ULUL
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Curious that I do not see much mention of the Eastern Electric Minimax Plus Dac (their current version). I wonder how the Tobby would compare.
Thanks,
UL
Thanks,
UL
Curious that I do not see much mention of the Eastern Electric Minimax Plus Dac (their current version). I wonder how the Tobby would compare.
Thanks,
UL
Good question - I'd like to know that myself. I had the original Minimax DAC for a bit and didn't think very highly of it. The tube output just added noise, and the solid state was decent but nothing special. I'm at a loss to understand why so many people loved it. The new model looks to have some worthwhile improvements though.
Great review. I picked up a Tobby off the forums and couldn't be happier. Thanks! When will your review of the Bobby be online? I'm looking for a good solid state balanced amp to compliment my WA2.
I'm using HD650s and will trade up my ultra bright AKG702s for LCD2s at some point, so I took the leap and put down a deposit. I'll post listening impressions with the Tobby when I get the GS-X MK2 in five months
Nice! GS-X should be killer with HD650 and LCD-2 as well. The only problem I anticipate - you may later get the urge to move to a top tier headphone like LCD-3. There goes more money! Tobby seems easily good enough to support such a setup though, so you shouldn't need to upgrade that for a long while.
Very reassuring that you think that Tobby is on the level to support even the LCD-3. I have a brand new unit sitting here that I am selling. I'm itching to test it against my Minimax Plus but can't since that would make the Tobby used instead of new. But if it doesn't sell, I may sell off my Minimax instead and pair the Tobby with a tube amp. The detail of the Tobby may complement a tube and balance each other out. Good to read your comment.
UL