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A Tube DAC for your phone?!? Woo Audio Tube Mini Review
The Woo Audio Tube Mini is a high-res USB audio DAC and headphone amplifier that works with any iPhone or Android phone.
Thanks to Jack Wu for giving me a Tube Mini to review. You can get it here:
wooaudio.com/amplifiers/tube-mini
Note: When I shot the video, the Tube Mini was not on sale as it is now.
Thank you also to PSVANE for sponsoring this video.
You can buy the PSVANE Horizon Series of tubes on Amazon here:
amzn.to/4ciXXjB
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Can new Tubes beat NOS? PSVANE Horizon Series
Переглядів 1,9 тис.16 годин тому
Thank you to PSVANE for sending me these tubes for review and sponsoring my channel. In this video I check out the new PSVANE Horizon series 6SN7 and 12AU7 tubes in a Schiit Lyr and xDuoo TA-30. You can buy the PSVANE Horizon Series of tubes on Amazon here: amzn.to/4ciXXjB Don't forget to read the FAQ! hear.audio/faq Become a member, see my reviews and product impressions in advance, and get my...
Small DAC. Hi-end Sound? Luxury & Precision W4
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Thank you to L&P for sending me a W4 for review. Some things not covered in this video: IEM presets. Tune 1 and 2 settings: Too little difference to mention. You can buy the L&P W4 via this affiliate link, which supports my channel: Amazon: amzn.to/4dZ8rWF Musictek: (No affiliation) shop.musicteck.com/collections/luxury-precision/products/luxury-precision-w4-portable-usb-dac-amp-headphone-amp M...
Ray Tubes have landed!
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Thank you to APOS for sending me the Ray Tubes (APOS) 6SN7 and 12AU7 Signature tubes for review. You can buy them at the links below, doing so which supports my channel. As reviewed: Ray Tubes Select 6SN7: www.hear.audio/go/RaySelect6SN7 Ray Tubes Select 12AU7: www.hear.audio/go/RaySelect12AU7 As mentioned: Ray Tubes Reserve 6SN7: www.hear.audio/go/RayReserve6SN7 xDuoo TA-30 with Ray Tubes 12AU...
I Can Charge My Shaver Via USB! This Is How I Did It.
Переглядів 1 тис.2 місяці тому
Something a bit different from my usual videos about audio gear. I came across an interesting USB charging cable online, and it got me thinking about keeping an old Braun Series 7 shaver charged in my car, without the Braun charger. I thought that I'd take you through my actual experiment to see if it works. Don't forget to read the FAQ! hear.audio/faq Support my work! Become a member, see my r...
How to hook up your DAC and Amp - A Beginners' Guide
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New to audio? I answer the most common questions about how to hook up an audio DAC and headphone amplifier, covering RCA, XLR, and even connections from portable gear that uses 3.5mm and 4.4mm connectors. Don't forget to read the FAQ! hear.audio/faq Become a member, see my reviews and product impressions in advance, and get my buying advice any time: buymeacoffee.com/currawong Various cables: (...
$2k Headphone Battle. Liric Vs. E3
Переглядів 8 тис.3 місяці тому
When it comes to high-end portable audio, there are two new contenders, the Dan Clark Audio (DCA) E3, and Meze Liric 2. But which are best headphones for portable high-end audio? It's not always clear, so I ran them through audio gear ranging from the best USB "dongle" DACs up to high-end DACs and amps. You can buy the DCA E3 from these links, which supports my channel: Audio46: www.hear.audio/...
Got Wood? The Liric 2 does!
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Meze sent me the the Liric 2 headphones for review. I tested them out of everything from my computer directly up to high-end audio gear. Are these the best high-end portable headphones you can buy? You can buy the Meze Liric headphones directly from Meze at this link, which also supports my channel (if they are not returned): mezeaudio.com/pages/liric?affid=19 or from APOS: www.hear.audio/go/li...
Not Schiit, but Lyr+.
Переглядів 7 тис.4 місяці тому
Schiit Audio sent me a Lyr for review. I wanted to see how it manages to work both with and without a tube, and how it compares to the Lyr 3. Don't forget to read the FAQ! hear.audio/faq Become a member, see my reviews and product impressions in advance, and get my buying advice any time: buymeacoffee.com/currawong I have been using Backblaze’s unlimited cloud backup to protect all my data - te...
Glass Headphones?!? The DCA E3
Переглядів 21 тис.7 місяців тому
At half the price of the flagship Stealth and Expanse headphones, the new E3 takes the technology from those headphones, and brings a new, exciting tuning along with very low distortion. (This video is a re-upload that fixes a colour issue caused by my forgetting to change a setting.) Thanks to NativeDSD for sponsoring this video. You can get the album "Carmen Gomes Sings the Blues" at this lin...
Hammer Time in Audio. Schiit Mjolnir.
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Schiit Audio's new Mjolnir 3 headphone amp takes an old-school approach to design, with fantastic results. www.schiit.com/products/mjolnir-3 Thanks to NativeDSD for sponsoring this video. You can get the album "Carmen Gomes Sings the Blues" here: www.nativedsd.com/product/sl1... Don't forget to read the FAQ! hear.audio/faq Become a member, see my reviews and product impressions in advance, and ...
An Amazing Redesign - The Meze Empyrean II Headphones
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This is the first look at Meze's new US$2999/€2999 Empyrean II headphones, the successor to their first high-end headphones, the Empyrean. With a new tuning, yet the same comfortable, ergonomic, and highly attractive design, have they made another great pair of headphones? Thanks to NativeDSD for sponsoring this video. You can get the album "Carmen Gomes Sings the Blues" here: www.nativedsd.com...
USB DAC - Vintage High-End Sound. Cayin RU7
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Cayin's RU7 USB dongle DAC and headphone amplifier uses technology normally found in high-end audio CD players and DACs. I put it through its paces with IEMs and full-sized headphones, as well as compare it to the RU6 and Luxury&Precision W4. I unboxed it in this video: ua-cam.com/video/MNXtdbtOmI0/v-deo.html You can get the RU7 from the following sites and help support my channel too: Audio46:...
Small box. Big sound. Chord Qutest
Переглядів 21 тис.8 місяців тому
Thank you to the Patron who allowed me to borrow their Qutest. Thank you also to NativeDSD for sponsoring this video. nativedsd.com Buy a Qutest from Audio46 and support my channel at the same time: www.hear.audio/go/qutest Don't forget to read the FAQ! hear.audio/faq Become a member/Patron and support my work: buymeacoffee.com/currawong patreon.com/currawong I have been using Backblaze’s unlim...
SMSL VMV P2 - What were they thinking?!?
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SMSL VMV P2 - What were they thinking?!?
Cayin N7 DAP Review - What does $2000 get you in a portable music player?
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Cayin N7 DAP Review - What does $2000 get you in a portable music player?
Are $2000 Headphone Amps Worth It?
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Are $2000 Headphone Amps Worth It?
Cayin RU7 1-bit USB Dongle DAC Unboxing
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Cayin RU7 1-bit USB Dongle DAC Unboxing
NITSCH x Schiit Magni Piety Headphone Amp Review
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NITSCH x Schiit Magni Piety Headphone Amp Review
Shanling M3 Ultra Portable Music Player Review
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Shanling M3 Ultra Portable Music Player Review
iFi Neo Stream Review - The Audio Streamer with a few tricks up its sleeve
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iFi Neo Stream Review - The Audio Streamer with a few tricks up its sleeve
April Fools - FiiO M11S vs. Shanling M3 Ultra Box Review
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April Fools - FiiO M11S vs. Shanling M3 Ultra Box Review
What's inside Gustard's R26 R2R HiFi DAC? Review & Comparisons
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What's inside Gustard's R26 R2R HiFi DAC? Review & Comparisons
Meze 109 Pro Headphones Review - Yes, they are that good.
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Meze 109 Pro Headphones Review - Yes, they are that good.
The Akune Bontan: Japan's Massive Grapefruit You Won't Believe Exists!
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The Akune Bontan: Japan's Massive Grapefruit You Won't Believe Exists!
HiFiMan Arya Stealth Magnets Headphones Review
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HiFiMan Arya Stealth Magnets Headphones Review
I opened up the Topping A90D Headphone amp. Here's what I found.
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I opened up the Topping A90D Headphone amp. Here's what I found.
What does a $500 Music player get you? FiiO's M11S Review - Portable, car and Bluetooth Audio
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What does a $500 Music player get you? FiiO's M11S Review - Portable, car and Bluetooth Audio
Meze Advar IEMs Review
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Meze Advar IEMs Review
Meze Liric - High-end closed-back Headphones
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Meze Liric - High-end closed-back Headphones

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @peregrinodisastrado
    @peregrinodisastrado 7 годин тому

    Can it drive a Tungsten?

    • @Currawong
      @Currawong 6 годин тому

      No. You need a speaker amp or something with that level of power for those.

  • @sjqideez6626
    @sjqideez6626 10 годин тому

    Thank you for this Amos, much appreciated

  • @roeschel
    @roeschel 10 годин тому

    I use it with the Ifi IEMatch and IEMs and love it!

  • @kevin26exe
    @kevin26exe 12 годин тому

    Excited for the Susvara Unveiled review :)

  • @Luci-kun
    @Luci-kun 12 годин тому

    I’ve been looking at this very hard the past few days, so this video is right on time.

  • @Oriolus1
    @Oriolus1 12 годин тому

    Second

  • @sag2974
    @sag2974 13 годин тому

    That Brawn shaver looks silver to me, not brown.. 😜😂

  • @r00s.
    @r00s. 13 годин тому

    800mW is sketchy af for IEMs... Thanks for bringing attention to this Amos. This why I ultimately skipped this one as I listen to both headphones and IEMs these days.

    • @Currawong
      @Currawong 12 годин тому

      800 millivolts, but yeah. I don't want anyone wrecking their IEMs.

  • @masterazlan6999
    @masterazlan6999 13 годин тому

    Old timer always late..Bra, new dap with 2 real military grade valves..yup AK sp3000T..That's for old timer like u..not this stupid noisey frm woo..ha4..Peace!

    • @Currawong
      @Currawong 12 годин тому

      I was just chatting with a mate about the AK, who reckons it's his favourite DAP now.

  • @cosmoshfa88savant66
    @cosmoshfa88savant66 13 годин тому

    First

  • @done.9253
    @done.9253 День тому

    Thank you for the review.

  • @longislandcorey
    @longislandcorey 3 дні тому

    Hi, if I may suggest try pairing W4 with Ibasso CB19 OTG. I’m not sure but I think the separate power source from the power bank is able to provide more head room & overcome the power limitation of IPhones.

  • @michaelwright1602
    @michaelwright1602 3 дні тому

    PS Audio is closing these out for the new MKII... I have one in my rack right now... I found it rather boring, overly smooth is an understatement, meh comes to mind. I cannot believe they sold these for $6000! I broke out my little $80 SU-1 and it honestly sounded better. This DirectStream MKI reminds me of the Cambridge DacMagic lineup. I need to crack the case on this DirectStream and see if they stuffed a DacMagic and a brick in there.

  • @tomtrulis4616
    @tomtrulis4616 5 днів тому

    I’m a big fan of the Psvane sound. On the warm side of neutral. Euphonic. Quiet. Extended. Just put in a pair of 12Au7 Horizon in the driver section of my Prima Luna Proligue Premium integrated, with Gold Lions in the gain and Psvane EL34 power tubes. So far , I am not disappointed They replaced Brimar NOS. I prefer the Psvane. More open and dynamic without any glare. Dynaudio Excite speakers. Analogue front end. I listen to mostly blues/rock.

  • @bbalestier
    @bbalestier 5 днів тому

    Thank you Sir... 🙏

  • @EricRhodeslives
    @EricRhodeslives 6 днів тому

    At first blush, I'm really enjoying my Ray 12ax7's

  • @Rockapotamus91
    @Rockapotamus91 6 днів тому

    Psvane is pronounced puh-van

  • @user-es3hq5zk4e
    @user-es3hq5zk4e 7 днів тому

    measurements please, lowest noise, highest 2nd harmonic % etc...

  • @bigdh31
    @bigdh31 7 днів тому

    I bought a ray 6sn7 to try in my Schiit Saga preamp. I really liked the sound. Even though it is just a buffer circuit it transformed the sound of the preamp.

  • @manuelp6785
    @manuelp6785 7 днів тому

    Can’t speak for the Horizon series, but have the Psvane 12au7-s Art series and these are great, the best I tried in my Primaluna gain stage. Tried Gold lion’s, NOS and a few others, and the Psvane suits my hears better. I am thinking of trying this brand for the power tubes as they now have a series the replicate the originals English Mullard. Thanks for sharing your views.

  • @ridirefain6606
    @ridirefain6606 7 днів тому

    I have used the PSVANE 12Au7 and KT-88 products in my amps. Decent enough but went back to JJ gold pins after a year. Like the fact they are made in Slovakia which currently is a democratic republic, versus communist China. In my gear I also found JJ products to be more reliable and have a lower noise floor. Soley on sonic enjoyment, the best tubes I had in my rig are the New Sensor Gold Lion and Mullard reissues. I tend to avoid them though, albeit New Sensor is US owned they are still Russian made.

  • @WoodstockG54
    @WoodstockG54 7 днів тому

    There opinionated.

  • @marcoarispoli
    @marcoarispoli 12 днів тому

    Thank you for the comprehensive review 🙂

  • @abzipper
    @abzipper 14 днів тому

    If you are a music producer/mixing engineer DON’T buy these! I have had multiple headphones. I got the LP2 in 2016 and they still work perfectly (I had to change the ear pads) BUT As I entered in the music production world and visited incredible studios, I’ve become more picky with the flat and detailed sound. LP2 are incredibly dark and lack of highs and mids. I normally use the Beyerdynamic DT990 pro and I wanted to try the M200. I WAS COMPLETELY DISAPPOINTED with the M200. They are not studio headphones. Horrible. They cost more than a double of dt990 pro and sound like a 45€ headphones. No joke. For that price you can get Senheiser HD 600 or DT 1990 Pro

  • @stevenichols5708
    @stevenichols5708 14 днів тому

    I have heard that the isolation of outside noise from the E3 is not good. Have you experienced this?

  • @revan.3994
    @revan.3994 15 днів тому

    On another note, my E3 play very nicely together with the iBasso DX260, because it has quite some power for a DAP.

  • @revan.3994
    @revan.3994 15 днів тому

    Any concrete recommendations for EQing the E3? ...or would you share your EQ settings (or equivalent settings for PEQs on other devices which don't have a hardware EQ)? Thanks for your very nice review, really enjoyed it!

    • @Currawong
      @Currawong 14 днів тому

      I've been using a Schiit Lokius lately for EQ in my system. Usually if I EQ, I want more bass for certain tracks. Other than that, sometimes the 2-4 kHz region can be a bit forward for me with some headphones, so experimenting with pulling 2, 3 or 4 kHz back a bit can have interesting results.

  • @levinste2750
    @levinste2750 15 днів тому

    I purchased the E3, absolutely amazing headphones, I'm using it with the RME ADI 2 DAC FS. Is it worth to get the Blue Dragon cable? Does it improve some sound quality ? I never bought custom cables for my previous headphones Any advices are welcome, thank you

  • @chasemonk1682
    @chasemonk1682 15 днів тому

    I've been using my M11s with my HD600 and Ananda for a little over a month now and my experience has been great I can even run both at the same time through the balance output. The only real negative thing i had against it was the no lock function but using an app i was able to stop the volume from going up or down while it was in my pocket.

  • @1999zrx1100
    @1999zrx1100 15 днів тому

    I use to think ‘decades ago’ that getting my head around turntables and tonearm/cartridge matching was difficult, trying to figure out what external DAC would best suit my Bluesound Node is next to impossible. Wether $1,000 or $3,000 there’s no clear winner in this digital world. 😵‍💫

  • @mopnem
    @mopnem 16 днів тому

    Didn’t in an earlier vid he says he personally owns a mjolner 3? .. that’s a lower end priced amp, not that go big or go home even if it’s a good performer

    • @Currawong
      @Currawong 15 днів тому

      I bought the Mjolnir 3 sometime after I made this video.

  • @mopnem
    @mopnem 16 днів тому

    Just found the channel for the most part. What’s the best competition that exceeds the mjolnir 3?

  • @mopnem
    @mopnem 16 днів тому

    Agree with pretty much everything said

  • @mopnem
    @mopnem 16 днів тому

    This is the most comprehensive review I’ve seen on this product, will have to check out the channel. Currently my amp. Was able to compare to a far more premium amp & preferred the a90 so don’t know what to believe. Could just be a preference for tight, leaner & as much detail/texture as possible over other things..Great point on the D90 picking up noise, to me it was too sketchy without a getting the right cables & such

  • @my__type4
    @my__type4 17 днів тому

    please, please provide the chart with numbers. many will want the numbers, not the impressions.

  • @robertkirk4387
    @robertkirk4387 17 днів тому

    do you need to format the SD card to fat 32 as I do with my Cowon plenue D

    • @Currawong
      @Currawong 16 днів тому

      www.hear.audio/faq/ #3

  • @snarfbot
    @snarfbot 17 днів тому

    Hey just wanted to say between this and the newer btr15 I think this sounds slightly better on a pair of og aryas.

  • @user-bb2cp3jb8j
    @user-bb2cp3jb8j 19 днів тому

    Is it ok if we use AKG N5005 with this DAP?

  • @levinste2750
    @levinste2750 19 днів тому

    would the RME ADI 2 DAC would be okay for E3 ?

  • @ezekielsedge4115
    @ezekielsedge4115 21 день тому

    Scammers are getting closelr to the correct price. The cards that cost 54.99 and 64.99 are garbage as well. Verified purchased here. Verified scam as well.

  • @abuanwp
    @abuanwp 21 день тому

    Its hard to unhear those sharp "ssss" with this IEM. lol! Very musical but the vocals are too far away. My IE80s is way more detailed and better sounding than this due to a more forward vocals.

  • @Spock105
    @Spock105 23 дні тому

    As a non technical person : what happens if ' one resistor ' fails ? does the whole DAC then fail ? can they find that one faillure and repair or does it require to replace a whole board ?

    • @Currawong
      @Currawong 23 дні тому

      It's technically possible to replace a single resistor, if you knew the type and value. If they are custom high-precision resistors, then it'd be an issue. Usually though, the whole board would be replaced. That being said, depending on the location in the ladder, the increased distortion from a resistor failure might not be noticed at all.

    • @Spock105
      @Spock105 23 дні тому

      @@Currawong Thx. So in essence , it could be an expensive repair and I guess there is for the moment not much info on how good these R2R dacs hold up in terms of reliability .

    • @Currawong
      @Currawong 22 дні тому

      Resistors are used all through electronics, and if they are going to fail, it's usually picked up during initial testing at the factory. So, the reliability of an R2R DAC will be the same as any other component.

    • @Spock105
      @Spock105 22 дні тому

      @@Currawong except maybe that there are a lot , but a lot of resistors in a R2R dac compared to a chip based unit. Replacing a chip will take a lot less time then figuring out which resistor has failed and if it can be replaced or the whole board should be replaced which will cost I presume a lot more