Aune S17 pro
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Hengstenberg
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Mytek Liberty DAC II
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Hello everyone, my first post here after reading a lot.
I'm completely new to the head-fi world, and have a few cheap sets of KZ IEMs and a FiiO BTR7.
I would like to expand in the future, and was thinking about the S17 Pro. As a streamer I want to use my Hifi Rose RS150B, which I also use in my stereo set. I will then connect the RS150B to the S17 with a slightly longer RCA cable. (I use the XLR for my integrated amplifier)
I think this should be fine, right?
Thank you in advance.
I'm completely new to the head-fi world, and have a few cheap sets of KZ IEMs and a FiiO BTR7.
I would like to expand in the future, and was thinking about the S17 Pro. As a streamer I want to use my Hifi Rose RS150B, which I also use in my stereo set. I will then connect the RS150B to the S17 with a slightly longer RCA cable. (I use the XLR for my integrated amplifier)
I think this should be fine, right?
Thank you in advance.
Wow, this is a word. Better than Phonitor, Adi and Violectric. Sounds good. But you can't turn it on/off with the remote, the display is always on and there is no loudness difference between 52-55 but at 56 there is the bigger step. Do you know Topping? I wanted to buy the A70D70Pro-Combo but I am not sure because of this Aune amp. So Topping offers more features but the sound quality seems to be more sterile, flat and boring. And in combination with a planar Aune could be the better choice.
My question is: I would use it for connecting it with a TV. Is the display annoying in a dark room while watching movies or not?
Hengstenberg
100+ Head-Fier
- I hear often very, very loud and i was never higher than 55 on volume, but i will try later to check for issues with that. (used HP´s HD800s, Arya Organic, HD600, AKG 712 balanced mod)
- I know Topping Amps very well and i don´t like this things. The technical side on this units is very good, but the sound lacks emotions and goosebumps for me.(lacks any feelings, sounds sterile and soulless - same for the RME ADI2 fs, technical an amazing product but for enjoying music, not so.
- Display "always On" and "no dimming" on the S17 sucks, that´s true, but i don´t miss a "loudness" function, because the sound of the S17 has insane dynamics, even on very low volume.
- your question:
I would keep the S17 even with 2 bright displays, cause sound is all what matters for me, and the sound on this thing is stellar (4me)
imho, the AUNE S17 pro is like trolling the enthusiast high-end HPA hifi user base with the message "look what we have for you, give the unit a listen, and now look at the price."
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lowrider007
100+ Head-Fier
Any known issues inputting a single-ended DAC and using the balanced headphone out?, I'm always a bit weary of using single-ended DACS (Chord) with balanced amps due to possible loss of quality, I feel that amps like these are really designed to be used fully balanced?
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Hengstenberg
100+ Head-Fier
I dont´ know, i had only the RME ADI2 (which i don´t like on any amp) and the Mytek LD II connected on balanced and both worked fine.
But i would bet, even if this is the case with single ended DAC´s, if you hear the sound from the s17, you will gladly go and buy an balanced DAC for it.
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labeelen
100+ Head-Fier
I just tried my Ollo s4x that is 32ohm with 108dB/1Vrms sensitivity. (is not IEM but a HP)
As I’m not a loud listener I set the S17 at volume ‘4’ (with a small -1.7dB gain in HQPlayer)
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Has anyone tested preamp mode of this Aune?
Hengstenberg
100+ Head-Fier
yes, It sounds similar to the HP output, but it depends on your, DAC, amp or your active speakers
this means:
- spacious and holografic with enormous 3D staging
- lush and dynamic with breathtaking details and slam
I usually don´t use superlatives, but it is what it is
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is this amp so good? I am using topping a90d but thinking of adding this amp if those two provides different tastes.
Has anyone compared this with usual topping or SMSL sounds?
I know that there are a couple of youtube reviewers covered this topic but wondering if there's a real user's take.
Has anyone compared this with usual topping or SMSL sounds?
I know that there are a couple of youtube reviewers covered this topic but wondering if there's a real user's take.
Hengstenberg
100+ Head-Fier
imho, the S17 is stellar. Build like a tank, sounds devine and deserves all the praise it can get.
As i´ve said before, short time after my first listen to the s17(Dire Straits- Sultans of Swing 22/Rem), will never forget this moment btw.,
i gladly sold my phonitor xe and vio v280fe and til today i have no regrets.I know Topping and SMSL has their loyal fanbase, so let me put it this way - both don't even play at the same league and not even close to spl- and violectric amps.
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hmm.. really tempting.imho, the S17 is stellar. Build like a tank, sounds devine and deserves all the praise it can get.
As i´ve said before, short time after my first listen to the s17(Dire Straits- Sultans of Swing 22/Rem), will never forget this moment btw.,
I know Topping and SMSL has their loyal fanbase, so let me put it this way - both don't even play at the same league and not even close to spl- and violectric amps.
Aliexpress 11.11 sale allows this product to be purchased at under 500$.
Show me this offer please!
use the promo code for 100$ discount over 500$ product. You can find 622$ S17pro if you search the product name, then you can get some extra discounts if you have coins.
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