RX700)

    Hello guys (and gals), After being tired from all these cheap headsets I've owned over the years, I got myself an HA-RX700 last week (different kind of cheap ) for $32 ($43 shipped across the globe), and I must say ... my hearing sensitivity is crap but wow these are awesome after a couple of...
  17. Mike-h

    What influence does the amp have?

    I listen about 80% of the time through HD650s through a Graham Slee Novo amp. Because I have more than one source the Novo is fed from an intergrated amp via the tape out, how much does this amp colour the sound from the source to the Novo?   Mike
  18. David Copper

    Which is a better amp to pair with Cypher Labs AlgoRhythm Solo? Alo Audio RX MK 3 or RSA SR-71B?

    Hello, I need your opinion. Which is the better amp to pair with Cypher Labs AlgoRhythm Solo? Alo Audio RX MK 3 or RSA SR-71B? I listen to pop, dance, trance, rock & new wave. I love punchy bass with good separation. I also prefer good mid & high with wide soundstage. Thanks.
  19. scott5526

    Ibasso d12 opamp kits

    Recently I invested in a pair of beyerdynamic dt 880s 250 ohms and began to reconsider how I want to power them as well as how to get the proper sound out of them.  I plan to purchase the Bellari HA540 in about half a month as well as a 12AX7 tube and a 12AT7 tube. At the same time I would like...
  20. Anthonyp61296

    Amp for Etymotic er-4s.

    I would like to know what the best portable amp for the er-4s is.  I love ety phones for their accuracy and detail, so I would like an amp that is equally good in that respect.  I don't want an amp that colors the phones without any other settings active, just one that allows them to play well...
  21. ostewart

    Fiio E17 Review

    Fiio E17 review I would like to thank zococity.es for lending me this unit for review, I will try and write as honest a review as possible.   All opinions expressed are my own, and others may not agree, this is a subjective review from an average user’s point of view.   Gear used...
  22. Jewmeister

    <$200 portable amp for HD 25-1 II

    Hi there, After reading quite a few helpful reviews I have decided to start a thread with the hope of getting some specific info on the combo I am trying to set up.   My source will be an iphone 3Gs primarily or a laptop (so DAC is a bonus)   My music taste is very broad so I want...
  23. TheKarakiri

    Alo Audio Continental V2

    Hey guys,   I need a portable amplifier to go with my portable rig. I use an Ipod 5.5g & CLAS with the Westone UM3x & Westone 4. Do you think the Continental V2 will benefit this setup?   Thanks.
  24. boxthorn

    Best small and powerful amp? SQ doesn't matter

    Hi everyone,   I am in the market for a small and the most powerful amp. I have tried the E7 so far and it is not loud enough as I am using a source that is very quiet. I've even tried hooking up the E3 and the E7 together and that doesn't cut it either.   It needs to be portable, or it...
  25. ken6217

    Looking for "best" portable amp for Audeze LCD-2

    What is an excellent portable amp for Audeze LCD-2 headphones? Would the ALO Rx Mk3 or Continental, Or Ray Aameuls Sr-71B fit the bill?   Am I netter off with balanced or single ended?   I am using it with a Alogrythm Solo DAC.   Thanks, Ken
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