sahmen
Headphoneus Supremus
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Hi Keith:
Does the fact that this is a "flex" amp make it a more versatile (or able) option as a headphone amp than the Mini-x A100?
Just wondering...
I would say yes, but it depends on your needs....
The class A/B amplifier and power supply circuitry is basically the same for the Mini-X and the Flex Amp, so you shouldn't expect them to sound any different, and the power output is about the same.
The Flex Amp uses a stepped digitally controlled analog volume control, which has near perfect channel tracking all the way down (the Mini-X uses an analog potentiometer which, like all pots, doesn't track perfectly down very low). The volume control on the Flex Amp has a lot of steps (I think it's 128 steps - the 8 LEDs just show you an approximation of where it's set).
The Flex Amp has two inputs, which you can switch between, and a loop output
(which may or may not matter to you depending on how you have it hooked up).
It also has auto input switching and auto power switching (which probably don't matter for a headphone amp).
The Flex Amp has a nice little IR remote control - included (and you can control it using a universal remote like a Pronto).
Thanks for explaining the differences. I already use the mini-x as a headphone amp, and it works well. I also have two Sherbourn LDS amps (the 2-150B and 2-75B) that are both deployable in the same way, so I could say I'm okay on this front, until Emo comes up with a dedicated headphone amp. The remote control on the Flex is what I find most tempting, but I am wondering whether Emo's control freak might be a cheaper alternative for now, for controlling headphone volumes, without being too cumbersome.
Can you elaborate on the digital volume control, some technical details etc.? How is it implemented?
Hi! I've been working on modifying a pair of Fostex T50RPs to suit my tastes. I've also been looking for a powerful solution to powering them, my Fiio E10K can't keep up with them. I heard about this project and I'm wondering what exactly I'd need to get my T50RPs running off of the Emotiva, I would like to snag one and use it for the cans + a set of Miccas I have (with obvious room for speaker improvement in the future). So yeah, what exactly would I need to get the T50RPs working? They have a stock 1/4" cable, can I just go from (1/4 - stereo to mono splitter - mono to banana plug - Emotiva) or is there some adaptor I'd need to safely use them?
So I will need:
2x http://www.amazon.com/Hosa-BNP116BK-Banana-Speaker-Adaptor/dp/B0010CEIH8/ref=pd_sim_e_7?ie=UTF8&refRID=0CK60NHNJJX813CCTK0K
1x http://www.amazon.com/HOSA-Stereo-4-Inch-Phone-Female/dp/B000068O5D/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_1_2
And this will be safe for both the amp and the T50RPs, correct?
Thanks a ton! When I get the $200 later this month I'll send in the order for the Emotiva.
Thanks a ton! When I get the $200 later this month I'll send in the order for the Emotiva.