audio-poutine-objective2-amp
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someone help me, i'm a headphone newb
i know nothing of heaphones and have very little to work with (an ipod touch and mp3 music files). I am interested in buying high quality headphones, solely for the purpose of listening to music. I listen to everything and need headphones that will be capable of playing everything with crystal...- kendryna
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- hifiman-he-400 akg-k701-studio-headphones audio-poutine-objective2-amp sennheiser-hd-650-headphones
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- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Audio System Qs to drive Q701
Hello im a complete newbie to audio area for PC so I came to ask... I have an overall good PC, but desperately need an audio upgrade I was able to fish out 600$ total to spend and I already have decided to buy AKG Q701 and Titanium HD The question here is: Will getting an external amp...- euterpe
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- schiit-magni akg-q701-premium-class-reference-headphones-quincy-jones-signature-line audio-poutine-objective2-amp
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Aune T1 OR Objective2 for DT990 Pros...which is smarter?
There's the deal for the Aune T1 and from what I've read, it's a nice dac/amp for these headphones so long as a get a different bulb. But really, it's not a great deal after the duties and taxes, and shipping to Canada. It will easily come to $160-$190 CAD. Up until tomorrow I can still cancel...- Syndicat3
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- beyerdynamic-dt-990-pro-headphones aune-t1 audio-poutine-objective2-amp
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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When using an amp (Objective 2) connected to laptop, should you set amp's volume to max and the laptop's volume low? Or . . .
When using an amp (Objective 2) connected to laptop, should you set amp's volume to max and the computer's volume to a low level. Or should you, say, set the amp's volume to mid and set the laptop's volume to a higher level? Does it make any difference? Thanks. Just curious how experts do...- ag8908
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- audio-poutine-objective2-amp
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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DA&T AC Filter Impression
I have thought hard before writing this review whether this is the right time for it as I am still waiting for an important piece of my set-up puzzle, the DNA Stratus. But heck, if my current less-than-perfect set-up can yield a performance that I have never experienced before, I have no doubt...- froger
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- amr-dp-777 sennheiser-hd-800-headphones moon-audio-black-dragon-v2-headphone-cable audio-poutine-objective2-amp dna-stratus-2a3
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- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)
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Objective2+ODAC combo (Rear Power) vs Schiit Magni+Modi for Sennheiser HD 650.
Title says it all. What is better and why? O2+ODAC 2 in 1 combo is 295 including shipping. Schiit Magni+Modi is 275 including shipping. Other recommendations are welcome. To me though, these seem like the two best sub 300$ solutions for a Sennheiser HD 650.- EvenR
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- schiit-magni schiit-modi audio-poutine-objective2-amp sennheiser-hd-650-headphones
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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External DAC or Computer Sound Card?
I'm a newbie when it comes to audiophile and high end equipment, but for the last couple of months I've enjoyed my new stereo system I put together to play vinyl records. My next purchase I'm looking to make is on a DAC. I recently ripped my entire CD collection to flac on my desktop. I'm not...- ScottRG
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- schiit-modi hifimediy-sabre-usb-dac marantz-amplifier-silver-gold-pm-8004-fn asus-xonar-dx-7-1-channels-pci-express-interface-sound-card audio-poutine-objective2-amp
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- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Battery Powered Desktop Amplifiers ......
I'm wondering if it would be possible to use this thread to list Desktop amplifiers, which run on battery power ? I know Blue Audio does this, but am not sure about others.- downsize
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- red-wine-audio red-wine-audio-corvina audio-poutine-objective2-amp
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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[Review] JDS Labs Objective2 Amp
I want to thank JDS Labs for the fantastic Objective2 (O2) Amp that they've hand-built and kept to NwAvGuy specifications. John is a very nice guy who sent the O2 much faster than he had quoted and also quickly responded to my emails. I highly recommend JDS Labs if you're considering...- keanex
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- jds-labs-assembled-objective2-headphone-amplifier jds-labs-objective2-assembled-pcb audio-poutine-objective2-amp
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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LOVING my new amp (Objective2)
Hi ALL (First time poster, long time lurker.) I've just recently upgraded (from a CMOY) to this brilliant piece of electronics. I just had to post SOMETHING, SOMEWHERE about the extreme joy I am having listening to music through this amp (which I've had for only a couple of...- ghuth
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- audio-poutine-objective2-amp
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Does This Objective2 Amp Look Genuine?
These amps are hard to find in the UK, it says it comes with a 12 month warranty though so I'm not sure. What do you guys think? ...- max6293
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- audio-poutine-objective2-amp
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Can I ask for a "list" of amps in the $200-$300 range?
More specifically, I'm just looking to weigh as many options for a new amp as possible. Of course I'm not asking anyone here to list every amp in the world in that range, but hopefully a brief list with reputable/popular amps. Tube or SS is no difference to me, since I will most likely end up...- 2enty3
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- schiit-asgard-headphone-amplifier schiit-lyr audio-gd-nfb-12 matrix-m-stage audio-poutine-odac audio-poutine-objective2-amp little-dot-i muse-6n11-class-a-hybrid-tube-headphone-amplifier
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Objective2 vs Audio-gd NFB-15.32
Hi, Can anyone who might have heard both O2 and NFB-15.32 provide some impressions of the sound of these 2 products. I realize NFB-15.32 is a DAC/AMP, but wondering if the sound of it would be an upgrade to my O2 with the purchase of an ODAC, or if they are comparable. I had...- gottahavtunz
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- audio-gd-nfb-15-1 audio-poutine-objective2-amp
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Which option is best for me? (HELP for NEWBIE)
Hello all head-fiers, I need some help about my new system. I'm so interesting about the HE-500 in these days. I think I will get the HE-500 soon. So now I'm considering about dac, and amp. I heard the HE-500 needs some powerful amp. But, the thing is I'm totally newbie in this area...- redchoco
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- yulong-d100-mkii hifiman-he-500 centrance-dacmini-cx grant-fidelity-24-192-tubedac-11-digital-to-analog-converter-with-tube-output audio-poutine-objective2-amp
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- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Amp/Dac for Grado PS500
Hi Guys, I've been researching on Head-Fi for the past couple of weeks. I'm looking to invest in a $500ish portable amp/dac combo for my Grado PS500s. Music I enjoy listening to: Jazz I have my choices down to 1) Alo Pan Am (I heard the amp is amazing, but the DAC...- seraphkz
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- apex-high-fi-audio-glacier-portable-amp-dac alo-audio-the-pan-am centrance-dacport-usb-headphone-amp grado-professional-series-ps500-headphones matrix-m-stage audio-poutine-odac audio-poutine-objective2-amp centrance-dacport-lx-ultra-low-noise-portable-usb-dac phiaton-ps-500
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Fiio E17 to drive Sennheiser HD650?
Would the fiio E17 be enough to drive the headphones reasonably well?- niglu93
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- fiio-e11 jds-labs-odac fiio-e9-desktop-headphone-amplifier-and-dock-for-e7-usb-dac sennheiser-hd-800-headphones sennheiser-hd-600 fiio-e09k headroom-total-airhead headroom-micro-amp pure-i-20-digital-dock-for-ipod-iphone-with-hi-fi-quality-audio-and-video-output jds-labs-assembled-objective2-headphone-amplifier headphone-amplifiers audio-poutine-odac fiio-e17 sennheiser-hd-650-headphones audio-poutine-objective2-amp
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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portable amp+dac - 150$
Hey, Just bought my first full size after years of IEMs. It is the AKG q701, and my current amp - fiio e6 - isn't enough. Im thinking of getting an amp+dac combo. why? because I want a single device for home & on the road use. mostly budget wise. For the portable use, my source is...- pedelt
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- headroom-total-bithead-headphone-amp-dac portable-amps amp-dacs ibasso-d-zero hippo-cricri-amp-and-dac fiio-e6-headphone-amplifier audio-poutine-odac audinst-hud-mx1 fiio-e17 audio-poutine-objective2-amp
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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DAC for HD-598
Hey so I'm a complete, utter noob in the world of audio. I have a HD-598, and I usually just plug it into my PC to listen to it, I don't think I have a soundcard. Should I get a Nuforce ICON uDAC2, e10, something like that? And how would I use it? Do I plug the DAC into the pc and...- eiliant
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- asus-xonar-dg-cmi8786-sound-card sennheiser-hd-598 smsl-sd-793-minidac dacs audio-poutine-odac fiio-e10 audio-poutine-objective2-amp
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Audio quality: Which one would be a better choice DragonFly DAC or Fiio e17?
I am mainly looking for audio quality. The price can go up to $300 for a portable amp. I would highly appreciate it if you guys help me to finally make up my mind.- JoshNurse
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- audioquest-dragonfly-asynchronous-usb-dac dacs audio-poutine-odac fiio-e17 audio-poutine-objective2-amp
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Good Starting Place?
Before I get into this, I'm relatively new to the whole audiophile world (and a first time poster) so I apologize for any noobness! I am looking for a rig to get me started, but I also want it to be something that I won't be ashamed to still use a few years down the road. The very top of my...- notanandy
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- akg-k-702-headphones audio-poutine-objective2-amp audio-poutine-odac audio-technica-ath-m50-studio-monitor-headphones grado-sr225i-headphones headphones leckerton-audio-uha-4-slimline-portable-amp
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Xonar DGX vs higher end cards
Is there a significant difference in features between the entry level Xonar cards like the DGX vs the higher end cards like the Xonar Essence STX or the Creative Xi-Fi Titanium HD if all you care about it sound through headphones? While I do have an analog output to a receiver to power...- livngston
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- computer-audio sound-cards beyerdynamic-dt-770-pro-80-closed-studio-headphones asus-xonar-essence-stx creative-labs-x-fi-titanium-hd-pci-e asus-xonar-dgx audio-poutine-objective2-amp asus-xonar-dsx-pcie-7-1-gx2-5-audio-engine-192k-24bit-playback-support-sound-cards
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Best Amp + DAC combo for $350?
I listen to all genres except for classical and jazz if that matters. Source will be a computer either a PC or a Macbook Pro. Using a variety of headphones. To be clear I say a variety of headphones because I never know what headphones I am going to buy and I am looking for a amp that will sound...- wolfetan44
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- amp-dacs audio-gd-nfb5-2-dac-amp matrix-m-stage audio-poutine-odac yulong-d100 audio-poutine-objective2-amp
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Question about Objective2 Input
Hey guys. My first quality headphone hasn't arrived yet, but I can't stop doing research about the next upgrade to go along with it. I'm totally over the first idea of getting a standalone DAC, people who knows a lot more than I do convinced me here (...- Alec246
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- headphone-amplifiers jds-labs-assembled-objective2-headphone-amplifier audio-poutine-objective2-amp
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Anyone know the release date for the nwavguy ODA
I was so tempted into getting the nwavguy O2 amp but because I was only going to use it as a desktop amp I have opted to wait for the ODA...but does anyone know when it will be released?- DiscoBurger
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- schiit-asgard-headphone-amplifier headphone-amplifiers audio-poutine-objective2-amp
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Which full size amp and dac to pair with my headphones?
I have the AKG K702, Denon D2000, Grado SR80i, and Sennheiser HD-280 pro. Any amps and dacs that will play nice with all of these sets of headphones? I'm just looking for something that sounds good so I have no solid state or tube preference - just something that pairs well with what i have. My...- RAZRr1275
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- audio-poutine-objective2-amp audio-poutine-odac headphone-amplifiers headphones hot-audio-dac-destroyer little-dot-i little-dot-mk-iii
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)