Kasual21
New Head-Fier
Hello, I was interested in acquiring this amplifier to use it with an Audeze lcd 2 fazor, do you think it is a good option for a magnetoplanar? Thanks
I don't have a LCD2, but my HE560 planars are driven quite well. I suspect the LCD2 would be similar but you'll only know once you hear the combo.Hello, I was interested in acquiring this amplifier to use it with an Audeze lcd 2 fazor, do you think it is a good option for a magnetoplanar? Thanks
I am using the A90 (feed from Hugo2) with my lcd-x with pleasing result.Hello, I was interested in acquiring this amplifier to use it with an Audeze lcd 2 fazor, do you think it is a good option for a magnetoplanar? Thanks
Does anyone here using hugo2 to feed A90? I did some comparison between direct out from hugo2 versus hugo2 feeding A90. While the A90 added slightest warmth and bloom at the lower end, and the vocal has slight 'echo' effect, the hugo2 direct out is cleaner and more transparent.
I am using zmf verite closed, lcd-x and hd650 to do the comparison. Perhaps they are not that difficult to drive which doesnt take advantage of a90, or it is just that hugo2 amp section is actually very capable.
Would like to hear some feedback / experience if there's anyone here using the same setup, thanks!
Hey thanks for sharing your experience. Guess the key is still synergy between different gears and personal preference. I do prefer my VC out from A90 but LCD-X direct out from hugo2. Nevertheless A90 is indeed punching well above its value. Btw you have some lovely gears!i'm exactly using like your set up right now (Hugo 2 and A90). Hugo 2 basically is a DAC only with headphone out (no amplification board), so any addition to amp indeed will decrease the transparency (by little) because there are more parts involved. So we need to calculate the advantages to cover up the loss. Also happening to other people who use Chord TT2/Dave and connect to high end amps.
In my case, using Diana Phi, direct from chord hugo 2 seems more shouty at high volume, more compress soundstage (less depth, height, width), lack of deep bass, and a little smeared sounding.
I don't know whether you cable believer or not, but a good rca cable and power cable won't hurt, especially to increase the transparency.
Speaking of Verite, there are times when I prefer my VO direct from Hugo 2 rather than with wells audio milo, yeah they synergise that well.
Hey thanks for sharing your experience. Guess the key is still synergy between different gears and personal preference. I do prefer my VC out from A90 but LCD-X direct out from hugo2. Nevertheless A90 is indeed punching well above its value. Btw you have some lovely gears!
Why did you opt for a single ended amplification?After owning the A90+D90 for a while, it's unfortunately time for me to say goodbye to the A90. Not because it's not good; it is. Just because I now definitely prefer single ended, class A amplification for my HD800 & T1 headphones.
The A90 is a very good product. My only criticism is that I found its RCA preamp output was a bit 'hissy'. I ended up using the D90'S digital volume control section, which was disappointing.
To me the THX 789/887 sounded like nothing. Like, you just hear the music but is total background/laid-back/little impact or involvement kind of sound. Which is great for a work set-up or something I guess, but I eventually sold my THX amp. L30/A90 don't suffer from this (as much).So I have had my eye on this amp and I indeed have it my shopping cart. The only thing that has me on the fence are a couple of reviews stating the THX 789 may be smoother sounding. I do like that resolved smoothness the 789 can do at times. Any thoughts on this from the owners here?