[grizzlybeast]

I am going to purchase some 650's soon and already have the aune t1 on order. Research on here says that the 650's need a really strong amp to bring out its dynamics. Would the aune t1 do this or should I consider the schiit lyr.
 
Help is much appreciated. I am just nervous that it may not do the hd 650 justice because it is so affordable and most recommend a serious amp because they are so scalable. I wouldnt want to be underwhelmed and then sell the 650's as soon as i got them.  But I can't think of a better headphone for my tastes at the moment anyway. 

 

[MrEleventy]

Because they're so scalable, you should sell the amp if you're underwhelmed, not the other way around. I have the hd600s and ran them straight from the t1 and they pair very nicely. I find the amp portion to be slightly bright so it helps give the highs a some sparkle.

 

[joeq70]

I'm happy for all of you out there who are enjoying the T1. My favorite tube is still my Voskhod Rocket Logo. It has so much energy with my Magnums!

 

[grizzlybeast]

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Because they're so scalable, you should sell the amp if you're underwhelmed, not the other way around. I have the hd600s and ran them straight from the t1 and they pair very nicely. I find the amp portion to be slightly bright so it helps give the highs a some sparkle.

You are very right. I think that I need to work on my patience 

 

[Sorrodje]

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Because they're so scalable, you should sell the amp if you're underwhelmed, not the other way around. I have the hd600s and ran them straight from the t1 and they pair very nicely. I find the amp portion to be slightly bright so it helps give the highs a some sparkle.

 
+1
 
I recently purchased a HD580 and it sounds very very good with my T1. I have a K501 too and it seems the combo is not perfect to my ears. The point is all the interest of Aune T1 is the DAC/Tube stage. And tube is uncluded when we use Line out! So, using T1's LO with an additionnal amp is IMO a very good way to upgrade T1's ability to match with all the most power demanding headphones  
 
In conclusion, you can definitely go for T1 for your hD650 .

 

[Salvatore]

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The point is all the interest of Aune T1 is the DAC/Tube stage. And tube is uncluded when we use Line out! S, using T1's LO with an additionnal amp is IMO a very good way to upgrade T1's ability to match with all the most power demanding headphones  
 
In conclusion, you can definitely go for T1 for your hD650 .

 
+1. This is very much true.

 

[MrEleventy]

The point is all the interest of Aune T1 is the DAC/Tube stage. And tube is included when we use Line out! So, using T1's LO with an additionnal amp is IMO a very good way to upgrade T1's ability to match with all the most power demanding headphones  

+1

I'm doing that at the very moment, Aune t1 as dac and darkvoice 336se for the amp. Before that I was using an Objective 2 so it scales nicely too.

 

[Sorrodje]

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 Before that I was using an Objective 2 so it scales nicely too.

 
Really?  
 
I'm thinking about Lake people G103 myself but a friend of mine will probably loan me an O2 and I didn't know what to expect  

 

[MrEleventy]

By it, I was referring to the t1. but, objective2 is still nice. if I didn't have the dt880 600 ohm, I might still be running ss amps.

 

[Sorrodje]

Oh Sorry . i misunderstood your point .  I thought you added O2 to your T1 and could compare embedded amp and O2  
 
Fortunately, I think  I will be able to give my thought about T1 + O2 combo  at the end of June. 
 
Maybe  blablabla around Tube rolling is over. It's time to speak about amp rolling 

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[Salvatore]

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Maybe  blablabla around Tube rolling is over. It's time to speak about amp rolling 

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True. Pretty much everything has been said about the (most common) tubes. I guess it's time for the amp rolling indeed. Maybe someday I'll buy M-Stage to go with my T1.

 

[Sorrodje]

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Maybe someday I'll buy M-Stage to go with my T1.

 
I thought about the same thing but from what I read here or there , I don't think M-stage brings so much improvement . I'm quite sure T1's amp is at least as powerful as M-stage.  Before I got my T1 , i sold my Asgard but now I really regret not having tested the combo. Especially with my sig pro which would benefit from more control especially in bass department. 
 
I read on Rock grotto forum a review about Aune Panda S2 amp .. and reviewer compared with T1 and it seemed T1 was at least as good.  
 
This little T1 is really a special piece of gear 

 

 

[MrEleventy]

Oh Sorry . i misunderstood your point .  I thought you added O2 to your T1 and could compare embedded amp and O2  

Fortunately, I think  I will be able to give my thought about T1 + O2 combo  at the end of June. 

Maybe  blablabla around Tube rolling is over. It's time to speak about amp rolling 

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oh, oops. yeah, I did run t1 + o2. I thought you thought that I meant o2 was scalable. lol it's probably still a good setup I just didn't feel right knowing that the dt880/600s max input exceeds the o2s max voltage output. ocd and all.

 

[Salvatore]

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This little T1 is really a special piece of gear 

 

 
Maybe it's time to buy more headphones then. X1 for missus and HD800 for myself, lol

 

[buestad]

About the amp rolling I have been looking at the millet minimax. It's a hybrid (solid state & tubes) diy amp. Has anyone tested that combo?