Systematic
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Could you post a link to the matrix cube? I heard those are extraordinary
Could you post a link to the matrix cube? I heard those are extraordinary
I've read about them before here, they sound like a very good value, do you have them with K702 and how do they sound?
Sorry to get back so late. I was inquiring about buying k702 and asked about an amplifier. I was told the mkII, NuForce Icon, and some O2 amp are good with the k702. Also I remember that the dac could be less than $100 and still work great. Also k702 and k701 are basically same headphone, sound is same. You might be able to find more stuff searching for k701 amps since 701 seem to be more popular.
Isnt' the Zana Deux a transformer coupled amp (i know at the very least it has a low impedence output which mitigates the problem I'm talking about)? Those usually work brilliantly with the 702...
I like the sound from some of the inexpensive OTLs, but the electrical damping and high gain is not ideal. At this price point, there are no transformer coupled tube amps that I know of - which leaves you with good solid state designs as your only real option, IMO. Matrix M-stage/Lovely Cube, being very high on the list. Audio-GD NFB-12, Fun or NFB-5, Yulong D100 (at the upper ends)... The Wire for DIY, maybe the 02, though i am unsure of how much juice it has...
I just got a new AKG K702, out of my macbook air, it sounds quite bad, my in ears sound better than it, but I know that's because the AKG are a lot harder to drive.
There are several posts by Grado owners in the M-stage threads that refute your opinion. As would I!
The M-stage is a good amp as are most that are mentioned around here. There is no trash around here!
But, don't get caught up in the hype that's all I'm saying. There are better alternatives for low impedance cans like the K701/2.
Ready made Dynalo $300 like mine
http://www.acoustic-fun.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=62
Are you thinking of the Lehmann Black Cube and Lovely cube clone? The m-stage is also a clone of the same circuit.