ComfyCan
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Can anyone explain, in English, what the difference is between a "Maxout" version of the SuperMacro IV and a standard version? I've read everything on www.Fixup.net, and I'm hopelessly confused. So much information is outdated, or simply above my head.
I am considering one of these jewels as my primary amp since I love the SuperMicro IV, but would like something more durable that I could tweak to match my different phones. (My specific issue is the Micro IV sounds lousy with the GS1000's).
I don't mind buying/trying different opamps later, but I'd like to buy the amp in a state that will permit maximum flexibility--the first time. Given that, does it make more sense to buy one of the 2 "max" versions or stick with the default? (And if so, what's the difference between the 2 "max" configurations?)
Putting aside the very real possibility that Dr. Xin may change the entire design at any time, I'd like to buy what I need from him just once, so I don't have to return it if it turns out it would sound better with "stacked buffers" or something that doesn't come with the stock configuration.
On Dr. Xin's forum, there seem to be two groups of people:
1) those who understand all about tinkering with these amps; and :
2) the clueless.
The people in category one communicate with each other on a very technical level, which is utterly meaningless to the people in category 2.
Sadly, I fall in the later category, and I have a feeling I am in the majority rather than the minority.
I know the usual response is "just buy the default and worry about changing later." That may still be the only reasonable response to my question, but if there is something more that can be explained to a mere mortal, I'd be grateful.
I am considering one of these jewels as my primary amp since I love the SuperMicro IV, but would like something more durable that I could tweak to match my different phones. (My specific issue is the Micro IV sounds lousy with the GS1000's).
I don't mind buying/trying different opamps later, but I'd like to buy the amp in a state that will permit maximum flexibility--the first time. Given that, does it make more sense to buy one of the 2 "max" versions or stick with the default? (And if so, what's the difference between the 2 "max" configurations?)
Putting aside the very real possibility that Dr. Xin may change the entire design at any time, I'd like to buy what I need from him just once, so I don't have to return it if it turns out it would sound better with "stacked buffers" or something that doesn't come with the stock configuration.
On Dr. Xin's forum, there seem to be two groups of people:
1) those who understand all about tinkering with these amps; and :
2) the clueless.
The people in category one communicate with each other on a very technical level, which is utterly meaningless to the people in category 2.
Sadly, I fall in the later category, and I have a feeling I am in the majority rather than the minority.
I know the usual response is "just buy the default and worry about changing later." That may still be the only reasonable response to my question, but if there is something more that can be explained to a mere mortal, I'd be grateful.