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jasonnugent
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Dec 12, 2018
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Quick little review: I've had this for a little over a year now and it's spectacular. It's my personal end game. No issues, plug-and-play. The balanced output on this is where it's at; sound separation and stage are where this amp excels.
Keth
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Dec 12, 2018
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jasonnugentThis is making me question my THX 789 choice as my straight to end game amp.
jasonnugent
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Dec 12, 2018
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KethI wouldn't question it too much. I've heard the THX is about as good as it gets with a balanced stand-alone amp. But I haven't heard it so I can't compare. I've only compared it to my Audio-GD NFB 11.28 and iFi iDSD Micro Black Label as well as the Cayin iHA-6. To me it has better separation and sound stage than any of those. It has a great, detailed, kind of "cold" or "industrial" sound, which probably doesn't make sense. But it pairs great with my warmer headphones such as Mr. Speakers Aeon Flow Open and Fostex TR-X00. Plus great power and features. I originally looked at this because the 100% balanced structure with dual AKM chips and class A amp.
I may even pick up the THX in addition if it comes back and I have the money, as I've heard it's a pretty stellar amp for the price. I can use the Gustard's DAC and it would be fun to compare.
pslayer1
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Dec 12, 2018
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KethAs Jason noted, don't question the choice of going THX. If you haven't done so already, get a balanced DAC and use it with the THX. I have my THX amp paired with the VMV D1 and it's a great pairing (Elex headphones).
pslayer1
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Dec 12, 2018
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KethJust a few balanced DAC options off of the top of my head:
Enog 2
https://geshelli.com/enog2-pro
SMSL SU-8
https://www.amazon.com/Decoder-SMSL-2ES9038Q2M-768kHz-Balance-x/dp/B07DQDNF6S/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1544652440&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=su-8&psc=1
Then there's high end options from Benchmark, RME ADI-2, VMV D1, etc.
totoloope
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Dec 12, 2018
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jasonnugentJasonnugent if you make à comparaison between A20h amp and thx 789 I would be very interested! THX you
Keth
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Dec 12, 2018
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pslayer1I'm really hoping for a higher end Grace Design DAC is what Massdrop has coming . Here's the post saying they're working on a new DAC to pair with higher end amps.
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-thx-aaa-789-linear-amplifier/talk/1982056
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Afterman
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Dec 13, 2018
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KethThat was just the Airist R-2R and that thing doesn't have balance out. Although I would like to see a higher end Grace Design too. They could make a M920 with a newer chipset in the THX 789 chassis.
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