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JDM_WAAAT
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Jan 3, 2019
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This was the most surprising piece that I bought in all of 2018. Not only is it a phenomenal speaker amp, but it delivers quality tube sound to both budget and high end headphones, even the notoriously hard to drive HD6XX. It provides plenty of power for the 6XX, but I think the 58X shine a little bit more on it. M1060C resolve detail to a level that's almost to a fault. It's quite something. Oh, and for a special treat, plug some Koss KPH30i, PortaPro, or KSC75 in... and enjoy the warmest, most relaxing sound you can get for under $150 (for both headphones and amp). I've tried it with both the FX Audio DAC-X6 and the Emotiva Big Ego DAC, both work well. I really like that it has phono input as well, I got to play around with that with my old ATH record player, and it seemed to work well. That's not my primary use for it, so I haven't spent much time with it in that configuration. I'm happy with the build & construction of the unit, it seems solid. The only thing I don't like are the ugly silver screws on top of the unit. The fit and finish match other FX Audio products like the DAC-X6 and DAC-X3. Currently it sits atop my TXA 789 AAA, using the SE passthrough from the Emotiva Big Ego. The P1 is powering Elac B6 bookshelf speakers, which sound better than they did on my PS Audio Sprout. They pair extremely well with this amp. I would pair bassier speakers like the B6 or B6.2 with the P1 to get the most out of the sound. Overall, I end up using the THX 789 AAA more for headphones than I do the P1, but the versatility of the P1 is unmatched. Especially at this price point, or even at its MSRP of $170. I do use the P1 to drive headphones when I'm not looking for the hyper-analytical experience of the 789, which is about 40% of the time. The P1 is a great "do it all" amplifier features warm, clear, and distinct tube sound. It's a worthy contender for the best single investment any budget audiophile can make.
verifonix
1181
Jan 7, 2019
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JDM_WAAATNotoriously hard to drive HD6XX? It's a rather sensitive headphone compared to planars really.
Jan 7, 2019
JDM_WAAAT
44
Jan 7, 2019
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verifonixThey are hard to drive properly. Most planars are more sensitive than the 6XX.
Jan 7, 2019
verifonix
1181
Jan 7, 2019
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JDM_WAAATSorry bud, that's utterly false. The 6XX is more sensitive than the 4XX even, and MUCH easier to drive than the TR50RPs or higher-end Hifimans. And that's from experience. People don't know what they're talking about when they call the HD6XX hard to drive honestly.
Jan 7, 2019
TurboGunner
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Jan 30, 2019
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JDM_WAAATWell, depends from where you look at. Sure, there are some very hard to drive planars, but most on the market now are very efficient, so that's not true at all for the vast majority of modern planars
Jan 30, 2019
CaptMarcus
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May 6, 2019
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JDM_WAAATHow did you connect it to the DAC X6?
May 6, 2019
Simon1961
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Feb 11, 2022
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JDM_WAAATHi, I am finding it impossible to locate a source for replacement tubes. Do you know anywhere?
Feb 11, 2022
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