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Post by elwappo99 on Feb 11, 2014 16:03:08 GMT -5
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Post by deewan on Feb 11, 2014 16:31:44 GMT -5
That looks crazy cool. Any more pics? Maybe with the Emo blue light showing?
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Post by ribbonking on Feb 11, 2014 16:50:03 GMT -5
The amp looks great with the black volume knob and trim. Wish I had the ability to do that kind of conversion to add the headphone jack.
I've been using this amp with speaker taps for headphones after seeing the Head-Fi thread some time ago.
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Post by garbulky on Feb 11, 2014 16:54:13 GMT -5
elwapp that thread was a very enjoyable read. I was very intrigued at how you modified the amp in a very sensible clearcut way. Every modification done wasn't something esoteric but for real benefits. Thanks for taking the time to show us. Also, I don't know if you noticed but what you essentially did was give the mini-x a gen 2 makeover like they did with the other XPA series amps.
Some other mods you can do is install Tiffany RCA jacks which will bring it more in line with the XPR (reference) series look.
You may also be interested to know that emotiva is producing a headphone amplifier designed for professional use.
Also that the DC-1 DAC has a headphone amp built that has some reasonably powerful dual headphone amps on them. I wonder if you could figure out a way to use both headphone amp circuits and combine them to get an increase in power. According to Keith the biggest limiter to this idea is that the dual headphone amps draw on the same power circuit (if I'm understanding correctly) and hence the current couldn't be doubled.
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Post by elwappo99 on Feb 11, 2014 18:41:34 GMT -5
Just to clarify, this isn't mine (although I'm probably going to do these mods in the near future). It has kind of been a community effort at head-fi, where a few people have given ideas or performed a few mods. I think ben_r_ mentioned part of the inspiration for the mods was getting the look more in line with the current amplifiers, but emo doesn't sell a kit. Pretty sleek look indeed!
I didn't head about the "professional" headphone amplifier! I will definitely keep up and be interested when it comes out. I've talked quite a bit with a few head-fi members regarding the headphone out on the XDA-2, and they thought it wasn't quite in the same category as the A-100. A few spread out reviews of the stealth also indicate the headphone out isn't quite as good as the A-100, either. So, I'll be very interested to see what they come up with!
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Post by Davecski65 on Feb 11, 2014 19:14:52 GMT -5
Man that's what I want to do to my Mini-x,and I am going to purchase the HE-500 here in a few weeks! WOW NIC!!!
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Post by d1sturb3d on Feb 11, 2014 22:01:56 GMT -5
didn't see this post before..that is what exactly what I am going to do with the mini-x..I already bought a matte black paint lol..I am just waiting for the dc-1 so I can match them haha
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Post by Lonnie on Feb 11, 2014 22:53:48 GMT -5
If there is enough interest we will build a dedicated headphone amp that would knock your socks off. So if you want a kick @$$ headphone amp, post it here.  Lonnie |
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Post by novisnick on Feb 11, 2014 23:02:00 GMT -5
Lonnie, Love the gym rules! Kick a$$,,,,,,,, isn't that your middle name?  I think you can build this with your brain tied behind your back! Easy build for you! Put it on the sales page of the web sight and watch the $$$$$ roll in. I personally have no need at this time but have read enough to know a winning Idea when I see it. Peace, Thanks again! Nick |
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Post by harri009 on Feb 11, 2014 23:02:26 GMT -5
If there is enough interest we will build a dedicated headphone amp that would knock your socks off. So if you want a kick @$$ headphone amp, post it here. Lonnie If you go full blown I am in. |
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Post by ribbonking on Feb 11, 2014 23:48:42 GMT -5
I am interested as well. Should be a winner. Lots of interest in Emotiva on Head-Fi already.
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Post by fernando on Feb 12, 2014 0:02:53 GMT -5
Lonnie count me in too! Already enjoying the Schiit Lyr with my Audeze LCD-2 but love the idea of pairing an Emotiva headphone amp with those headphones. I'm sure it will be winner.
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Post by elwappo99 on Feb 12, 2014 0:30:49 GMT -5
Lonnie count me in too! Already enjoying the Schiit Lyr with my Audeze LCD-2 but love the idea of pairing an Emotiva headphone amp with those headphones. I'm sure it will be winner. A few people compared the Lyr and the A-100 with the HE-500 and found the Emotiva to really be a step up. didn't see this post before..that is what exactly what I am going to do with the mini-x..I already bought a matte black paint lol..I am just waiting for the dc-1 so I can match them haha I personally paired it with the HE-6 and HE-500. Lots of people pair with the HE-500, and it has quickly become the go to amplifier recommended for the HE-500. Really a stellar match. |
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Post by elwappo99 on Feb 12, 2014 0:31:37 GMT -5
If there is enough interest we will build a dedicated headphone amp that would knock your socks off. So if you want a kick @$$ headphone amp, post it here. Lonnie Definitely count me in as well. The emotiva name has quickly spread on head-fi for power hungry headphones. Plenty of interest there as well. |
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Post by garbulky on Feb 12, 2014 2:25:47 GMT -5
If there is enough interest we will build a dedicated headphone amp that would knock your socks off. So if you want a kick @$$ headphone amp, post it here. Lonnie Enough interest? Are you kidding? Absolutely! But it shouldn't be a portable model please. A standalone really high powered model designed for high impedance headphones like the sennheiser hd600 please. Preferrably with class A and balanced differential circuitry. We would also like 1/4 inch output Balanced output. No switching supplies. We don't need it to drive multiple headphones. Just one really really well |
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Post by d1sturb3d on Feb 12, 2014 2:40:15 GMT -5
yes the a-100 grew popular because of the hard to drive headphones like he-500..that's why I bought the a-100 in the first place..for the he-500!!  ..the HP amp on the xda-2 or dc-1 IMO won't drive the hifi mans aside for the he-400 i think.. |
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Post by Davecski65 on Feb 12, 2014 6:53:18 GMT -5
If there is enough interest we will build a dedicated headphone amp that would knock your socks off. So if you want a kick @$$ headphone amp, post it here. Lonnie Put me down for one,I luv my Mini-x it is so easy to mive around if needed and packs one hell of a punch,GREAT JOB EMOTIVA!!!! |
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Post by Davecski65 on Feb 12, 2014 6:57:23 GMT -5
Gotta Love a company that likes to listen too its customers and there ideas and concerns.
Don't think we could ask for anthing better.
Everyone should get on there hands and knees and bow to Dan and Lonnie,as for they are OUR GODS!.
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Post by Darksky on Feb 12, 2014 10:40:06 GMT -5
Definitely put it on your "To Do List". As if you don't have enough to do. By the way, Lonnie, the XPR amps are just stellar. I couldn't be happier with them. You are an industry leader.
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Post by Lonnie on Feb 12, 2014 12:21:19 GMT -5
Lonnie, Love the gym rules! Kick a$$,,,,,,,, isn't that your middle name? I think you can build this with your brain tied behind your back! Easy build for you! Put it on the sales page of the web sight and watch the $$$$$ roll in. I personally have no need at this time but have read enough to know a winning Idea when I see it. Peace, Thanks again! Nick Glad you liked the Gym rules. Just having a little fun. I actually have a few more on the list but I don't think it would be appropriate to post them. As for myself, I'm at the gym six days a week, pushing it to the limit and the guys I work out with get it. It's all the interlopers that screw things up. But I digress. Thanks for the comments and the interest. Lonnie |
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Hope you guys like the look! 
Hope you guys like the look! 
..the HP amp on the xda-2 or dc-1 IMO won't drive the hifi mans aside for the he-400 i think..
