[BenF]

Yeah time for a Takstar Pro 93.

You can't improve on perfection
Let' just hope they'll keep making Pro 82 and GM200 forever.

 

[MaxSong]

They just released a new product - PRO 70.
https://en.takstar.com/product/type/3478.html
Looks very familiar.

 

[BenF]

They just released a new product - PRO 70.
https://en.takstar.com/product/type/3478.html
Looks very familiar.

Looks like a cheaper, louder version of Pro 82.
Why the 3 meter cable? The pro 82 v1 came with 2.2m, they shortened it to 1.6m in Pro 82 v2 - why go so long now?
The connector at the headphone end is TRS now, so no more balanced cables...

I'll probably buy one anyway

 

[RuslanG]

The best headphone I ever heard is Stax 009 (which I bought) at 3800$. Second best is the original Focal Utopia at 4000$.
Third best - Takstar Pro 82 v2 at ~60$

It seems to me that you are making unacceptable concessions to above placed headphones and, out of the kindness of your heart, flatter these respected brands, going against the dictates of your soul. Its always difficult to tell the truth, but you have to be tougher. Only first place! And no more concessions.

 

[RedHarlow]

 

[BenF]

Little Bear P10 tube amp is back!
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001889502150.html

Don't know how long it will be available for, so those of you who want to build a synergy combo with ELE EL-D01, should hurry!

P.S. Make sure you purchase the 12AU7 version.

 

[ARPortugal]

These must be some leftovers, Nobsound Official Store said to me that this product is discontinued.
Mine got damaged, i tried to get one but the package was lost and it was Nosound's last unit.
So that is great news, but that shipping price is very expensive.

 

[BenF]

These must be some leftovers, Nobsound Official Store said to me that this product is discontinued.
Mine got damaged, i tried to get one but the package was lost and it was Nosound's last unit.
So that is great news, but that shipping price is very expensive.

If you'll add the shipping price to the item price, you'll get about the same price Nobsound was selling at - 65-70$, this store simply divided it into two components. I'm definitely going to buy another one, this is a fantastic hybrid tube amp.
I even use it a pre-amp with my 3800$ Stax 009 - makes it sound about the same as with the 6500$ Blue Hawaii SE amp (at 1% cost!).

 

[ARPortugal]

If you'll add the shipping price to the item price, you'll get about the same price Nobsound was selling at - 65-70$, this store simply divided it into two components. I'm definitely going to buy another one, this is a fantastic hybrid tube amp.
I even use it a pre-amp with my 3800$ Stax 009 - makes it sound about the same as with the 6500$ Blue Hawaii SE amp (at 1% cost!).

Shipping to Portugal is 21 euros, so its about 80 total, last time i bought the p10 was 57 euros with shipping. But i think im going to buy one to.

 

[Hirogoshi]

Over 3 years after purchasing, I'm back here. Like others have mentioned, the pleather coating on the ear pads started to peel off after around 1 year of use 5+ hours everyday. The included wire also broke very quickly, but that was easy to replace.

Since they are so comfortable and I read that replacement pads aren't as nice, I held off on getting any, until now. I've been using KSC75 with yaxi pads and parts express headband to see if that could satisfy my budget audiophile craving, but pro 82 comfort, clarity, and soundstage are too good.

So, now that both MH751 and pro 82 official pads and are discontinued, does anyone know which aliexpress vendor sells the best alternative? NullMini, misodiko, brainwavz, or something else? If nothing comes close I'll probably just buy another pro 82.

 

[BenF]

So the P10 dream was very short:

But there is a new hope - XDUOO has recently released MT-601S, an updated version of MT-601.
They switched from 6N11 tubes to 12AU7, which were used by P10 as well.
I think I'll try it out.

 

[dstarr3]

So the P10 dream was very short:



But there is a new hope - XDUOO has recently released MT-601S, an updated version of MT-601.
They switched from 6N11 tubes to 12AU7, which were used by P10 as well.
I think I'll try it out.

Good to know. I'd love to get a cheap-and-cheerful tube preamp in my system.

 

[BenF]

Good to know. I'd love to get a cheap-and-cheerful tube preamp in my system.

I have really high hopes for 601S - I strongly prefer 12AU7 tubes over 6N11.
Even if 601S has the same Chinese tube as P10, it should sound great, plus there are a lot of other brands available for tube rolling.

I would be extremely disappointed if 601S doesn't end up being part of a synergy combo with EL-D01.

 

[Lazermatt]

The GM200 seems to be unavailable in UK. I've recommended it to my friend on mainland and neither of us can view the item at all on AliExpress, but our Norwegian friend could see the store completely fine. Any clue what's up with that?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/330...c17086416736466474eba63!67147881970!sh01!NO!0!

Our Norwegian friend linked this page, but for me and my UK friend it says "Sorry, the page you requested can not be found"

 

[BenF]

The GM200 seems to be unavailable in UK. I've recommended it to my friend on mainland and neither of us can view the item at all on AliExpress, but our Norwegian friend could see the store completely fine. Any clue what's up with that?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33012705103.html?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_home.0.0.209712ebS8tYwH&pdp_npi=4@dis!NOK!NOK 733.94!NOK 733.94!!!69.99!69.99!@210321dc17086416736466474eba63!67147881970!sh01!NO!0!

Our Norwegian friend linked this page, but for me and my UK friend it says "Sorry, the page you requested can not be found"

Looks like TakstarAudio doesn't ship to UK - you can chat with them and ask them to open shipping to UK.
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/314156