[cskippy]

What would you recommend?

Honestly Saga is quite competent for the money and IMO better than Vidar. Don't bother with expensive tubes either, they didn't do much to change the overall sound.
Saga is more transparent than Freya and the remote is a nice feature.

 

[iliketowrap19]

I've heard good things about the Music Hall a15.3 for the price.

I see one on amazon for around that price. I'll do some research on it.

Honestly Saga is quite competent for the money and IMO better than Vidar. Don't bother with expensive tubes either, they didn't do much to change the overall sound.
Saga is more transparent than Freya and the remote is a nice feature.

So I could use the Saga as a standalone without needing an AMP? I have a Emotiva Bas X and an Audio GD R2R 11

 

[cskippy]

You could use the R2R11 as a preamp for the Vidar, just make sure you have it set up for variable line out or RIP your ears and speakers. Probably the easiest option to try.

 

[iliketowrap19]

You could use the R2R11 as a preamp for the Vidar, just make sure you have it set up for variable line out or RIP your ears and speakers. Probably the easiest option to try.

I'd be using this for the HE-6. I've never had to use anything other than a USB mode on the R2R so I'm not exactly sure what additional wires I would need to connect it to something else like the Vidar. And I'm assuming I wouldn't need the HE-Adapter?

 

[cskippy]

So your chain would be R2R11 >RCA connectors > Vidar > speaker tap to 4pin XLR >4pin XLR to HE-6.
Make sure you put the R2R11 in preamp mode (P) set low gain at first (L) and turn the volume down all the way. Connect HE-6 and slowly turn up the volume, preferably with HE-6 off your head just to be safe. If it makes sound then put them on and enjoy!
When you're done, disconnect HE-6 at the 4pin XLR adapter then turn off Vidar and then R2R11.
Just to double check, you haven't opened up the R2R11 and moved jumpers? If not, it should still be in variable output mode for the preamp which is what you want.

 

[cskippy]

Here's the type of adapter you'll need from the power amp to the balanced headphone cable. You can also have some of the cable builders make one like BTG audio, Impact Audio cables, Petertek, and others.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Balanced-X...+tap+adapter&_from=R40&rt=nc&LH_TitleDesc=0|0

 

[iliketowrap19]

How heavy is the Vidar

 

[cskippy]

22lbs
http://www.schiit.com/products/vidar

Your R2R11 might stack on top of it or vice versa.

 

[iliketowrap19]

https://reverb.com/item/13308026-technics-sa-5760-1976-silver

Does anyone have any experience with these? I've narrowed it down to a Music Hall, These, A Vidar and a Rega Brio on the classifieds.

 

[MadSounds]

so with a new production ss amp is there any need to add output resistors? such as vidar or audio-gd amps.

also is it normal to leave headphones plugged into a power amp? I asume speaker rules apply where you shouldn't plugg/unplugged while powered on

 

[iliketowrap19]

Bout to pull the trigger on a Technics Receiver but wanted to know if anyone has any experience with Topping Amps.
https://www.amazon.com/Topping-Trip...005VR0PQQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

 

[audiophilehe400]

Bout to pull the trigger on a Technics Receiver but wanted to know if anyone has any experience with Topping Amps.
https://www.amazon.com/Topping-Trip...005VR0PQQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

I had the TP60 for mine and was not a fan of it. My technics sounded better in my opinion.

 

[iliketowrap19]

I had the TP60 for mine and was not a fan of it. My technics sounded better in my opinion.

I would assume so lol. The Huge weight and size of these receivers is what scares me though lol.

 

[audiophilehe400]

They are heavy and large, but their size allows for the beauty of these amps to really shine.

 

[wuwhere]

https://reverb.com/item/13308026-technics-sa-5760-1976-silver

Does anyone have any experience with these? I've narrowed it down to a Music Hall, These, A Vidar and a Rega Brio on the classifieds.

That's a nice vintage receiver.