Does anybody here know/tested whether Fiio A5 & Fiio Q1 mk2 can push Audio Technica R70x? Thanks a bunch!
Headphones Headphone Amplifier and DAC Recommendation, portables, desktops, amps, dac, lai V2
Headphones Headphone Amplifier and DAC Recommendation, portables, desktops, amps, dac, lai V2
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Sep 20 2017, 11:07 PM
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Hi guys,
Does anybody here know/tested whether Fiio A5 & Fiio Q1 mk2 can push Audio Technica R70x? Thanks a bunch! |
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Sep 21 2017, 01:52 AM
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QUOTE(Lego Warfare @ Sep 20 2017, 05:46 PM) If you want to go the Cavalli route i'd opt for their CTH amp instead. HD6XX is already warm sounding, I wouldn't want to pair that with a warm sounding dac/amp, unless that is your preference. QUOTE(ahmadfaizadnan @ Sep 20 2017, 09:28 PM) Yup, the massdrop Liquid Carbon and yeah, the waiting time is a bummer indeed. I owned LC V1 from cavalli and I am surprised how good that pair was. The bass is tighter and it doesn't bleed to the mids. The treble is amazing because it is pushed a bit forward and the soundstage is a tad bigger. Now that I use a 4 times more expensive amp, I felt like the LC comes quite close when I use HD6XX. Separation, clarity and more pronounced treble are the main improvements but by a small margins. But, the case is different with HD800. HD800 drastically improves with my current amp. When I ordered my hd6xx I thought I was going to be fine with the wait time.. boy was I wrong. This is assumed that the LCX has the same sound as LC. We never know until we get the real thing. I had bifrost+valhalla2 in the past and they are quite good. Although, instead of buying that, I would suggest you go for modi multibit and LCX. By the way, what is your budget? It is easier to suggest what's good for you if we know what is your budget. True, I wouldn't want that either. I have tried the HD6XX with mojo and it doesn't suits me. Regarding the CTH amp, I have a thought that it could be warmer than LC since it's a hybrid. I am not sure if I can stand waiting till feb 2018 for CTH/LCX and just like you said there is no one tested/review it yet iinm. Budget I mentioned previously, Jotunheim with the dac so about $499. On second thought I would much prefer something below half that price as I really don't plan on getting an upgrade over hd6xx. Unless that amount is needed to push hd6xx to its max potential do let me know. And regarding the massdrop CTH/LCX they are just about the right price for my budget but is it worth the wait for something not reviewed yet idk. |
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Sep 21 2017, 06:00 AM
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QUOTE(Lego Warfare @ Sep 20 2017, 10:06 PM) Yeah. I've read that. I guess because the 6922 tube is more on the neutral side plus it's a hybrid amp. I used ecc88 before and it is warmer than the valhalla stock tube. QUOTE(okf987 @ Sep 21 2017, 01:52 AM) When I ordered my hd6xx I thought I was going to be fine with the wait time.. boy was I wrong. here is one of the review of the CTH I am not sure if I can stand waiting till feb 2018 for CTH/LCX and just like you said there is no one tested/review it yet iinm. Budget I mentioned previously, Jotunheim with the dac so about $499. On second thought I would much prefer something below half that price as I really don't plan on getting an upgrade over hd6xx. Unless that amount is needed to push hd6xx to its max potential do let me know. And regarding the massdrop CTH/LCX they are just about the right price for my budget but is it worth the wait for something not reviewed yet idk. https://www.innerfidelity.com/content/massd...-amp-cth-page-2 AFAIK, we never had any review on the LCX though. I know numbers of us who love the jot and HD650 combo and I believe it'll satisfy you. If you wanna use jot, I recommend you use the balanced out. I am not sure how to suggest an amp that could maximize the potential of HD6XX because it never know it's limit |
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Sep 21 2017, 10:30 AM
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Cavalli Liquid Gold?
Yeah the lifetime warranty is useful for people who plug in two headphones at the same time. Kinda not a good design when your amp self destructs if you use two jacks at the same time. |
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Sep 21 2017, 10:27 PM
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PSA: massdrop just release O2 + SDAC for USD149.99 and subsidized international shipping
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Sep 24 2017, 06:45 AM
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Considering magni 3. Read only great things about it
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Sep 24 2017, 08:36 AM
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Sep 24 2017, 01:16 PM
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QUOTE(b3x @ Sep 24 2017, 08:36 AM) Nope. Not my current amp. The thing is my current amp only has balanced output but yeah all my three main cans are balanced. I just want a decent single ended amp to fit other headphones too. I am currently selling my Dac and Wyrds This post has been edited by ahmadfaizadnan: Sep 24 2017, 01:17 PM |
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Sep 26 2017, 04:12 AM
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Ended up buying Magni 3. Can't resist the temptation
This post has been edited by ahmadfaizadnan: Sep 26 2017, 04:12 AM |
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Sep 26 2017, 08:59 AM
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Sep 26 2017, 12:56 PM
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Sep 26 2017, 11:14 PM
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just a psa: Fiio on aliexpress is selling refurbished E09k for USD49. not sure if they deliver here to malaysia as they already have few distributors here.
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Sep 27 2017, 07:34 AM
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Now Schiit released the Loki mini!
Should I get one? |
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Sep 27 2017, 09:16 AM
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Sep 27 2017, 11:05 AM
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QUOTE(b3x @ Sep 27 2017, 09:16 AM) Judging from it's name, there might be a "non-mini" version comes out in the future. It would be amazing if that version has both balanced and unbalanced input/output because it could accommodate both amps at the same time. I guess I'll wait then |
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Sep 29 2017, 12:04 AM
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QUOTE(ahmadfaizadnan @ Sep 26 2017, 04:12 AM) Give us some thought bro after you get the Magni 3..head-fi forum 'hot' already since most of them gave a good impression about Magni 3. Now also I kene rachun, Loki Mini lagi..adoii Btw, anyone of you fellas owned/ex-user teac ha-p50? need some impression thoug.. This post has been edited by husainipangeran: Sep 29 2017, 12:07 AM |
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Sep 29 2017, 05:18 AM
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QUOTE(husainipangeran @ Sep 29 2017, 12:04 AM) Give us some thought bro after you get the Magni 3.. My Magni 3 arrives tomorrow and will definitely give my insights about it here.head-fi forum 'hot' already since most of them gave a good impression about Magni 3. Now also I kene rachun, Loki Mini lagi..adoii Btw, anyone of you fellas owned/ex-user teac ha-p50? need some impression thoug.. Me too actually. But I am gonna wait for Loki-2 I guess. Hope that they have both balance and RCA input/output. Loki really fits my need but no balance for now T.T |
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Sep 29 2017, 07:47 PM
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QUOTE(t1231 @ Sep 7 2017, 10:34 AM) hi all sifus, i recently bought a Fiio X5iii, my cans are Final Audio Pandora IV, and Beyer Custom One Pro, and when i'm outside i use earpiece (now Monk Plus, and plan to get Tennmak Crazy Cello). I owned X5 mk3 too. I'm also curious how does it sound when paired with A5.I wish to know from owners of Fiio X5iii: have you tried pairing it with Fiio A5? does it improve the x5iii significantly? Would you recommend it? Or other amps below RM 600 that are worth checking out? But then again, you can also consider the Q1 mk2. Currently I paired my X5 mk3 with e17k. But now already bought Teac HA-P50. |
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Sep 30 2017, 12:27 PM
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Just got my magni 3 earlier today. First impression: neutral and warm. It literally depends on your source and smooth at the top end. It's like my mini ECP DSHA-0 for a 1/24 of its price. I'll write my full review for the magni 3 in a day or two
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Sep 30 2017, 06:37 PM
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QUOTE(ahmadfaizadnan @ Sep 30 2017, 12:27 PM) Just got my magni 3 earlier today. First impression: neutral and warm. It literally depends on your source and smooth at the top end. It's like my mini ECP DSHA-0 for a 1/24 of its price. I'll write my full review for the magni 3 in a day or two Keep listening bro and give full review..hehe.. 😎😎😎 |
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