Hi,   I have $300 budget for the DAC/AMP pairing with Q701. The gear should also has a RCA input to work as an amp alone. Used are acceptable.   M-stage? Compass? These are two gears I found.    It seems M-stage is getting quite a fame. How does Compass(old version, cannot afford the...

I want to buy an amp just to improve the soundstage and quality of music for my bayers DT 880.   Requirements :   - Portable or a full size amp (dont mind much) - Price range is flexible as long as it is a boost to my headphones but ofcourse it can get higher than the cost of the...

I'm using the Class A biasing adaptor (from coolfungadget) to bias my OPA1641 into class A in my Matrix M-stage. Is this a good idea? Is this safe to do? 

I've been looking around quite a lot, I can't find any answers x.x or opinions any headsup?   dac = HRT Music Streamer II   budget is 400.00

Ok, first off, sorry for yet another K701 amp thread.   That being said, I have done my due diligence and made a reasonable effort to comb through the old posts for an answer to this question. I was unable to find any direct comparisons specific to the AKG's. However, the 701's will not be...

I want to try the M-stage with my k701's.     I once let a potential Bottlehead purchaser audition my gear with his speakers before he pulled the trigger. Thought I would see if I could arrange a similar scenario.   Now that I think of it maybe I'll post an IC thread in the groups forum...

Just had a quick question, maybe somebody can enlighten me. If this matrix M-stage is a pure class A amp, what is the purpose of the Class A Biasing mod?

Hello :) I have a pair of AKG K702's and powering them using my FiiO E7 & E9, im now thinking about upgrading the amp, wanting more!  How's the FiiO E9 Vs Matrix M-Stage, would you say there is a huge difference between the two? I've also heard about the 'Lovely Cube' and 'Matrix Cube'...

Anybody compared these two?    I had the E9 and found it transparent and strong.  I ditched it because of the static on the Volume pot.  I now have a AUNE which I like better (after a few EQ adjustments), but am ready to upgrade to an M-Stage.  I was told there isn't much sound difference...

I see that the Matrix M-stage has been well received by fellow members, and was given the impression that the M-Stage is very good at transient response, which is one reason I believe it has been claimed as one of the best amps at any price for the much more expensive HD800.   I just wonder...

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Hi, I've been reading a lot trying to decide on a desktop system to use with my laptop in the 450-500USD range and finally came up with these two options: a separate DAC + amp system, the matrix m-stage + HRT music streamer II, both very well regarded, seeming good options for the price. Would...

I'm considering matching Sennheiser HD 650 with Matrix M-Stage. Would this be a good combo compared to f.ex. Fiio E9?

I recently brought a pair Q701, I was thinking hook it up with an Amp. Now I am stuck on this two choice 1. Little Dot MK III 2. Matrix M-Stage   Any one been using this two combination here can help me to decide, or any other recommend will be very much appreciate. My budget is...

Just recently got a friend into this hobby we share. He is on a limited budget. He loves the sound of my DT 990's (I like the open bass but hate the highs but can't seem to part ways with them). We picked him up a pair of refurbished ones  from E-bay that arrived in good shape. Now we are...

I am planning to get a new headphone and a more powerful amp.   I am currently using SRH840 with HUD MX-1. It serves me well and I really enjoy it. However, I think it is time to 'upgrade'.   I am planning to get HD598 in a few days and i wonder if using matrix m-stage will fit the...

I recently purchased the AKG k702s and am really enjoying them. I previously had the Audio Technica AD700s and was playing them right off my uDAC (first generation). I'm playing the 702s off of the uDAC for now, and they sound great (as in, much better than the AD700s -- I haven't tried many...

I currently have a CEntrance DACport and I'm considering the Matrix M-stage with the USB upgrade. There will be no loss if I sell my DACport then buying the M-stage, so I wonder if it's worth changing, though the price of both new is $399 vs $300. I know both products are both highly rated...

So about 3 months ago I took the plunge and bought the Hifiman Ef2A to power my new AKG Q701.  I've been really really happy with the EF2A, and the headphones for that matter.  Before my go to headphones were the Sony MDR-7506.  The AKG was a significant step up, and the EF2A made the headphones...

  As part of my search for amplifer for my AKG K240MK2.   I listened to iQube for few hours, the result was excellent! Sound completely smooth and very very musical. In level of a lot more expensive headphone systems.   The downside is that the iQube quite expensive and requires...

(Amp section only)   Before voting! There is a requirement. Please have at least Two of the above Amps. So the results are somewhat accurate and based on a comparison, instead being which amp is most popular.     PS. I'm new to Head-fi. Just want know which Amp is best for noobs...

The top section (1st line) of the headphone plug is stuck in my Matrix M-Stage jack.  Needle-nosed pliers are too big to latch onto any part of the broken off plug.  I've tried superglue but no success.   Any suggestions would be appreciated

So...it's tube vs SS.   What would you choose for use with several different headphones of different sound signatures and impedances, fed by Musical Fidelity M1DAC?   It's a must for me to be able to adjust the sound signature of the amp, so that's why I want to be able to change either...

Hi! It's my first post so please don't shot me... I'm looking to get my first proper amp/dac combo for my HD600. Did anybody had a chance to listen to both options? What do you think would be better? Currently I listen to headphone out on my Onkyo TX8050 and I think they can perform better...

Hey guys, I need help!   Currently, I own a pair of D2000s, and I recently decided to get a better amp for it.   I'm stuck between buying an AMB M^3 (w/ Elpac wall wart) and a Matrix M-stage.    Which amp is better suited for the D2000s? Can someone who has listened to both amps help...