[pmihalik]

Hi everyone,
I am new to this world so please excuse my ignorance. I am very keen to go back to vinyl and after reading a lot of reviews I have narrowed down to following combo:
- Pro-ject Debut III turntable
- Schiit Asgard2 headphone amp
- Beyerdynamic T90 headphone
- undecided on speakers yet
 
Does any of you have any experience with above? Any advice or comment is highly appreciated!

 

[Virtu Fortuna]

T90 is a great headphone but highs can be very harsh before burn-in. And of course it's Beyerdynamic. If you don't like treble, don't get T90 or any Beyerdynamic headphone.
 
But aside from that, it's a fantastic headphone, probably the best I've heard in terms of detail, sharpness, and fidelity. So clear, so great.
 
I recommend a tube amp with T90. Like I said, it can be harsh sometimes. Also, it will not forgive poor recordings or gear. It will not miss any sizzle in the record.

 

[MrTechAgent]

Nothing will solve t90s thin sound except rolling them down in EQ 
They have many peaks in the treble and mids , once treated they can be a very good headphone , great clarity and fidelity 
 
And no , not all Beyers have a bright treble , the DT-150s , 880s (Tubed) etc are all having balanced highs 

 

[pmihalik]

Hi, many thanks! any tube amp that you would recommend? 

 

[pmihalik]

Hi, I am quite a greenhorn in this. What do you mean by treating it?

 

[MrTechAgent]

  Hi, I am quite a greenhorn in this. What do you mean by treating it?

Rolling down the peaks in EQ 

 

[JoeDoe]

The T90 and Asgard 2 is a fantastic combo. I do agree that tubes work quite well with the T90, but the Asgard also does very well.

 

[pmihalik]

great, thanks for the advice!

 

[moose392]

I'm thinking of selling my Vali and using the Modi DAC with an Asgard 2 and T90s. Do you have any insight on this combo? Do you think the Modi DAC will match the quality of the Asgard 2 and T90s or do you think I should upgrade my DAC as well?

 

[PurpleAngel]

I'm thinking of selling my Vali and using the Modi DAC with an Asgard 2 and T90s. Do you have any insight on this combo? Do you think the Modi DAC will match the quality of the Asgard 2 and T90s or do you think I should upgrade my DAC as well?

 
I would say to just keep using the Modi DAC.
Are you not happy with the Vali/T90 combo?

 

[moose392]

I'm thinking of selling my Vali and using the Modi DAC with an Asgard 2 and T90s. Do you have any insight on this combo? Do you think the Modi DAC will match the quality of the Asgard 2 and T90s or do you think I should upgrade my DAC as well?

 
I would say to just keep using the Modi DAC.
Are you not happy with the Vali/T90 combo?

It's not that it sounds terrible, but I tested my T90s on a more powerful amp yesterday and the extra power seemed to bring out some pleasant bass. It could just be that that amp didn't have a flat EQ but I have heard of others having a similar experience.

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[inthere]

Try the Project Ember and keep the Modi

 

[Me x3]

It's not that it sounds terrible, but I tested my T90s on a more powerful amp yesterday and the extra power seemed to bring out some pleasant bass. It could just be that that amp didn't have a flat EQ but I have heard of others having a similar experience.

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T90 needs very little power, so it's not power what brought out the bass.
 
1- The more powerful amp is not flat
2- The more powerful amp has a high output impedance, making the T90 warmer.

 

[Me x3]

  Hi everyone,
I am new to this world so please excuse my ignorance. I am very keen to go back to vinyl and after reading a lot of reviews I have narrowed down to following combo:
- Pro-ject Debut III turntable
- Schiit Asgard2 headphone amp
- Beyerdynamic T90 headphone
- undecided on speakers yet
 
Does any of you have any experience with above? Any advice or comment is highly appreciated!

 
Have the Asgard 2 and it works very well with my Beyer T1.
It's a slightly warm solid state amplifier, so it might gently pair with the T90 as well.
 
Best Luck!

 

[PurpleAngel]

It's not that it sounds terrible, but I tested my T90s on a more powerful amp yesterday and the extra power seemed to bring out some pleasant bass. It could just be that that amp didn't have a flat EQ but I have heard of others having a similar experience.

 
Cool, so it sounds like you have a justifiable reason, for getting a new amplifier