Powerful headamp for orthos?

[luvdunhill]

I'm looking for some Orthos to experiment with. Basic config will be a "preamp" capable of putting out balanced ~30v per leg, then run into a balanced TVC then to the cans. I have a feeling this will really show what Orthos can do. Just need to find some phones

[spritzer]

Don't you have some SFI's to play with?

[Smeggy]

Gah, I've been looking at AMBs site and I'm just as confused as before. I think I'll just chicken out and buy an amp.

[luvdunhill]

Don't you have some SFI's to play with?

yeah, Steve has a set. I'd need the lower impedance versions. I'm consider ransoming his new phono preamp for them.

[n_maher]

Gah, I've been looking at AMBs site and I'm just as confused as before. I think I'll just chicken out and buy an amp.

Nonsense.

http://www.nisbeth.dk/uffe/files/headfi/mcubed-bom.xls

That'll get you started on a BOM for the amp. You gotta learn at some point.

[Smeggy]

Nonsense.

http://www.nisbeth.dk/uffe/files/headfi/mcubed-bom.xls

That'll get you started on a BOM for the amp. You gotta learn at some point.

Bah, I hate you

Ok, I'll buy them. If I fuck it all up it'll be on your head, and If I get killed, are you sure your conscience can live with it?

EDIT:

waidaminit, I'm not doing this unless I have a complete idiot proof list of all parts including everything I'd need for the PSU as well. That's what got me flummoxed with the Gainclone.

I can't leave anything parts-wise to chance or I just know it'll never get done.

Is the PSU similar to the Beta 22 one?

[n_maher]

Hmmm, given your most recent statements I'm having second thoughts. First things first, you could try posting a WTB thread at Head-Fi for an M

[Smeggy]

Hmmm, given your most recent statements I'm having second thoughts. First things first, you could try posting a WTB thread at Head-Fi for an M

[n_maher]

I'd ideally need a couple of watts, 1-3 should do the trick.

Sorta need to know what load the orthos will present to the amp to know if an M

[luvdunhill]

Smeggy:

Maybe we can barter some skill sets Do you have a price range in mind?

[spritzer]

yeah, Steve has a set. I'd need the lower impedance versions. I'm consider ransoming his new phono preamp for them.

I have some extra if you need them. I even have a set (Sony ECR400 chassis) with drivers epoxied into place but I don't have any spare cables...

[luvdunhill]

I have some extra if you need them. I even have a set (Sony ECR400 chassis) with drivers epoxied into place but I don't have any spare cables...

so, you have a set that needs a cable? Hmmm.. have you listened to them, or just a wild guess?

[Smeggy]

Smeggy:

Maybe we can barter some skill sets Do you have a price range in mind?

Hmm, I was only looking at about $200-250 as I'm way too broke for more than that. That's why I was looking at the DV Figaro or similar and also why I'm now into cheap but good phones and DIY-ing them up. The M^3 parts including PSU would come in just under the radar and I'm still pondering that one. I certainly couldn't afford anyone building one for me.

I'm also looking into the potential of doing a swap of one of my K1000s for a good amp like a Beta 22.

[n_maher]

I'm also looking into the potential of doing a swap of one of my K1000s for a good amp like a Beta 22.

That might be possible if you were up for say waiting a month or two...

[luvdunhill]

I certainly couldn't afford anyone building one for me.

that's the beauty of bartering, you just need time and talents

[cetoole]

Hmmm, given your most recent statements I'm having second thoughts. First things first, you could try posting a WTB thread at Head-Fi for an M

[Smeggy]

It would be very nice to have both an M^3 and a Beta 22 as work and home rigs and they'd be powerful enough to drive everything I have from the K1000 to 'Stats, 'trets and orthos. That's pretty much my dream setup, well, that and eventually a good USB DAC too as funds allow.

I couldn't wish for better. *dreams a happy dream*

[spritzer]

so, you have a set that needs a cable? Hmmm.. have you listened to them, or just a wild guess?

I've never fired them up but the drivers were tested before I installed them. You are welcome to them and spare set of drivers if you want.

[swt61]

yeah, Steve has a set. I'd need the lower impedance versions. I'm consider ransoming his new phono preamp for them.

Yeah I have an extra set of 32 ohm. I thought I already told you they were yours for the asking? I'll send them along soon.

Sorta need to know what load the orthos will present to the amp to know if an M

[Smeggy]

that's the beauty of bartering, you just need time and talents

What is it you have in mind, dare I ask.

[n_maher]

FYI Smeggy, you could probably unload a pair of your K1Ks and more than cover the beta22 Mike listed today.

[Smeggy]

Heh, if that's the one Young used to own, I actually got a look at it at one of the Seattle meets. Sadly he was short on time and packing up so I didn't get a chance to listen to it.

[n_maher]

Heh, if that's the one Young used to own, I actually got a look at it at one of the Seattle meets. Sadly he was short on time and packing up so I didn't get a chance to listen to it.

Nope, it's a different (but similar) beta.

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