[ken6217]

I haven't used Birgir's Bipolar Pure Power amp on my 1266, but did with my LCD4's and it was fantastic. Worth a try.

 

[Redwingnine]

The SuSy Dynahi or CFA would be a good bridge for you if you enjoy the Bipolar. I don't believe Birgir is keen on building Dynahis anymore and I don't believe he's built a CFA.
Alternatively there are a number of other very talented builders. The easier route might be a GS-X if DIY isn't a path for you.
The HPA-1 is a good amp but better suited at driving dynamics.

Dangerous, mistake may be key words. Otherwise, taking care, you'll be just fine.

Hmm. I was actually looking at a First Watt amp (J2 or F7) to drive the 1266 from a M-Scaler/Hugo-2 setup. Where does one get cables to connect from the amp to the headphones?

 

[paradoxper]

Hmm. I was actually looking at a First Watt amp (J2 or F7) to drive the 1266 from a M-Scaler/Hugo-2 setup. Where does one get cables to connect from the amp to the headphones?

Those are good choices either way. I prefer the CFA to the handful of First Watt amps I've heard thus far driving the TC.

Any of the popular headphone cable manufacturers can make you a spade/banana adapter.

 

[Abyss Headphones]

We have an AB-1266 TC owner / musician who just put out a new song completely mastered through the TC, using a JPS Labs Superconductor V guitar cable. I'm told it was his most complicated recording he's ever done, with about 250 tracks, combined into 2 channels. He told us there would have been no other way to do this using any other headphone or speakers.

DARK, 'The Surrealist'

On Tidal (possibly elsewhere),
tidal.com/browse/album/164013031?play=true

https://dark.co

 

[SteveM324]

I'll be getting my TC on Thursday, just in time for Christmas!

 

[rayofsi]

Those are good choices either way. I prefer the CFA to the handful of First Watt amps I've heard thus far driving the TC.

Any of the popular headphone cable manufacturers can make you a spade/banana adapter.

CFA club lol. Not sure I want to venture into speaker amps

 

[paradoxper]

CFA club lol. Not sure I want to venture into speaker amps

You do. You aren't going to flat-out exceed the CFA's performance, no matter.

 

[cjarrett]

Should I be concerned using the Ragnarok as an amp? I only use them on these phones, so there wouldn't be a sudden alteration in input volume. Just getting worried given the previous conversation on amps.

 

[jlbrach]

the ragnarok is built to be a speaker amp and HP amp so you are good

 

[vonBaron]

My Phi TC is held by customs

 

[paradoxper]

My Phi TC is held by customs

Happy Holidays!

 

[vonBaron]

Happy Holidays!

You know what?

 

[ra990]

Should I be concerned using the Ragnarok as an amp? I only use them on these phones, so there wouldn't be a sudden alteration in input volume. Just getting worried given the previous conversation on amps.

You'll be fine, probably a good match in fact. Rag1 or Rag2?

 

[vonBaron]

My Phi TC just arrived!

 

[vonBaron]

Did TC need burn in time?