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Singxer SA-1 Class A headphone amp reviews and discussion
Singxer SA-1 Mini Review (It’s almost exactly the same size as the Jottenheim 2) Discalaimer: I’m really not in a place mentally right now where comparing or evaluating gear is very easy for me but...
View ArticleMassdrop x Eddie Current ZDT Jr. (Official Thread)
Massdrop just announced something I'm particularly excited about, the Massdrop x Eddie Current ZDT Jr. OK, no, it's not exactly a new product. It's basically a Laconic Night Blues Mini, except through...
View ArticleBottlehead Crack
cont from the last forum: http://www.changstar.com/index.php/topic,2799.0.html @Jeb's 6080 tube overview: http://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/bottlehead-crack.120/page-3#post-13651...
View ArticleiFi Pro iESL Electrostatic Headphone Energizer Review
I've been holding on to the Drop x Koss ESP95X hoping one day that I would eventually get an amp to my liking that would do them justice. For backstory: I once owned a T2 DIY along with SR-009, SR-007,...
View Article"Shortest Way" SW51 Amp Impressions (Simple SET Amp)
LATEST UPDATE: See this thread for impressions of production units, including mine. See this thread for measurements. Objectivists, please have your Life Alert or equivalent device ready. This is in...
View ArticleShortest Way 51 Amp Impressions (Only)
Heeding the suggestions of @MisterRogers and @Hands, this thread should be used for impressions only on the production version of the Shortest Way 51(SW 51) amplifier made by @Zampotech. I ordered the...
View ArticleSchiit Ragnarok - aka raggy
Hey, I've looked though all the amplifier posts and didn't see anything about Schiit's top of the line amp. I've read Jason say this is more or less the best headphone amp he can build regardless of...
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iFi audio iDSD Diablo Impressions
iDSD Diablo: revel in the detail Dressed in devilish red, iFi’s new top-of-the-range transportable DAC/headphone amp sports a powerful engine under the hood, expertly tuned to deliver an exhilarating...
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Ferrum Audio Oor + Hypsos Impressions and tidbits
SBAF thread for listening impressions and audio wisdom of two well regarded products by https://ferrum.audio The Oor amp: https://ferrum.audio/oor/ The Hypsos power supply: https://ferrum.audio/hypsos/...
View ArticleSpeakers on Headphone Amplifiers
What's the difference between a headphone amplifier and a speaker amplifier? Mostly just power delivery and expected impedance. But the lines are blurring.. Headphones on speaker amps is a thing. Low...
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Quicksilver Audio Headphone Amplifier
A few members asked me to post impressions of my new amplifier. I am not the most seasoned reviewer but I will do my best to convey something useful and interesting. I don't have a ton of experience...
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Donald North Audio — Owners Thread
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...
View ArticleBest Amps for HD800 - 2021 Edition
A not-exhaustive* guide for helping listeners get the best synergy for the HD800** *The reason why this list is not exhaustive is that we HAVE NOT heard every amp. Conceivably there are other amps that...
View ArticleMoth 2a3 with external power supply (not si2a3)
Finally had time to get my big Moth up and running well. And it is a treat. Teaser Pics: View attachment 18316 View attachment 18317 View attachment 18318 View attachment 18319 View attachment 18320...
View ArticleOh Sh#7! Eddie Current Studio B
I know that I mentioned that Craig will be hanging it up soon, but that he still has a stash of those Studio Junior transformers that he needs to make into something before he rides off in to the...
View ArticleSuperBAF Cheap Tube Amp Guide ~$1200 or less
I’m finding that over time, I’m having fewer words to say. Probably the result of the heptagon spider charts, brain damage, old age, or crankiness from running a forum. So I’ve asked @Hands to help...
View ArticleDecware Taboo MK IV Review
View attachment 31087 Hi, I'm a random dude who lives in Corpus and I happen to know Marv. Marv knows that I am an audiophile so he drops by the office stuff so I can check it out. Most recently, Marv...
View ArticleLyr 3 Discussion Thread
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:...
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SPL PHONITOR X & E
SPL PHONITOR X 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...
View ArticleSwitchers - How to properly connect multiple amps to one DAC output
TL;DR If you need to hook up more than one amp to a DAC the best/right way to do it is to buy a switcher. I will list the best units below for balanced XLR and se RCA. It is not safe for DACs to daisy...
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