[Ad-Astra]

How do you compare this to anedio d2?

 

[raoultrifan]

[...] Also the Deckard has many different parts including a differend PSU so it might sound very different (depending on the personal grade of audio nervosa) than the Matrix. [...] .

Not sure Audeze has a different PSU, I really think it's about the same transformer, same diodes and same JRC7818/7918 regulators, same KG and MUSES caps.
However, PSU ripple & noise is quite low...if I remember correctly around 1mV peak-peak.

 

[raoultrifan]

Spec shows Line-out as Class-A. Is the headphone amp section also Class-A ?

Actually headphone amplifier is Class-A topology.

 

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What are the usual prices you guys have seen for this amp when Refurbished from Audeze?

I’ve heard others say they grabbed some recently from Audeze (Amazon) for $340. Is a Refurbished unit worth $500 or so?

 

[SomeGuyDude]

It was $700 new so I'd say a refurb at $500 is plenty worth it.

 

[mattering]

What are the usual prices you guys have seen for this amp when Refurbished from Audeze?

I’ve heard others say they grabbed some recently from Audeze (Amazon) for $340. Is a Refurbished unit worth $500 or so?

I would say it is. It is a discontinued product and finding stock for it is relatively hard.

 

[G_T_J]

I bought a refurbished unit from an official retailer in the UK for 400GBP.
If you do the conversion in dollars, I think that one you mention is a fair price.

 

[X-Frame]

Thanks everyone! I’m going to take the weekend and decide if I want to pull the trigger.

Follow-up question about the amp — the website says it is Class A, but A-Weighted. Does that mean this is not a full 100% Class A amp but only weighted towards A, but could switch to B at some point?

 

[Pharmaboy]

Thanks everyone! I’m going to take the weekend and decide if I want to pull the trigger.

Follow-up question about the amp — the website says it is Class A, but A-Weighted. Does that mean this is not a full 100% Class A amp but only weighted towards A, but could switch to B at some point?

The manufacturer's specifications (link below) says it's "Type: Single-Ended Class-A"

(that's enough for me to call it a class A amp, not A/B)

https://www.audeze.com/products/amplifiers/deckard

 

[raoultrifan]

It's really Class-A, you can feel its heat with your hand.
A-weighted it has nothing to do with the way transistors are operating: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A-weighting.

 

[X-Frame]

Gotcha, thanks guys!

 

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So I managed to grab a Refurbished Deckard from the Audeze Headphone Amazon page and it arrived today. Everything was accounted for (save for the USB cable, which is fine since I have my own), but as soon as I removed it from the packaging the Deckard's volume knob just fell right off.

Doesn't look like it is something where I can snap it back into place. I emailed Audeze and waiting to hear back. Otherwise, is my only option to use glue? I'm not very handy. Anyone have any ideas? Bummer!

 

[harpo1]

So I managed to grab a Refurbished Deckard from the Audeze Headphone Amazon page and it arrived today. Everything was accounted for (save for the USB cable, which is fine since I have my own), but as soon as I removed it from the packaging the Deckard's volume knob just fell right off.

Doesn't look like it is something where I can snap it back into place. I emailed Audeze and waiting to hear back. Otherwise, is my only option to use glue? I'm not very handy. Anyone have any ideas? Bummer!

There's a hole in the side of the volume knob with a set screw in it. It's probably just loose. Find the right allen wrench to tighten it.

 

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There's a hole in the side of the volume knob with a set screw in it. It's probably just loose. Find the right allen wrench to tighten it.

Thank you! Yes, I didn't notice it then -- found the appropriate allen wrench and was able to tighten it easily. Easy peazy. Appreciate the help! This thing is a massive block steel, geez.

 

[Luke-]

Hi,

Picked up a Dackard a few weeks ago.what gain setting do you guys use for your LCD-2f ?

I Find medium to be more forward than low gain anyone else experience this.

Cheers