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Features:
- The THX Achromatic Audio Amplifier (THX AAA) ensures the ultimate headphone audio experience by delivering fidelity audio with low levels of noise, distortion, and power consumption.
- The amplifier features three different gain settings for optimal compatibility with all headphones. The lowest gain setting is the most appropriate for sensitive IEMs
- Balanced and single-ended inputs: The amplifier features an XLR balanced input, plus 1/4in and 3.5mm single ended inputs to eliminate the need for adapters
- High grade CNC-milled aluminum with black anodized finish chassis material
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Edit: Aaah yes, bring on the "unhelpful" votes. I was seeking help, not looking to help. 😀
Kind of like v2 on a motorcycle is enough power to make it go fast, but in a truck you need a V8 to get similar performance. Similar idea.
Unless your headphones are upwards of $600 you probably are ok with whatever setup you have. The whole DAC/AMP world is the next level of audiophilia.
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This yay or nay?
Edit: Aaah yes, bring on the "unhelpful" votes. I was seeking help, not looking to help. 😀
That, and, quite a few audiophiles feel that they are constantly delegitimized, and if you WANT to be a prosecuted victim you COULD read the comment you left as being sarcastic and demeaning, their least favorite kind of comment.
Sincerely,
Someone who loves hi fidelity audio who will not refer to myself as an audiophile because of the attitude that club seemingly requires.
That, and, quite a few audiophiles feel that they are constantly delegitimized, and if you WANT to be a prosecuted victim you COULD read the comment you left as being sarcastic and demeaning, their least favorite kind of comment.
Sincerely,
Someone who loves hi fidelity audio who will not refer to myself as an audiophile because of the attitude that club seemingly requires.
Sincerely, "apparently not an audiophile or anyone who has knowledge of hi fidelity audio"
I'll assume the Dual apple carplay radio I put in my wife's car for $70 doesn't get me in the club either…
Sincerely, "apparently not an audiophile or anyone who has knowledge of hi fidelity audio"
I'll assume the Dual apple carplay radio I put in my wife's car for $70 doesn't get me in the club either…
https://youtu.be/zQWrHZ9a1FY
https://youtu.be/Mh2bK76wsOw
https://youtu.be/bXxamgSnLxw
I'm in a bit of a conundrum because I was going to experiment with the Element 2 DAC amp
https://youtu.be/7B7f21WSYzI
But was eyeing this off as well. $250 is a helluva price for it. Must…resist!!!
Lastly, I purchased the Fiio Q3…
https://youtu.be/zzaDoetG7nM
..so I could play around with Apple Music Lossless audio and see if I could hear the difference in lossless audio as well as the different 'sound profiles' of my Philips X2hr and SHP9600. I love the Fiio and it it is the reason I am considering branching out to other amps/DACs. Thoroughly enjoying my audio hobby. Hope some of you find some joy in nerd gear as well.
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https://youtu.be/zQWrHZ9a1FY
https://youtu.be/Mh2bK76wsOw
https://youtu.be/bXxamgSnLxw
I'm in a bit of a conundrum because I was going to experiment with the Element 2 DAC amp
https://youtu.be/7B7f21WSYzI
But was eyeing this off as well. $250 is a helluva price for it. Must…resist!!!
Lastly, I purchased the Fiio Q3…
https://youtu.be/zzaDoetG7nM
..so I could play around with Apple Music Lossless audio and see if I could hear the difference in lossless audio as well as the different 'sound profiles' of my Philips X2hr and SHP9600. I love the Fiio and it it is the reason I am considering branching out to other amps/DACs. Thoroughly enjoying my audio hobby. Hope some of you find some joy in nerd gear as well.
If you're running the X2 and SHP9600 upgrade your headphones before buying a $200+ amp unless you have plans to upgrade soon to more demanding headphones.
This yay or nay?
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I would highly recommend not taking advice from Zeos. I'm a fan of his but he's largely considered a joke when it comes to reviewing audio because he likes almost everything and is vague as hell most of the time. He's really good at critiquing design however so sometimes that's valuable for equipment like an amp.
If you're running the X2 and SHP9600 upgrade your headphones before buying a $200+ amp unless you have plans to upgrade soon to more demanding headphones.
Zeos makes me laugh and his manic reviews are so damned train wreck style entertaining. I like to balance out all the hyper serious audiophile stuff with some dirty, gutter, Cheetos stains on your pajama pants Zeos stuff.
Almost bought the Focals and also considered the recent HiFi Man deals that popped up this month.
Didn't cuz all I have now is the Fiios and I'm staying strictly IPhone/Apple Music for now while I play around/rediscover and enjoy music.
So my 'bottom tier' collection is almost complete.
Koss koh30i (with the ridiculous ear pads. They weren't kidding at how good these damn things are for 30 bucks!!!)
Shp9500
X2HDR
Those are all great with the Fiios.
Next stop is the Element 2 DAC and some 2-500 cans. Just gotta get my office/listening room together first.
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