tube amp

  1. Muse M5 Ultra

    Muse M5 Ultra

    Features:- >Hi-Res Portable Bluetooth+USB DAC/Amp. >Qualcomm’s Latest QCC5125 Bluetooth Chipset. >Clean and Sophisticated Display Screen. >Built-in JAN6418 Vacuum Tubes for Rich, Sweet Sound. >Electron Tube Shock Absorber Technology. >Brand-New Digital Audio Purification Circuit with...
  2. 100Hz

    Experience with entry level tube sound – advice?

    Hello everybody – my first post! I’m tentatively venturing into the audiophile rabbit hole starting with reviving some old gear and tweaking/adding or upgrading until they give up on me Limitations are: space (read clutter headroom -until I move) and budget (<£1k until I have more experience)...
  3. K

    R2R DAC vs tube amp

    Audiophiles who have listened to both of these two types, could you explain how do they differ in their sonic characteristics? Reading up on them, both R2R DACs and tube amps are typically said to give music bit of warmth and lushness, and enjoyable analog like sound. But how do they differ...
  4. K

    Are there any tube amps with built-in DAC?

    I am looking for a headphone tube amp (SET or OTL) which can accept digital inputs. Are there any tube amps with DAC built-in? Reason I am looking for a single device is convenice, and also the ease of gifting it to loved ones (my sis). Lot easier to give it to someone if it's like a single...
  5. Apos Audio

    Introducing the xDuoo DM-01 Desktop DAC/Amp - Now Available on Apos Audio

    Hi all, Here's something exciting that we are thrilled to share with the community. We love the look of this new unit from xDuoo which is part DAC, part amp, and part collector’s action figure, the DM-01 is the atomic-age audio gear. It rocks a CS43131 DAC, a 12AU7 vacuum tube, and 1500mW of...
  6. A

    Dac/Amp For the Aune AR5000

    I am planning on ordering the ar5000 today, was looking for a good Dac/Amp combo that pair well with it. Planning on adding more HPs, like the Sundara or maybe the Arya stealth. i have tried tube amps before a long time ago, and i remember i loved how they sounded but i am currently in a country...
  7. Mystic1729

    Focal Clear with Apos Gremlin + IBasso DC Elite?

    Hi, I have a Focal Bathys. I was thinking of returning it and get Focal Clear instead, with almost no extra money. I wanted to know if Focal Clear would be a great upgrade to the Bathys? I really like the sound signature of Bathys, especially the punchy and tactile bass. If I use the Clear OG...
  8. Fosi GR40 Tube Pre-Ampifier

    Fosi GR40 Tube Pre-Ampifier

  9. Cayin HA-2A

    Cayin HA-2A

    https://en.cayin.cn/features/7/59/619.html
  10. Apos Audio

    Introducing the Ray Tubes 300B RESERVE - Now Available on Apos Audio

    Hi all, We are thrilled to announce another release from Ray Tubes: the 300B RESERVE, available in singles, matching pairs, and matching quads. These are tested by sound engineers, ship fast and free, and come with a 12-month warranty. The Best of the Best The RESERVE Collection of Ray...
  11. binarypie

    Suggestions: Headphone + Speaker Tube Amp (ZMF AC & BO, Speakers TBD)

    I was originally dead set on an ZMF Aegis or Cayin HA-6A but I would really like to dip my toes into a nice pair of speakers to spend a little less time on the headphones during the the work day. I was looking at the Cayin HA-300B MK II because it can do both and switch. However, my product...
  12. Apos x Community Gremlin

    Apos x Community Gremlin

    APOS x Community Gremlin Review Disclosure: Writer received Gremlin from APOS for review. The APOS x Community Gremlin is a new hybrid headphone amplifier, scheduled for delivery in mid-December 2024. Currently, the Gremlin is priced at $120. Features: Small size: 5" W, 3 1/4" D, 2...
  13. g0ldl10n

    Mr. Lion's DIY Thread

    I want to start off this thread with a bit of background in regards to my personal DIY journey. Since about 2012 I have been what people call an "audiophile", but didn't get into tube amps until middle of 2022. Well, needless to say I got hooked on the notorious "tube sound" and now am a proud...
  14. Cayin Soul 170HA KT170 Vacuum Tube Headphone/Speaker Amplifier

    Cayin Soul 170HA KT170 Vacuum Tube Headphone/Speaker Amplifier

  15. Apos Audio

    Introducing the xDuoo XD05T Portable DAC/Amp - Now Available on Apos Audio

    Hi all, We’re excited to share the latest from xDuoo! This is your grandfather’s portable—the xDuoo XD05T is a portable DAC/Amp that features two genuine 1960s NOS vacuum tubes in the pre-amplifier stage. Ideal for audiophiles who refuse to compromise on sound quality, this portable device lets...
  16. vintagetannoy

    Sound differences between NOS 6550 tubes

    I keep receiving queries from fellow head-fiers on the sound differences between the NOS 6550 tubes. I figured making a video on the topic would be helpful, so here it is:
  17. Coffman Labs Lore

    Coffman Labs Lore

    ARTFUL AUDIO-PURELY ANALOG HANDBUILT IN THE US STARTING WITH SEVERAL IMPROVEMENTS, THE WELL-REVIEWED HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER WILL HAVE A LIMITED RUN OF 50 UNITS. VACUUM TUBE headphone amplifier LORE is a vacuum tube headphone amplifier that also functions as a low power speaker amplifier, thus...
  18. sloomingbla

    Thoughts on a cheap tube pre-amp for my headphone setup?

    I've been getting really curious about tube sound recently, as I have only a few experiences with it. I'm currently using a pretty decent ~3k$ setup. Fostex Hpa8 DAC -> Auralic Mk2 Amp -> Fostex TH900 Headphones. (The post on my profile is outdated, had to sell the abyss setup :c) I'm...
  19. MusicTeck

    Luxury & Precision Flagship Portable AMP EA4 Impression Thread

    EA4 "Evolution of Design" — 4 Practical Improvements for the User As a flagship tube amp, the EA4 sticks to our philosophy of “good things take time”. After several adjustments and improvements over different versions, the final EA4 now combines top-grade sound quality with the best user...
  20. A

    Tube amps for low impedance headphones?

    Hi I recently purchased fostex th900 mkii headphones, I’m looking to get an amp for them. I heard tube amps are a good option as long as it’s pure tube and not OTL that are made for higher impedance headphones. I’m really liking the fostexs but would love if I could bring out the mids slightly...
  21. Apos Audio

    Introducing the xDuoo MH-02 DAC & Tube Headphone Amplifier - Now Available on Apos Audio

    Hi all, The xDuoo MH-02 DAC & Tube Headphone Amplifier just dropped, and we can’t wait to tell you about it. This hybrid amp mixes the warm fuzzies of tube sound with the crisp detail of a Class-A transistor buffer. It decodes high-res audio up to PCM 32-bit/384kHz, DSD256, and MQA...
  22. W

    Mid-Fi DAC Battle for Quicksilver Headphone Amp (or any Tube Amp) - Opinions Wanted

    Current Situation: I have a Quicksilver Headphone Amp on the way. My current DAC is a Schiit Modi and I am looking to upgrade to something more complimentary to the Quicksilver HA. Quicksilver Headphone Amp: https://quicksilveraudio.com/products/headphone-amplifier/ Source: PC > Tidal > DAC >...
  23. username643827

    Tube amp recomendations

    Hello I need recomendations for tube amps. I mainly listen to jazz and classical. Budget would be 500$, are there any amps with balanced connections in this price range? Headphones: Grado SR80, Grado SR325x, Grado PS500, Grado Hemp, Grado RS1e, Grado, GH2, Sennheiser HD600, Beyerdynamic DT770...
  24. M

    Help troubleshooting grounding issue with Xduoo tube amp

    I recently purchased an Xduoo TA-26s tube amp for use with a pair of HD 600s, and, while the sound overall is wonderful, I've encountered what appears to be a grounding issue with the amp. I posted about this the other week and another Head-Fier helped me to identify the buzzing sound I was...
  25. JasonNYC

    Astell&Kern To Debut SP3000T DAP and NOVUS IEMs at CanJam NYC 2024

    Astell&Kern Expands Flagship A&ultima Player Line and Adds A New Collaboration IEM Introducing the A&ultima SP3000T, a Flagship Digital Audio Player with Vacuum Tube Amp and NOVUS, the Second In-Ear Monitor Collaboration with Manufacturer Empire Ears Astell&Kern, a global leader in portable...
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