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Sep 18, 2021 12:47 PM

Drop + THX AAA 789 Linear Achromatic Audio Amplifier

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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)

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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 21, 2021 6:42 AM
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make_moneysSep 21, 2021 6:42 AM
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Quote from dark_velocities View quoted comment :
And pray tell, what would you consider not to be overpriced?

At $200, you're not going to beat this level of performance, based on objective, unbiased, reproducible measurements. I challenge you to give a recommendation if you consider this overpriced.
pretty sure between topping and smsl and schiit you can find a few comparable models that are regularly priced around 200. doesnt make this deal any better or worse, point is youve got options
Sep 21, 2021 1:30 PM
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thanatossassinSep 21, 2021 1:30 PM
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Quote from Duplicating View quoted comment :
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
That's XLR-4, you see some on very high end balanced headphones.
Sep 21, 2021 5:13 PM
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Oil_BurnerSep 21, 2021 5:13 PM
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Quote from Rabbideal View quoted comment :
I don't even have a good pair of headphones but want this.
There is no such thing as "Good Pair of headphones", there are only expensive ones :-), all terms being relative.
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Sep 21, 2021 8:22 PM
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fintlewoodlewixSep 21, 2021 8:22 PM
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Quote from Oil_Burner View quoted comment :
There is no such thing as "Good Pair of headphones", there are only expensive ones :-), all terms being relative.
Lots of expensive headphones are garbage, and some of the ~100 range headphones are darned good. But the best cost a lot, from what I've seen.
Sep 21, 2021 9:05 PM
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dark_velocitiesSep 21, 2021 9:05 PM
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Quote from Hxx View quoted comment :
pretty sure between topping and smsl and schiit you can find a few comparable models that are regularly priced around 200. doesnt make this deal any better or worse, point is youve got options
That's an example of a helpful post.

Unlike the other guy who says this is overpriced and then doesn't have anything to add.
Sep 21, 2021 9:59 PM
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MarvinBSep 21, 2021 9:59 PM
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I have the Phillips SHP9500 + VMODA Boompro mic combo and would like more power, but I want to use the mic still. Is there anything else I can add alongside this to keep the functionality of my Mic? DAC maybe? IDK i'm new to all of this but always wanted to try a headphone amp.
Sep 22, 2021 2:45 AM
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make_moneysSep 22, 2021 2:45 AM
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Quote from MarvinB View quoted comment :
I have the Phillips SHP9500 + VMODA Boompro mic combo and would like more power, but I want to use the mic still. Is there anything else I can add alongside this to keep the functionality of my Mic? DAC maybe? IDK i'm new to all of this but always wanted to try a headphone amp.
mayflower electronics arc MKII
burson playmate 2 (this one is not for peasants LMAO)
thx onyx
creative g5/ g6
creative x3/x4
schiit fulla/hel

those are the dac/amp combos that I can think of that have a mic input. Im sure theres more

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Sep 22, 2021 11:15 AM
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paruchuribrosSep 22, 2021 11:15 AM
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Many people recommending to buy directly from China like SMSL and Topping brands which are available at the similar prices (not cheaper than this). Topping and SMSL have quality issues like 3rd harmonic on some of them with the design flaws.

If you are buying it from Topping or SMSL, IF there is a problem with the Amp or Dac, they don't have service centers in the United States. So, I would need to ship it to the China to get it repaired which is a pain the butt. If this is from Drop, they are responsible (even though it is made in China) and you will just ship it to the US Drop facility. This will cut down the waiting time and processing.

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