[cheuh]

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Up to about 60-65% of max volume, both sounded just fine, but turning the knob above that did produce some clipping or distortion. I would say however, this is at volume levels way above anything I would listen at. Perhaps the PA2V2 doesn't have enough juice above ~75% of max volume to drive the HE-400s cleanly? Not too surprising as planars are (generally speaking) thirsty beasts. 

 
I guess that seems to be the case then. The Fiio E11 seems to have more power than the PA2V2 because I can listen to much louder volumes on the E11 without any distortion or clipping using high gain.

 

[ridhuankim]

I didn't appreciate this amp that much when I paired it with iPhone 3GS.
3GS has much noise even when you bypass the amp by using Dock Cable. And this amp actually amplifies the noise level.
At times I even felt that the Headphone out was much better.
 
Now I pair it with iPhone5 with the lightning adapter and PA2V2, I am now happy.

 

[Shroker]

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I guess that seems to be the case then. The Fiio E11 seems to have more power than the PA2V2 because I can listen to much louder volumes on the E11 without any distortion or clipping using high gain.

The PA2V2 has an internal gain knob. Have you tried adjusting those?

 

[cheuh]

Yes, I tried adjusting the blue gain screws inside the amp and I was still getting bass distortions at 75% - 80% volume. I just ended up returning the amp to Gary.

 

[Illbetheone]

Just ordered one today, he charged me 75$ shipped

 

[Shroker]

That's not bad. Hope you enjoy them!!!

 

[Illbetheone]

Just got my amp today. It's set up correctly, but I dont notice a difference 

 

[Shroker]

What are you connecting them to and listening out of?

 

[Illbetheone]

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What are you connecting them to and listening out of?

 
my X-fi Titanium soundcard and HFI-580s

 

[Shroker]

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my X-fi Titanium soundcard and HFI-580s

Hmm, try to just sit backm close your eyes and listen to the headphones. And compare them to it without.

 

[gopanthersgo1]

my X-fi Titanium soundcard and HFI-580s

Are you using line out on your X-FI?

 

[HeatFan12]

Feeling old skool today!
 
 

 

 

[Illbetheone]

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Are you using line out on your X-FI?

yes of course

 

[MarvelousOne87]

I recently bought a set of Gemini hrs 1000,and Takstar Hi2050.I wanted to know if anyone has or has heard this amp with these headphones?

 

[166848]

very sorry for the dumb question but im thinking about getting one of these and been reading alot about them. but i do not fully understand the gain control thing. i have a pair of modded Grado 325is and will be using a ipod 160gb classic. is this basically a listen and change (opinion) thing or certain headphones will be set at one thing and grados 325 at one thing ect.......... please help me understand in kindergarten terms thanks