amp advice

I'm relatively new into HiFi but I recently bought some new IEMs (MOONDROP DUSK 3) and I also have a set of speakers that I plan on upgrading, and I plan on experimenting with Closed/Open back headphones after I get a proper stack. Currently this is all at a desk setup that I stream through, so...

I recently purchased the Apos Gremlin, which has only balanced inputs and outputs. I'm all set on the output side, but for the input I'm currently running off of a Schiit Modi single ended using RCA to XLR cables. It seems to be working fine in the sense that I connect my HD6xx to it and have...

Hey, I'm looking for advice on multichannel amplifiers for spatial sound installation. Need 16-24 channels, so this motivates me seeking something affordable. At the same time, I don't want to sink money in something that's gonna blow in 10 minutes. My power requirement is fairly small. Each...

I am a complete newbie to audio systems, came to below options after searching here and there for 2-3 days. 1) Wiim Ultra => 2 * Fosi Audio V3 Mono => Elac dbr62. 2) Fosi Audio ZD3 => 2 * Fosi Audio V3 Mono => Elac dbr62 3) Wiim Amp Pro => Elac dbr62 I am not sure whether these devices are...

Hi there! I bought myself a pair of Q Acoustics 5020 Bookshelf Speakers for Christmas and I freaking LOVE them... but I feel that my SMSL AD18 amp isn't prob doing them justice.... so I ordered a Schiit Saga 2 pre-amp and I want to build a couple of Monoblocks. The speakers have a recommended...

I have denon Avr 1912. Before i had iphone 10 i could connect it to avr usb port directly to stream music from my iphone. I recently upgraded to iphone 15 which has type c charging port so i purchased usb to type c cable from amazon to connect my new iphone to the avr but avr is not recognizing...

Hey! im looking for a second hand amp to pair with my recently bought Denon sc-e313. While i was browsing some websites for local offerings i came across this (attachment). I came here for help since i have no idea what it is nor can i find any useful info about it. It does clearly say...

TL;DR: An AMP for bookshelf speaker. I already have a DAC. Mandatory requirements: It must has a remote Budget is under €300 —————————————— Intro Hi all, I am looking for an AMP for my living room. I already have an SMSL Sanscrito DAC that take the TV as Optical Source, and currently a...

Hello! I would be very happy if you could help me with a purchase decision. I would like to decide between the Arcam SA30, NAD M10 V3 and the Yamaha RN-1000a. But maybe you have another idea. My setup is too complicated, at least for my wife: Musical Fidelity M3i, Minidsp DDRC24 with Dirac Live...

Hello everybody, I'm currenly building a pair of Mechano23 speakers. I do already have an amp, it's AKAI AM-U210: However, when I was testing it with my headphones, the power meter in the front was constantly showing it sends more power to the right than to the left channel (and it was...

Hello everyone, I'm looking to get some advice on what gear to purchase for my system. I have a 2.2 channel system that I use for Movies, TV, and Gaming. I'm giving my AVR to a friend (Denon AVR-S950H) and looking to replace it with something new. I'm unsure if I should just get a new AVR...

Hi, I use an original JDS Atom amp with an original Topping E30 DAC to drive my HD800S. I haven't had any issues with them for 3-4 years that I've been using this setup now. Recently I read that the Atom didn't have DC protection for headphones or something like that (sorry I am not really good...

I'm new to this area, and have done a lot of research recently on headphones and amps. I'm looking to get a pair of open back headphones for the primary purpose of listening to music - Bruce Springsteen, Van Halen, Boston, Faith No More, Lynyrd Skynyrd, etc. (maybe some bass heavy hip hop every...

Hi all,is This is my first time posting here, so please excuse me if I sound a little lost. I also hope this issue is not already discussed extensively, I did my best to check but I feel like I have reached a brick wall. I recently picked up the Sennheiser HD 600s for music production...

Hello, all! I just lucked out and got a demo pair of KEF Reference 1 Meta for a mere 2700 dollars (Magnolia for the win!). They sounded great even in the shoddy showroom and I excitedly purchased them, but the hard reality is that the only amp I have is a cheap, possibly somewhat broken, Yamaha...

Hi all, I'm about to get my first proper headphones, and after reading a lot, I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed by the options for DACs and amps. I've ordered the Audio Technica ATH-R70X, primarily for music listening and gaming. With its 470-ohm impedance, I'm concerned about choosing the right...

Hi all! I'm new to ASR but I've been reading a bunch of threads and learning a lot! One question has been on my mind while I read, though. I see a lot of amps classified as desktop amps (like the AIYIMAs) which per spec seem to output 300W per channel whereas other integrated amps output...

Hi everyone, I'm looking to add an extra headphone output to my setup and would love your recommendations. I'm using a MOTU UltraLite AVB audio interface and am quite satisfied with its headphone output. It easily drives my Beyerdynamic DT150 and DT880 Pro (both 250 ohms) headphones to very...

Hello guys. Currently im using Audient id4 with Sennheiser HD 600 headphones and a shure sm7b microphone. I added a dynamite to the microphone, but it is still underpowered. I'm looking to add speakers, maybe like the KEF Q150, and was wondering how to have all these 3 things working well...

Hello fellow audiophiles! I recently bought a Topping E30 II/L30 II Stack and need some advice/help. I am trying to use it for my PC/Mac and need some help with the setup and settings. I plan on using it for music, movies, videos, and games. I plan on using Apple Music/Spotify Premium ( and...