The 788 is Monoprice's old amp. I think it might have been a DAC/amp.
Not in Canada are you?
Shane D
Yes I am in Canada. I have not used the Monoprice 788 amp.
The 788 is Monoprice's old amp. I think it might have been a DAC/amp.
Not in Canada are you?
Shane D
Yes I am in Canada. I have not used the Monoprice 788 amp.
I was asking in regards to the Elex headphones. Just wondering what you might be asking and if any trades might be considered.
Shane D
I have the Monoprice Monolith THX AAA 788 dac/amp which is different then the Massdrop THX 789.Do you mean the THX 789? In any case I think I'm going to sell my Elex. Despite sounding great (though a bit bright) I can't get past their heavier weight vs my HD6XX. I can't wear the Elex for long sessions. Plus I get itchy around the ear cups.
I have the Monoprice Monolith THX AAA 788 dac/amp which is different then the Massdrop THX 789.
I understand about the weight with the Elex. I too find them heavy and a lot lighter then most of my headphones, especially the HD600.
Ooops sorry for the typo, still trying to wake up. I mean heavier then the HD600 and heavier then most of my other headphones.You think they are lighter than the HD600? I still want to try the HD600 btw. I was just watching Zeos review the Monoprice 788. Lots of features compared to the Drop 789. I'm listening to some Dire Straits through my 789 now.
I was just watching Zeos review the Monoprice 788. Lots of features compared to the Drop 789. I'm listening to some Dire Straits through my 789 now.
The 789 and 788 are similar but totally different. The similarity basically ends with the THX tech. The 789 has more power but the 788 has the DAC and Dirac and equalizer. I really enjoy the 788, it is my baseline amp for all my reviews.
I am in the opposite corner, I have the 788 and the SDAC-B and LCX, and don't see a legit reason to justify paying for a 789.I have my 789 paired with the SDAC-B via SE connection. Using my HD6XX right now. The 789 is on low gain with volume a bit below 12 o'clock. I'm curious about the Monoprice 788 but not sure I can justify putting out the money right now.
That's why I use both the Schiit Asgard 3 and Massdrop x Cavalli CTH.Back on subject, my dream set-up is one super neutral amp and one amp with some "flavour".
I.E. Monoprice THX AAA 887 and Schiit Lyr 3.
I just received the Monoprice Monolith THX AAA 887. Perfect for use with headphones that are just too dark with LCX. Though if I could only keep one, it would be the LCX.