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So as the title says. I wanna buy DT 990 pro with Sound BlasterX G6 DAC AMP. For listening music purely and mixing music. I know that Sound BlasterX is for gaming but I read online that it might run good with DT 990 pro. So I came here for advice. Should I take those two or just buy DT 990 with 32 ohm or do you recommend me DT 990 pro with this DAC or some other? Keep in mind my budget is kinda low, I can give up to 100 Euros for DAC and around 150 Euro for Headphones. My music preferences is Metal, progressive rock, indie rock, ambient, hip hop and so on. I switch between genres quite alot. But I like my sound to be in V shape, like with some bass and some highs. But that also depends on what Im listening. So I read alot of reviews and it looks like DT 990 pro is my choice to go. If you have some other recommendations I woul love to know. Thank you.

Need some sanity check on what I'm trying to do and how to do it... I'd like to run my Stax 727 off my Yamaha R-N602 so I can switch between my TT and Spotify. Thought I could keep Kefs as Speaker A and run the Stax as speaker B. I thought I could do this with RCAs, but then realised the R-N602 has banana plugs. Jaycar told me I could use a 2xRCA into 1xRCA cable, cut the 2xRCA off and install banana plugs and this would work. Yamaha is now alerting to a speaker wire short circuit. Is what I'm trying possible? Can it work without a preamp out? Is my homemade cable the problem? Is my R-N602 at fault? How can I test? How can I gloriously enjoy my stax?

Hey Guys, Looking for some advice. I just bought a Cavalli Liquid Platinum amp from Monoprice in the States. Then realized it is the wrong voltage - which they confirmed, duh. Mea culpa. Before I attempt a PayPal refund will it work here with a USA adaptor? Could a tech here adjust it for me, and if so, an audio tech or a sparky? Any and all help is very much appreciated. Rob

Further information: I bought this second hand some time ago and it already had the minor cosmetic damage to it. It appears to have been scraped along the front causing damage to the volume knob and HP sockets (see images). However, it has worked perfectly for the entire time I've had it (a few years now) and continues to be a great amp. It's basically a single-ended version of the NFB-1 amp (according to Audio-gd) and it's got buckets of power (3W @ 25 ohm, Class A) and tonnes of inputs and outputs for use as both headamp and preamp. The output is switchable so you can keep it connected to speakers and headphones and just easily toggle between the two. Here's a link to the Audio-gd listing: http://www.audio-gd.com/Pro/Headphoneamp/C22015/C22015EN.htm (Please note: I do not have the remote control as mentioned on the site) It's pretty big (see image with headphones for scale) and weighs a fair amount so will need to discuss shipping costs or local pickup with minimum contact Photos:

Further information: The Meridian Prime is a combined DAC and headphone amp. Reviews are generally glowing, especially for headphone enthusiasts given the proprietary Analogue Spatial Processing that is offers. Comes with original box, wall wart charger, and DIY 12V linear power supply (charger/maintainer and speaker wire-to-25mm barrel plug interconnect). The DIY power supply permits the Prime to perform optimally in lieu of a Meridian Prime Power Supply that effectively does the same thing; however, these are PSU units expensive and hard to come by here in AUS. This unit draws 0.5mA so can be run for many hours with provided 5aH battery or longer with larger battery. Unfortunately lead acid battery can’t be sent via Sendle or Post as they’re classified as “Class 8 Corrosive” so pictured 12V 5aH battery this won’t be included in sale; however, these are relatively cheap ($20) and readily attainable from a local shop. All other components for DIY power supply are included in sale in addition to OEM wall wart power supply. Bought this unit to compare against the DAC in my Meridian 568.2MM Processor based on reviews and newer components; however, within my system the improvement in clarity heard from digital audio playback was not significant enough to warrant keeping. Would rather see this unit being used by someone who really enjoys it (as all quality gear should be!). Postage anywhere in AUS via Sendle is included in sale price. Thanks for looking and feel free to ask any questions. Photos: PLEASE READ If you include any reference to pricing whatsoever in this section (excluding RRP), your ad will not be approved If you are advertising multiple items, you must post one bulk price only, or post seperate ads for each item If you don't include photographs of the actual item being sold, your ad will not be approved You understand that a reasonable donation for selling fees is expected upon successful sale of your item - if you have previously sold items and not made a donation, your advertisement may not be approved.

Further Information: Topping E30 and L30 for sale. around 6 months and used less than 1/2 dozen times. Bought for a home office set up, but too many zoom calls are getting in the way of me actually using them. In absolutely perfect condition and come with relevant original power cables Can ship at your cost, or pick up in inner north melbourne. Any questions, give me a holler

Item: MAD Ear+ HD Location: Melbourne, VIC Price: SOLD Item Condition: 8/10 Reason for selling: Raising money for a camera Payment Method: Pickup - Cash Extra Info: - Has a light hum when low impedance headphones are connected. Hum doesn't increase with volume. - Match made in heaven with the Grado RS1s! - Great with high impedance Sennheisers as well - Built by Mapletree Audio Design (not DIY) Refer pic for build quality Also available Grado RS1i. PM me if interested in both. Pictures:

Item: WOO AUDIO WA7 + WA7TP (firefly) 1ST GEN SILVER Location: Melbourne Price: $1200 Item Condition: EXCELLENT Reason for selling: NO LONGER REQUIRED Payment Method: Pickup - Cash Extra Info: Excellent headphone amp and there are many reviews online. It's a great solution if you're strapped for space and they look great either side of a MacBook or iMac. I have all the boxes and comes with the tube power supply. Not in a hurry to sell so all low ballers will be ignored. Given the weight of the thing I'd very much prefer cash on pick up. They also have the Electro Harmonics Gold Pin upgrade tubes for the amp and a pair of Tung Sol upgrade tubes for the power supply which is a lot better than the stock tubes. Please PM me with any offers or questions. There are no visible scratches or dings or anything like that. Thanks for looking. Pictures:

Further information: Schiit Jotunheim 1 - Headphone Amplifier and Preamp - with XLR/balanced and RCA inputs/outputs The Jotunheim can be used as a headphone amp (balanced and unbalanced headphones) and also as a preamplifier (the unit has both RCA and XLR/balanced inputs and outputs) to send the signal to a power amp or to a pair of powered speakers. Condition is very good except for a ding on the top panel (see pics for detail). Comes with the power cable and a copy of the Schiit manual for this model. No original box but it will be safely packaged for posting, at the buyer's expense as the amp is quite heavy. $350 OBO More information here: https://addictedtoaudio.com.au/products/schiit-audio-jotunheim-balanced-headphone-amplifier-no-module

Further information: Heed Canalot III Headphone Amp with the optional Q-PSU power supply/regulator. I have owned this Amp for less than 3 months and it has had hardly any use at all - please see photos. Heed made the very popular Canamp and this was the follow up. It is a great amp with a really lovely musical, warm tone. It has great reviews, please research it. Lots to like; it is modular and sits neatly on a desk top and has two working Headphone inputs. It is a very solid and beautiful looking Class A amplifier. Very powerful and has no trouble driving any Headphone. You can see the specs. on The Heed site. This is the model without the optional DAC . RRP $1890 at Audio Solutions. Please contact me with any questions. Audition is available until the end of the month. Thanks, Rob Photos: PLEASE READ If you are advertising multiple items, you must post one bulk price only, or post seperate ads for each item If you include any reference to pricing whatsoever in this section (excluding RRP), your ad will not be approved If you don't include photographs of the actual item being sold, your ad will not be approved

Further information: V90-BHA Balanced Headphone Amplifier Balanced Headphone Amplifier BONUS "New Bee Headphone Stand" PerformancePower: 0.75wpc into 32OhmsOutput Impedance: 22 Ohms (Suitable for 10-600 Ohm headphones)Input Impedance: 25 KOhmsTHD(+ noise): <0.005% typical (20Hz to 20kHz)Signal to Noise Ratio: >109dB ‘A’-weightedFrequency Response: +0, –3dB, <10Hz to 37 kHz Inputs1x pair RCA / Phono Line Level1x pair XLR inputs1.3mm Power Socket Outputs1x Stereo mini XLR1x Stereo Headphone Jack - 3.5mm / 1/8”GeneralDimensions - WxHxD (mm): 170 x 47 x 117Weight (unpacked / packed): 600g / 1.1 kgSupplied Accessories1x 12v 500mA DC power supply Photos:

Further Information: Up for sale is my Audio-gd Master 11 headphone amplifier/pre and DAC combination and Singxer SU-1 digital audio USB bridge. Audio-gd no longer make the Master 11 because the PCM1704UK Ladder DAC chip is no longer produced. Audio-gd now makes their own discrete r2r resistor ladder DAC but if you do your research, they're not lauded in the same regard are their older PCM1704UK counterparts, like the Master 11. The sound can be described as smooth and transparent. The DAC is best paired with the Singxer SU-1 for USB audio, hence why it is included. Also included is a 15cm WireWorld UltraViolet5 HDMI cable for i2s connection between the USB audio bridge and the Master 11. The headphone amplifier has plenty of power to drive even the least sensitive headphones (think Hifiman He-6). With this amp I have used Hifiman He-1000 v2, Audeze LCD-2F, Sennheiser HD-800 (no harshness with this combination) and Focal Elegia; all have sounded excellent with this amplifier. Best that you're using the balanced XLR output to get the most out of the amplifier. This Master 11 was originally purchased in 2015 but upgraded in 2016 with the latest DSP V7 software. I have an email exchange to Audio-gd to prove this. This process involved opening the unit and flashing the new DSP firmware with an Altera blaster; hence the sticker on the rear left corner is torn. This upgrade in the DSP software, at least to my ears, improved the transparency and the slam in the bass and sub-bass. You can view the specifications of this combination DAC/AMP/PRE here: http://www.audio-gd.com/Master/Master-11/M11EN.htm I'm not willing to split these two. I prefer pickup as this is a hefty unit. Shipping at an agreed cost. Note: No IEC power cables will be included (I was using my own IsoTek power cables). Photos: u

Selling my Burson Play. I'm selling my Burson Play, as I have the itch to upgrade to a balanced DAC, it's still in good condition, comes with original packaging and all accessories (includes remote control), and has never been opened up and had OpAmps rolled. Sounds excellent, and has the novel features of rollable OpAmps and being able to fit in a 5.25" drive bay of a computer case (also has a mic in) and Preamp. Available for pick-up or postage at buyers expense, feel free to message me for further details.

Up for sale is a near new Centrance Hifi-M8. For those who aren't familiar with it, it's currently the most powerful portable DAC/headphone amp on the market, and can act as a digital transport for both iDevices and PC (via USB). It's got enough power to drive anything from iems up to orthos (e.g. LCD2, Alpha Dog etc). Full product details are here: http://centrance.com/products/hifi-m8/ This unit is the "Hifi M8 XL4" version (iphone / XLR 4 pin balanced connection), is in brand new condition and comes with all original accessories. I actually had to wait about 4 months in the head-fi pre-order queue but ended up getting impatient and buying other gear in the meantime (oops). the amount of gear i have sitting around is getting ridiculous so time to start clearing some out happy to demo/audition for local melbourne buyers looking for $700 for it. Current new price is $850 at addicted to audio, or about USD$770 (inc aus shipping and 3+ month wait) from centrance cheers

Further information: The housing is scratch/chip free. Aesthetically & Functionally perfect. Will provide purchase receipt from Minidisc (Dec 2020) Bought to listen to while nursing our newborn son at night. Turns out it's harder than I thought to relax and kick back to the Grateful Dead when there is a screaming baby beside you. I used it for less then 5 hours. Noob parent realisations... ? It sounds great with IEM's and lower impedance Headphones. Awesome for tidal MQA streaming on the go. I will also sell the Apple lightening USB Camera adapter (rrp. $65.00 ) to Iphone users ... Note: this accessory is essential if you wish to use with an iphone. If you buy both we will negotiate a discounted price on it. Preference to pm's that want this included - as I now have no use for it. I'm also selling Campfire Polaris IEM's. The Dragonfly and them make a killer combo. See Darko's thoughts on the paring below. https://darko.audio/2019/07/10-more-thoughts-on-the-audioquest-dragonfly-cobalt/ Photos: PLEASE READ If you include any reference to pricing whatsoever in this section (excluding RRP), your ad will not be approved If you are advertising multiple items, you must post one bulk price only, or post seperate ads for each item If you don't include photographs of the actual item being sold, your ad will not be approved You understand that a reasonable donation for selling fees is expected upon successful sale of your item

Further information: Up for sale is my Audio-gd Master 11 headphone amplifier/pre and DAC combination and Singxer SU-1 digital audio USB bridge. Audio-gd no longer make the Master 11 because the PCM1704UK Ladder DAC chip is no longer produced. Audio-gd now makes their own discrete r2r resistor ladder DAC but if you do your research, they're not lauded in the same regard are their older PCM1704UK counterparts, like the Master 11. The sound can be described as smooth and transparent. The DAC is best paired with the Singxer SU-1 for USB audio, hence why it is included. Also included is a 15cm WireWorld UltraViolet5 HDMI cable for i2s connection between the USB audio bridge and the Master 11. The headphone amplifier has plenty of power to drive even the least sensitive headphones (think Hifiman He-6). With this amp I have used Hifiman He-1000 v2, Audeze LCD-2F, Sennheiser HD-800 (no harshness with this combination) and Focal Elegia; all have sounded excellent with this amplifier. Best that you're using the balanced XLR output to get the most out of the amplifier. This Master 11 was originally purchased in 2015 but upgraded in 2016 with the latest DSP V7 software. I have an email exchange to Audio-gd to prove this. This process involved opening the unit and flashing the new DSP firmware with an Altera blaster; hence the sticker on the rear left corner is torn. This upgrade in the DSP software, at least to my ears, improved the transparency and the slam in the bass and sub-bass. You can view the specifications of this combination DAC/AMP/PRE here: http://www.audio-gd.com/Master/Master-11/M11EN.htm I'm not willing to split these two. I prefer pickup as this is a hefty unit. Shipping at an agreed cost. Note: No IEC power cables will be included (I was using my own IsoTek power cables). Photos: u

Further information: I'm doing a bit of a cleanup, and have some gear that has reached the point of needing to be sold (thanks to all the sellers' items on here that have caught my fancy lately). This MF X-Can V3 was bought over 10 years ago and had its caps and tubes upgraded prior to purchase. Details about the mods that were done to it can be found in this thread and described by user 'deadie' whom I bought it from: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/benny-pimped-my-ride.190320/ - I paid around USD$400 at the time, and I have no idea what kind of market value it'd have today. In addition to the US power adapter, I also have UK adapter, and a UK->Australia converter, so you can use this in quite a number of countries with the additional bits. I believe I'm asking a very fair price on these, but feel free to reset those expectations if needed. Photos:

Further information: solid little amp, I've been the only owner & it hasn't left my desk since buying it in august 2019, happy for anyone to come and audition it, or if you're out of state happy to post it at an agreed cost, comes with the original box. Photos: PLEASE READ If you are advertising multiple items, you must post one bulk price only, or post seperate ads for each item If you include any reference to pricing whatsoever in this section (excluding RRP), your ad will not be approved If you don't include photographs of the actual item being sold, your ad will not be approved

Further information: Amazing amp! Purchased from addicted to audio in 2019 current RRP of $920 with no stock availability, 5 year warranty. Amp only, no dac module, only 10 hours usage Max, perfect condition. Genuine reason for sale Balanced dac is not required for the balanced output to work with Schiits topology, any questions please feel free to contact me. https://addictedtoaudio.com.au/products/schiit-audio-jotunheim-balanced-headphone-amplifier-no-module?_pos=1&_sid=f364327cb&_ss=r Photos: PLEASE READ If you are advertising multiple items, you must post one bulk price only, or post seperate ads for each item If you include any reference to pricing whatsoever in this section (excluding RRP), your ad will not be approved If you don't include photographs of the actual item being sold, your ad will not be approved

Further information: Heed made the very popular Canamp (there are hundreds of reviews) and this was the successful follow up. It is a great amp with very detailed retrieval while keeping a warm tone when paired with a DAC. It is often said that SS amps sound 'tubey' but this one really does. Nice review here and there are lots of others on the net. https://www.headphoneer.com/heed-canalot-iii-review/#:~:text=Main Conclusion,detail%2C dynamics%2C and insight. It has great reviews, please research it. Lots to like; it is modular and sits neatly on a desk top and has two working Headphone inputs. It is a very solid and beautiful looking Class A amplifier. My photos don't do it justice. Very powerful and has no trouble driving any Headphone. This is the model without the optional DAC as I already had 2. I used it for about 20 hours and decided to stick with the Phonitor XE alone. RRP $1890 at Audio Solutions. SPECIFICATIONS\ Canalot III Inputs: 1x analogue / 1x S/PDIF RCA / 1x USB Outputs: 2x 6.35mm headphone / 1x line out Frequency response (+0, -1 dB): 6 Hz – 260 kHz Input impedance: 10 kΩ Gain: 20 dB Input sensitivity: 320 mV Power: 200 mW (32 Ω) / 100 mW (120 Ω) / 20 mW (600 Ω) SNR: > 100 dB Upgrade card options: 1 DAC 1.3 / 1 USB 2.0 Supported sampling frequencies: 44.1 / 48 / 88.1 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 kHz Power supply options: X-PSU 40 (standard) / Q-PSU / Obelisk PX Max. consumption: 17 W Weight: 1.2 kg Dimensions (W x H x D): 9.5 x 7.5 x 25 cm Q-PSU Type: Regulated power supply Supported devices: Canalot / Dactilus / Quasar / Questar Dimensions (W x H x D): 9.5 x 7.5 x 22 cm Thanks, Rob Photos: PLEASE READ If you are advertising multiple items, you must post one bulk price only, or post seperate ads for each item If you include any reference to pricing whatsoever in this section (excluding RRP), your ad will not be approved If you don't include photographs of the actual item being sold, your ad will not be approved

Further information: Bought it from Minidisc in June 2018, invoice and original package/accessories will be included Very versatile and decent desktop amp, I used it as my "backup" amp of WA5 for casual yet satisfying listening Feel free for pm me any questions Jim Photos:

Further information: For sale is the pride and joy of my headphone setup, the ampsandsound Kenzie headphone amp. It produces a neutral - slightly warmer sound (though nothing too outrageous) for headphone listening. I'm not really a headphone amp reviewer so I don't really know how to properly describe the sound I hear. It powers headphones up to 600 ohms. It's a custom built unit, and wired for our voltage (230V). The product is in mint condition, and used <50 hours. The pricing reflects this, as well as the cost required to ship it to Australia + GST. Link to the product page, and specification, here: https://ampsandsound.com/products/kenzie-headphone-amp For futher information, reviews are here: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/ampsandsound-kenzie-headphone-amplifier.21001/reviews#item-review-14229 Thread on head-fi regarding the company, ampsandsound is here: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/ampsandsound-aka-amps-sound.802346/ Feel free to PM me to make an appointment to come by for a demo. BYO headphones! Pickup only, but will consider shipping if payment can be made in full on your end first. Photos: PLEASE READ If you are advertising multiple items, you must post one bulk price only, or post seperate ads for each item If you include any reference to pricing whatsoever in this section (excluding RRP), your ad will not be approved If you don't include photographs of the actual item being sold, your ad will not be approved

Item: Woo Audio WA7 Fireflys with matching Power Supply Location: Melbourne Price: $1200 Item Condition: Minty Reason for selling: NLR Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: I have really enjoyed this headphone amp but I tend to listen to vinyl only at home and this amp simply has not got any use over the last few months. For anyone that loves headfi these are a great investment and look great too. Please note the headphones in the final photo is not for sale. I would ideally prefer local pick up but have all the boxes and can be sent at buyers expense/ risk. Comes with standard tubes and umbilical cord, documentation and upgraded tubes also included. Thanks for looking. Pictures:

Item: Luxman P-200 Headphone Amplifier Location: Carlton North, 3054 Price: $750 $700 NEGOTIABLE (RRP $1,999) Item Condition: Excellent. Original paperwork and packaging included. Reason for selling: No longer using headphones Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: Fantastic, natural and musical sounding headphone amplifier from Luxman that operates in pure Class-A. Lives up to the Luxman name both in sound and looks - beautiful smooth and rich midrange. I've been using this amp with my Grado PS-500e's (also for sale). They are a great match for each other - I brought this amp along to Addicted to Audio when I purchased the Grados so that I could demo everything. If anyone is interested in purchasing both, I can work out a package deal. The functionality of the headphone amp is excellent. Two RCA inputs for multiple inputs (I've been using a DAC and turntable) and a Through Out, so you can place the headphone amp in the chain between other amps. I much prefer this setup to the flagship Luxman headphone amp, which only has one RCA input. I imported this amp from Japan myself and paid a professional engineer and technician (Gary Cawsey) to switch the amp from 100V to 230V to run on Australian mains. This was a very simple job that he performed very quickly, as the original transformer inside the amp is switchable. I've only had the amp since the end of last year and you can tell it's seen very little use from its previous owner. I have the original packaging and all the paperwork to go with it. Interstate buyers welcome, as the box is very well protected. Demos welcome.

Further information: This is also a headphone amp. Please note it doesn't come with an individual power supply. Neither did the original package. This item is powered by USB. You can add a power supply if you wish. Photos: PLEASE READ If you include any reference to pricing whatsoever in this section (excluding RRP), your ad will not be approved If you are advertising multiple items, you must post one bulk price only, or post seperate ads for each item If you don't include photographs of the actual item being sold, your ad will not be approved You understand that a reasonable donation for selling fees is expected upon successful sale of your item - if you have previously sold items and not made a donation, your advertisement may not be approved.