Beyerdynamic dt990 pro amp and dac stack

[Martin_Medrano]

The darkvoice and the ta-10 are really similarly priced what would you recommend. Also could the g6 be used with the darkvoice as its dac? Can you direct me to the buying thread here on the forum

[Falenkor]

@Martin_Medrano

Can you direct me to the buying thread here on the forum

Buy/Sell and Looking for Thread

Figured since a few people have been using this section to sell things already why not make a thread to post stuff we’re trying to get rid of. at least until there is a proper classified section implemented. If this is not allowed please just delete this… although I’m not even sure there are actual mods active on this site in the first place to even care haha I’m currently selling a bunch of stuff over at r/avexchange, check it out and feel free to pm me here if that’s better for you, thanks fo…

@Martin_Medrano

The darkvoice and the ta-10 are really similarly priced what would you recommend.

Depends what your looking for… darkvoice has that wetter very tube like sound and ta-10 is a hybrid but sounds a bit more solid state… can’t go wrong with either imo.

@Martin_Medrano

Also could the g6 be used with the darkvoice as its dac?

I don’t see why not but you’d need a special set of cables for that… darkvoice there only has rca ports in the back. Also, noticing you mentioned speakers… the darkvoice does not have a preamp port in the back like something such as liquid spark for speakers.

[Martin_Medrano]

Thank you i see that on drop the ta-10r the newer model is 270.

[Martin_Medrano]

I checked the drop website and they have the xduoo ta-10r the new model for 270. Do you think that the pairing of the 990s and the ta-10r are a good match for the music of the carpenters?

[Thotstomp]

The TA10 is a dac amp combo. And it’s got everything except optical. I’d recommend a smooth amp in general for the DT 990 250 ohm anything Class A recommended or tubes

[Martin_Medrano]

So is ta-10 a good choice if not what else would you recommend thats class A and at that same price point.

[Falenkor]

@Thotstomp

I’d recommend a smooth amp in general for the DT 990 250 ohm anything Class A recommended or tubes

I prefer smooth and warm but agreed. I think smooth goes well with it.

@Martin_Medrano

Do you think that the pairing of the 990s and the ta-10r are a good match for the music of the carpenters?

I do to an extent but this goes by preference really.

[Thotstomp]

Definitely a great choice. Provides a ton of power which those DT990’s will need. Just cause the class A’s are smooth and rich doesn’t mean they aren’t detialed too just a side note.

Definitely for the carpenters this would be a good match. I’ll link some other class A amps

[Martin_Medrano]

Hey can you link some other class A amps in the same price range as the xduoo ta-10r. Also do you know if there are sales around the time of the 4th of july as it is my birthday and that is most likely when I’ll pull the trigger on something like this.

[FiCurious]

Just be careful not to assume that just because something is Class A that it’s going to sound a certain way. There’s a lot of generalization around ‘tube sound’, ‘class a sound’, etc. that can be a bit misleading, as both tubes and class A can also sound bright and harsh like many might associate with class D and visa versa. Topology by itself doesn’t dictate how an amp sounds, just like the DS chip in a DAC by itself doesn’t dictate how the DAC sounds. It’s all about implementation.

That said, some warmer and smoother amps in the price range of the TA-10® or lower to pair with a DT990 could include Schiit Magni 3+, Liquid Spark, Schiit Asgard 3, Lake People G103s, and some others I may not be thinking of at the moment…perhaps some of the Drop Cavalli stuff like Liquid Carbon X and Cavalli Tube Hybrid.

[Martin_Medrano]

I wish there was a way that i could try them before purchasing but i guess i can’t. Can the ta-10r be smooth and warm also I’ll look into the others you mentioned.

[FiCurious]

I really haven’t heard as much about the TA-10r, so I can’t really give much guidance there.

[Martin_Medrano]

Im leaning towards it but again if there is a way to listen to it do you know?

[FiCurious]

Wish I could help you out, but no. There’s still not a lot going on for audio gear meets/swaps that I’ve heard of, and I’ve never seen Xduoo in-store anywhere.

[Martin_Medrano]

Have you used the 990s? If you could can you provide screenshots of what you use. There are only a few reviews on the ta-10r. I for sure can’t afford the ta-30 or anything in that range. I appreciate all your help.

[FiCurious]

I’ve had both the DT880 and DT770 both in 600ohm form, but not DT990. My current amps are not in the range you’re looking for, so I’m afraid that wouldn’t help much, but many here have used the amps previously mentioned with good results.

[Martin_Medrano]

Ah ok do you know someone that i could get in contact with for some questions. Also do you know how i could use a remote with my pc to change tracks on foobar2000.

[FiCurious]

Look into Flirc for the remote…not sure what other options there might be. @Falenkor is kinda the resident Beyer aficionado, though I know there are many others who have experience with the DT990s.

[Martin_Medrano]

I checked amazon for the flirc and its unavailable.

[Falenkor]

@FiCurious

@Falenkor is kinda the resident Beyer aficionado

I mean I have a lot of other headphones like I’m in the process of trying the focal lineup right now… I just love beyers because they suit my preference alot and honestly for gaming competitive they are ridiculously good compared to the other headphones