[Renamed Ed]

Thanks, all the abbreviations will take some time to understand, googling them a few times before they register. I do like the bang for the buck products and can't wrap up thousands in audio equipment unless I want to live alone.

 

[Robert Padgett]

Thanks, all the abbreviations will take some time to understand, googling them a few times before they register. I do like the bang for the buck products and can't wrap up thousands in audio equipment unless I want to live alone.

HP = Headphones, sorry for the confusion

 

[Renamed Ed]

No problem Robert, what can you tell me about tube amps ? They say warmer sound ? I noticed a Little bear on some list- portable "HP" amp.

 

[Robert Padgett]

I am not sure how a portable tube amp would work.
www.amazon.com/Little-Bear-Portable-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B01K4BS9WU/ref=asc_df_B01K4BS9WU/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=242023900698&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4906328135336871283&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9009973&hvtargid=pla-629426095560&psc=1


Tube amps, like the Schiit Vali 2 are really a tube-buffer input with a solid state amplifier or hybrid. The Valhalla is pure tube and well worth $349. More analog sound, less digital edge--music more engaging. The more you listen, the more you want to listen. Each different tube imparts its "flavor", some of which is hype to drive up prices, while I have come to believe without a $3,000 amp and $5,000 headphones, the subtle and sublime pleasure of a $500 tube would be lost on us mere mortals.

 

[Reverso]

A few notable headphones in my collection include my Sennheiser HD820, Beyerdynamic DT1990, Audeze LCDX, LCD2 fazor, LCD3, and ZMF Eikon.

Welcome aboard! Those are some great headphones that you have listed. How do you chose which one to listen to!?

 

[NovaFlyer]

Thanks! I foresee that this will be an expensive hobby!

Welcome, expensive as you want it to be But there's also a lot of really good, moderately price gear too

 

[F122]

new here with poly 2qute 717and esp950

Hello and welcome.

 

[radji]

Howdy all. I'm here to parasite all the info I can so I can make a better decision when buying my next set of IEMs.

Other than that, I'm just a boring engineering student from Southern California.

 

[Jdmdk]

Hi, guys, new here and also new to audio, wanted to say hi

 

[Spoonerman]

Hello everybody, I am not very knowledgeable in headphones but I am eager to learn more!

 

[Keeterz]

Heyo!

I recently made this account so I could eventually look into getting some nice second-hand audio gear, but I figured it would also be good for me to get to know some more fellow audiophiles out there! I've actually been lurking the forums for a while ever since I purchased my first nice headphone in October/November of last year (a Sennheiser HD58x), then I ran into a coworker who's REALLY into the high end stuff and...let's just say, while my ears couldn't be happier, my wallet has been hating me so much, hahahaha. Currently sticking with my HD58X alongside a Modi/Magni3 stack, a set of DUNU DN-2000 IEMs, and a very recent Oppo PM-3 that my coworker helped me get (since I didn't have a Head-fi account at the time) that I am currently absolutely in love with for my closed back work set. Been thinking about upgrading my stack to something a little more robust for future proofing, so you guys will probably see me poking around asking for some advice on upgrade paths soon.

Anyhow, nice to meet y'all!

 

[IdleHeroe]

Just got into high end portable Head-Fi gears and decided to sign up an account. I've actually been lurking for quite some time so i thought i'll finally come out into the open and start looking into the more elusive gears available in Canjams.

I'm gonna have a fit at the upcoming Socal Canjam!

Great to meet you guys!

 

[AudioMan025]

I'm having some problems with a new mp3 player I bought. I did some searching around and found this place. I wanted to post in the thread so I decided to join.

 

[Robert Padgett]

Heyo!

I recently made this account so I could eventually look into getting some nice second-hand audio gear, but I figured it would also be good for me to get to know some more fellow audiophiles out there! I've actually been lurking the forums for a while ever since I purchased my first nice headphone in October/November of last year (a Sennheiser HD58x), then I ran into a coworker who's REALLY into the high end stuff and...let's just say, while my ears couldn't be happier, my wallet has been hating me so much, hahahaha. Currently sticking with my HD58X alongside a Modi/Magni3 stack, a set of DUNU DN-2000 IEMs, and a very recent Oppo PM-3 that my coworker helped me get (since I didn't have a Head-fi account at the time) that I am currently absolutely in love with for my closed back work set. Been thinking about upgrading my stack to something a little more robust for future proofing, so you guys will probably see me poking around asking for some advice on upgrade paths soon.

Anyhow, nice to meet y'all!

My advice, if you are planning an upgrade would be to move up to the Modi MB and a Vali 2 hybrid tube HP amp. I also own the Modi/Magni combo, which is very good, as you know...but the MB and Tube just put more icing on the cake. Welcomes and check out the various threads which are more specific to your needs--Vali tube rolling, Magni impressions, et al.

 

[BniC]

Just checking into the newbie thread, joined to get some advice on new shanking M0 I received as a gift, shanling support seems good in replying