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i guess how it compares to Firestone Bobby especially on balanced mode
Yulong A28
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Any update on this guy vs the A18?
Grant Fidelity offers the DA8 + A18 combo for the same price as the DA8 + A28.
From what I could gather, the A18 is warm (almost tubey?) and less powerful (1.8W @ 32Ω), while the A28 is more neutral (still slightly warm, right?) and can do up to 2.5W.
I'm planning on using either one with future Hifiman HE-560 that is said to be closer to the HE-6 in sound signature, but pretty efficient.
What would be your recommendation on this one?
Neither one has a pre-amp output, which is sad because I would also like to have a separate pre-amp for my F5 amp (HE-6); unless the DA8 digital pre-amp is good enough?
Thanks
Grant Fidelity offers the DA8 + A18 combo for the same price as the DA8 + A28.
From what I could gather, the A18 is warm (almost tubey?) and less powerful (1.8W @ 32Ω), while the A28 is more neutral (still slightly warm, right?) and can do up to 2.5W.
I'm planning on using either one with future Hifiman HE-560 that is said to be closer to the HE-6 in sound signature, but pretty efficient.
What would be your recommendation on this one?
Neither one has a pre-amp output, which is sad because I would also like to have a separate pre-amp for my F5 amp (HE-6); unless the DA8 digital pre-amp is good enough?
Thanks
dfarina
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I currently have an LCD-2.2 with a balanced cable.Right now it's amped with the A18 with the D18,would it be worth a try to order the A28 as an upgrade to the A18?I know in balanced mode the A28 would have more power and a little more energy in the upper frequencies.It wouldn't really cost to much $ for the move,just undecided if it's worth a try???
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Working on that for my review. Seems like they are both really nice, it depends on what heaphones they get paired with.
You'll love it! Using that right now actually, with some sweet DSD128 tracks from Opus 3 records..... yummy.
It may be worth it. If you had said LCD-2 (original) I'd say yes, for sure.... you need that extra high frequency focus. LCD-2.2 is more even but still could use some help up there. With the A28 still not being the brightest amp in the world, and D18 being pretty smooth, you still won't have a setup that sounds like a K701 or anything.... but it will be a little more even handed and extended on the top end. Hard to say if this will be worth the hassle or not.
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http://www.soundbsessive.com/room/?p=1018
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Thanks for posting that link. I'm really interested to hear more impressions of how the A28 compares to the DA8 integrated using the DA8 DAC as source with different headphones. I'm trying to decide if I want to stay at DA8 and Hifiman HE-400 combo or add a A28 with it. I know the A28 would likely scale higher with the more expensive and less sensitive orthos but getting the amp and higher price orthos is beyond my budget any time soon.
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No new impressions? I figured there would be a flurry of impressions considering the price point and that it caters to the popular planar magnetic cans.
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I've been a little busier than usual so I've not has as much time to listen to mine as I normally would.
To repeat earlier impressions - I think this is the amp to get if you want balanced and want to drive lower impedance cans.
To repeat earlier impressions - I think this is the amp to get if you want balanced and want to drive lower impedance cans.
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I just ordered one. Will try it with the d7000, alpha dogs, and hf2 in a week or so. Looking forward to it.
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I think there are probably people that are eagerly awaiting your review to spark more conversation. No pressure
Just received my A28. Out of the box, connected to DA8 XLR output (Wireworld Equinox 6 XLR cable), driving Hifiman HE5-LE, pretty good, but not impressive, slight midrange bump, compared to Violectric V200 that sounds more natural (but smaller sound stage). But this is A28 out of the box. Will let it burn-in for a few days, and listen more, and do some comparison with other gears.
Is there any jumper in DA8 or A28 to bypass the AC coupling capacitor at the DA8 output or A28 input? I haven't got time to open them. I'm thinking to bypass one of it, to improve bass.
Thanks!
Is there any jumper in DA8 or A28 to bypass the AC coupling capacitor at the DA8 output or A28 input? I haven't got time to open them. I'm thinking to bypass one of it, to improve bass.
Thanks!
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OT in this thread: Can you describe, in a few words, the differences you find in the Yulong vs. Mytek? Thanks
P.S. You can, if you want, write them here: http://www.head-fi.org/t/673033/review-yulong-audio-sabre-da8-reference-dac/1215#post_10325875
P.S. You can, if you want, write them here: http://www.head-fi.org/t/673033/review-yulong-audio-sabre-da8-reference-dac/1215#post_10325875
I wrote about it sometime ago, here:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/622248/mytek-stereo-192-dsd-dac-preamp-amplifier-review-appreciation-thread/225#post_10128288
I will copy that link in the given thread link as per your request.
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