[flitflint]

Wow, OK.

I've been reading newer reviews by HeadFiers of the 750s and it seems they are indeed power hungry, and also harsh in the highs.

perhaps I was just experiencing the signature of the 750s through the Duet.

I wonder... should I get a headphone amp, a different set of closed cans that'd be great for classical (neutral presentation) and easy on the wallet (used is fine). Any suggestions? Also, something that could potentially be driven by the Duet w/o external amplification.

Hmmm....

Thank U!!

 

[jp11801]

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Originally Posted by flitflint /img/forum/go_quote.gif Wow, OK. I've been reading newer reviews of HeadFiers of the 750s and it seems they are indeed power hungry, and also harsh in the highs. perhaps I was just experiencing the signature of the 750s through the Duet. I wonder... should I get a headphone amp, a different set of closed cans that'd be great for classical (neutral presentation) and easy on the wallet (used is fine). Any suggestions? Also, something that could potentially be driven by the Duet w/o external amplification. Hmmm.... Thank U!!

in short the headphone amp in the duet is not bad and is good as a stop gap while you find an amp but it is not a final destination for someone looking for top quality sound. In the end you are asking too much out of the fire wire power section for many headphones. I recommend the duet as a dac not as a dac/amp combo. If you are going dac amp combo go pico.

I am not an ultrasoniista to say the least, I did try though.

The ultrasones I did hear 750/2500 suffered from a weird tonal signature in the upper mids to low highs that I could not live with.

 

[Hopstretch]

Here's something for anyone wishing for something (a lot!) more funky than the standard Duet breakout cable. It's the BREAK OUT. Feels like that logo needs a couple of exclamation points.

One hundred dolla bill y'all.

 

[ceausuc]

Did anyone try to install Mac OS on the PC in order to use the Duet?
I would prefer doing it instead of buying a Mac

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

I just found out how good the Duet sounds: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f45/co...1/#post4515237

 

[thedauntlessone]

Even though the BREAKOUT is sexy I wouldn't purchase it for one hundred dollars. Plus, its too sparkly.

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

Just paint it.

 

[the_eleven]

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Originally Posted by HeadphoneAddict /img/forum/go_quote.gif I just found out how good the Duet sounds: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f45/co...1/#post4515237

As someone who has heard the best of the portable amps, how would you say the Duet compares to the Predator or Pico?

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_eleven /img/forum/go_quote.gif As someone who has heard the best of the portable amps, how would you say the Duet compares to the Predator or Pico?

It kills them.



Well, "kills" is a strong word, it only crushes them.

 

[the_eleven]

So that makes the Duet a screaming deal?

DAC/ADC/headphone amp better than a Predator/Pico for around $500.

 

[grawk]

even if you never use the headphone jack the duet is a screaming deal. Even if you buy a mac mini to turn it into a full fledged dac, and use the mini for nothing else.

 

[elbuzzard]

duet seems to be the best driver for my sen595(that i own). would it have enough juice for K701s? im thinking about getting these.

 

[TimJo]

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Originally Posted by elbuzzard /img/forum/go_quote.gif duet seems to be the best driver for my sen595(that i own). would it have enough juice for K701s? im thinking about getting these.

Yes, it certainly drives my 701's, although I prefer my tube/hybrid with the 701's to be honest. But, the duet certainly has the power.

 

[alxwang]

Just put the order and waiting now.
Now is cable prepare time.
My question is the XLR mic input in duet is 3 pin or 4 pin?
Thanks.

 

[TimJo]

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Originally Posted by alxwang /img/forum/go_quote.gif My question is the XLR mic input in duet is 3 pin or 4 pin?

3 pin