maverick-audio-tubemagic-a1
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Affordable tube amplifier
I've been starting to look around in HI-FI products recently and after buying a pair of Audio Technica ATH-50M, I was wondering if I should get a tube amplifier. My budget would be 200$. I'll use it with my PC. Are there some in this price range or will it be so cheap that it won't...- GreenClick
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- little-dot-mk-ii audio-technica-ath-m50-studio-monitor-headphones maverick-audio-tubemagic-a1
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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schiit asgard 2 vs tubemagic A1
i know this has been asked a million times but im stuck. this will be first real desktop headphone amp. i like the ability with the A1 to power computer and high efficient speakers. my only experience with tubes are high gain metal amps lol. i know the tube is for the preamp not for headhone...- Sargatanas
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- denon-ah-d7100-music-maniac westone-w40-quad-driver-universal-fit-in-ear-headphones akg-q701-premium-class-reference-headphones-quincy-jones-signature-line schiit-asgard-2 maverick-audio-tubemagic-a1 sennheiser-hd-650-headphones
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Recommend me a Subwoofer to compliment bookshelf speakers!
Hey everyone, I have done quite a bit of research regarding adding a powered sub to my speaker setup. Currently I am using a Maverick Audio A1 connected to a pair of Cambridge s30's. I absolutely love how they sound but coming from an old Logitech 2.1 with an 8" sub I think its only natural to...- fatherTime
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- cambridge-audio-s30-bookshelf-speakers-black-pair logitech-ls21-2-1-computer-stereo-speaker-system-blue polk-audio-psw110-10-inch-powered-subwoofer-single-black maverick-audio-tubemagic-a1
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- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)
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Sennheiser HD 600 and Beyerdynamic t70p Amp/dac recommendation
Hey, The headphones i own are the sennheiser hd 600 (and planning on getting beyerdynamic t70p) what headphone amp/dac would be better for $400 or under? (sorry about another one of these threads i know there is a lot on this but i couldnt see much on the specific amp i was looking at). ...- Random Guy
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- sennheiser-hd-600 maverick-audio-tubemagic-a1 beyerdynamic-t70p
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Maverick Audio Tubemagic A1 a treble tamer?
I am considering purchasing the Mav Audio Tubemagic A1 with the Raytheon 6AK5 preinstalled tubes for use with my AKG K702 Annies, the K240s, and potentially the Beyerdynamic DT990 Pros. The K702s aren't a problem for me, but on my Fiio amp, there is no reduction in the treble spike on the K240s...- bpandbass
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- maverick-audio-tubemagic-a1
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Little Dot Mk III or Maverick Audio A1
I'm looking for a tube amp for my DT990 250 ohms headphones. Which one would be a better choice in terms of sound? These two are also wihtin my price range Im also planning to get some speakers so I am leaning towards the A1 a bit, but I've also heard they boost the already boosted bass so...- exass
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- maverick-audio-tubemagic-a1
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Issue with Maverick Audio A1 Volume Dial.
Recently, i have noticed a problem with my Maverick Audio A1 amp. I have plugged through my HRT streamer to my laptop. I also have Cambridge audio S30 bookshelf speakers attached to them. The problem is that when I move the volume dial, i hear a distinct screech on the right speaker and it...- wrathzombie
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- maverick-audio-tubemagic-a1
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- Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Discussions
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Maverick A1 vs entry level home theater receiver for bookshelf speakers?
I will be placing an order for a Maverick D1 DAC for use with my Klipsch RB61 bookshelf speakers and Yamaha RX-V795 receiver (85 watts per channel). I will be primarily using this setup with my computer as source in a near field listening position on a desk. I was hoping to save some space...- cheezies
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- maverick-audio-tubemagic-a1
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Anyone use Maverick Audio's TubeMagic A1 ?
I just recently got this amp and was hoping a could find a few people on here to ask what cans they are using with it and some input on the sound of their can/amp combo. Currently I've got some stock T50RPs hooked up to it, sounds really good actually. Just wanted get some other...- kskwerl
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- maverick-audio-tubemagic-a1
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Maverick Audio Hybrid A1, how does this compare to ...?
Does anyone know how this compares to portables such as the Pico by Headamp, a high end home theater receiver by a good brand like Denon, Onkyo, Yamaha, etc.? (For both headphones and speakers) I wish I had the money to buy 1 out of each class (portables, low end, high end, budget all-in-ones)...- pancakeplease
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Maverick TubeMagic A1 vs D1 for powering a DT990 250ohm
Hey Guys, I'm looking for an amp to get that would suite a decent can like the Beyers, or maybe a K601. Now almost all my music is going to be coming from my desktop, which onboard audio isn't the best so I plan on using my computers optical(Coslink) or coaxial. Now I'm looking at...- FaceTheDream
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- beyerdynamic-dt990-250-ohm ibasso-d1 maverick-audio-tubemagic-a1
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Asus Xonar Essence STX - Maverick Audio TubeMagic A1 Problem, plz help
Hi im a long time reader, first time poster. I need help and i figured id start my quest for static-free audio here as you guys seem to know your stuff. Ok I have the following system: MSI P67A-GD55 Socket 1155, P67 Corsair 8GB DDR3 1600MHz/CL9/XMS3 Core i5 2500K GIGABYTE GEFORCE GTX...- DeLuX
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- asus-xonar-essence-one maverick-audio-tubemagic-a1
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Asus Xonar STX and Sennheiser Momentum On Ear a good match?
Is the Asus Xonar STX and Sennheiser Momentum (On Ear) a good match? I read that the Xonar STX performs poorly with low impedance headphones. The Momentum cans are only 18 ohms.- Curlycat
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- ortofon-o2 schiit-magni sennheiser-momentum asus-xonar-essence-stx maverick-audio-tubemagic-a1
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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help with a maveick audio setup
I am looking to create a bedside setup and I like the input possibilities of the maverick DACs and amps. I have about 480 bucks o spend and I need optical and USB input. I was thinking the D2 as a DAC but what about an amplifier? It would preferably be something with the input on the back. Thanks!- maxsayer
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- maverick-audio-tubemagic-d2-dac maverick-audio-tubemagic-a1
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Looking For An Amp At $250 Max Budget
I have $250 to spend towards an amp. Can you guys give me a list of like three solid state and 3 tube amps at this price range.....it will help me narrow down my search....would really like a list of three each. I listen to mostly rock and classic rock, my main headphone would be an...- whirlwind
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- grado-rs1i-reference-series-headphones maverick-audio-tubemagic-a1
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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About to make the plunge
Hello, I currently own a pair of Sennheiser 595's and have decided to make the move to the 650's. From what I was able to read in reviews and in this forum the 650's need an amp to really get the best out of them. The only issue is I don't have a clue as to what amp to get? The...- cmach
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- little-dot-mk-ii little-dot-mk-iii fiio-e9-desktop-headphone-amplifier-and-dock-for-e7-usb-dac headphone-amplifiers sennheiser-hd-595-headphones maverick-audio-tubemagic-a1 sennheiser-hd-650-headphones fiio-e17
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Amp imbalance?
Hi, I noticed through some channel tests, frequency sweeps and general A/B tests my Maverick Audio A1 has a slight channel imbalance . The left seems to be about 2-3 dB imbalanced from the right. I know it's the amp and not my source as I noticed 0 imbalance on my Audioengine D1, but noticed a...- semaj8james
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- audioengine-d1-premium-24-bit-dac hifiman-he-500 maverick-audio-tubemagic-a1
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Maverick A1 paired with AKG Q701?
Hello all, I recently purchased the Q701 but I am looking for a suitable amp to drive it less than $300. Within this price range I have come across the O2, the M-Stage, and the Asgard. I have not been able to find much info on the A1 though. Can anyone tell me about his pairing? E.g. if...- kjeldoran
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- schiit-asgard-headphone-amplifier jds-labs-assembled-objective2-headphone-amplifier matrix-m-stage akg-q701-premium-class-reference-headphones-quincy-jones-signature-line maverick-audio-tubemagic-a1
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Desktop Amp/DAC for HD650
Hi everyone, I'm planning to buy a pair of HD650 headphones. At the moment I have a good 2.1 speaker setup, but I can't use it at night as the neighbours are not entirely appreciative of loud music in the middle of the night. All my music is digitized, so I play from my computer, then use...- NilsJohan
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- asus-xonar-essence-stx maverick-audio-tubemagic-a1 sennheiser-hd-650-headphones
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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DAC to pair with TubeMagic A1 & DT880s
Hey all, new to the forums and high-end headphones. I recently upgraded to my current audio setup in August and September. Did a lot of reading on here before I decided on the A1 for my amp. The Beyers were pretty much decided on from the start, just read so many good things about them. I've...- Mizicke5273
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- hrt-music-streamer-ii-high-resolution-usb-d-a-converter audioengine-d1-premium-24-bit-dac maverick-audio-tubemagic-d2-dac jds-labs-odac beyerdynamic-dt-880-premium-headphones beyerdynamic-dt880s smsl-sd-793ii maverick-audio-tubemagic-a1 audio-gd-nfb-11-32 beyer-dynamic-dt-880-premium-600-ohm-headphones beyerdynamic-dt-880-32-ohm ibasso-d7 hifiman-ef2a-usb-headphone-amplifier dacs grant-fidelity-24-192-tubedac-11-digital-to-analog-converter-with-tube-output
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Nuforce HDP vs Maverick D2 + A1 combo
I have around $500 and I'd like some advice on a complete headphone amp solution (I'm driving a HD650 and AKG K701). My choices right now are: Nuforce Icon HDP vs The Maverick Audio A1 + D2 Combo The HDP has had some rave reviews, but since it's...- vysis
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- maverick-audio-tubemagic-d2-dac amp-dacs maverick-audio-tubemagic-a1
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Need some help making a decison...
I am very new to all this high end audiophile stuff but I eagerly want to become part of the community. I have about 15% hearing loss in each ear and I know that there is a world of sound around me that everyone gets to experience but me. I spend a gross amount of time at my PC and would like to...- TouchyFeely
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- project-sunrise-ii maverick-audio-tubemagic-d2-dac bellari-ha540 headphone-amplifiers dacs yulong-d100 audio-gd-nfb-5 maverick-audio-tubemagic-a1
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Amp DAC for Beyerdynamic DT 770pro 250Ω
Hello Everyone, Thanks you all for having such a nice forum for headphone-guys. After lot of research wrt my choice of music and budget i ended up buying Beyerdynamic DT 770pro 250Ω. But I'm not able to decide on the DAC/amp, i was waiting for the fiio E17 but after listening to...- netant
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- beyerdynamic-dt-770-pro-80-closed-studio-headphones maverick-audio-tubemagic-d1 amp-dacs asus-xonar-essence-stx beyerdynamic-dt-770-stereo-headphones beyerdynamic-dt-770-pro-closed-studio-headphones-250-ohms beyerdynamic-dt770-pro-limited-edition-32-ohm cambridge-audio-dacmagic-100 maverick-audio-tubemagic-a1 pro-ject-head-box-ii-headphone-amplifier-silver beyerdynamic-dt-770-32-ohm
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Help with a new setup for $1500
I'll be moving to US next week to start my PhD program and I'll be building a new system from the ground up. I managed to save around $700-800 and I'm looking for budget components. I will only be bringing my laptop (an early 2011 macbook pro 13'') with, so I thought I would only be needing a...- ablckn
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- maverick-audio-tubemagic-d2-dac audioengine-d1-premium-24-bit-dac schiit-lyr schiit-asgard-headphone-amplifier computer-speakers akg-q701-premium-class-reference-headphones-quincy-jones-signature-line maverick-audio-tubemagic-a1 audioengine-a5-powered-multimedia-speaker-system-black audioengine-a2-premium-powered-desktop-speaker-pair-white audioengine-n22 matrix-m-stage audioengine-s8-premium-powered-subwoofer-white adam-audio-a5x-powered-studio-monitor-5-5-inch-100-watts sennheiser-hd-650-headphones schiit-audio-bifrost-dac
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Maverick Audio A1 repair help? No sound coming from left channel!
Would anyone with knowledge of how the wiring and circuits work in a tube amp be able to tell me why sound only comes out of the right channel when it receives a signal? I know it has something to do with the left channel, female connector for the tube, but I have no clue where to begin to fix...- Akanel
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- maverick-audio-tubemagic-a1
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)