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    Endgame headphones amp

    I’ve built a setup that is dedicated for headphones: Source: Eversolo DMP-A6 Master Edition Headphones: Dan Clark Audio E3 Amplifier: Topping A70 Pro Less than a month later, the amp is dead. It’s showing the “HP DC Abnormal” error on its display, as so many people have experienced here...
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    Combo amo dac for th900 fostex

    Hello, Could you please recommend any dac plus amp (combo also allowed) for fostex th900? I know it should be easy to drive due to low impedance I was thinking to buy: Rme dac fs Topping dx3pro+ / dx5? Topping a70pro with d70pro combo (overkill?) After reading review of woo audio wa7 it is...
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    Headphone amps for HIFIMAN HE1000

    Hello everyone. “I have a pair of HIFIMAN HE1000 V2 headphones on the way, and I already own a decent DAC (SMSL DO300). I’m looking for a balanced headphone amp and a pre-phono to enjoy headphone listening with a turntable (AT-VM740ML). My budget is $1000. Can you recommend any SMSL or Topping...
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    headphones: how and whether to start?

    about headphone I would like to try to set up a decent mini system, just as an alternative to my speaker system, which I have no intention of overshadowing. For the sake of putting an ear into the world of headphones too. I have no significant experience with headphones, but I have some...
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    Search for perfectionism: Upgrade audio gear chain

    Hello community, i fall in the rabbit hole of finding the perfect audio setup for me and my hearing expierences. Currently i use the following chain and i think a lot about how i can find some more details in audio listening Hearing experience I love to heare music as it is with all the pro...
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    Antelope Amari Measurements

    Hi, First review here, so don't hesitate to tell me if you see something odd. I just bought an Antelope Amari for mastering work and Antelope's specs were not precise enough to my taste. Since the APX555 was just there I did some measurements. I tried to be consistent with most measurements I've...
  7. bryan0101

    Recommendation for all in one (DAC+preamp+amp stage) for DCA Expanse

    Hi guys, I've been using the DCA expanse for awhile, currently the chain is Matrix x-sabre pro mqa->AHB2->zynsonix_headphone_switch. Fully balanced. It's clean and clear for sure, but it's alot to live with in my cubicle (now full time on site) I'm hoping if there is an all in one...
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    How to connect headphone-amplifier to my soundcard

    I am having trouble with the following issue. I hope it hasn't been discussed tooooo often here. I couldn't find anything here, that helped me. I have a Steinberg-UR22 Audio-Interface. (Is it an underground-resistance Interface???^^) I’m seeking to add a headphone-amplifier towards it...
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    Looking for versatile desktop DAC and Amp recommendation

    Hey everyone, I'm looking to purchase a new DAC and AMP (or an all-in-one). I'm mainly using this with Hifiman Arya Stealth and Beyerdynamic DT1990 but also have Sennheiser HD6XX and some IEMs as well (Sennheiser IE300 and Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite). I currently have a 6 year old Burson Play...
  10. Norville

    Any owners of Soncoz QXA1 headphone amp?

    I just bought a barely used Soncoz QXA1 headphone amp and wondering if I made the right decision. There is nothing written from actual users of this amp anywhere which I can find and I've search many forums. If there are any owners here, could you write a few sentences on how you found it. My...
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    Driving headphones

    Hello, Can someone aware of amplifier ICs (some examples) used to drive headphones (smartphones/tablets/PC) that normally have an impedance of 16...32 Ohms? Many IC solutions (advanced codecs, etc) feature class D output stage specified for 4 ... 8 Ohms. Thanks.
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    Fiio K7 or Topping A30 pro + D30 pro

    I'm a newbie and just got my DT 1990 Pro headphones. Connected to the headphone jack of my Macbook Pro (2019) they sound pretty good but if I remember right they sounded better in the store with an amp. I'm interested in the Fiio K7 because of the good reviews and I also like how it looks. But...
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    Alternatives to headphone amp ? schiit magni 3

    Hello ! ( i apologize in advance if this isnt the right place to post this post ) So, i got schiit magni 3 had it for some years now, and i think its absolutely beast ! problem is though its kind of acting weird lately the right speaker comes and goes if i touch the volume knob volume comes...
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    Headphone Amp Only Suggestions (dongle/portable)

    I feel like I've done an exhaustive search but think I'm missing some options... Are there any other products like the HELM DB12 AAAMP? A small, portable headphone amp only? Just got my Sony NW-A306 Walkman and I absolutely love everything except the output power is definitely borderline...
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    New to the Forum! I have some questions regarding the DAC to purchase in my situation.

    Hello everyone! I've been lurking on this site for a while but finally made an account to ask some questions. So currently, I am trying to find the best solution for a DAC to be used as a Headphone amplifier, as well as for connecting to my speaker Amplifier powering a set of Bowers and Wilkins...
  16. bsdinis

    need help choosing headphone amp

    Hi, I'm about to buy a Topping D10 Balanced to use with a pair of active monitors some time in the future. My issue is that I am not able to find any headphone amplifier with balanced input and single-ended output. Is there any?
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    Issue with noise from cayin IHA6 headphone amp

    Hello guys, so today my cayin iha6 started to output static noise on the left channel of the 4pin balanced output. There is 0 audible noise on the unbalanced output. I am 99% sure the issue comes from the amp. I have tested on another power outlet without anything but the headphone connected...
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    Best battery powered headphone amp (NO DAC)?

    Hey guys, I've been lurking for years and I finally have a question I haven't seen answered recently... I want a transportable battery powered headphone amp with enough juice to comfortably drive Hd650 and Fostex T50rp. I don't want it to have a DAC and I don't want extra features beyond basic...
  19. B00tySalads

    Bigger Impact For Upgrading PC Audio DAC or Amp or DAC/Amp?

    If one were to get a single product to improve the sound from a PC for listening on mid-range (B&O Portal/Audeze Penrose) headphones (mostly listening to Tidal, Youtube, gaming), what would provide the most noticeable improvement assuming you spent the same $? For example: Dongle DAC/Amp (E1DA...
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    Douk Audio U5 Balanced XLR headphone amp

    This fell into the "Cheap enough, worth a pop" category so decided to get one to play around with. It arrived this morning, no power supply just a USB A to Barrel jack cable and the unit itself, thing is tiny. Got it hooked up to a Topping E50 via XLR and powered at the min with a cheap generic...
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