[atomicbob]

Anyone know the input impedence of this amp, I couldn't find it in the Monoprice specs (or maybe I don't know how to read them)

DC input resistance measures
97K Bal input
172K SE input

on my Liquid Platinum

 

[atomicbob]

I have a basic question - no matter what headphones I use (13ohm Aeon Flows, or 300 ohm HD800S), advancing the volume knob past the 9 o:clock position is just too loud for me. So, my question is: would it be better/or not - putting a passive preamp between my DAC(Denafrips Ares) and the LP to give me more play with the LP volume knob.
I've considered the iFi IEmatch, but I believe that is only for se output(I could be wrong about that)

I have a goldpoint SA2X as a passive preamp into my Liquid Platinum. Works fine.

 

[DRHamp]

DC input resistance measures
97K Bal input
172K SE input

Thank you, that's what I needed

 

[DRHamp]

I have a goldpoint SA2X as a passive preamp into my Liquid Platinum. Works fine.

Wow @atomicbob Thank you very much that's the one I was looking at

 

[Allanmarcus]

Wow @atomicbob Thank you very much that's the one I was looking at

A Schiit Sys would probably also work just as well for a lot less money. Just set it up hidden from view at 1/3 volume, and then use the pot on the amp.

 

[Coolblue]

A Schiit Sys would probably also work just as well for a lot less money. Just set it up hidden from view at 1/3 volume, and then use the pot on the amp.

Only consideration for Sys would be that it is SE only whereas SA2X seems to be a balanced XLR preamp. But for the price sys can't be beat .

 

[Allanmarcus]

Only consideration for Sys would be that it is SE only whereas SA2X seems to be a balanced XLR preamp. But for the price sys can't be beat .

Well, since the amp doesn’t perform any better with balanced in vs SE in, unless you have some DAC that performs better with balanced out, it really doesn’t matter. What DAC do you have?

 

[Coolblue]

Well, since the amp doesn’t perform any better with balanced in vs SE in, unless you have some DAC that performs better with balanced out, it really doesn’t matter. What DAC do you have?

I agree with what you said, but I do have a Schiit Yggdrasil A2 where the SE is no slouch but the balanced outs are much better.

Sys is a very good option to have, no doubt about it.

 

[franz12]

I agree with what you said, but I do have a Schiit Yggdrasil A2 where the SE is no slouch but the balanced outs are much better.

Sys is a very good option to have, no doubt about it.

I think that is because that gear was optimized to the balanced outs when it was architectured. It could been the other way.

 

[elwappo99]

Just a heads up for anyone on the fence for this amp:

Ebay is running a 15% off coupon tomorrow <- credit to the deals thread Captain @wormsdriver . Looks like it'll cap out at $100

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Monolith-L...li/392168189852?hash=item5b4f0baf9c:rk:1:pf:0



Congrats to @runeight . This amp really pulled out that Cavalli amp sound. So much to enjoy.

Big winners for synergy:
Focal Elex
Senn HD800
Hifiman Edition X <-- Really really good!

I'm still on the fence with the HE-6. It really depends on the loudness level of the song.

 

[greenkiwi]

Emotiva had a balanced passive volume control. You might be able to pick one up used.

Are you playing from a computer? You could adjust the volume digitally before sending to the yggy.

 

[i20bot]

Why am I getting taxed for it on ebay? Is it because of Monoprice? It's weird that Monoprice and ebay have different amount of tax for me on their sites. Just don't remember seeing tax on ebay before. Although I haven't really bought from ebay in a while.

 

[wormsdriver]

Just a heads up for anyone on the fence for this amp:

Ebay is running a 15% off coupon tomorrow <- credit to the deals thread Captain @wormsdriver . Looks like it'll cap out at $100

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Monolith-L...li/392168189852?hash=item5b4f0baf9c:rk:1:pf:0



Congrats to @runeight . This amp really pulled out that Cavalli amp sound. So much to enjoy.

Big winners for synergy:
Focal Elex
Senn HD800
Hifiman Edition X <-- Really really good!

I'm still on the fence with the HE-6. It really depends on the loudness level of the song.

I was researching to see if we would be able to take advantage of the 10% ebay bucks that ended tonight. For example, buying the LP tonight and getting $70 in ebay bucks, then waiting to actually pay for the LP till tomorrow and thus also having the 15% ($100) discount but unfortunately it is not possible.

 

[JamesCanada]

I jumped on the bandwagon!
I don't know if its just all the hype surrounding this piece or the wait, but I opted to get one.
I'll be pairing it with the RME ADI 2 Dac. with 800s's , EMU Teaks and the 6XX's
I'll keep you posted how the pairing is with this dac in balanced and unbalanced.

Thanks for all the info, made my purchase easy.

 

[rockytopwiz]

Just a heads up for anyone on the fence for this amp:

Ebay is running a 15% off coupon tomorrow <- credit to the deals thread Captain @wormsdriver . Looks like it'll cap out at $100

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Monolith-L...li/392168189852?hash=item5b4f0baf9c:rk:1:pf:0



Congrats to @runeight . This amp really pulled out that Cavalli amp sound. So much to enjoy.

Big winners for synergy:
Focal Elex
Senn HD800
Hifiman Edition X <-- Really really good!

I'm still on the fence with the HE-6. It really depends on the loudness level of the song.

Thanks BB, this got me to bite.

I'll post my impressions when it arrives next week!

I didn't even have to go to a store for my black Friday shopping this year.

Hopefully the ole lady doesn't find anything in the sale ads.