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Tube amps for low impedance headphones?
Hi I recently purchased fostex th900 mkii headphones, I’m looking to get an amp for them. I heard tube amps are a good option as long as it’s pure tube and not OTL that are made for higher impedance headphones. I’m really liking the fostexs but would love if I could bring out the mids slightly...- andreb313
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- amp fostex th-900mk2 low impedance tube amp
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Add an AMP for my Fiio k3 or get a new DAC too?
I had my Fiio k3 (first model) for years now and despite the hate it got over on audio science it has served me well but I would like a bit of an upgrade in power (and maybe overall quality). Currently I mostly listen with a HD 6XX or DT770. I am wondering if I should just buy something like an...- LivingLikeLarry
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- 6xx amp atom amp dac fiio k3
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Fosi PH05: Fosi's 5 Channel Amplifier
Hello Everyone! Fosi has just released their update to their multichannel amp, the Fosi PH05. This is priced at $39.99 and features Texas Instruments NE5532 with a rated power output of 310mW on each channel. It features independent volume controls for each channel complemented by by a master...- kesobie
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- amp fosi multichannel
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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300 Ohms and 97dB/1Vrms vs a 44Vrms Output and 132dB Dynamic Range
With 300Ohms impedance and 44Vrms balanced output I get a power of 0.053 Watts (53mw) output and knowing that if we calculate this with the 97dB/1Vrms sensivity I get SPL 114.24 dB. Does that mean I'm getting the best from my headphones or I will need a better fount for a better experience...- eternalarisen
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- amp headphone headphoneamp
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Portable DAC/amp with both USB-C and analog in?
Has anyone seen such a beast? I'd like to use It with my phone (USB-C) and my DAP.. I've done a bit of searching, and haven't found anything that foots the bill.- KF6GPE
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- amp analog dac portable portable amp portable dac
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Need recommend DAC/AMP 40-70$
I wanna buy DAC/AMP for my QKZ hbb khan and KZ PR3- Zakkyehc
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- amp dac
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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- amp computer audio dac dedicated streamer roon streamer switcher
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- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Need help finding a Amp Switcher for 4x Amp & DAC's combo's & 2x Sources
I own 4 headphone amps with 4 DACs and would like to easily switch between them without constantly moving cables. My goal is to compare Amps/DACs, headphones, and switch amps for regular listening. Ideally, I'd connect the switcher to one or two sources ( PC & Smartphone). I googled very hard...- chrisyak
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- amp audio switcher switcher
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Introducing the FiiO K19 Desktop DAC/Headphone Amplifier - Now Available on Apos Audio
Hi all, We're excited to introduce the FiiO K19—FiiO’s new flagship desktop DAC/Amp. This model is fully balanced from input to output, featuring dual ESS 8-channel ES9039SPRO DAC chips and an 8-channel THX AAA 788+ amplifier for clear and powerful audio. The K19 includes a 31-band...- Apos Audio
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- amp apos audio dac dac/amp combo fiio fiio k19 desktop dac/headphone amplifier high-end dac/amp
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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Audio Engineering Thread - Introduce Topics to discuss furthermore
The main aim of this group is to discuss the Scientific aspects of the hobby to a newbie. Anything science/engineering related, from Clocks in DAC to Feedback Loops in AMP, from Impedance Curve of transducers to Downsampling Methods: every discussion is welcomed here.- Argha
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- acoustic amp audio dac engineering headphone iem speakers
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Sound Science
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Fosi Audio DS2 (2024 Cirrus Version)
Fosi Audio DS2 (2024 Cirrus Version)- baskingshark
- Head Gear item
- amp cirrus logic dac dongle fosi audio
- Reviews: 7
- Category: Headphone Amplifiers
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Advice needed for buying first desktop speakers
Hi everyone. I am looking for my first set of desktop speakers. So, I searched the web for over 100 hours looking for desktop speakers and decided to go for the Swans OS-10. However, while offering a very clear sound, they are too boring for my taste and I will have to return them. Also they...- Inearwilly
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- advice amp desktop speakers first speakers help polk audio polk es15 recommendations speakers swans os 10
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- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)
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Intro & Inquiry for Mobile Setup
Hello Head-fiers, I've been rocking my LG V60 w/ UAPP for several years and recently decided to replace my HD598 with HiFiMan Deva Pro. The phone doesn't have the power to drive these cans in wired mode so I employed an old Fiio Kunlun (E18) DAC AMP to give it a push. I originally used this...- Obiron
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- amp fiio hifiman deva pro lg v60
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Help me pick an Amp and DAC (under $1000) for demanding headphones
Help me pick an Amp and DAC (under $1000) for demanding headphones I'm new to the audiophile scene but jumped in with some serious headphones: Sennheiser 802S, HIFIMAN Arya Stealth, and Focal Clear. I'm after a desktop amp/DAC setup (separate components) for my home office where I spend hours...- chrisyak
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- amp dac
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Tube amps for Grados
Hello everyone. I would need some tube amp recomendations for grados Grados in question: SR325x currently Tonal balance: balanced/flat/neutral Budget: Im thinking mid range so max 600$ (Would be nice for cheap wordwide shipping) Any help is appreciated. :ksc75smile:- username643827
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- amp grado tube amplifier
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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EPZ TP50
EPZ TP50 dongle DAC/AMP- baskingshark
- Head Gear item
- 3.5mm 4.4mm amp cirrus dac dongle epz
- Comments: 7
- Reviews: 6
- Category: Headphone Amplifiers
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AFUL SnowyNight
AFUL SnowyNight- baskingshark
- Head Gear item
- aful amp cirrus logic dac dongle
- Reviews: 13
- Category: Headphone Amplifiers
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HIFIMAN SERENADE
HIFIMAN SERENADE is a DAC/AMP all-in-one device. It is equipped with HIFIMAN's Hymalaya pro R2R DAC and can support streaming media- TeamHiFiMAN
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- amp dac hifiman
- Reviews: 3
- Category: Amp/DACs
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[Buying Advice] Desktop BT DAC/AMP for AA The Composer (max. USD 1.000)
Hi, I will need a USB Desktop DAC/AMP to pair with a Austrian Audio The Composer soon. For now I got a Grado RS2e running on my Asus Xonar Essence STX II. The problem however is that my GPU induces hiss under load which I cannot get rid of (both cards are two PCIe slots apart). My plan is to...- JetPistol
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- amp balanced bluetooth dac fiio ifi rme smsl the composer topping
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Best DAC or AMP for HD600
Hello everybody :) I will appreciate your advice about which amps and dacs would be best for my Sennheiser HD600. I was thinking about the FiiO E10K, around a 100 euros for me. My budget is around 200 euros.- username643827
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- amp dac hd600 sennheiser
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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The Drinking Fountain - Full-Size Headphone Discussion
Welcome to the Drinking Fountain! The Watercooler is a very well known thread for IEM discussion started by @Rockwell75, but there is nothing similar for full-size headphone enthusiasts. Therefor, on this day, the 4th of January, 2024, the Drinking Fountain has been created for just such a...- HiFiWar
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- advice amp dac desktop discussion drinking fountain electrostatic full-size headphones planar
- Replies: 565
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Home Office Amp/DAC Recommendations
Currently using a pair of Sonos speakers (ones) for my home office... I am looking at replacing these with the PMC prodigy1 speakers as these take up a relatively low footprint, really good at nearfield (owing to PMC's origins in the studio market) and produce pretty decent bass. However, I...- Paul Sheridan
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- amp amp and dac set up dac
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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FiiO K9 AKM
- littlenezt
- Head Gear item
- akm amp amplifier dac fiio fiio k9 k9 akm thx
- Reviews: 3
- Category: Amp/DACs
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Sennheiser 800s for gaming / Sub $150 / $200 dac/amp setup help
Happy New Year! I made an order for the Sennheiser 800S and plan to use it primarily for PC gaming and music. I oddly thought that my motherboard (Rampage V Extreme) with a 600ohm amp internally would be able to power these..... Understanding I only have a 3.5mm jack, I was wondering whats the...- bombadilio
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- amp fiio fiio k5 pro desktop dac and amplifier pc & phone pc dac pc gaming sennheiser sennheiser 800s
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- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Sundara+motu M2 soundcard+what amp?
Hello, I've just received the Sundara headphones that I'm going to use to produce and listen to music. I already own a Motu M2 soundcard connected to nearfield monitors. The Motu gives some power to the headphones but I guess they would benefit from a dedicated amp in addition. Is it possible to...- MCestari
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- amp headphone amp advice soundcard
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations