Ok, thats what I am using.

This? https://www.amazon.co.uk/3-5mm-Headphone-Adapter-Seamless-Sound-White/dp/B0BX9XZLYV/ref=asc_df_B0BX9XZLYV/?th=1

Which DAP would you recommend for Shure SE846? I have used my SE846 only from an iPhone. Does it sound better from a DAP?

I have Blue Halo OTL amplifier. It sounds quite different from Aegis. Soundstage is smaller and more intimate on the OTL amp. It also sounds more tubey (boosted mid-low frequencies). I prefer Aegis but it is more a question of personal preference. Someone might prefer OTL for its more...

Good to know, I thought 5881 qualify as low power output tubes.

Tung-Sol 5881 are 25 watt tubes. I think we should use only 5R4 rectifiers with them.

I got a pair of NOS Tung-Sol 5881 tubes. This web page recommends them 6l6-tube-reviews

Speaking of DIY Aegis. Isn't it better because it has Lundahl transformers and "audiophile" Jupiter capacitors? I think transformers should have substantial impact on the sound.

This is best looking Aegis I have seen! Where did you get chassis for the amp? It looks different.

These are good (budget friendly). 6p6s and 6n9s

I can't fathom why would anyone want more bass than AO. With a good tube amp (Aegis) it has all bass I could possibly want.

price drop

I got some nice tubes (all 4 of them) from Ukraine. Excellent sound ( warmer than KT66 ) if your ears are treble sensitive.

Yes, it is. You can get pure silver cable for much less. I got mine from Lavricable. Not that I can hear any difference but YMMV.

Soundwise full size headphones are better. IEMs are great for enjoying music outside.

Isn't 6P14P EL84 equivalent?

Aegis works very well with Caldera. https://www.head-fi.org/threads/aegis-diy-tube-headphone-amplifier.965530/page-146#post-18026365 It needs different tubes though.

I guess they overdid bass elevation on AC? Nothing a bit of EQ can't fix. I like bass on my AO (Bubinga) - it doesn't need EQ in my opinion.

I have a pair of 6SL7GT JAN SYLVANIA GREEN BAD BOY. They are nice tubes but a bit pricey ( 140 gbp )

ZMF Caldera

There is no need to buy another amp if you don't want to spend 1000$. Most of audiophile equipment are just "expensive toys for expensive boys". :L3000:

You didnt like your Aeolus? :cry:

If you want warmer sound go for tubes. High impedance headphones sound great with tubes. I just tried to compare RME-2 with Aegis. My Atriums sound better on Aegis but it isn't life changing improvement. Kimono Kaleidoscope by Circular sounds more holographic (bigger soundstage) on Aegis.

Does anyone know how to convert this amp to 240V? Only these two pins and fuse need to be changed?