Headphone amp

kimbo1 · 25th January 2011, 01:06 PM

Guys, i've joined here specifically to ask whether Monsieur Pass has a headphone schematic? I've done the hybrid type (ecc82/irf510) as a 1st but, am wanting to try the solid state in order to rid myself of the age old question:- Which indeed is better ? 'Ol' K.Melhua has thrown some spanners in the works at present. Grado sr60 would be what i need to drive. Always liked them for their good value, poss unbeatable at the price. As for Mr. Pass- clever guy/good points made/like his thoughts on things and willing to help from all i've seen.So, what have we? Many thanks to all.

jazz · 25th January 2011, 03:44 PM

Hi,

Don't know about a Pass specific hp-amp but there was some discussion about the f3 as a hp versus the DAO(i think?). If you search around for DAO and you might find some interesting posts.

regards,
Joris

ps little link i just found:
Downscaling Zen v.9 for use as headamp

khaho · 25th January 2011, 03:51 PM

There is also The Zen Heaphone Amplifier: HeadWize - Project: The Zen Headphone Amplifier by Marcello Pellerano

And there was UGS headphone amp in UGS adventures thread here in DIY-Audio.

kimbo1 · 25th January 2011, 05:15 PM

Thanks for that. I'll check out this DAO lark, no idea what it is yet. Fet follower or similar? Any and all suggestions welcome, my take on audio seems to mirror most i.e- the less in the way, the more we get. Now, a capacitorless class A would be right up my street(bar output cap, if i must). Not at all sure if it's poss but it gets yet another signal degrading component 'outta there'. Then again, i'll take my cues from the more experienced out there,hence joining the site. I'm just getting back into it after years and have forgotten quite a lot!! Thanks again

Melon Head · 25th January 2011, 07:24 PM

The DAO is the amp to build provided you have the right headphones

kimbo1 · 25th January 2011, 07:43 PM

Thanks my man, i'm searching, i'm searching! Found UGS but no DAO yet? I'll get there i hope.

Melon Head · 25th January 2011, 08:16 PM

Some other Source Follower COnfigurations

kimbo1 · 25th January 2011, 09:18 PM

Yep, found those a bit ago. Lots of things to suss out. As i see it, i maybe don't need gain ,although my present one has a gain of 12. When i'm at '3' on volume it's enough for most, going through the amp. Wouldn't hear anything normally at that level. As the Grados are a bit current hungry, poss just a current boost to help out the built- in chip. Don't know as yet. At the end of the day, female vocals/instruments are the things i want to capture at their best, whichever way gets me that, is the way i'll take. Thanks again

Melon Head · 25th January 2011, 11:57 PM

Well you know all about the DAO then don't you.

eyoung · 27th January 2011, 02:56 AM

Try looking at the headphones threads>>>

Tanks(ha ha) E

25th January 2011, 01:06 PM	#1
kimbo1 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2011	Headphone amp Guys, i've joined here specifically to ask whether Monsieur Pass has a headphone schematic? I've done the hybrid type (ecc82/irf510) as a 1st but, am wanting to try the solid state in order to rid myself of the age old question:- Which indeed is better ? 'Ol' K.Melhua has thrown some spanners in the works at present. Grado sr60 would be what i need to drive. Always liked them for their good value, poss unbeatable at the price. As for Mr. Pass- clever guy/good points made/like his thoughts on things and willing to help from all i've seen.So, what have we? Many thanks to all.

25th January 2011, 03:44 PM	#2
jazz diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: leiden, physically that is...	Hi, Don't know about a Pass specific hp-amp but there was some discussion about the f3 as a hp versus the DAO(i think?). If you search around for DAO and you might find some interesting posts. regards, Joris ps little link i just found: Downscaling Zen v.9 for use as headamp __________________ oh, what a beautifull day I wanna go out and play!

25th January 2011, 07:24 PM	#5
Melon Head Formerly Thanh1973 Join Date: Nov 2006	The DAO is the amp to build provided you have the right headphones __________________ "No, this sucker's electrical, but I need a nuclear reaction to generate the 1.21 gigawatts of electricity I need."

25th January 2011, 08:16 PM	#7
Melon Head Formerly Thanh1973 Join Date: Nov 2006	Some other Source Follower COnfigurations __________________ "No, this sucker's electrical, but I need a nuclear reaction to generate the 1.21 gigawatts of electricity I need."

25th January 2011, 11:57 PM	#9
Melon Head Formerly Thanh1973 Join Date: Nov 2006	Well you know all about the DAO then don't you. __________________ "No, this sucker's electrical, but I need a nuclear reaction to generate the 1.21 gigawatts of electricity I need."


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25th January 2011, 03:51 PM	#3
khaho diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tampere	There is also The Zen Heaphone Amplifier: HeadWize - Project: The Zen Headphone Amplifier by Marcello Pellerano And there was UGS headphone amp in UGS adventures thread here in DIY-Audio.

25th January 2011, 05:15 PM	#4
kimbo1 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2011	Thanks for that. I'll check out this DAO lark, no idea what it is yet. Fet follower or similar? Any and all suggestions welcome, my take on audio seems to mirror most i.e- the less in the way, the more we get. Now, a capacitorless class A would be right up my street(bar output cap, if i must). Not at all sure if it's poss but it gets yet another signal degrading component 'outta there'. Then again, i'll take my cues from the more experienced out there,hence joining the site. I'm just getting back into it after years and have forgotten quite a lot!! Thanks again

25th January 2011, 07:43 PM	#6
kimbo1 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2011	Thanks my man, i'm searching, i'm searching! Found UGS but no DAO yet? I'll get there i hope.

25th January 2011, 09:18 PM	#8
kimbo1 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2011	Yep, found those a bit ago. Lots of things to suss out. As i see it, i maybe don't need gain ,although my present one has a gain of 12. When i'm at '3' on volume it's enough for most, going through the amp. Wouldn't hear anything normally at that level. As the Grados are a bit current hungry, poss just a current boost to help out the built- in chip. Don't know as yet. At the end of the day, female vocals/instruments are the things i want to capture at their best, whichever way gets me that, is the way i'll take. Thanks again

27th January 2011, 02:56 AM	#10
eyoung diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sunny SC,USA 15 min south of Charlotte NC	Try looking at the headphones threads>>> Tanks(ha ha) E __________________ "when you open your mind to the imposible, soon you will find the truth...."

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