forestitalia
100+ Head-Fier
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This amplifier is too good and I bought it again after one year. First tubes Z77, very good, excellent with Grados
I miss the gain switch.
I miss the gain switch.
I questioned buying a DAC myself since 99% of the music I listen to is through Amazon Music. On the high quality setting, it's supposed to stream at 256kbps. Through my headphone jack on my laptop, I could hear hiss/cracks that I didn't really care about, but when I decided to buy a cheapy DAC/Amp (Micca Origen), all those cleared up and things just sounded clearer. Now, going from my cheapy to another high end DAC or amp, I don't know that it'd be worth it for me, but going from headphone jack to external DAC definitely was.
I also like you, when changing OPAmps and tubes on my LD, didn't notice a big difference. Mostly more controlled bass on my X2, but on my 400i, I noticed more bass and fuller sound overall since they aren't as efficient as the X2. Was the difference mind blowing? Not at all. Like you said, changing cans makes the most difference.
Both the lyr 2 and ld1+ are hybrids and sound no different than solid state amps to me. I just need to hear what an actual tube amp sounds like to compare(if it even sounds any different). Other than headphones sounding different, this whole dac and amp game is a joke to me.
Interesting my DAC D1 and UD-H01 sound different from each other same goes for all my AMPS(see my profile for my equipment list)The best Head amp of them all is the Vintage PIONEER SX-3700.
Has anyone tried the muses 8920? I heard it's very near to the muses02 in term of quality.
hello
i need to get my new he400i soon.
i want to buy the little dot 1 and buy new lamps that will give more Power to Musical Instruments, Mainly hear tunes with a lot of tools.
what you suggest me?
thanks i need also dac...what you suggest me?
Yes, I've got both the 8920 and 8820. Ended up preferring the 8820 but I was tuning my LD to sound as good as possible with the Fidelio X2's only. Combination of source, tubes, headphones and preference will all have influence. They're both great op amps in my opinion.
Took 3 weeks and I've got the 8920 and the 8820 now. I plugged in the 8920 yesterday and it drastically change the sound on my I+. I feel like the trebles is sharper but the bass not as soupy as on the OPA2107. Definitely opened up the sound and immediately recognizable. I used to think my 6hm5 was a "soft" tube, but with the 8920 it's not as intimate as before.
Is your 8820 more intimate or more aggressive than the 8920?
Hmm, good question really can't remember tbh. As I mentioned I tuned my LD I+ to sound its best combined with the Fidelio X2 and they're quite full sounding so I'd imagine the 8820 being a bit cleaner and more relaxed.
Due to other obligations I'm afraid it'll be a couple of weeks before I'll be able to do a new a/b with the two.
I'm sorry I couldn't be of more help now.