a_zee Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Item: Darkvoice 336SE Price Range: 100 (no tubes) or 150 (with tubes) Item Condition: New or Used Extra Info: Want to try this to see if it sounds better than my solid state integrated and tube buffer combo for powering a set of Alpha Dog cans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest deanB Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 (edited) The Alpha Dogs are only 50ohm and won't be a great match with the Darkvoice. Because the amp has no output transformer, it mates best with higher impedance headphones, 150ohm plus. I've done the experiment with a Darkvoice and Mad Dog Pro, no good. Darkvoice and Senn 600, very good. Edited February 15, 2019 by deanB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_zee Posted February 15, 2019 Author Share Posted February 15, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, deanB said: The Alpha Dogs are only 50ohm and won't be a great match with the Darkvoice. Because the amp has no output transformer, it mates best with higher impedance headphones, 150ohm plus. I've done the experiment with a Darkvoice and Mad Dog Pro, no good. Darkvoice and Senn 600, very good. Interesting, thanks for that. Yeah I had a feeling as much as well. What's an amp you'd reccomend for the Alpha Dogs? Edited February 15, 2019 by mexicoke68 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest deanB Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 The valve amp I used was the Cayin Ha-1a, EL84 valve sound was impressive. Recently sold. I also used the excellent Vincent KHV-1 hybrid but preferred the all tube Cayin. Cayin have introduced a Ha2 model and there is also the Line Magnetic Mini hp amp that also runs the sweet sounding EL84. They both cost $$$ of course but if you're in a position to lash out, well that's what I like for the Dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_zee Posted February 15, 2019 Author Share Posted February 15, 2019 12 minutes ago, deanB said: The valve amp I used was the Cayin Ha-1a, EL84 valve sound was impressive. Recently sold. I also used the excellent Vincent KHV-1 hybrid but preferred the all tube Cayin. Cayin have introduced a Ha2 model and there is also the Line Magnetic Mini hp amp that also runs the sweet sounding EL84. They both cost $$$ of course but if you're in a position to lash out, well that's what I like for the Dogs. What about solid states? I'm currently using a Yaqin SD-CD3 tube buffer and while it doesn't sound super warm, when acting as the buffer, it improves the sound stage and highs are noticeably less harsh too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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