[Frankie D]

I think Family Dollar is running a special on them this week.

If only. Maybe. Costco!

 

[paradoxper]

If only. Maybe. Costco!

Oh, you need cheap wholesale. I'll PM you.

 

[PierPP]

Can you share a contact email for him plz, the one on his site seems to be invalid?

I'm sending you a PM too

 

[ZappaMan]

I'm sending you a PM too

Thank you kindly

 

[sloomingbla]

Hey guys! Looking to upgrade from a th900 to the 1266 phi tc soon.

Couple of questions

First, anyone able to compare the bass of the 1266 to the fostex th900s?

Second - I am currently only running the modest fostex hpa8 amp/dac. I've only got the budget for around a 1k$ amp/dac to go with my abyss atm - Any lower end recommendations I could have that could pump the right kind of power for these beasts?

 

[nrbatista]

Hey guys! Looking to upgrade from a th900 to the 1266 phi tc soon.

Couple of questions

First, anyone able to compare the bass of the 1266 to the fostex th900s?

Second - I am currently only running the modest fostex hpa8 amp/dac. I've only got the budget for around a 1k$ amp/dac to go with my abyss atm - Any lower end recommendations I could have that could pump the right kind of power for these beasts?

Hi, my experience has been great with the Fezz Audio Omega Lupi tube amplifier (made in Poland).
Modest price, but great power.

 

[ken6217]

Hey guys! Looking to upgrade from a th900 to the 1266 phi tc soon.

Couple of questions

First, anyone able to compare the bass of the 1266 to the fostex th900s?

Second - I am currently only running the modest fostex hpa8 amp/dac. I've only got the budget for around a 1k$ amp/dac to go with my abyss atm - Any lower end recommendations I could have that could pump the right kind of power for these beasts?

Whatever you buy, try to buy used and you’ll have about twice the buying power.

 

[mitchb]

I had good results with an Auralic Taurus Mk2 amp which can be found for under $1000 US second hand. I highly recommend this amp.

 

[Ciggavelli]

Hey guys! Looking to upgrade from a th900 to the 1266 phi tc soon.

Couple of questions

First, anyone able to compare the bass of the 1266 to the fostex th900s?

Second - I am currently only running the modest fostex hpa8 amp/dac. I've only got the budget for around a 1k$ amp/dac to go with my abyss atm - Any lower end recommendations I could have that could pump the right kind of power for these beasts?

I have both. With weak amplification, the th900mk2s have a tad more bass quantity. With proper amplification, the TCs have more bass quantity and quality

 

[sloomingbla]

I had good results with an Auralic Taurus Mk2 amp which can be found for under $1000 US second hand. I highly recommend this amp.

Surprised I was able to find one for around 900$ on ebay - Sounds very promising considering the normal msrp.

Does the Fezz Audio Omega Lupi tube amplifier have enough power to drive the 1266? From what I read online the power output isn't too crazy, but I would really love to get to try out a tube amp. Heard lots of good things, and I certainly tend to lean more towards a "Fun" sound as apposed to analytical.

 

[sloomingbla]

I have both. With weak amplification, the th900mk2s have a tad more bass quantity. With proper amplification, the TCs have more bass quantity and quality

That's definitely what I like to hear. Damn.

 

[nrbatista]

Surprised I was able to find one for around 900$ on ebay - Sounds very promising considering the normal msrp.

Does the Fezz Audio Omega Lupi tube amplifier have enough power to drive the 1266? From what I read online the power output isn't too crazy, but I would really love to get to try out a tube amp. Heard lots of good things, and I certainly tend to lean more towards a "Fun" sound as apposed to analytical.

Yes, it does! And I’m talking from my own experience. I drove my TC with the Fezz Audio for several months.

 

[ufospls2]

Hey guys! Looking to upgrade from a th900 to the 1266 phi tc soon.

Couple of questions

First, anyone able to compare the bass of the 1266 to the fostex th900s?

Second - I am currently only running the modest fostex hpa8 amp/dac. I've only got the budget for around a 1k$ amp/dac to go with my abyss atm - Any lower end recommendations I could have that could pump the right kind of power for these beasts?

FluxLab acoustics FA10 is worth a look. A used iFi Pro iCAN also.

 

[JLoud]

Hey guys! Looking to upgrade from a th900 to the 1266 phi tc soon.

Couple of questions

First, anyone able to compare the bass of the 1266 to the fostex th900s?

Second - I am currently only running the modest fostex hpa8 amp/dac. I've only got the budget for around a 1k$ amp/dac to go with my abyss atm - Any lower end recommendations I could have that could pump the right kind of power for these beasts?

I had both for a couple of years. The Fostex feels like more bass because of being a closed back. Especially on low power amps. The TC is faster, cleaner, and reaches deeper.
I would at least consider a Schiit Lyr 2 or Jot 2. They have good resale value and plenty of power. Although the amps mentioned above are also excellent choices.
If you buy used you can resell and almost break even.

 

[Stereolab42]

Hey guys! Looking to upgrade from a th900 to the 1266 phi tc soon.

Couple of questions

First, anyone able to compare the bass of the 1266 to the fostex th900s?

Second - I am currently only running the modest fostex hpa8 amp/dac. I've only got the budget for around a 1k$ amp/dac to go with my abyss atm - Any lower end recommendations I could have that could pump the right kind of power for these beasts?

Any of the THX AAA 888 amps out there, which are all over Amazon (I like SMSL). You're not gonna get handcrafted quality but in general they are completely transparent and have enough power to smoke any headphone in the world.