KAEI TAP-1 Portable Hybrid Balance Headphone Amp
Jun 22, 2021 at 3:14 AM Post #16 of 337
Jun 22, 2021 at 3:16 AM Post #17 of 337
Thanks, btw do you know what are the air bag at the tube section part for? And what tubes do they use?
Not sure, just hope the air bag can withstand the heats!😁
 
Jun 22, 2021 at 3:25 AM Post #18 of 337
Not sure, just hope the air bag can withstand the heats!😁

I'm more worried that the plastic air bag would melt under the heat! :sweat_smile:
 
Jun 22, 2021 at 4:49 AM Post #19 of 337
I'm more worried that the plastic air bag would melt under the heat! :sweat_smile:
Ok, its using American Raytheon subminiature tubes. I googled about airbag protection for vacuum triode, could not find any. Anyway if you smell something fishy while playing, you will know😁🤣
 
Jun 22, 2021 at 5:03 AM Post #20 of 337
Ok, its using American Raytheon subminiature tubes. I googled about airbag protection for vacuum triode, could not find any. Anyway if you smell something fishy while playing, you will know😁🤣

lol well i'll have another 2-3 more days before the sales end to decide if i'll jump or not. I doubt you'll receive yours before then to share your impressions :sweat_smile:
 
Jun 22, 2021 at 7:20 AM Post #21 of 337
the "airbag" my assumption is to reduce the "ZIIIINNNGGG" sound came from the American Raytheon subminiature tubes when there is shock, tho the "Ziing" sound still there but as much as the Little Bear BX series.
 
Jun 22, 2021 at 7:22 AM Post #22 of 337
Under PSU mode and solid state it drives Fostex T50rp mk3 moded at pleasant sound at 2 oclock volume. Im liking the sound and impact.
 

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Jun 22, 2021 at 10:39 AM Post #23 of 337
the "airbag" my assumption is to reduce the "ZIIIINNNGGG" sound came from the American Raytheon subminiature tubes when there is shock, tho the "Ziing" sound still there but as much as the Little Bear BX series.
How does it compare to little bear B4? (What opamps are you using in B4?)
 
Jun 23, 2021 at 1:57 AM Post #25 of 337
Damn, i thought the discount was supposed to be until 25th, they just jacked up the price... looks like i'll be skipping this
 
Jun 23, 2021 at 2:33 AM Post #26 of 337
Just pull the trigger on the amp without LPS on Aliexpress Summer Sales, will consider custom 230V LPS later. Also ordered Oracle ll opamps to roll in it as well .

So far have you rolled any opamps?
what sound does the Opamp intended to be ?
 
Jun 23, 2021 at 3:24 AM Post #27 of 337
Ooh 1 last stock became available from the seller back at $280, just jumped on it. The other seller is selling at $390, so that is quite a big difference.
Opt for free shipping so this will be a long wait lol
 
Jun 23, 2021 at 4:27 AM Post #29 of 337
Ooh 1 last stock became available from the seller back at $280, just jumped on it. The other seller is selling at $390, so that is quite a big difference.
Opt for free shipping so this will be a long wait lol
Price is both amp+ PSU?
 
Jun 23, 2021 at 5:19 AM Post #30 of 337
Price is both amp+ PSU?

I wish, $280 is just for the amp. How much did you get yours for? They were selling both amp & PSU for around $390+, but the PSU sold out. And i don't really want a bigger stack anyway.
 

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