I’m still on the lookout for a reasonably price full tube amp. The MT-602 seems to be in the same class (sound wise) as my P20, so it doesnt seem as apealing to me, from what ive heard the TA-22 should be better than both, but im not in a rush
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Isn’t the TA-22 a Dac as well?
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yes it is a combo unit
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I have thought it seemed like a good solution, but it also seems like it isn’t a very “tubey” amp. I have a few solid state choices already. I was thinking the MT-60x with my Topping DX1 would be a nice setup for my desk. I get tubes when I want them, but still have the solid state with the DX1.
I still think the Topping DX1 is the best desktop solution in its price range. For $100 you get a good AKM dac, and the amp is plenty for most headphones.
Ya im thinking we both need to wait for a “real tube amp” or something that sounds a little more tube like. Im running my Loxji P20 with the Topping D10 Balanced to give a little more juice
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I keep thinking something like the Dayton Audio HTA100 might be a good pick, but while the speaker amp is 100W ( overkill for my needs ), I can’t find specs on the power to the 1/4" headphone out.
I cleaned up my audio rack today as I am putting my Schiit Loki up for sale.
I am also updating the headphone shot as I added two more sets in the last 20 days. 
I figure that at this point I should provide a list to follow along. 
Starting bottom left and going clockwise:
- Quad ERA-1’s
- Koss KPH30i’s
- Nectar Sound Ambrosia’s
- HiFiman HE6se V2’s
- Sennheiser HD660S2’s
- Audio Technica R70X’s
- Focal Radiance’s
- iBasso SR2’s
- Nectar Sound Bee’s
- Campfire Audio Cascade’s
- Focal Clear’s
- Grado Hemp’s
- Grado GH2’s
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Addict!! 
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My brain keeps picturing your chair saying “I’m all ears!”
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One of my earlier pictures of my system… I guess at this point I could actually call it “a system”
Here I just got the WA-6se and realized I can’t put it near the pc, so I had no source for my music and no DAC (SMSL M7 is on pc duty) anymore, and got the Zen Blue.
[UPDATE_2022]
Not end game by any stretch of imagination, but this is where I am at right now.
ProJect S2 Ultra StreamBox
ChordQtest
WA-6 SE (with 2 x 500GB HDD as support)
Archel 2,5 (as pre-amp)
RebelAmp
[UPDATE_2023]
Jcat Initio 3 PSU (powers Qtest and Pi2AES HAT)
Pi2AES 2.0 (instead of ProJect S2 Ultra StreamBox) + Pi4 + QED Reference Optical Quartz (real glass optical cable)
ChordQtest
WA-6 SE with 2 x IsoAcoustics Orea as support (Instead of 2 HDD)
iFi Neo iDSD powered from a power bank and is used as DAC+Pre for RebelAmp
RebelAmp
Gear out of the system:
ProJect S2 Ultra StreamBox
Archel 2,5
[UPDATE_2023_2] - one step closer to the end-game
Violectric V550 PRO (yes it does have a 4.4mm headphone jack)
ifi micro iUSB3.0 - now use to power on/off the Pi4
Gear out of the system:
RebelAmp
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Leff to right: Abyss Diana V2, Monolith Liquid Platinum (Top, preferred tube: Amperex E188CC), Denafrips Ares II (Bottom), Woo Audio Fireflies Wa7 Gen 3, DarkVoice 336SE (Sylvania 6080 and RCA smoked glass 6SN7 VT-231), Sennheiser HD660S2.
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This has been my go to and happy place for a while now…ZMF Atrium, and my Woo Audio WA6. My chain right now is PC>AMHD>Modius>Woo Audio WA6>ZMF Atrium. My next upgrade will be my SS Amp and Dac.
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Nice, I will eventually get around to adding a ZMF headphone to my collection, but first I need a new Gaming monitor. I have been buying mostly planar headphones as of late.
Which DAC + Amp combinations have you been eyeing?
I am leaning towards a Violectric V222 or a Cayin iHA-6. If I go with the V222 I will pair it with a Bifrost 2. If I go with the Cayin I will have a few options, including the BF2, Musician Pegasus, DENAFRIPS ARES II or possibly even the matching Cayin dac. Once I am done with those upgrades I will keep saving up for my end game tube amp.
ZMF headphones become addictive and are a killer to the wallet…lol…They sound amazing though…I have had the opportunity to listen to a decent amount of their line up…I have not had a chance to listen the the closed Atrium…I have read a lot of good things about them…I want to eventually get a good pair of planar magnetic and the Caldera’s are at the top of the list…ZMF is also a great company to deal with plus the owner Zach is one of us when it comes to this hobby.
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I turned on the stereo this morning and thought to myself: that’s it, I’m done with audio! I have spent time tweaking the system and now I’m satisfied with it 
And as for headphones, I’m done with them too. Add a subwoofer to the system and enjoy 
I intend for this to be my last post here.
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Alright community, what’s the over/under on how many weeks this holds up?
I kid, Vichy. The systems and room look awesome! Enjoy!
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Congratulations. It must be a good feeling. Now you can sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Happy listening!