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I already gave him the spiel about how "purists will prefer that the headphones colour the sound versus the amp and DAC" but at that price if it's at all decent....

 

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/aune-t1-amp-dac-combo?mode=guest_open

 

I know the first question is going to be "what headphones is he using" but he can probably use pretty much anything. His headphone collection is bigger than mine (he has 20+ iirc) but he's yet to add a proper amp/DAC to his setup.

 

One solution I suggested was just picking up an amp and using the 3.5mm out on his iOS device or PC, but I think he prefers and all-in-one solution.

 

Any other thoughts? I'm going to link him here.

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What about an O2 amp/dac? Aren't those the most pure sound? Or does he want a tube amp?

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It looks pretty good. Yeah it will colour the sound, and music wont sound how it's mixed etc.. But it will sound extremely good (A lot of music is mixed like crap now anyway). Tube amps give a nice warm sound that no solid state amp can reproduce (cheaply anyway)  :)

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What about an O2 amp/dac? Aren't those the most pure sound? Or does he want a tube amp?

 

He wants to spend $130 :P

 

O2/ODAC is $250ish

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I don't know his situation, but he could do with just the amp. If he has fine onboard or even uses a PC as a source

By the amp I meant pretty much any amp, but he o2 amp is about 130 dollars

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I wonder if this is Linus's attempt to redeem the audio forum? After that "shoutout" on the WAN show.

 

Also I can say tube AMPs are in fact awesome. Although I don't own one I know someone with a very nice tube AMP that sounds very good. 

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Personally i would go for the Yulong U100, but that's only because i absolutely hate the design of the T1's. Performance wise they are about the same.

 

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OMG! Linus asking the forum a question? Am I dreaming here?

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He wants to spend $130 :P

 

O2/ODAC is $250ish

Well what about a FiiO E17? It's 130$. Or does it need to have analog input?

 

I don't know of anything of a better deal for a good quality tube amp than that massdrop one.

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that moment when your friend will see that you're the owner, the "baws" of this forum :3

does he know that?

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that moment when your friend will see that you're the owner, the "baws" of this forum :3

does he know that?

 

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So many worshipers here, lol. He's human like you, he can have a question, lol

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More than 3 line signature alert!

(Quick change it before he notices!)

umm... what? why? is it against the c.o.c. ?

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LinusTech I know you said that he has multiple cans, but is there a specific pair that is his main driver?

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More than 3 line signature alert!

(Quick change it before he notices!)

His sig is 3 lines....

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I thought someone was trolling us with the same profile pic at first but no. Linus asked us a question!

 

If he doesn't mind it let him buy it, it's his money anyway.

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umm... what? why? is it against the c.o.c. ?

Yeah 3 Lines is the limit. Just put #Killedmywide on the same line as the doge thing and you'll be fine.

 

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100 ohm output impedance will wreck just about any headphone, as well as destroying the output power of the amp.

 

Edit - You don't need a DAC if he using a modern motherboard or IOS device, they both have really good DAC's.

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Tell him to keep what he's got unless one of the headphones in his collection doesn't get loud enough.  Link him to the FAQ and point out the first FAQ question.

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There's this guy on YouTube called Linus (I'm sure you haven't heard of him), and he recommends an Asus Xonar soundcard at any price point. Just pick the one that fits your friend's budget.

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Personally i would go for the Yulong U100, but that's only because i absolutely hate the design of the T1's. Performance wise they are about the same.

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but muh freedoms. Seriously though. Just like my ecig mods, would rather get one that is made here in America. I would suggest just saving up for an o2 amp if it is really necessary.

 

 

 

 

There's this guy on YouTube called Linus (I'm sure you haven't heard of him), and he recommends an Asus Xonar soundcard at any price point. Just pick the one that fits your friend's budget.

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