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  1. Mordy
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    I made a easily searchable HeadFi classifieds website

    Have been looking in at Devbrada daily, but now I cannot access the site. Has it been discontinued or moved?
    Post by: Mordy, Aug 5, 2023 in forum: General Audio Discussion
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    "Shortest Way" SW51 Amp Impressions (Simple SET Amp)

    In the past I tried a few times with two preamps plugged into the chain. The results were not good and resulted in poorer sound. I guess too much...
    Post by: Mordy, May 20, 2022 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    "Shortest Way" SW51 Amp Impressions (Simple SET Amp)

    I have been using the SW51+ as a preamp for an extended time and it works just fine. Zampotech told me to use the LO impedance headphone jack when...
    Post by: Mordy, May 18, 2022 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    "Shortest Way" SW51 Amp Impressions (Simple SET Amp)

    Which Mazda variant?
    Post by: Mordy, Mar 25, 2022 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    "Shortest Way" SW51 Amp Impressions (Simple SET Amp)

    It is true that the SW51+ has a more narrow sound stage, but my impression is that the Telefunken EF805S made it appear wider. Is there anybody...
    Post by: Mordy, Feb 26, 2022 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    "Shortest Way" SW51 Amp Impressions (Simple SET Amp)

    Went through my mind as well...
    Post by: Mordy, Feb 22, 2022 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
  7. Mordy
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    "Shortest Way" SW51 Amp Impressions (Simple SET Amp)

    It takes time to ferret out a winner, but ultimately it crystallizes out and becomes clear to you. Whatever factors are involved, equipment...
    Post by: Mordy, Feb 20, 2022 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
  8. Mordy
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    "Shortest Way" SW51 Amp Impressions (Simple SET Amp)

    I have several pairs branded Zenith; some are made by Philips in Holland and some by Mullard. The way you describe the sound I would guess...
    Post by: Mordy, Feb 9, 2022 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    "Shortest Way" SW51 Amp Impressions (Simple SET Amp)

    I have the Beyerdynamic T1 Gen1, HD250 and HD650 and I concur - the HD650 sounds the best with SW51+.
    Post by: Mordy, Jan 26, 2022 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    "Shortest Way" SW51 Amp Impressions (Simple SET Amp)

    Can you outline which new products are planned and tentative prices?
    Post by: Mordy, Jan 19, 2022 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    "Shortest Way" SW51 Amp Impressions (Simple SET Amp)

    Thanks for the link - fascinating reading!
    Post by: Mordy, Dec 1, 2021 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    "Shortest Way" SW51 Amp Impressions (Simple SET Amp)

    What is JLH Ge?
    Post by: Mordy, Dec 1, 2021 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    "Shortest Way" SW51 Amp Impressions (Simple SET Amp)

    Another thing I forgot to mention: It seems to me that these tubes are all long life tubes because they were made for TVs. Most people would just...
    Post by: Mordy, Nov 25, 2021 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
  14. Mordy
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    "Shortest Way" SW51 Amp Impressions (Simple SET Amp)

    Tube rolling is always fun. My approach has been to try to find inexpensive lots of tubes and roll through them to find out what I like. Please...
    Post by: Mordy, Nov 24, 2021 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    "Shortest Way" SW51 Amp Impressions (Simple SET Amp)

    "It sounds like pieces are falling into their right place, with precision of details in space, and nothing (or very little) in the tonal balance...
    Post by: Mordy, Nov 21, 2021 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    "Shortest Way" SW51 Amp Impressions (Simple SET Amp)

    I think that I have solved the heat problem by adding a 3" USB powered fan, lying on the front transformer housing. The amp runs very cool and...
    Post by: Mordy, Nov 14, 2021 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    "Shortest Way" SW51 Amp Impressions (Simple SET Amp)

    I should add that I am using the Telefunken EF805S tubes in the SW51+ with HD650. The TFK tubes require a very long burn in, but for me they now...
    Post by: Mordy, Oct 28, 2021 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    "Shortest Way" SW51 Amp Impressions (Simple SET Amp)

    I have a Beyerdynamic T1, a Sennheiser HD250 and some other cheapie headphones, but just like you, I find that the SW51+ sounds the best with the...
    Post by: Mordy, Oct 27, 2021 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    "Shortest Way" SW51 Amp Impressions (Simple SET Amp)

    Mine is completely silent even when I turn up the volume to ear splitting levels (without music playing) when used as a preamp. My other two tube...
    Post by: Mordy, Oct 17, 2021 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    "Shortest Way" SW51 Amp Impressions (Simple SET Amp)

    In adition, the stock tubes supplied are also very good sounding.
    Post by: Mordy, Oct 11, 2021 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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