Hi All,   I'm looking for my next upgrade. I currently use Sony Laptop (mostly Spotify) -> Fiio E17 (USB DAC) -> Matrix M-Stage Amp -> AKG K550/AKGK701/Senn HD600.   I'm pretty happy with the sound of the above setup, but of course I'm always looking for that extra quality level.   The...

Are the Matrix M-Stage Headphone Amp and Aune T1 Headphone Tube DAC and Amp any good? I'm planning on getting either the AKG Q701 or the AKG K702, for gaming, music and movie usage.   Thanks!

Hi, i just want upgrade my portable amp(arrow 4g) to a desktop amp, i have tohugh about these three. -Schiit Asgard2 -Matrix M-stage -Ifi iCan I wan a warm amp, neutral but the bass needs to be present. The headphones im going to use it are Denon D2000 and Fidelio x1, and Sony mdr1r, but this...

Hi, anyone out there currently running the Matrix M-stage Headphone Amplifier + Hifiman HE-400 together ?   I'm thinking of buying the M-Stage with the OPamp upgrade chip from the below selection with the aim of taming the upper brightness, bringing the mids forward (if that is possible) and...

Hey guys,   Just about to pull the trigger on an M-Stage but was wondering which way to go with OPAMPS if I want a bit more clarity and excitement to the sound reproduction.   I use HD 650's and want to make sure I get as much detail retrieval as possible. I am coming from a set of q701s...

Time to Upgrade!!!   Looking for a nice Amplifier to synergize nicely with my Sennheiser HD650s, and soon to be HD800s.   Suggestions?   Budget......let's say....$500?   -I3

Do you think is there a better amp for HD600 in this price range? - It may read about that these don't work fine together. Maybe Schiit Asgrad?

Have you heard both? Is the second worth twice the price of the first? Thanks!

Can anyone with experience using these two (or either one) share their impressions here? Appreciate it... And btw, how does these 2 compare with a headroom micro amp/micro dac combo?  

Hi there. I might find myself buying a solid state headphone amp one of these days. I've currently narrowed it down to two candidates. The pure class A Matrix M-stage and the dual-mono-design Little Dot MK V. They are both in the same price class (roughly) and both have recieved favorable...

I'm using the Class A biasing adaptor (from coolfungadget) to bias my OPA1641 into class A in my Matrix M-stage. Is this a good idea? Is this safe to do? 

So I need to make a decision. Purchase the Fiio E7/E9 combo AND the Matrix M-Stage, or the NuForce HDP. I tried making a pro's and con's list, but thought that you guys could help me make a more informed decision.   I already have the E7, so if I purchase the E9 and the M-Stage, it would...

I've been looking around quite a lot, I can't find any answers x.x or opinions any headsup?   dac = HRT Music Streamer II   budget is 400.00

Ok, first off, sorry for yet another K701 amp thread.   That being said, I have done my due diligence and made a reasonable effort to comb through the old posts for an answer to this question. I was unable to find any direct comparisons specific to the AKG's. However, the 701's will not be...

I want to try the M-stage with my k701's.     I once let a potential Bottlehead purchaser audition my gear with his speakers before he pulled the trigger. Thought I would see if I could arrange a similar scenario.   Now that I think of it maybe I'll post an IC thread in the groups forum...

Just had a quick question, maybe somebody can enlighten me. If this matrix M-stage is a pure class A amp, what is the purpose of the Class A Biasing mod?

Hello :) I have a pair of AKG K702's and powering them using my FiiO E7 & E9, im now thinking about upgrading the amp, wanting more!  How's the FiiO E9 Vs Matrix M-Stage, would you say there is a huge difference between the two? I've also heard about the 'Lovely Cube' and 'Matrix Cube'...

I've been looking for a headphone amp to pair with my Audinst HUD-MX1 DAC and Senn HD600s. From what I've read the m-stage and Asgard both have great reviews and are both at the same price point. Which one should I go for?

I started this headphone story with my Ah-d2000 which sounded good but they were bloated in the bass department so i modded them and now they are a lot better but there is a lack of attack and they could do with more depth for me to really enjoy them   Ive been looking at different amps and...

Anybody compared these two?    I had the E9 and found it transparent and strong.  I ditched it because of the static on the Volume pot.  I now have a AUNE which I like better (after a few EQ adjustments), but am ready to upgrade to an M-Stage.  I was told there isn't much sound difference...

I see that the Matrix M-stage has been well received by fellow members, and was given the impression that the M-Stage is very good at transient response, which is one reason I believe it has been claimed as one of the best amps at any price for the much more expensive HD800.   I just wonder...

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  Hello All,   I currently have a pair of AD900's and a pair of Shure 840"s running through Foodbar to an Audinist MX-1. I am pondering purchasing a Matrix M-Stage amp to pair the MX-1 (as a DAC). The M-Stage will cost me approx $270 AUD. I listen to all genres of music, all mp3 320...

Hi, I've been reading a lot trying to decide on a desktop system to use with my laptop in the 450-500USD range and finally came up with these two options: a separate DAC + amp system, the matrix m-stage + HRT music streamer II, both very well regarded, seeming good options for the price. Would...

I'm considering matching Sennheiser HD 650 with Matrix M-Stage. Would this be a good combo compared to f.ex. Fiio E9?