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Thx 789 vs l30 Which of that two would pair better with my Geshelli Labs Enog 2 Pro DAC?. Both measure so well and sound very clean. I have heard good things about the THX AAA 789 and the much lower priced Topping L30. Hi everyone. The headphones that you connect to I personally like my THX 789 and Topping E30. Topping L30/E30 stack knowing that my next headphones are planars. Totally unscientific subjective impressions- one dac feeding 2 amps simultaneously (a THX 789 for the Clear, balanced and the Topping L30 for the 1990s so both measured as transparent)- volumes not "matched" by measurements , but in the same ballpark by listening. This results in audio disconnecting and A THX 789 runs them just fine. I got it for $130, so great value. Yeah if ur going with a balanced cable the thx 789 is a great buy. :( I would guess that the extra markup can be sort of thought of as a "convenience fee". The Drop + THX AAA™ 789 is a linear amplifier. Creating this thread to have all the owners and members have a place to discuss the Monoprice THX 887 amp without creating extra posts in the official review thread. TBH, I don’t think THX amps match many headphones well, at least not for my ears. Overall slightly more field of view over music. Which one is better as an all in one unit. Note that this test for historical reasons does NOT use the lowest Drivability. It's basically a black background. It the Though the L30 absolutely nails the fundamentals making the it an easy and versatile recommendation from me. (like $700) L30 or A50S are great options for you as a headphone amp. Reactions: frogmeat69. 5 dB so there's no way for it to clip my THX 789 in high gain LOL Reply reply More replies More replies. They are all still essentially balanced in practice. It's 2018 the THX 789 and JDS Atom came out. In almost all cases with amplification you Here are the reviews of the THX 788 and the THX 789. The THX 789 and 887 aren’t truly balanced either. Honestly single ended thx 789 (which is more powerful than L30) not really that loud with my DT 770 or super efficient Ananda. I can't comment on whether the sound of the 789 is in the $800 ballpark, as I haven't heard any amp that costs more THX AAA 789 vs Monoprice Monolith for HD800S Amplifier - Desktop Looking for an amp in the $300-500 range, which would you suggest for the HD800S? They both seem very similar and have balanced outputs, would appreciate suggestions for other options too. In fact, the JDS Atom edges out the THX AAA 789 in some measuring regards. It's only 2020 the A90 and L30 came out. Price gouging sucks unfortunately. Using a lower dac voltage or a dac with volume control will usually yield better results than using the volume pot of the headphone/speaker amp it seems. This is the official thread for the Topping L30 This thread is for discussion and reviews. 0 DAC, on a separate circuit from the 7. People who heard multiple dac/amp set ups around that price range, is the Modius/Magnius stack the best you can buy at under $400? Regardless of balanced vs SE. Locked post. Top. That's why I wonder if the THX 789 would be a big A JDS Labs Atom, Schiit Heresy, or Topping L30 would easily drive either of those headphones. As for an amp i was thinking either the JDS Atom or the THX AAA 789 (If I’m lucky enough to get in on the drop) and the topping d10 for the dac which I would upgrade/add on to after a few months if I purchase the 789. Soundstage is deeper, sound smooth, effortless and less fatiguing. bequietjk Senior Member. Thread starter ReCoDe; Start date Mar 7, 2020; R. #NewVideoPlug Then get the L30 on its own and try it out from the GoXLR. Thats why he's got the ENOG2 with 2 789's on his review/testing desk. S. Asgard 3 vs. I said both the L30 and THX 789 made one click noise after turning on. I believe that according to THX their design provides all of the benefits of a balanced signal without the added material cost of making a “truly balanced” design. I do have its little single-ended brother Drop THX AAA One. Share I was just referring to listening to loud music and that the THX 789 was delivering the required power and volume. Just like the 789, it’s designed to optimize your audio experience. HeadphoneXHunter; Dec 11, 2024; General Audio Discussions; Replies 8 Views 509. SMSL released their first THX-AAA based Tidying up the L30 and taking off from where it was left, the Topping L30 II is a due update to match and complete the set it creates with the new E30 II DAC. AE5 SP200 is on sale for $260 right now vs the THX 789 for $300. A lot of questions come up in regard to how to set it up and/or how to use it, so I thought I’d share my Sorry if this has been discussed already and I didn't see it. Doodski Grand Contributor. This is my first time buying a DAC/AMP stack and since Black Friday is coming up and with the Massdrop HD6XX on sale, I was looking to pair them with either 3 of these DAC/AMP stacks. Thread starter adamjohari; Start date May 20, 2021; adamjohari Member. Considering dt 990 is extremely bright and sharp this is just a bad pairing in general. But power isn't really that much of an issue to drive most headphones. - Lows and high more alive on the AE5. So is a cheaper THX amp worth getting? Resolution is the second name of L30 and transparency its surname. I don’t know what to do. I have the TA-30 and a THX 789 and generally prefer the sound from Xduoo. I tried it only a few minutes on some amps each (THX 789, DV 336se, RebelAmp, ifi ZenCAN, Topping L30) and it seems to perform very well with the L30 and the ZenCAN (balanced). Seemed like a decent pairing given the balanced connections and low noise floor. Oct 3, 2020; Thread Starter #16 Yeah. I remember back when the THX 789 was launched, the senior members here are quite impressed. - And can anyone explain the technical difference between THX 789, 888, and 889 ? Is this just a marketing thing, or are they actually different circuits? I ordered the THX 789 amp along with a Topping D70 DAC from the latest Drop. It also has a preamp if you want to pair speakers to it. Internally, there are 2 main differences between the 2. I think L30 will compete well with THX 789 (now a price 'drop' -ed to $299), giving a slight coloured sound in a direct comparison (which doesn't have to be a bad things). The ONE will be the new entry point for ultra-clean, linear sound in a desktop headphone amplifier. When it comes to things like these, you can’t get better than this at any price point. Check out the Xduoo TA-30 if you're looking to buy an amp for the HE6se. It was ultimately the build, design and features of the 789 that won me over when it went down to $300. I currently have a THX AAA 789 as my main amplifier, which I think should power the HE-6 no problem. It features THX AAA and feed-forward topology, which reduces distortion by 20 to 40 dB for fatigue-free listening I changed dac and i'm not liking the current dac i have so i am waiting an ESS Soncoz LA-QXD1, since then i can't describe it more specifically sorry. On paper, the A50s This is a review and detailed measurements of the SMSL SH-9 THX headphone amplifier. The only thing the 789, as far as I can tell, has going for it is a higher power and balanced output. Thanks! Locked post. . Jan 26, 2022 #789 hashemfahoum said: I don't really care about extra features. Hi, all. If you plan to go balanced, the Magnius is slightly better than the THX 789. Just google topping l30 damaging headphones and you will find a lot of bad stories. Especially the bass. trending. THX is too expensive and I would rather spend the money on different headphones tastes. Joined Mar 6, 2021 Messages 77 Likes 59. While others have improved on the formula since it was released, that doesn't mean that it's Thx 789 vs SMSL P200? Okay, so basically i only want to buy one amp. Joined Mar 10, 2020 Messages 10 Likes 1. The Schiit Magnius's single-ended output is significantly worse than its balanced output. Balanced DAC support, heaps of power, heaps of features. Drop THX 789 with Hifiman Arya. thx AAA 789 for Sundaras? Amplifier - Desktop So I'm semi-new to the world of hifi gear, I got an Asgard 3 in November but it was on rolling backorder so I haven't received it yet, I emailed them and they said it would be a few more weeks before they could ship it. I have done A/B comparison on handful of desktop and USB-C dongles DAC/Amps. Now my Eather CX headphones I love my Airist R2-R DAC. But as far as the rest goes, those are better (and cheaper). I tried it with an L30 amp but returned it because it was too lean and clinical so stayed with my modded Little Dot 1+. THX 789. Edit: Massdrop has changed it's name to Drop, so this amp is now called the Drop x THX AAA 789, but since so many of these amps have been sold with the original Massdrop logo on them, I decided not to change the title of Monoprice THX 887 seems like it has the best performance (slightly) and my personal preference over the Drop THX 789. In general the THX tech is forward and brittle in the treble, doesn’t do Spatial recreation very well, and has timbre issues, but YMMV. I seriously doubt that I can hear any difference or compare which is better among all these dac/amps. THX 789: Gentle overall sound. 888 is not flawless like these. Both L30 II and A50s are similar in size and I can buy them locally new for exactly the same price. Fingers crossed it will continue to work well. HPA4 and SP200 were already reviewed around here, THX-789 is a loaner unit from a closer friend of The 789 is on sale til Monday for a good deal so that’s the main reason I’m looking at that. All EQ disabled. There are high end headphone very insensitive. Most consumers buy Subjective – Testing Methodology: SPL volume matched AB with Audeze LCD-1 connected to in-line splitter between THX 789 and Topping L30 both connected to Khadas tone board with RCA splitters. 3. I also previously owned a Drop THX 789. In terms of design and build As compared to the THX 789, the L30 offers a slightly more linear low-end that is expressed in a smoother manner. The Gustard H16 is pretty THX AAA 789 "Distortion vs Power @ 300 Ohm": 150mw @ 300 Ohm The reason I ask is because I recently bought a pair of Beyerdynamics DT 990 headphones, they are the 250 Ohm version (here, they look like the massdrop editions, not sure how different they are from normal DT 990s). There's also a significant difference between the Apple dongle and the K5 Pro DAC. As long as it works, I know of absolutely no reason to change it out, inasmuch as I don't see how it The THX handles them exceptionally well of course. Dec 12, 2024. Good to know that THX AAA One is not discernible vs more expensive amp like Singxer SA1. Best. Audioscience will also confirm this from their measurements of schiit modius vs micro BL. 1/4 inch eh? oh, no not the smsl t1. I'm Speaking from experience, pairing this headphone to a THX amp in this case the 789 is a bad idea. But the pretty good sounding $150 revised Topping L30 is worth a I finally got my THX AAA 789 from massdrop. Notably the 789 amplifier has brought in a steady stream of reaallly high quality amplifiers. HifiGuides Forums 🔷 Topping L30. It's essentially what the "SE PASS" in the Massdrop THX AAA 789 Amp is doing, it's just a built-in splitter to daisy chain amps. The $200 Drop + THX AAA One comes hot on the heels of the very popular THX 789, that many listeners have enjoyed over the past I am just wondering how a THX or similar amp stacks up against other amps in 2021. Beyerdynamic T1 tried with 789. Joined Mar 6, 2020 Messages 4 Drop 789 or monoprice 887 for amp will both make you happy and probably depends which costs less to ship if you're not US based. I have a topping D10 and the sundaras if that makes a difference. Quite a bit more feature and more power than L30 for just $10 more. HifiGuides Forums Geshelli Labs Archel 2. When you spend near 2k on good headphones to only find out the older tube amp sounds way better than the THX 789. I've used it like that on an L30, it causes loud DC pops when the device gets no THX 887 - IFI Zen Can Topping D10B - Shuoer D12 - FX-Audio DAC X6 Messages 455 Likes 365 Location Brazil. com This thread is archived New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast My THX 789 went out the other day (won't turn on) and need a new amp, The L30 ii is the cheapest option, it has RCA input and 6. I've heard that balanced output only means more power, and doesn't really mean better sound. the Asgard 3 at $200. I would say the archel between those two. RME ADI2-DAC vs THX 789 vs MODI/MAGNI STACK . I just want the least noise floor out of the bunch. I do The 789 has very little noise floor. 5 Pro VS Massdrop THX AAA 789. Also, the SH-9 uses a resistor Wow! There was a time when we thought the Drop THX AAA was the best we could do and here comes the L30, with so much lower noise and distortion. Forums. May 20, 2021 #1 DT 1990 Pro (MK I) + Topping L30 I + Topping D10s. The iFi Zen CAN to me is more of a gimmick. I can see the usefulness of more power in rare cases. The 789 has more total power, but due to the Erish amp design, I "think" the Erish drives my cans better at low volume vs my 789. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. I decided to record my experience down before I forget. The SP200 you mentioned does have more power vs the Topping L30 but (way) less than the Topping a30pro. Headphone Amps. Asgard 3 Home. It was just yesterday that we were gushing about the Drop THX 789. Just to note my own biases: I am not an L30/THX One owner nor do I have relationship with Topping, Drop, nor anyone related to them. Perhaps a topping d10 balanced into the thx 789 would be a reasonable option. The problem is that I will have to move for work soon (but will still come home every so often, so I would like to keep my 789 here). So I recently purchased the 789 while Drop was discounting the price down to $250. Headphone Amps (full-size) Thread starter Hondadude85; I want my amp to have some character and some sound and flavour of its own and THX 789 doesn't have it at all and I hate it. For real world SE power what order would you place these amps; THX 788, Ifi Zen Can, Atom, Heresy, and Topping L30. My question is, is it worth it to switch the DAC to a topping D30 Pro for balanced output? As promised my 3-way comparison review between 3 THX-AAA headphone amps is ready and here are my findings. The more stuff I listened to, the more I realized gear just sounds different. Unsure if the L30 had an issue or not though. Shazb0t Addicted to Fun and Learning. HeadphoneXHunter. Kasenumi August 12, 2020, With the headphones you have, I would be more inclined to recommend the 2. I can get the Aune here in the UK although not sure where to get the 789 outside of drop. The milo is better sounding to Regarding the statement that the "THX 789" (THX 888 in case of the SP200) would be the last amp you should ever need. The first is that the SH-9 doesn’t use SMSL’s proprietary PLFC circuit, instead, it uses THX AAA 888 chips for the amplification stage. Anyone looking to buy Drop THX 789? XD . I plan on running single-ended but, balanced is a possibility too. So my question is in general What kind of headphone would it take for one to consider going from the THX 789 to the A90? It is considerably more powerful to their L30 and A50S and it is approaching dangerously close to their A90 power wise. Again, too early for a real Even my THX 789 has some popping sound when turning on and off. I reckon you got a nice little setup there. JDS El Stack, K5 pro, Topping There is a definite learning curve with headphones,. The Class A Aune X7s is a SE Amp with Balanced output for more power, but it doesn't sound really better than the 789, just different? Purchasing a THX 789 - Is the D30 Dac Capable of supporting a higher end amplifier? DAC - Desktop The THX 789 has slightly more power than the L30 (with both having more power than you need) and balanced output. I still don't know what headphone that would be. The net price difference between both stacks is around ~$100in favour of the JDS Atoms. Than yeah, my opinion is just skip the thx amps they just don’t pair very I’ve listened to the Drop THX-789 multiple times, it was included in several reviews and comparisons of mine, here is an in-depth look of three THX amplifiers that I’ve compared. Warning, I am rubbish at describing sound. I do the same. The thx on sale for $250 but the d10 balanced only $130 usually and probably on sale soon for Black Friday somewhere. Schiit is very popular and have a number great products I have not had too The L30 is a very appreciable step up over the older A-series amp designs from Topping with a design congruent with the E30, Topping’s accompanying DAC. Equipment / Electronics / Gear / Accessories. I've been waiting for one. I put them in the order that I think they fit. I’m going as far and say that the little L30 sounds a bit more Not long after SMSL gave us their excellent SU-9 DAC, along comes the SH-9 amplifier which, in a way, is rather logical, particularly for those looking for an aesthetically pleasing compact and stackable system. The thing is The most efficient stack you could do would be a JDS Atom DAC and either the Drop THX One amplifier or the This amp is old and out of favour, and I have better amps, but I’m a stubborn tinkerer. The intensity of the sound is full and bright so much so that you will feel the raw audio in your ears. Anyways at the moment i am pretty satisfied with amp situation (currently owning a THX AAA 789, an Aune x7s I don't have Drop THX AAA 789. Through a headphone out they take the power down a Topping A50S vs A30 PRO - key differences? Discussion I have the output attenuated 10. A blind A/B result is ideal but I'm open to the idea that blind testing isn't necessary if the noticed difference is "big" enough. - I can say 789 a bit more detailed but bass is burried/masked in the mix. E30 looking like July delivery and I'll need an external power brick so I figure that would be about $140 There's a significant difference between the K5 Pro and THX 789. Magnius/Modius vs THX AAA 789/Grace SDac . Is based on the power it can deliver. Whether due to the higher power output or other reasons, the THX789 offers just a bit more bass Set up around $1k, RME ADI-2 vs D90 + THX 789/887, Open to other suggestions. 5 pro tends to be my preference over the thx amps. As Amir puts it: 789 and 887 can be one time buy for life. The amp in particular makes headphones sound brighter / anemic. I had to remove a relay that muted the output when switching from single The amp just disconnects and the small light on the L30 unit flashes off then back on. The L50 has a RCA input and a balanced input from a DAC. New comments cannot be posted. I currently am using a schiit fulla and am looking to upgrade to higher end equipment. examples include the JDS Labs Atom, The Geshelli Archel 2 / Erish, Topping L30, Topping A90, other THX AAA amps etc. From what I can gather from online reviews in various places, the THX AAA™ 789 is a pretty big step up from the Asgard 3 which is pretty good and punches above its weight at $200. The L30 offers a Due to the Green Bay Packers having a bye week (i. Open comment sort options. I have a pair of HD800Ss. I have one and think it’s great. I don’t have balanced cables, but would get them for the 789 - not sure if they would make a drastic difference though. Still under warranty. The UB9000 has a dedicated high quality 2. I can't seem to find anything online at all. Equipment Forums. - THX 789 have more air in it. I have replaced the pot in mine with a resistor ladder attenuator and added a cheap Jameco linear regulated power supply. Poll I plan to run one of these combinations as my end game to power my HD 660S and HD 800S and all I really want from them is wide soundstage (to compliment 800S) clear imaging and precision. I'm quite 789 vs. The THX does a great job but it lacks any character what so every. As for the DAC portion that was used in the listening test for the THX 789, it was the Khadas Tone Board. , I have a little more free time than usual today) I thought it would be interesting to compare three high-performing and relatively budget THX headphone amplifiers: the Firstly the headphone amplifiers. I’ve had a few different headphone amps, and making a comparison is the best way I know to give others an idea of the sound signature produced by the THX 789 amp. I am pairing this amp with a Creative AE-9 using unbalanced RCA out. The THX 789 is $300 vs. madDog Member. Product was just More power than Topping L30 but Topping best match in signal instead of the pot. Share Sort by: Best. Home; About Us; Services; Referrals; Contact I’m asking because the 789 is on sale for $300, and I was already tempted. Perhaps they could've named it A60 haha but it is to pair with D30 Pro of course, On top of upgrading my headphones, I was thinking that if I went to something like the Arya, my stack may also use an upgrade - initially, keeping it within the Schiit family, but I noticed everyone on the forums talking about THX AAA 789 (and they're currently on Drop at the moment). See how the A50s leaves it in the dust as far as noise not only in low gain but also high gain! Topping L30 II or A50s VS standby/off power Zen dac actually looking good for sensitive headphones yes but since i already have thx 789 it would be quite downgrade. Joined Jan 29, 2019 Messages 59 Likes 8. This thing actually has something resembling micro dynamics now. On the thx 789 the 3d space and pinpoint imaging is warped when going to balanced. So, i have been watching reviews for the Schiit Magnius amp, and i must say i am really interested in that. And they are extremely accurate such that they are considered noise and distortion-free within the range of human hearing. But some of these other options get way to close to an a90 + e30 which seems like a phenomenal If you plan to go single-ended, the THX 789 is the obvious choice. the THX aaa 789 is recommended by Amir, but also the Heresy, and I loathe the Heresy. I need to get an amp and I'm currently debating between a magni + modi set up or a monoprice 887. 1 kHz). I put 140F water in the base station tank, and by the end of 140 sqft, the pads are still 100F thanks to the internal tank. Enter Our Giveaway to Win a I've owned the THX AAA 789 for over two years now. Is this the first "True balanced" THX headphone amp. These few popular amps are the Schiit magni 3, massdrop o2 desktop edition, JDS Labs eL amp, and Schiit asgard 2. THX On a side note, Innerfidelity's DT 880 600 ohm measurements say it takes 0. Looking forward to your zen can impressions since it's discrete class a amp it should be interesting and different than the rest. My 789 died a month out of warranty, and I'm admittedly a little salty about it, and the lack of support or help from Drop. HPA4 and SP200 were already reviewed around here, THX-789 is a loaner unit from a closer friend of THX AAA 789. Forum Donor. More air around instruments, less weight but more transparency on bass. 5 pro over the the 789, and in general imo the archel 2. ssmith3046 Member. I was considering the A30, THX 789 and 887 or the A90 all which have balanced outputs which from what I understand have better power. I've been listening to L30 with it's gain set to -9 dB, SP 200 has always had to much gain for most of my headphones but it is what it is. Use a balanced cable for the headphone, obviously, as the THX 789 does have substantially more power out of its XLR out; Amir measured 3. Whether due to the higher power output or other reasons, the THX789 offers just a bit more bass I think L30 will compete well with THX 789 (now a price 'drop' -ed to $299), giving a slight coloured sound in a direct comparison (which doesn't have to be a bad things). It has really stepped up everyone else’s game. Amplifier - Desktop Ive done a bunch of research now but a lot of the material I've gone through have been around the times the products have been released. Thx 789 vs Schiit Magnius You can expect better SQ than A90 on SE connection. I think the Asgard 3 is another amp that sounds quite different from other stuff I've tried. Aug 2, 2022 There are some new Amps from SMSL & Topping which are cheaper like Topping L30 II and SMSL HO. I used to have the Topping d50 before and was very happy with 789. If I need another amp, I may just buy an atom. The figures go down to 800 milliwatts at 300 ohms and 400 milliwatts at 600 ohms. Introduction. Review unit provided for evaluation by Drop. Reply GnosisNinetyThree I'm coming from the Schiit Hel, which have been working great for my HD 58X, HD 598 and AT-M50x. I currently have UD-301, Dx3 Pro and Dx7s is on order. ReCoDe New Member. At one point it was the THX 789 + any DAC and now it seems as though the new meta is the Modius/Magnius stack (and the next tier meta being the A90/D90 combo). Joined May 1, 2018 Messages 645 Likes 1,248 Location NJ. Here is my take. 5W is well above the 2W@50Ω that Hifiman recommend for the HE6SEV2, I have the Topping A90 which does 5W at 50Ω balanced but I rarely need to go beyond 12 o'clock in high gain. Schiit is very popular and have a number great products I have not had too much experience with the brand. Subjective – Testing Methodology: SPL volume matched AB with Audeze LCD-1 connected to in-line splitter between THX 789 and Topping L30 both connected to Khadas tone board with RCA splitters. Skip to content. 5W @ Just to add to this. I like the build quality, I've waited for L30 but it's not coming out. It was roughly on par with the Schiit Magni 3, I have heard good things about the THX AAA 789 and the much lower priced Topping L30. But I want to upgrade to a headphone that would give me better soundstage/imaging. Dec 21, 2020 #11 BasicBear said: The THX 789 whilst resolving, was very bright and harsh (though could be aided with some tweaks to the volume/gain setup), and it wasn’t until a while after when some new products such as the Topping A90 were released I'm also very curious if anyone has done sonic testing with sp200 vs the other brands of THX. Previously owned gear: THX AAA 887 & 789, Topping D50, A70 Pro, E30, L30 ; NX4 ; Soncoz LA-QXD1 ; SMSL C200, SU-9, M400, M500, SP200 ; Gustard X16 ; JDS Atom Amp, Sony PHA-3. For example, an e30/l30 stack is a phenomenal option when I know it's a placeholder until I justify an a90/d90 stack. Is this the case? Then I saw the Rupert Neve RNHP with no balanced outputs. =) Happy listening! EDIT: I had the (yet again, OG AKM) K5 Pro before I got the 789 and L30/E30 stack shortly thereafter (and El Stack II shortly after that!). OP . But were i deviate from audioscience is that i have a wells audio milo on the way for headphones. I've tried speaker amps and a few $1-2k ones and the difference is miniscule. After setting the amp up, the first thing I noticed is that the DC power plug (the connector The Atom and the THX 789 (which the OP referred to) are both easily arguable to be noise and distortion-free within the range of human hearing. And yeah your right about the older receiver’s. Interestingly enough, I had to put the L30 at 12:30 on the volume whereas I have the LD1+ at 10:00 on low gain. I've been listening to music streamed from Tidal into my Ordered THX twice and cancelled both. Top 1% Rank by size . Equipment / Electronics / Gear I personally prefer this to the thx amps I’ve heard, I just managed to snag a unicorn headphone, the Hifiman HE-6, for an insane price (pure luck). let's start with 789 789 is the original(but cut down) version of thx 888 789: opa1602 + opa564 888: opa1612 + opa564 + flying supply flying supply adds headroom and voltage swing without exceeding the operation maximum I have heard good things about the THX AAA 789 and the much lower priced Topping L30. VS. I've been wanting to upgrade to a stack and I'm torn between the JDS Atom+ stack vs. Thought the warmth of the E30 matched quite nicely with the bright 789, while the 789 brought a better sense of speed and clarity to the 58x. Topping A90 - Top of the line THX AAA 789 killer, quote by Zeos. Joined Jan 3, 2020 Messages 7 Likes 7. Other than that, SMSL SP200 VS Massdrop THX-789 VS Benchmark HPA4 – Battle Of The THX-es! Schiit Mod/Magni 3+ Heresy or Atom DAC+/AMP+ or Topping L30/E30 for the HD6XX . Essentially the same performance sans a nasty ground loops design defect. 5W balanced @50Ω vs 0. 43mW for 90db SPL, which basically means the THX 789 isn't powerful enough to reach 90db with balanced output!! M. Just not sure where the Ifi fits with regards to the Atom and Heresy. Most receivers do not have brilliant stereo DACs, because that's not what they are really aimed at. Monoprice THX AAA 788 / AKM 4493 combo seems like a great package with a moderate clunky UI & volume knob; The if I buy a stand alone AMP, I'd likely pair it with a Topping D50s DAC (up for suggestions). New. But when I go to the Topping A90 thread, the reviews are generally not good even though it is supposed to be better than the THX 789. Discussion Hi All, I would like to have a discussion and see the thoughts of the community on a comparison between these. The THX 789 broke down the wall and ushered in an era of low-cost high performance amps, it was a revolutionary product in a lot of ways. It's so precise and neutral it's crazy. It also I mostly tested the HE6SE v2 using my Topping DX7 feeding a Drop THX AAA 789 (balanced), plus an iFi micro iDSD Signature (single ended). 789 887 a30pro a50s dx7pro hd800s jotunheim k701 k7xx q701 Replies: 4; Forum: I have THX AAA One. Tried an sp200 too just nope. Topping L30 ($139): Both amps are clearly cut from the same cloth, offering a very similar presentation on both a macro and micro scale. The THX amp came in a hard cardboard box, with very well packaged hard foam inside to hold the amp. Actually all buttons. As I go through the finances, I have started to realize just how much is required in upgrading my cables to balanced cables comes out to be. The E30 has just come out when I ordered it but was already getting high marks. Geshelli Labs Archel 2. However, there’s still a $200 difference in price between atom and 789. The issue is entire consumer market. 5 pro over the the 789, Geshelli Labs Archel 2. I do own a Topping NX4 DSD, DX7 Pro, and an A90. Use its XLR outs power my LCD X and HD 800 as well as my Subpac S2 tactile subwoofer. Especially since people are not properly volume leveling amps when they compare them. As reviews for the SMSL SH-9 THX AAA-888 Balanced Headphone Amp start getting published, even the higher priced THX 789 from Drop has a little bit better dynamics in that regard. 1 multi-channel one. Reactions: Jole. Sennheiser HD560s + Drop THX AAA 789 + Topping D10s (balanced all the way) Show & Tell Archived post. I know measurements are useful, There are primarily 2 different but consistent opinions going around about how they compare, either the 789 is the more accurate sounding amp and the A3 has a warm/laid-back coloration, The L30 does get warm during use, but after several hours of listening on high-gain was still perfectly comfortable to touch and no harm to surrounding equipment. Pros – Especially refined build and design in class, Strong output power, Minimal channel imbalance at low volumes, Low OI and noise floor. I love the THX 789 but some times it's not ment for some headphones. Also note that the THX balanced output is not fully balanced from a circuitry standpoint, whilst the Magnius is. The THX AAA 789 on the other hand has a strong punch to the audio. So you would be unable to distinguish them from the THX 789, which is also extremely accurate. e. THX 789 ($299): THX made a lot of noise about their achromatic amplifier Since the THX 789 has gone down in MSRP, many people are now getting their 789, and often combined with a Balanced DAC. I ordered the Drop Panda on 11/30 and just received them today 12/14 about an hour ago. For a DAC, it's less of a concern, What solid-state amp, if any, have you heard a noticeable improvement from compared to the THX 789? Price doesn't really matter too much as I'm more curious than seriously considering a change ATM. How does the general community compare these three options, which is the best and by how much? I have heard good things about the THX AAA 789 and the much lower priced Topping L30. I won’t blame you if y’all skip straight to the TL;DR at the bottom, but maybe the Review written by @Resolve. The D70 was a bit more than I wanted to spend ($400), but from everything I read about it, it Schiit Stack VS Monoprice THX AAA 887 . Reply Desk: PC>TempoTec Sonata HD PRO>Topping L30>Dan Clark Aeon X/Neuman KH80. I’m running a single ended topping d10s with mine right now. Most of the files used were FLACs in standard resolution (16 bit, 44. Kasenumi August 12, 2020, 11:54pm 1. Every single headphone amplifier from Topping has its unique feature and is trying to THX 789 VS THX 887 . Roon(NUC)+ HQPlayer(MBP) Lol And his opinion was that with the THX 789, the El DAC, the SU-8, or the ENOG2 will all do you just fine and be amazing, though he prefers the the balanced side of things just to have the option at least. I don't think the L20/30 has an internal tank, so by the time the pads get hot water washed, they are already cool after 20 sqft of mopping, but L10S Ultra has that 80ml internal tank and keeps the water over 100F for each 140 sqft it mops before As promised my 3-way comparison review between 3 THX-AAA headphone amps is ready and here are my findings. Is the smsl p200 the same as the 789? Or is there some benefit big enough for me to need the 789? Also would either of these be adequate as a one and done solution for high end headphones? With the headphones you have, I would be more inclined to recommend the 2. Massdrop THX AAA 789 (on sale) vs Schiit Magni. I don't like to rock out at 75% on the dial, I prefer my cans to hit hard at less than 50% to keep my hearing as sensitive as possible, for as long as I Posted by u/Surtock - 1 vote and 13 comments The L30 was middle of the road for sound stage in games, Going to dive into Destiny 2 on both the Heresy and THX 789 One today and measure in game, there’s a spot I go when it’s quiet and can see how many steps it takes to hear the ambient noise inside a building or a marker beacon. PC > Motu M2 (balanced TRS - XLR out) > (balanced input) THX 789 (balanced output) > HD600 . And having benched the L30 for quite some time, Topping Geshelli Labs Archel 2. I currently haver the Topping L30 headphone amp and the e30 Dac. The Drop THX AAA 789 gives six watts to 16 and 32 ohm load headphones through the balanced output and that is very noticeable. 9W unbalanced. The THX 789 was the eye opener for me. But the A30 Pro is really a smaller A90. The combo will be fully functional, but IMO the THX amp (any THX amp) will not be a good match for the 1990. Joined Dec 9, 2019 Messages Is there any benefit to using Drop THX 789 vs Aune X1s Pro . Im looking for a new amp to gift to my dad as he just purchased a pair of HD800S's and is using a schiit modi/magni 2 U. More posts you may like r Topping E30/L30 vs JDS Element II I have heard good things about the THX AAA 789 and the much lower priced Topping L30. Jan 6, 2021 #1,413 @raistlin65 Perhaps Because I was on another thread for another amp, the L30. [WTS] [USA-PA] [H] THX 789 + E30 II & L30 Stack [W] $120 PayPal or best offer WTS nothing much to say, you can pm me with offers for single things if you want. I either want to get the 789 and then find a used drop grace sdac balanced, or get a used Asgard 3 with either the built in dac or get a modi 3/3+. I really did extensive comparison over and over again. Whether due to the higher power output or other reasons, the THX789 offers just a bit more bass I already own the 789, so don't need the amp portion of the DX3pro. All three are very good performing devices. Yep i love thx 789 knob and gain switch. Mrcrunch08 Member. Joined Jan 4, 2019 Messages 489 Likes 489. This is literally better than my THX 789 and will likely be cheaper and smaller Don't think there's plans for an A70 but I can see an L50 happening improving on the L30. 35mm output, single ended. I am currently debating whether I keep my JDS atom or upgrade to the THX 789 I recently acquired in a drop. So far I am pretty happy with the purchase but have a question for you experts out there. As compared to the THX 789, the L30 offers a slightly more linear low-end that is expressed in a smoother manner. Reactions: Veri. Amplifier - Desktop Hello everyone, I just picked up a Drop 6XX to get started on the headphone hobby. You can then get an e30 or other dac if desired after Same way as if you plug rca into thx 789 and using its XLR output. So it's a bit ridiculous to depend on subjective testimonials, when all humans are very subject to perceptual biases. While the 789 provides more power with its balanced [Review - Comparison] THX AAA 789 vs JDS Labs El Amp (The Element - amp section) Oh boy, this became a bit more of an essay than I intended to write. mupnx gwsx iendri knzsil rqpr dsxfff brwl tzetu chtaa swoyy