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TOPPING D90SE Updates to D90 III Discrete
TOPPING has introduced an array of highly-regarded DACs, ranging from budget-friendly options to top-of-the-line models. Today, they are set to unveil the successor to the D90SE, named D90 III Discrete, priced at $999. As its name suggests, the D90 III Discrete is a 1-bit DAC constructed using...- shenzhenaudio
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- d90 iii discrete dac preamp topping
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Solid state HP amps with excellent preamp?
I'd love to know the consensus on which TOTL solid state amps are also known to be excellent preamps for speakers? My DAC is Ferrum Wandla GSE and I'm running active Buchardt A500s from its XLR preamp outputs and (despite an additional ADC>DAC step internally) it's sounding really great to me –...- CompetentAccident
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- headphoneamp preamp solidstate totl
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Holo Audio Serene Preamplifier
Serene is a preamplifier from HoloAudio. Serene adopts a fully balanced structure. The left and right channels completely separated form a fully balanced structure. Each channel has independent amplification modules to complete the buffering and amplification functions. KTE Serene – This is...- Exekuhtor
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- holo audio preamp preamplifier
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- Category: Desktop Amps
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What is the purpose of a preamp?
From what i understand, the preamp is used to amplifly the signal from the dac to the main amp. Does that mean the benefit of adding a preamp is adding coloration to your source? I am asking this because i had a spare amp that i hooked up as a preamp because i was not using it and it made my...- TsKen
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- adi-2 dac gs-x mini niimbus preamp preamplifier
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Let's Talk Preamps!
I checked for a thread on this but didn't see one. If so, please let me know where. I wanted to cover a few basic topics and get member's feedback. 1. Do you use a preamp in your system chain? If not, why? 2. If so, did you see a noticeable improvement? Also, what preamp do you use? 3...- OnlySoMany
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- preamp preamplifier
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- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Dac, headphone amp, passive preamp, headphone & studio monitor recommendation
Hey guys This is my first thread on this amazing forum I listen to prog rock 60s 70s 80s metal classical jazz fusion ost. My archive consist of vinyl rips dsd 5.6 mhz flac 24 bit /96 khz flac 24 bit /192 khz, sacd & 24 bit/ 48 khz mqa hi-res music I enjoy neutral sound with high detail &...- theguynextdoor
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- amp bx5 d3 dac dt880 hs5 preamp schiit magni heretic smsl d6s studio monitors topping e50
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EarMen CH-amp Desktop Balanced Headphone Amp/Preamp - Now Available and in Stock
CH-amp Desktop Balanced Headphone Amp/Preamp EarMen $1,480.00 Earmen, a step further... After the successful launch of small portable devices at the market, EarMen has taken it a step further and prepared specially designed line of devices for you, that will give you real and unique pleasure in...- MoonAudio
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- amp amplfier ch-amp desktop balanced headphone earmen earmen ch-amp moon audio pre amplfier preamp
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- Forum: Moon Audio Premier Sponsor Forum
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xDuoo TA-22 balanced hybrid tube DAC/Amp/Preamp
In brief, the TA-22 sports RCA analog and XLR analog inputs, plus DAC inputs for USB (B receptacle), coaxial, optical and major Bluetooth codecs including LDAC. The TA-22 uses these to feed its back-side preamp RCA out (controlled by volume knob), another RCA line-out (volume unaffected), and... -
increase power from dongle dac
i've got a l&p 131 dongle dac which im enjoying very much- feeding it to both my elekit and antarex tube amps. i recently got another stax amp 007t and can take the volume all the way to 6 o clock (MAX). ive realized its because the input is not line level and the output is not what it could...- lostrockets
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- dac preamp
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Zoom F6 32-Bit Float Point Recorder
CAPTURE THE CALM AND THE STORM The Zoom F6 is the first professional field recorder to feature both 32-bit float recording and dual AD converters, providing an unprecedented amount of dynamic range. With 6 inputs, Zoom’s solid time code, multiple power options and wireless control, the F6 is...- Dobrescu George
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- 32-bit float recording microphone portable preamp zoom
- Reviews: 1
- Category: Portable Source Components
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Loxjie D30
DAC chip: AK4493 Format support: PCM up to 32 bit / 768 kHz, DSD up to DSD512 Inputs: USB, Optical, Coaxial Bluetooth: Apt-X DNR: 121 dB Line out: RCA up to 3 V Headphone out: 6.35 mm Power supply: 110/220 V AC -
Schiit Audio Vali 2+
Want to play in the tube pool without going full boat crazy? Well, have we got an amp for you! Welcome to Vali 2+, the most affordable and versatile tube hybrid amp on the planet. Tube Your Entire Desktop Vali 2+ delivers plenty of power for hard-to-drive headphones—and also provides the low...- Ichos
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- amplifier hybrid preamp schiit tube vali 2+
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- Reviews: 3
- Category: Desktop Amps
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AUDIO INTERFACE | Microphone + Headphone
Hello, I'm pretty new to hi-fi and audio but I was wondering what good audio interface would be good for under 100$usd. I have currently an At2020 Microphone + HyperX Cloud Core Headphone. If you guys have recommandation that would be appreciated, if not I was thinking about buying one of...- Emigo
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- at2020 audio interface ka1 microphone oryx artist 1-2 preamp ur12
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Looking for a smooth BASSY arse amp and dac
Hey as the title says I am looking for a headamp that can function as a preamp to studio monitors. In a best case scenario it would have an output toggle switch or at least logic . What I need is a super powerful bass response with some great macro dynamics and speed. All while being liquid...- ziggybasstwist
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- amp amplifier bass basshead desktop edm hip hop liquid preamp rap
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Preamp noise/gear recommendations + my current vinyl setup
Hi everyone, My current setup is: Headphones: HD6XX Amp: La Figaro 339 Turntable: UTurn Orbit premium w/acrylic platter and Ortofon OM-5E cartridge Preamp: Built into turntable I recently noticed some noise in the system and I think I’ve isolated it to the built-in preamp. I first thought...- Sestoman
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- hd6xx lafigaro 339 phono phono pre pluto preamp sennheiser tube amp uturn vinyl
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Coming Soon: Bryston BR-20 Preamplifier
Bryston BR-20 Preamplifier $5,995 Learn More The Bryston BR-20 merges a newly designed, best-ever fully-balanced analog preamp architecture with the award-winning digital-to-analog conversion (DAC) and built-in streaming borrowed from the well-regarded BDP series. The BR-20 is the...- MoonAudio
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- bryston dac moon audio preamp streaming
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- Forum: Moon Audio Premier Sponsor Forum
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RCA switcher question
I have two vintage integrated amps and I want to run my step up transformer into both via a switcher. I am wondering if a PCB based switcher like the Schiit SYS will either lower the volume or degrade the sound compared to a point-to-point switcher. I tried this with a really cheap radioshack...- kid vic
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- audio switcher preamp rca rca switch box switch
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- Forum: Sound Science
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preamp + headphone amp would it work?
Hi, I just bough a used Bravo Audio Ocean which is currently using a Sylvania 12AU7A. It is connected to a Behringer UMC202 and it powers a Sony MDR-7506. I'm planning an upgrade for both interface and amp. Likely a Topping DAC and the Little Dot MKII. The question is: I would like to keep...- jackgotjacked
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- amp bravo audio bravo ocean little dot preamp preamplifier rca
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Young MkIII DAC/preamplifier
Download the Android app to control the Young MkIII from The Young MkIII gives you total control of the music flowing from your sources to the amplifier and then to the speakers. With a wealth of input channels and extensive control options, you have always full command on your audio system...- Dobrescu George
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- dac made in italy preamp soundstage young mkiii dac/preamplifier
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Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 Digital DAC/PREAMP
Pre Box S2 Digital marks a new era for our S-series components. For the very first time we are using a dual mono configuration with the highest class D/A converters of ESS Sabre. Their flagship DAC-chip ensures highest class audio in a small and affordable package. This DAC is capable of high...- Dobrescu George
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- amplifier dac dsd headphone lcd mqa preamp roon small tidal
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DT770 Pro 250 Ohms; looking for a preamp
Hey, I have a few questions but first the situation I'm in. So I wanna buy the DT770 Pro 250 Ohms and I don't know which Preamp I should get for them. It should be relative portable so I can get it to my friend's and I want to produce music so it would be good if I can hear quiet samples too...- qappVI
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- looking for preamp
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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FX-Audio TUBE-06
TUBE-06 is a tube DAC/preamp combo that sells for $90. Features: - Digital Inputs: USB - Analog inputs: RCA, 3.5mm line in - Analog output: RCA with variable level, up to 5.4 V - Volime and tone controls - Tube model: 6N3 (Tubes are changeable) - DAC chip: CM6533 -
Best volume settings in the chain for best results.
As a Noob to headphones , tube amps, DACs etc I was looking for advice as to ow to set up my audio chain with regards to volume settings. Which elements in the chain should be set to high volumes to get the best results. My equipment will be :- Windows 10 Laptop using Musicbee which will...- Palartemis
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- dac preamp recommendations tubes usb dac valves
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Looking for a Black Schiit Saga
As the title says, I'm looking for a Black Schiit Saga. If you have one let me know!- TommyFro
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- black preamp saga schiit tube wtb
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Flux Lab Acoustics Atlas — TOTL all-in-one DAC/headphones amp/player
I have an honor to introduce new Flux Lab creation to Head-Fi audience. It's Atlas — DAC, headphones amplifier, preamplifier and player. Official site: http://fluxlab-acoustics.com/fluxlab-catalog/atlas/ Flux Atlas is the outcome of 10 years of experience designing High-End audio equipment and...- cleg
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- amp dac flux-lab player preamp totl
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- Forum: High-end Audio Forum