Monoprice Monolith Liquid Platinum Headphone Amplifier by Alex Cavalli

February 25, 2020, 2:18 pm

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Link: https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=120&cp_id=12008&cs_id=1200801&p_id=33305&seq=1&format=2

What day is it today? April first? Is my calendar app broken??

According to the webpage..

Monoprice Monolith Liquid Platinum Headphone Amplifier by Alex Cavalli

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February 26, 2020, 5:30 am

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Heard a couple of times, really liked it. Dropping March 1st. Looks like it's the same size as the Cavalli tube amp... new amp stack?...

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Schiit Asgard 3 Headphone Amp with Continuity Output Stage

February 26, 2020, 11:02 am

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Price: $199

Product page: https://www.schiit.com/products/asgard-1

AP555 measurements: https://www.schiit.com/public/upload/PDF/Schiit Amp APx555 Standard Test Suite_ Asgard 3.pdf

Not only Bifrost 2, but also Asgard 3 is now up.

ECP DSHA3F Ravenswood 3F

February 27, 2020, 7:43 am

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This amp is a variant of the DSHA3, streamlined in design. See here for more:https://www.superbestaudiofriends.o...dio-ecp-audio-history.6996/page-2#post-242188

The F means this was meant for the Focal headphones. In my mind, that means Elex, Clear, Utopia. This thing sounds fantastic. It's one of the best solid-state amps that I have ever heard. Tried the 3F with a few headphones, and not surprisingly, the Elex (only Focal I had on hand) paired...

ECP DSHA3F Ravenswood 3F

EC Studio

February 27, 2020, 9:35 am

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I just received my order of the EC Studio Friday. Hand delivered by Marv & Sons. It had been months since I first ordered it and I wasn't sure if I was making the right decision. Well now that I have it it's removed any doubts.

The EC Studio is the best headphone amp I have ever heard and it's not even close.

Brought this to NorCal SBAF meet with my whole vinyl rig (barely fit it all in my car) and everyone gave it a listen. People of all different amp...

EC Studio

RME ADI-2 Pro Discussion Thread

February 28, 2020, 6:08 am

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I went through the last ten pages and couldn't find a thread dedicated to the RME-Audio ADI-2 Pro ADC + DAC + dual head amp.

I have one at home right now and preparing a review. But I'm interested in other user's opinions as well. Personally, I am blown away by DAC and amp each.

This device is incredibly feature rich. 32bit 768 kHz DSD DAC and ADC, customizable loudness and treble/ bass controllers, parametric 5-band EQ, crossfeed in 4 steps, very powerful dual headphone output with less...

RME ADI-2 Pro Discussion Thread

RME ADI-2 DAC

February 28, 2020, 4:32 pm

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Impressions forthcoming. Stream of consciousness will start sometime tonight and something more comprehensive might be ready by the end of the long weekend.

I've been reading the manual for a couple of weeks on and off because I love comprehensive manuals. So far, it's a very impressive little unit.

UPDATE: I finally got around to compiling my thoughts as an RME ADI-2 DAC Review on Basshead.Club.

RME ADI-2 DAC

UltraSonic Studios Oblivion Review

February 29, 2020, 3:08 pm

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• UNBOXING (HERE)
• FIRST IMPRESSIONS (SOUND): https://www.superbestaudiofriends.o...nic-studios-oblivion-review.8925/#post-289155
• MEASUREMENTS: https://www.superbestaudiofriends.o...nic-studios-oblivion-review.8925/#post-289290

I don't usually do unboxing photos or gear porn shot, but I think this one deserves it - given that it's coming from thousands of miles away, I think Asgard or something like...

UltraSonic Studios Oblivion Review

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Bottlehead Crack

March 1, 2020, 7:49 am

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cont from the last forum: http://www.changstar.com/index.php/topic,2799.0.html

1. @Jeb's 6080 tube overview: http://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/bottlehead-crack.120/page-3#post-13651
2. @Jeb's 6AS7 tube overview: http://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/bottlehead-crack.120/page-3#post-13711
3. @Jeb's 12AU7s & variants overview:...

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SMSL SP200 THX headphone amp

March 1, 2020, 10:02 pm

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Hello. Has anybody received one yet? I think they started shipping about a week ago. Cheaper than the Monoprice 887 by quite a bit but only has a one year warranty. For those unaware, the list is $289.00. I did just get an email from Shenzhen Audio stating that it would be down to $255.11 for 11-11/Black Friday.

Curious to hear what folks think about it. Cheaper than the other two and shipping right now.

Shane D

Black Widow [Update] - Second round official, 100 amps total, single chassis

March 2, 2020, 5:30 am

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We are reworking some elements with the single-chassis BW. Still aiming for Q4, but things might be pushed back to beginning of next year. Will keep you guys posted.

ampsandsound (aka Amps & Sound)

March 2, 2020, 3:14 pm

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http://ampsandsound.com/

I picked up the Mogwai that was at CanJam SoCal. Really loving it! These amps deserve their own thread. I'd post a pic of it, but it's the one on the website and the pictures are way better than what I can take.

Since I bought the prototype, I'm claiming the right of prima nocta... or something... and nicknaming my Mogwai "Gizmo."
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Like many of our products, the Mogwai evolved from our...

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The Cavalli Liquid Carbon

March 3, 2020, 10:12 pm

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Come on guys, nobody is talking about this "affordable" cavalli??

Let's start with who has heard it, who has it on order, which dac's are you planning to pair it with???

Ready? Go...

Lyr 3 Discussion Thread

March 4, 2020, 11:46 am

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Discussion on newly announced Lyr 3: http://www.schiit.com/products/lyr-3

Notes on external Modi MB (Modi Multibit), internal MB card, and internal 4490 G2 card:
http://www.superbestaudiofriends.or...-3-discussion-thread.5946/page-37#post-202452

Compared with other Schiit DACs:
http://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/lyr-3-discussion-thread.5946/page-5

Monoprice Monolith Liquid Platinum Headphone Amplifier by Alex Cavalli

March 4, 2020, 8:02 pm

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Link: https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=120&cp_id=12008&cs_id=1200801&p_id=33305&seq=1&format=2

What day is it today? April first? Is my calendar app broken??

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Monoprice Monolith Liquid Platinum Headphone Amplifier by Alex Cavalli

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Donald North Audio — Owners Thread

March 6, 2020, 1:26 pm

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Figured that @Donald North deserved some recognition on SBAF for his exemplary handiwork. I own the original Sonett, and have feelings toward it that are distinctly, ahem, inappropriate for a piece of audio equipment. To date, it's the most perfect amplifier that I've ever heard with the HD 600. Simplicity, midcentury modern, minimalist... each of these descriptors can be applied to Don's unique design aesthetic with equal veracity.

I know that I'm not the...

Donald North Audio — Owners Thread

iFi Micro iDSD BL Review and Measurements

March 7, 2020, 12:52 pm

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This will be another one of my stream of consciousness deals as there's just too much to cover. This is the best way for me to let you guys know about as many aspects of the "Micro BL" as possible. Feel free to ask pointed questions.

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The iFi Micro iDSD BL could be the finest transportable all-in-one amp/DAC unit I have heard. It might be interesting to compare to the Chord Hugo 2 under more controlled circumstances (blind and in a home setting) however; but that...

iFi Micro iDSD BL Review and Measurements

SPL PHONITOR X & E

March 8, 2020, 9:49 am

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SPL PHONITOR X


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Here on my desk for review is the Phonitor X and E (same but without crossfeed, preamp, and vu meters)

It is solid state and is rather expensive at 2499 USD the E version with the same exact sound quality but stripped of the extras is 1499

I have been listening to it with the 650 today and have to say that tonally it is a much better pairing for the 650 than the...

SPL PHONITOR X & E

Magni 3+ and Magni 3 Heresy released

March 9, 2020, 10:50 am

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New Magni 3+ and Magni Heresy released

Schiit Asgard 3 Headphone Amp with Continuity Output Stage

March 12, 2020, 12:13 am

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Price: $199

Product page: https://www.schiit.com/products/asgard-1

AP555 measurements: https://www.schiit.com/public/upload/PDF/Schiit Amp APx555 Standard Test Suite_ Asgard 3.pdf

Not only Bifrost 2, but also Asgard 3 is now up.