[chaturanga]

you could use the 3.5mm to rca adapter cable like the one below (it's the exact one I used for my mojo)

https://www.monoprice.com/Product?p...E4d8UobbCmuU-qLto1MHLOhQInnxYGpRoCgcAQAvD_BwE

without dac, it's not meaningless but if you use digital source, DAC will give you better sound.

Thank you very much

 

[Odin412]

The amp is definitely SE. It has RCA inputs only. But, it has both XLR and TRS output jacks to accommodate almost all the over ear headphones and cables available.

This is a very nice feature that I would recommend that other manufacturers adopt as well. Much less need to hunt for the XLR-TRS adapter.

 

[project86]

Not one of you guys cracked the case and took some internal pics?

I normally would, but this unit is a pre-production version. Not sure it's really fair to show it off given it isn't quite the final form yet. I'll ask about it though.

 

[swspiers]

I normally would, but this unit is a pre-production version. Not sure it's really fair to show it off given it isn't quite the final form yet. I'll ask about it though.

And that's how one becomes trusted enough to be sent a pre-production version of anything. Judgment is a good thing!!!

 

[project86]

By the way, I forgot to mention this. The final production version will have a slightly enlarged "tube hole" for more wiggle room while removing tubes. That's one thing I know is different from this sample I have. It's a small thing but actually very thoughtful.

 

[purk]

Maybe Alex could provide sound description against the Liquid Carbon. Is it within a striking distance or quite a noticeably drop from that. I would not just buy something based on price any more. Remember that you can easily buy a second hand $500 desktop amp for around $200 less. Also, this is a tube hybrid amp not a pure tube amp; hence, tube-rolling will be less pronounced. Also, the better the PSU....the better tuberolloing results will be. Also, tube hybrid will be less lush sounding than a pure tube amplifier. YMMY.

 

[tuckers]

This product looks great, and I think I might be interested. I've never used Massdrop before (it looks amazing though), will be there be a return policy for this product?

 

[Jodet]

This product looks great, and I think I might be interested. I've never used Massdrop before (it looks amazing though), will be there be a return policy for this product?

The return policy is you keep it. If you don't like it I'm sure after the drop is over there will be people thinking, 'gee, I wish I'd bought one of those'.

 

[Hansotek]

Do not need this ,will buy it!

+1. Don't need. Must have. Lol!

 

[John Q Lin]

This Vs the Grace M9XX?

 

[ProfFalkin]

This Vs the Grace M9XX?

Such a vague question.

 

[elNan]

Such a vague question.

An even vaguer answer...

 

[ProfFalkin]

Even vaguer answer...

Well, let me pop the question into my HF translator.

Convert "This Vs the Grace M9XX?" to English =

"I'm too lazy to look up reviews on each for myself, and to apply my tastes and personal preference to what I've learned, so someone please do the work for me".


My answer would be... No.

 

[Hansotek]

Also, tube hybrid will be less lush sounding than a pure tube amplifier. YMMY.

That's not true at all. It's completely dependent on the design. Compare a Liquid Crimson or Glass to a Glenn OTL or an Ampsandsound Kenzie and tell me a hybrid isn't as lush.

 

[Zachik]

Time is running out, need to make a decision VERY soon, and I am not getting answers to my newbie questions...

I only have experience with SS amps (currently using Schiit Jot), and would like to buy a tube amp in addition - I want to experience that tube sound people like so much.
Is this one a good amp to experience tube sound? Some early reviewers mentioned it was not very "tubey"... or should I get an OTL tube amp like Feliks Elise or Little Dot Mk3 to get a better "tube sound experience"?

Thanks.