[newyorker4life]

I also see its on massdrop now. Any thoughts about this driving a set of Oppo PM3s?

 

[frashed]

Hmm interested now with the massdrop price. I wonder how this would pair with Fidelio X2's which are already quite warm? I wouldn't mind the preamp for use with my studio monitors.

 

[newyorker4life]

Hmm interested now with the massdrop price. I wonder how this would pair with Fidelio X2's which are already quite warm? I wouldn't mind the preamp for use with my studio monitors.

I recently just returned the dragonfly red and then joined the massdrop. A tube amp/DAC/pre-amp for less than a Ben Franklin - I'm in.

 

[gEEkzz]

Thinking of getting this as my first dac/amp after see the massdrop.

 

[newyorker4life]

Thinking of getting this as my first dac/amp after see the massdrop.

This will be my 3rd DAC/amp but I returned the first two. I didn't love the Dragonfly Red so I returned it. I did like the Sine lightning Cipher cable built-in DAC it was REALLY REALLY cool, it is the first truly "portable" DAC, but Sine HPs were so not comfortable for me. For a tube amp/DAC/preamp the massdrop price is lowest I've seen.

 

[conquerator2]

Yup, it even has a solid DAC chip in it. Coupled with the Tube pre, I am really excited to give this a spin 

 

[carltonh]

I see that both the Racoon SG-300 and the SMSL M3 are on Massdrop at the same time. Both use the same CS4398 DAC chip, and not that far apart in price. I know they have a few obvious differences like a tube and portability, but any knowledgeable opinions on their sound quality difference?

 

[newyorker4life]

I see that both the Racoon SG-300 and the SMSL M3 are on Massdrop at the same time. Both use the same CS4398 DAC chip, and not that far apart in price. I know they have a few obvious differences like a tube and portability, but any knowledgeable opinions on their sound quality difference?

I may be not fully understanding, but I think the M3s don't have the same connectivity options; no USB for starters. The Racoon has more connectivity options and can also function as DAC, Amp, or Pre-Amp. It seems like it's more than just a tube or no tube - the Racoon has more flexibility and functionality.

 

[gEEkzz]

Joined the drop. 
 
First massdrop order and first dac/amp.

 

[conquerator2]

Joined the drop. 

First massdrop order and first dac/amp.

Cool! Hope we all like it

 

[GuysorA1]

Me too.Hoping this pairs well with Akg K240 sextett and various vintage cans. Looking forward to this!

 

[aaron811]

Lost my power cord and live in USA. It says in manual no DC Power. Do I need AC to AC? Or will AC to DC work? 12 v 800 may? Manual says 1000, confused.. can you look at your adapter?

 

[dogears]

i read somewhere that AC to DC cant be used. My adapter says 12V-1000mAh 12VA.

 

[aaron811]

Thanks so much!

 

[aaron811]

Does anyone out there know of any mods I can do to this solid state tube headphone hybrid amp dac to improve audio quality? Would a different power adapter improve anything? I also have a computer cord style female plug in housing with an emi shield. It has three wires, and simply accepts a three prong computer style cord that plugs in the wall. Also, would a USB cord that has one of those round barrel type units on it be superior in any way?