diaBoliQu3
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10db sound weird with my HD600. So, 16db to go. I did posted my impression but a very poor writing.
Sorry to interrupt any conversations, but I'm looking for some advice on the Aune T1 and headphone amps in general.
I noticed in the opening post that the OP was using the RCA outs to run his powered speakers as well as hooking his headphones up to the headphone out on the T1. Does this benefit the sound of the speakers at all? While doing a little more searching I read from another user here that using a headphone amp to 'power' bookshelf speakers is pointless. I can see why, but is there a way to improve the sound of headphones as well as speakers in one small, attractive and affordable package?
I listen to music mostly on my computer in digital formats and I'm hoping to pick up a new set of headphones to pair with my M-Audio AV40's. I'm currently using the onboard audio chip on my motherboard. The sound is fine but I'd like to upgrade if it's possible. I'd rather an external unit than add anything inside the PC like a dedicated sound card. Any advice on this?
The headphones I'm considering are the NAD VISO HP50, Beyerdynamic DT 770 80ohms, AKG K545, Audio Technica ATH-A900X, Sennheiser Momentum and PSB M4U1.
The Aune has far too little power to drive normal speakers without any amplifier. You need a power amp for that. You then can connect your power amp to the T1 using the RCA outs on the back. I can't really give any recommendation on this topic because I solely use headphones.
I personally use Beyerdynamic DT 770 80Ohms that I bought a while ago and I love it. Everything from the bass to the highs are good enough for me.
Also it depends on what tube you are going to use in the Aune. I have some tubes that will kill you with the highs. Then there are other tubes that are a perfect mix of everything. You have to try it for yourself.
I bought the Aune T1 because my computer was not powerful enough to drive the DT 770 to its full potential. Best decision I ever made. I can't stop listening to music anymore.
The M-Audio speakers are already powered—well, the right one is powered—and are connected via the RCA left and out outputs to my PC.
My motherboard says it can power up 600 ohm headphones, but I don't know what the wattage is to power the sensitivity, or lack thereof, and efficiency, or lack thereof, of the 250ohm DT 770's, or even the 600 ohm versions.
For lower impedance headphones, such as 32ohms, although a headphone amp won't be necessary even for portable devices, would it improve the sound?
Allright, just got my Valvo E288CC.
You can read the review in my review post: http://www.head-fi.org/t/633006/aune-t1-usb-tube-dac-amp-discussion-thread-see-first-post-for-faq/4770#post_10326536
You can also read about changing the caps in the T1 and also what effect this does!
I think it's more about the sound then anything else ..no?
"well" since you are in to Valvo so much ..try this
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Valvo-E88CC-OldStock-CCa-E88CC-6DJ8-6922-CV2492-CV2493-CV5358-CV5472-/171265077495?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item27e031b0f7