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FX Audio TUBE-03MKII BT Tube Preamp & Headphone Amp

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william4037

Oct 21, 2020

I am newbie, but can this be used as both a dac and amp or is it just a preamp and I still need a dac and amp?

Oct 21, 2020

Cyberthingy

289

Oct 22, 2020

william4037This does have a DAC but is used exclusively for the Bluetooth receiver. You would need both a DAC and an Amp to complete the chain. This is used purely to add a bit of tube warmth and tone controls to tailor the sound a bit.

Oct 22, 2020

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kii_kat

Oct 22, 2020

CyberthingyCan this be a standalone product that just directly connects to the headphones for PC(HD 6XX)? I'm planning on buying this for Christmas and I've been comparing it to the Fiio e10k. Would it be better to buy both the Fiio e10k and FX Audio tube 03 together? I've been trying to research online but it's getting a bit overwhelming... If you have any other recommendations please feel free.

Oct 22, 2020

InvisibleInk

118

Oct 23, 2020

kii_katLet's say for the sake of example that the source of your music playback is a laptop PC. The PC has a built-in DAC that sends an analog signal output through the headphone jack. In order to use this Amp directly with the laptop, you would need a cable which has a 3.5mm connector on one end (the laptop) and two RCA (Left & Right) connecters on the other end (for Amp). Then, what is typically done is to max out the volume on the PC as a proper setting for the Amp. Then you are all set. Technically, an additional DAC purchase is not strictly necessary. Enthusiasts generally prefer to introduce a DAC between the PC's USB output and the Amp. There are many reasons for wanting to do this, but it all boils down to whether or not the PC's own sound is good enough or not.

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Oct 23, 2020