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Cayin HA-300MK2 (2022) TOTL Transformer coupled Direct Heated Triode Tube HeadAmp (Page 91)
Yes, they are very fine tubes.- jamato8
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Cayin HA-300MK2 (2022) TOTL Transformer coupled Direct Heated Triode Tube HeadAmp (Page 91)
Seldom is there an end game. :^) It is a journey and surprises around every corner.- jamato8
- Post #6,461
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Ibasso Discrete portable DAC with R2R D16
High noise floor of DSD64 on the D16? I have never had that and I use sensitive headphones like the Focal Utopia and the iBasso SR3. To me, the D16 has a more natural and real life sound compared to the Hugo 2. The Hugo is a very good dac and very enjoyable but there is a difference between...- jamato8
- Post #484
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Ibasso Discrete portable DAC with R2R D16
For me, I don't care. It is the sound that matters and the D16 is excellent sounding, great depth, width, separation and dynamics. And easy to use. I was able to compare it to the Hugo 2 and easily prefer the D16. Natural true sound is what I enjoy.- jamato8
- Post #482
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Cayin Soul 170HA: A Beastly TOTL Vacuum Tube Headphone/Speaker Amplifier wth KT170
Transformers are a true art form.- jamato8
- Post #85
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Cayin HA-300MK2 (2022) TOTL Transformer coupled Direct Heated Triode Tube HeadAmp (Page 91)
There are two different caps on each side. I wouldn’t use a .47 in place of the .22.- jamato8
- Post #6,454
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Cayin HA-300MK2 (2022) TOTL Transformer coupled Direct Heated Triode Tube HeadAmp (Page 91)
Close to what is in there. I think .22 and ,47uf is what I used. 600 volt. With Duelunds it is a very tight fit.- jamato8
- Post #6,452
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Cayin HA-300MK2 (2022) TOTL Transformer coupled Direct Heated Triode Tube HeadAmp (Page 91)
I don't know if I am the only one. The stock caps are fine but I like Duelund caps. It sounds very good, with a natural hall sound, tight bass and excellent depth and width.- jamato8
- Post #6,450
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IBasso DC-Elite . . . The no compromise DAC/AMP with a true Stepped Attenuator
Then something to do with the adapter. What, I don't know. I know that apple doesn't use OTG, from what I have read.- jamato8
- Post #454
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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IBasso DC-Elite . . . The no compromise DAC/AMP with a true Stepped Attenuator
Do the cables work without the adapter? I would check that.- jamato8
- Post #452
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Cayin HA-300MK2 (2022) TOTL Transformer coupled Direct Heated Triode Tube HeadAmp (Page 91)
Use the ceramic sand filled fuses, (The amp uses slow blow) as they sound better IMO. And the cost is not exorbitant. There are ceramic (non glass) that are not sand filled so make sure they are. The sand stops any arcing after the fuse is blown but I get them because the sand also dampens the...- jamato8
- Post #6,448
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Cayin HA-300MK2 (2022) TOTL Transformer coupled Direct Heated Triode Tube HeadAmp (Page 91)
Yes, they can fail over time. The endure current inrush over and over and will finally give out. This is not abnormal. You can put in a bigger fuse (don't) but then you don't have the safety of the fuse if a tube blows or some other part of the circuit, so never do this. Also, there are sensing...- jamato8
- Post #6,447
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Cayin HA-300MK2 (2022) TOTL Transformer coupled Direct Heated Triode Tube HeadAmp (Page 91)
In the back on the PS by the power cord connection. Do you have the manual? Some power supplies are fine without a load and some not. I don't know about the PS for the 300B MKII. I am sure someone here does know.- jamato8
- Post #6,442
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Cayin Soul 170HA: A Beastly TOTL Vacuum Tube Headphone/Speaker Amplifier wth KT170
There is room up and down the price chain if the quality is there, which Cayin is proving capable of.- jamato8
- Post #81
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The iBasso Dongle DAC Thread – DC03 Pro | DC04 Pro | DC06 Pro | DC Elite | ...
I think so but I would not call the mids lush. They are honest and not overripe. You get the more lush mids with the WM1Z but I also think it obscures some of the detail and quality of the recording.- jamato8
- Post #1,145
- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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iBasso SR3 — 150Ω version of the SR2
Exactly. They to breath some.- jamato8
- Post #290
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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The iBasso Dongle DAC Thread – DC03 Pro | DC04 Pro | DC06 Pro | DC Elite | ...
The WM1Z is warmer sounding. The Elite is more transparent, with better separation and depth. Also l like the bass line on the Elite more and detail.- jamato8
- Post #1,143
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Cayin HA-300MK2 (2022) TOTL Transformer coupled Direct Heated Triode Tube HeadAmp (Page 91)
If the tubes have any noise the Utopia are going to reveal it as do the iBasso SR3 headphones. The SR3 are excellent headphones and I use them much of the time with the 300BMKII with Whiplash cables. But if tubes have noise, they will pick it up. I have the Chinese metal base and they are...- jamato8
- Post #6,428
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iBasso SR3 — 150Ω version of the SR2
I like the small perforated. I still choose it over many headphones I have and consider the SR3 one of the best headphones on the market regardless of price and very comfortable to wear.- jamato8
- Post #284
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ZMF Caldera Closed
I am trying to like the appearance but having had a cabinet shop I have never like the burnt wood look. But I understand the appeal.- jamato8
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- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Cayin HA-300MK2 (2022) TOTL Transformer coupled Direct Heated Triode Tube HeadAmp (Page 91)
Elaborating from my previous post and with the same tubes, no changes, I notice some transformation. Odd, as I do leave tubes in place but do listen to others but I don't change as often as many. I hear more space around subjects. Singers, have the slight natural echo/reverb of realism. Also...- jamato8
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Cayin HA-300MK2 (2022) TOTL Transformer coupled Direct Heated Triode Tube HeadAmp (Page 91)
The Japanese used a hard vacuum on the tubes they made. This made for a longer lasting tube and some of the best sounding tubes since they had such a low concentration of the unwanted gasses that occur. With a NOS tube, once turned on, it also activated the getter, which further reduces any...- jamato8
- Post #6,399
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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LTA Aero Dac. Linear Tube Audio’s first-ever digital-to-analog converter, and the world’s first DAC using ZOTL technology.
Audio Note UK used the 1865 dac chip in their 50,000 dollar dac. The AD1865 with the Zotl output would have to be so very fine!- jamato8
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LTA Aero Dac. Linear Tube Audio’s first-ever digital-to-analog converter, and the world’s first DAC using ZOTL technology.
What is everyone using for the digital cable? USB B, coax or optical?- jamato8
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Cayin HA-300MK2 (2022) TOTL Transformer coupled Direct Heated Triode Tube HeadAmp (Page 91)
I am using the Expanse DCA planners. They need amplification or they sound flat and unexciting. With this tube configuration, they are dynamic and transparent. Good stuff!- jamato8
- Post #6,397
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)