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expireddlfdr43 posted Sep 18, 2021 12:47 PM

Drop + THX AAA 789 Linear Achromatic Audio Amplifier

$199

$299

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Drop has Drop + THX AAA 789 Linear Achromatic Audio Amplifier on sale for $199. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member dlfdr43 for posting this deal.

Specs:
  • Note: All parameters measured at 0 dB gain, 1 kHz, with balanced inputs and 300-ohm load unless otherwise noted
  • Inputs: Stereo XLR-3 gold-plated Neutrik; Stereo RCA gold-plated
  • Outputs: 1/4 in (6.35 mm) TRS gold-plated Neutrik; 3.5 mm TRS gold-plated; XLR-4 balanced gold-plated
  • Frequency response: + 0.01 dB / - 0.03 dB 20 Hz–20 kHz; + 0.05 dB / - 0.15 dB 10 Hz–50 kHz
  • Input impedance: 50 kOhms balanced or unbalanced
  • Chassis: High-grade CNC-milled aluminum with bead-blasted finish
  • Power supply: 24 VDC inline brick, universal input 100–240 VAC
  • Dimensions: 8.3 x 9.1 x 2.2 in (210 x 230 x 57 mm)
  • Weight: 3.4 lbs (1,520 g)

Editor's Notes

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  • About this Deal:
    • This price is $100 Lower (33.4% Savings) than the list price of $299.
    • Highly rated with 4.8 out of 5 stars from over 850 reviews.
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Drop has Drop + THX AAA 789 Linear Achromatic Audio Amplifier on sale for $199. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member dlfdr43 for posting this deal.

Specs:
  • Note: All parameters measured at 0 dB gain, 1 kHz, with balanced inputs and 300-ohm load unless otherwise noted
  • Inputs: Stereo XLR-3 gold-plated Neutrik; Stereo RCA gold-plated
  • Outputs: 1/4 in (6.35 mm) TRS gold-plated Neutrik; 3.5 mm TRS gold-plated; XLR-4 balanced gold-plated
  • Frequency response: + 0.01 dB / - 0.03 dB 20 Hz–20 kHz; + 0.05 dB / - 0.15 dB 10 Hz–50 kHz
  • Input impedance: 50 kOhms balanced or unbalanced
  • Chassis: High-grade CNC-milled aluminum with bead-blasted finish
  • Power supply: 24 VDC inline brick, universal input 100–240 VAC
  • Dimensions: 8.3 x 9.1 x 2.2 in (210 x 230 x 57 mm)
  • Weight: 3.4 lbs (1,520 g)

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • This price is $100 Lower (33.4% Savings) than the list price of $299.
    • Highly rated with 4.8 out of 5 stars from over 850 reviews.
  • About this Store:

Original Post

Written by dlfdr43

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dweekie
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I have this and had a JDS Atom.
Updated to a balanced DAC and cables to match.
Difference was not worth the hundreds of dollars invested.
Money is far better spent on headphones.
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cobelali
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This is an amp, not a DAC.
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paruchuribros
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Chord Hugo is a $2500 product 🙄. Cobalt is a portable and you can get better alternatives for this like TempoTec Sonata E44 which is 79 bucks.

I like the 789 for IEMs and full size headphones (not many THX based amplifiers support IEMs like 789) and desktop setup with SU-8s.

The below recommendations from Andy vault.
1 TempoTec Sonata E44
2 Ovidius B1 Apogee Groove
3 Hidizs S9 Pro E1DA 9038SG3
4 Astell & Kern PEE51 Hidizs S9
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Sep 18, 2021 2:55 PM
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feetoozSep 18, 2021 2:55 PM
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Headphone Amp?
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Sep 18, 2021 9:39 PM
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vid1900
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Sep 18, 2021 9:39 PM
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Quote from feetooz :
Headphone Amp?
Yep, a pretty good one.

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Sep 18, 2021 9:42 PM
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vid1900
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https://www.audiosciencereview.co...-amp.5001/


(remove = sign from end of above url. Some strange SD link problem )

audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/review-and-measurements-of-massdrop-thx-aaa-789-amp.5001/
Last edited by vid1900 September 19, 2021 at 07:07 AM.
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IDAnonymousSep 18, 2021 10:07 PM
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Tempting but don't need...
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Sep 19, 2021 12:52 AM
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kmogilinediSep 19, 2021 12:52 AM
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Can this be comparable to Chord Hugo or Cobalt portable headphone amp/DACs?
Last edited by kmogilinedi September 18, 2021 at 05:55 PM.
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Sep 19, 2021 1:04 AM
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RabbidealSep 19, 2021 1:04 AM
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I don't even have a good pair of headphones but want this.
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Sep 19, 2021 2:40 AM
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paruchuribrosSep 19, 2021 2:40 AM
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Quote from kmogilinedi :
Can this be comparable to Chord Hugo or Cobalt portable headphone amp/DACs?
Chord Hugo is a $2500 product 🙄. Cobalt is a portable and you can get better alternatives for this like TempoTec Sonata E44 which is 79 bucks.

I like the 789 for IEMs and full size headphones (not many THX based amplifiers support IEMs like 789) and desktop setup with SU-8s.

The below recommendations from Andy vault.
1 TempoTec Sonata E44
2 Ovidius B1 Apogee Groove
3 Hidizs S9 Pro E1DA 9038SG3
4 Astell & Kern PEE51 Hidizs S9
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Sep 19, 2021 2:47 AM
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Sep 19, 2021 2:57 AM
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wawadragaanSep 19, 2021 2:57 AM
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Quote from vid1900 :
https://www.audiosciencereview.co...-amp.5001/ [audiosciencereview.com]
BTW for anyone clicking on this: you gotta remove the equals sign from the end of the URL to get it to load properly. Issue I've noticed with links to the Audio Science Review forums.
Sep 19, 2021 2:58 AM
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paruchuribrosSep 19, 2021 2:58 AM
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Quote from kmogilinedi :
I have Hugo first version and Mojo, Hugo is the clear winner more refined. I wanted to ask..Can this be comparable to Mojo or Cobalt?
Chord Mojo is good but this with a good Dac gives better quality of the sound (I used to have Chord Mojo and it is dead now}). Cobalt is not the same league of 789. It is not even better than portable dac/ amps I have mentioned in my previous message.
Sep 19, 2021 3:02 AM
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kmogilinediSep 19, 2021 3:02 AM
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Quote from paruchuribros :
Chord Mojo is good but this with a good Dac gives better quality of the sound (I used to have Chord Mojo and it is dead now}). Cobalt is not the same league of 789. It is not even better than portable dac/ amps I have mentioned in my previous message.
Thanks bud! I've got it. I want to experience one of these desktop version amps and understand better.
Sep 19, 2021 3:07 AM
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DuplicatingSep 19, 2021 3:07 AM
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what are these four pronged inputs and outputs i've been seeing on these amplifiers? i've always been used to just the analog inputs where you could plug banana plugs into
Sep 19, 2021 3:10 AM
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paruchuribrosSep 19, 2021 3:10 AM
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Quote from kmogilinedi :
Thanks bud! I've got it. I want to experience one of these desktop version amps and understand better.
Cool. This is the best desktop Amp you can start with 😊.
Sep 19, 2021 3:13 AM
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Parato OptimalSep 19, 2021 3:13 AM
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I think the Cobalt and the Hidizs use the same chip.

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