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  1. Monsterzero

    The (Un)Official Amp Thread For ZMF Headphones

    We've been tossing this idea around for awhile, so I thought I'd go ahead and get it started. If you're looking for amp recommendations for your new ( or not so new) ZMF, this is the place. Kindly add photos of your tube, tube hybrid or solid state amps, comments, questions, recommendations...
  2. Dragon Leader

    Portable Tube Amp Recommendations

    Hello, my dear Head-Fiers, I am on the hunt for a portable (not transportable) headamp that can drive the IER-Z1R, EE Odins, and the Meze Elite. As a stationary amp, I use a Mal Valve Headamp 3 and my current DAP is an SP2000 (Copper) which is resolving and analytical yet something smoother for...
    • Dragon Leader
    • Thread
    • dap dual nutube empire ears odin head amp ier-z1r meze elite portable amp portable tube amp portable tube amplifier tube amp
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
  3. I

    Wondering about how to fix Power-Tube humming

    Hey people, I googled for a bit but I only found threads that go about how to remove pre-amp tube humming. If there already is a post that discusses this topic that provides solutions feel free to point me there so I can delete this one :) Now for my little issue: I own the Xduoo TA-26 which...
  4. I

    Can a low sitting powertube in a tubeamp be a risk for overheating?

    Hey people, first off all, here's my Xduoo TA-26 with the tubes I rolled: I've been using and tube rolling this amp for a while and I've settled on the Tung-Sol 6SN7GTB and the RCA 6080. The 6080 was the only more or less recommended power tube I could get in my area and I don't plan to get...
  5. HiFiGuy94

    Looking for Reviews or Impressions of the Mjolnir Audio: Tiny Triode Electrostatic Tube Amplifier

    Do you think this amp would work well with my STAX SR-L700 MK2's? I was also considering possibly getting the Octave 2 Special Edition Electrostatic Amplifier, though i would need to buy a couple more stax cables and dont know how the set up would work with my headphones, laptop and phone...
  6. Littlebear B4X Portable Tube Amplifier

    Littlebear B4X Portable Tube Amplifier

    • ChrisOc
    • Head Gear item
    • balanced amp dac/amp portable amp/dac tube amp
    • Comments: 11
    • Reviews: 2
    • Category: Portable Amps
  7. Ludvux

    Help with differences in power tubes and signal tubes sound changes!

    Hello I'm a new member of the head-fi forums, I've been scouring the forums for answers regarding differences in tubes/valves. My main question is: sonically, what is the difference in power tubes and signal tubes, I understand that the power tubes supply power to the amplifier, but do they...
  8. tlite

    Sennheiser HD6XX with ZMF Pendant SE - Incredible! Now I want tubes.

    Per the title, I've got the tube amp bug. What would be the signature differences between these oft recommended (admittedly toe-dipping level) tube amps for the HD6XX? Any pros/cons? Darkvoice 336se Crack 1.1 OTL (with or without speedball?) Eufonika H5 xDuoo TA-26 Other DIY? (I just know...
  9. Kevbo

    Ground loop help

    Hi all! My setup includes a schiit modius -> Schiit vali 2 tube amp. Previously I had no issues from the schiit modi multibit that I upgraded from, but now that I have powered my system on I have noticed a prominent hum. Everything is powered through the same surge protector, I have found that...
  10. FinHifi

    Tube Pre-Amp + Solid State AMP

    Hello world. Do people here have experience combining Tube preamps to solidstate amps? if so, do you have experience how it compares to real tube amps? I am going to add FxAudio Tube 03 to my Topping A90+ E50 combo and see how it goes :D With planned config. i will have a tube like sound...
  11. Astell & Kern A&ultima SP2000T Tube / Solid State Music Player (MQA, Triple AMP, LDAC, Hi-Res, DSD, 5GHz Wifi)

    Astell & Kern A&ultima SP2000T Tube / Solid State Music Player (MQA, Triple AMP, LDAC, Hi-Res, DSD, 5GHz Wifi)

    Astell & Kern A&ultima SP2000T Staying true to our philosophy of delivering original audio experiences without compromise, Astell&Kern strives to design portable music players that reach beyond the capabilities of a standard playback device to enhance the listener’s music enjoyment. The...
  12. T

    DAC/AMP Recommendations

    Hello! I've just recently finished a transaction to get my hands on a pair of OG Focal Clears from another Head-Fier here, and I've been thinking about source/DAC/AMP stuff to pair with it. As Christmas time is coming up, what would you guys in the Head-Fi community recommend for a DAC/AMP for...
    • takuta
    • Thread
    • amp dac dac/amp recommendation focal clear recommendation-request tube amp
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Headphones (full-size)
  13. TSAVWayne

    CANJAM SOCAL 2021 SPECIALS

    From TSAV. CANJAM SOCAL 2021 Show Specials Are Continuing Till This Saturday (10-2-2021). "Very Limited Quantities Available". Call For Details. (310) 534-9900 https://thesourceav.com/
  14. 5

    Douk Audio P1 tube amp tube replacement/upgrade

    Any good tubes to replace the stock ones on this amp? I have the GE JAN 5654W's in the amp. Anything better?
  15. P

    Tube Preamp vs Amp

    Currently I'm using a tube preamp into an 887 so I can control it with the input button instead of plugging and unplugging my headphones. All things being equal, would there be any benefit to running a separate amp over a preamp? I guess I'd be comparing something like getting a Bottlehead...
  16. B

    Dynamic headphone to compliment the LCD-X

    Hello. I am looking for a dynamic headphone to compliment the LCD-X, and I will probably be pairing it with tubes. So far I am looking at the ZMF Aeolus and Auteur. To anyone who has experience with these two, I would appreciate any input. Thanks!
  17. shinewu

    What are expensive tube amps good for nowadays?

    Among the TOTL headphones, many are planars and elecstats, which are known to work better with solid state in general. I could not figure out what exactly those expensive $1000+ tube amps are designed for. Maybe Senn HD800s is the only flagship that is known to pair well with them and it is also...
  18. dstarr3

    Liquid Platinum tube amp & AKG K702: Tubes for soundstage?

    I am in pursuit of the ultimate wide soundstage setup. To that end, I picked up a used K702, and it's already incredible. But yesterday I also snagged a good deal on a Liquid Platinum tube amp. It's my first tube amp, so I'm very much a tube newbie, but it's my understanding that there are tubes...
  19. Little Bear B4-X

    Little Bear B4-X

    The difference between B4 and B4-X: B4-X is a dual-mono balanced version. Its left and right channel are amplified by independent components, and power supply, tubes, and op amp are all independent and symmetric. So the degree of sound separation is higher than B4. B4-X adopts 2 groups of...
    • povidlo
    • Head Gear item
    • little bear little bear b4-x portable amp tube amp
    • Reviews: 1
    • Category: Portable Amps
  20. Cayin HA-1AMK2

    Cayin HA-1AMK2

    2 headphone outputs with slightly different sound characteristics 5 output impedance settings works well with some lo-Z and planar headphones preamp output 2 inputs Lots of power...up to 2.2wpc at 600 ohms!
    • WaveTheory
    • Head Gear item
    • cayin desktop ha-1a mk2 ha-1amk2 headphone amp headphone amplifier tube tube amp valve valve amp
    • Reviews: 1
    • Category: Desktop Amps
  21. xDuoo MT-604 Balanced Tube

    xDuoo MT-604 Balanced Tube

    xDuoo MT-604 Balanced Tube Tube + Transistor Hybrid Headphone Amplifier Pre-Amplifier Tube + Transistor Hybrid Amplifier Compact Portable Headphone Amplifier Professional Capacitance XLR and 4.4mm Balanced Input/Output& Independent Volume Adjustment Built-in Mute...
    • John Massaria
    • Head Gear item
    • balanced tube mt-604 tube amp xduoo
    • Comments: 68
    • Reviews: 4
    • Category: Desktop Amps
  22. Maximus Pain

    Tube Amp and High Impedance Headphones

    I'd like to start by saying that I'm 98% sure I've found my "end game" planar magnetics, LCD-2 Classics. Thanks to the thoughtful people and kind advice here on Head-Fi. I mostly listen to EDM, Jazz, and Classical. My thoughts on headphones I've tried: Sundara: Didn't like the build. Pads hurt...
  23. ChrisOc

    Talking Synergy

    You have bought your new earphones, how does it fare with your sources and DAC/Amps. Tell others about what works for you and what does not work for you. Get the right synergy and the discarded and forgotten earphones and headphones will become your favourite. The best IEMs may be in the...
  24. Massdrop x Alex Cavalli Tube Hybrid Amp (CTH)

    Massdrop x Alex Cavalli Tube Hybrid Amp (CTH)

    Originally sold only from Drop's website. Official description: Built from the ground up by Alex Cavalli, a legend in the world of headphone amps, this hybrid amp combines a solid state section, a tube amp section, and an entirely new circuit design. It delivers the current required by planar...
  25. R

    Best Tube Amps Under $1000?

    Hey all, I’ve never owned a tube amp before. I currently am running a Topping a90/d90 stack. My two sets of cans at the moment are the Audeze LCD-4 and Hifiman HEKSE. I want to start experimenting with a tubes but don’t really know where to start. I’m really looking for good suggestions between...
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