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Drop + thx aaa™ 789 linear amplifier $199
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Thread created 09-18-2021 by dlfdr43
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Post #149762698 added 09-18-2021 8:07 PM by Duplicating in Deal Talk
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
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Post #149762770 added 09-18-2021 8:13 PM by Parato Optimal in Deal Talk
I think the Cobalt and the Hidizs use the same chip.
Drop + thx aaa™ 789 linear amplifier $199
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Thread created 09-18-2021 by dlfdr43
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Post #149762881 added 09-18-2021 8:21 PM by Parato Optimal in Deal Talk
I recall the Grace DAC on top of the item in the pictures on the Drop website being on SD recently at a CRAZY cheap price for a blink of an eye before it went up in price. I recall everyone saying...
Drop + thx aaa™ 789 linear amplifier $199
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Thread created 09-18-2021 by dlfdr43
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Post #149763058 added 09-18-2021 8:36 PM by cobelali in Deal Talk
This is a fantastic headphone amp. I bought it soon after it came out for $399 and have not had any regrets. I don't have any super hard to drive headphones like HE6, but it handles everything I have...
Drop + thx aaa™ 789 linear amplifier $199
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Thread created 09-18-2021 by dlfdr43
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Post #149764804 added 09-19-2021 12:03 AM by fintlewoodlewix in Deal Talk
Chord Hugo has a very good but not state of the art DAC. The THX aaa 789 doesn't have a DAC. The Chord Hugo has a good headphone amp. The THX has a great and far more powerful headphone amp with...
Drop + thx aaa™ 789 linear amplifier $199
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Thread created 09-18-2021 by dlfdr43
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Post #149766319 added 09-19-2021 5:32 AM by fieldcar in Deal Talk
Luckily, I have experience with both. Get the THX if: You can't get enough volume out of the atom. The THX is necessary to get more volume (gain, not power) out of some inefficient planar...
Drop + thx aaa™ 789 linear amplifier $199
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Thread created 09-18-2021 by dlfdr43
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Post #149766712 added 09-19-2021 6:10 AM by MrGreed in Deal Talk
I own the Astell & Kern PEE51 and love it. Like the other USB-C DAC/AMP combos listed from Andy - nothing beats the portability and small convenience of these smaller USB-C devices. They may...
Drop + thx aaa™ 789 linear amplifier $199
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Thread created 09-18-2021 by dlfdr43
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Post #149770534 added 09-19-2021 10:34 AM by brucknerfan in Deal Talk
Why? The Atom measures better than the 789. https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/jds-atom-amp-review-headphone-amplifier.24680/
Drop + thx aaa™ 789 linear amplifier $199
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Thread created 09-18-2021 by dlfdr43
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Post #149771656 added 09-19-2021 11:42 AM by fintlewoodlewix in Deal Talk
That's a great setup!
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Thread created 09-18-2021 by dlfdr43
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Post #149779900 added 09-20-2021 12:10 AM by KRT09 in Deal Talk
Nothing you have is hard to drive so this wouldn't make a difference unless you plan to run a difficult to drive headphone in balanced output (possibly a future headphone?). In single ended output...
Drop + thx aaa™ 789 linear amplifier $199
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Thread created 09-18-2021 by dlfdr43
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Post #149782633 added 09-20-2021 7:11 AM by brucknerfan in Deal Talk
Well, in the context of headphone amplifiers I don't see the point in going with a Drop branded Chi-fi product when there's better options for US made gear at the same or lower price point.
Drop + thx aaa™ 789 linear amplifier $199
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Thread created 09-18-2021 by dlfdr43
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Post #149787196 added 09-20-2021 10:32 AM by mr0x in Deal Talk
I got the Magni 3 Heresey and I like this better. It used to be triple the price but now its just double though so makes things very interesting. I also got the Schiit Modius to go with this to...
Drop + thx aaa™ 789 linear amplifier $199
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Thread created 09-18-2021 by dlfdr43
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Post #149792170 added 09-20-2021 2:14 PM by fintlewoodlewix in Deal Talk
​Balanced outputs resist interference and are often designed to carry more power. If you have no interference and need no more power, then which cable you use depends on what your headphones have. ...
Drop + thx aaa™ 789 linear amplifier $199
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Thread created 09-18-2021 by dlfdr43
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Post #149791096 added 09-20-2021 1:21 PM by Frank_Nitty in Deal Talk
Arguing w/ a disingenous shill fanboy over the internet is a foolhearted errand which is why you're entitled to your opinion. I have better things to do w/ my time, you should consider a more...
Drop + thx aaa™ 789 linear amplifier $199
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Thread created 09-18-2021 by dlfdr43
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Post #149791411 added 09-20-2021 1:36 PM by dark_velocities in Deal Talk
^ Exhibit A: Classic, insecure projection. :lmao: You made a claim. I asked you to give an example. You promptly felt attacked and lost your mind. To be clear, no one was even arguing with...
Drop + thx aaa™ 789 linear amplifier $199
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Thread created 09-18-2021 by dlfdr43
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Post #149751967 added 09-18-2021 7:55 AM by feetooz in Deal Talk
Headphone Amp?
Drop + thx aaa™ 789 linear amplifier $199
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Thread created 09-18-2021 by dlfdr43
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Post #149762305 added 09-18-2021 7:40 PM by paruchuribros in Deal Talk
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...
Drop + thx aaa™ 789 linear amplifier $199
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Thread created 09-18-2021 by dlfdr43
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Post #149780296 added 09-20-2021 1:55 AM by brucknerfan in Deal Talk
Bloggers with audio engineering backgrounds have made compelling posts explaining that BO audio does not discernably sound better than SE. So I think that BO is just another example of feature creep...
Drop + thx aaa™ 789 linear amplifier $199
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Thread created 09-18-2021 by dlfdr43
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Post #149785912 added 09-20-2021 9:26 AM by Rep_Me in Deal Talk
Is this only for headphones or does it also have outputs for speakers? Would love a 2 in one for this price
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Thread created 09-18-2021 by dlfdr43
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Post #149799697 added 09-20-2021 11:42 PM by make_moneys in Deal Talk
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
Drop + thx aaa™ 789 linear amplifier $199
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Thread created 09-18-2021 by dlfdr43
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Post #149768905 added 09-18-2021 5:47 AM by RevOne in Deal Talk
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...
Drop + thx aaa™ 789 linear amplifier $199
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Thread created 09-18-2021 by dlfdr43
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Post #149758189 added 09-18-2021 2:39 PM by vid1900 in Deal Talk
Yep, a pretty good one.
Drop + thx aaa™ 789 linear amplifier $199
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Thread created 09-18-2021 by dlfdr43
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Post #149763244 added 09-18-2021 8:54 PM by kmogilinedi in Deal Talk
I am actually curious how this sounds and wanted to try this out separately not to use with Hugo. I want to have this for desktop set up. How does it play hi-res files and can we connect an...
Drop + thx aaa™ 789 linear amplifier $199
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Thread created 09-18-2021 by dlfdr43
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Post #149763334 added 09-18-2021 9:00 PM by TheCount666 in Deal Talk
I haven't listened to the Magnius, but have other Schiit products. I don't think you'd be uphappy with either, but a year or two ago, people were swooning over the THX - and this price is $200...
Drop + thx aaa™ 789 linear amplifier $199
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Thread created 09-18-2021 by dlfdr43
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Post #149763352 added 09-18-2021 9:02 PM by arunix in Deal Talk
I want this but I already have the JDS Atom.
Drop + thx aaa™ 789 linear amplifier $199
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Thread created 09-18-2021 by dlfdr43
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Post #149763454 added 09-18-2021 9:10 PM by cobelali in Deal Talk
Yes, I use it to power both hd6xx and 58 jubilee
Drop + thx aaa™ 789 linear amplifier $199
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Thread created 09-18-2021 by dlfdr43
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Post #149763628 added 09-18-2021 9:26 PM by B1G_Mac in Deal Talk
Ugh, literally just had this delivered this week for $278. Anyone know if Drop offers price adjustments?
Drop + thx aaa™ 789 linear amplifier $199
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Thread created 09-18-2021 by dlfdr43
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Post #149766148 added 09-19-2021 5:09 AM by kmogilinedi in Deal Talk
Thanks Bud. I’ve got your point. I will buy this for my own experience. Can I pair this with Hugo as a DAC?
Drop + thx aaa™ 789 linear amplifier $199
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Thread created 09-18-2021 by dlfdr43
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Post #149777824 added 09-19-2021 8:04 PM by sabrosolopez in Deal Talk
I also have the hd6xx. Does your amp and dac really make a difference in sound quality? I don't listen to music super loud
Drop + thx aaa™ 789 linear amplifier $199
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Thread created 09-18-2021 by dlfdr43
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Post #149787268 added 09-20-2021 10:35 AM by mr0x in Deal Talk
Apparently there is a caveat for this model. If you DAC outputs high enough voltage, balanced does not clip whereas unbalanced does (because of the lower output voltages). Not a big deal. You...
Drop + thx aaa™ 789 linear amplifier $199
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Thread created 09-18-2021 by dlfdr43
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Post #149760655 added 09-18-2021 5:52 PM by kmogilinedi in Deal Talk
Can this be comparable to Chord Hugo or Cobalt portable headphone amp/DACs?
Drop + thx aaa™ 789 linear amplifier $199
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Thread created 09-18-2021 by dlfdr43
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Post #149777092 added 09-19-2021 7:16 PM by KRT09 in Deal Talk
Seems like a good pairing for the HE6SE v2 if using the balanced out. This is for people who need more power and/or want multiple outputs. Measurements don't really mean much with these chip...
Drop + thx aaa™ 789 linear amplifier $199
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Thread created 09-18-2021 by dlfdr43
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Post #149777320 added 09-19-2021 7:29 PM by fintlewoodlewix in Deal Talk
The theoretical audible limit is, I believe, -120db for noise and distortion. I know there is an audible difference between 16/44 and 24/92 as I have read research that shows it. Can I tell the...
Drop + thx aaa™ 789 linear amplifier $199
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Thread created 09-18-2021 by dlfdr43
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Post #149778430 added 09-19-2021 8:50 PM by paruchuribros in Deal Talk
Chifi quality is still questionable and I don't want to ship the product back to China for any insurance reasons. This is best for me for using with full size headphones and IEMs (best support for...
Drop + thx aaa™ 789 linear amplifier $199
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Thread created 09-18-2021 by dlfdr43
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Post #149789218 added 09-20-2021 11:44 AM by Frank_Nitty in Deal Talk
An overpriced glorified DAC/Headphone Amp...
Drop + thx aaa™ 789 linear amplifier $199
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Thread created 09-18-2021 by dlfdr43
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Post #149790667 added 09-20-2021 12:54 PM by dark_velocities in Deal Talk
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...
Drop + thx aaa™ 789 linear amplifier $199
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Thread created 09-18-2021 by dlfdr43
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Post #149790763 added 09-20-2021 1:00 PM by Frank_Nitty in Deal Talk
They say "a fool and his money are soon parted" so stay entitled to your opinion...
Drop + thx aaa™ 789 linear amplifier $199
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Thread created 09-18-2021 by dlfdr43
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Post #149798230 added 09-20-2021 8:35 PM by yydingG in Deal Talk
A fool or not, his (or your) money will be parted one way or the other, I say :) Kidding aside, this is a great deal. Drop has a 30day free return policy if you are on the fence. When I started this...
Drop + thx aaa™ 789 linear amplifier $199
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Thread created 09-18-2021 by dlfdr43
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Post #149805748 added 09-21-2021 10:13 AM by Oil_Burner in Deal Talk
There is no such thing as "Good Pair of headphones", there are only expensive ones :-), all terms being relative.
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