Hi Guys, I have a Modi 2 and Vali 2 in the mail, lucky me! Even though I love quality music so much, I don't know how/why I endured listening through built-in soundcards and phones for so long... I am listening mostly to: 80% Opera 10% Piano solos 10% Vocal Jazz (Sinatra, NKC...) My budget is...

Can someone please suggest a tube-DAC for my office desk. I use: Audeze Sine Sennheiser HD650 Tidal/Google Music Streaming Mostly Jazz and Rock genres I'd prefer a single unit (integrated dac and headphone amp) if possible that is not too large. I have heard that Single Ended Triode...

Hello! I am about to buy my first dedicated headphone amp, stationary. I have a budget that can stretch up to US$50, max! I don't want it to have a DAC, got 2 and a third on the way... My main HP are the Shure SRH940, love them! I know people who don't like them, have had BQ problems... My...

Hi, I thought I'd start a thread on my DIY project I've been building. Comments or questions are welcomed! For the last year or so I've been experimenting and building @MrCurwen 's LTP design. It has been many ups and downs along the road but the amp is finally finished! Granted, I've not...

Uses a custom made Nixie tube which is 4.5" tall and 2" diameter

Hey I just recently acquired my first tube amplifier, the Schiit Lyr2.Just curious for those who have such amps what are some of the most important things you should do? I know that you should care for them a little differently than normal so as to make them last as long as possible. Anyone have...