Reddit mentions of Bravo Audio V2 Class A 12AU7 Tube Multi-Hybrid Headphone Amplifier

bro finally bought a DAC, and this tube amp to tinker: http://www.amazon.com/Bravo-Audio-V2-Multi-Hybrid-Headphone/dp/B00ADR2DTG gonna be amazing

Poor plan, the budget, that is. The orbit actually is a decent turntable and actually will produce a decent signal, so having it choke on $70 worth of junk will not give you your money's worth. I'd go for their preamp, or this one if you wanna keep it down. As for a headphone amp, if you're willing to try something different, go for this little bastard. Sounds great and will drive bigger badder headphones down the road.

looking for headphone amp to connect to my turntable (Audio Technica LP-120)

Budget: I've got $68.17 in amazon credit right now, willing to go slightly
higher for shipping, as I'll have to if I buy the Bravo

Source: ATLP 120

Isolation: N/A

considering this and this

i've got beats over-ears for headphones (i know)

which do you guys recommend? am I right in assuming on both of these I just run the male end of the cord I currently run from the turntable's pre-amp into my speaker into the female "input" socket, and then plug the male end of my headphones into the "output" socket? i've noticed the Bravo one has a built-in pre-amp, as does my turntable, that won't hurt to run the sound through two pre-amps, would it?

I bought the ODAC at massdrop. Will I need a headphone amp? If so which one? I was looking at a tube hybrid amp or a cheap Fiio.

I listened to a pair of AKG Q701's my co-worker had. I used them on one of these and the treble was just too out there. At work I use HD518's and the sound was much more natural and warm on this same amp.

Killer amp for the price though.

While you will certainly get better value from a ss amp in that price range here are some tube amps...

[i have this one and am quite impressed with the sound] (http://www.aliexpress.com/item/32443111524/32443111524.html)


["portable" but has bad reviews] (http://s.aliexpress.com/b6BB7Bbu)

Has a dac but is more expensive

[more expensive] (http://s.aliexpress.com/Znmumi67)

[bad reviews] (http://s.aliexpress.com/A32EZJJn)


[probably bad] (http://s.aliexpress.com/NvYzUVvu)


[called a guitar amp but im sure it could drive headphones] (http://www.aliexpress.com/item/32748157846/32748157846.html)

[very bad reviews] (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/251876015253/251876015253)

[Looks okay] (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/271969184294)

[Really good video reviewing several candidates. Definitely watch this before purchasing] (https://youtu.be/22kx0q5j-JA)


EDIT:Just read amazon only

Here are some amazon links to the above ones. They are a little bit over budget but are the cheapest ones.

[1. Recommended] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B014FASL1A/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482186554&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=Tube+amp&dpPl=1&dpID=41llpyTU%2BIL&ref=plSrch)

[different one] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01M7101CY/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1482186722&sr=1-3&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=Tube+amp&dpPl=1&dpID=41QGAaW2nnL&ref=plSrch)

[good reviews] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00ADR2DTG/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1482186784&sr=1-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=Tube+amp&dpPl=1&dpID=51CV4EXJUzL&ref=plSrch)

[another one] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01I19SBK2/ref=mp_s_a_1_61?ie=UTF8&qid=1482186981&sr=8-61&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=Tube+amp&dpPl=1&dpID=41zNfkGPeGL&ref=plSrch)

You wont need any amp for those headphones and it will have nearly no effect on the sound. I understand it looks nice but if you really want to improve your Audio, invest in new headphones.

Project Carbon Espirit is $600. Did you consider a Rega Planar 1 or 2?

Pass on the $300 AT-LPW40WN.

• Check out the better Fluance RT85 Reference Turntable with Ortofon 2M Blue Cartridge $500. Optical sensor servo speed controlled motor for low wow and flutter and speed variation. Auto-stop with on or off switch. Solid wood plinth. Black or no charge upgrade Walnut finish. However you have to wait for it to be back in stock.
  
• Or in stock with an aluminum platter is the Fluance RT83 Reference Turntable with Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge $350. Same motor and specs as the RT85. Fluance plans to sell an around $100 acrylic platter like U-turn does as a separate add on for the RT83, probably when the RT85 is back in stock.
  
  The AT-LP120XUSB $250 is a lower budget copy of the much much better Technics 1200. If you want a new direct drive, the step up from the LP120 is the Audio-Technica AT-LP5 $400.
  
  Belt-Drive vs. Direct-Drive Turntables | Audio Advice
  
  Phono pre-amps and headphone amps:
  
  
• What is a Phono Preamp? | Audio Advice
  
• Phono Pre-amp: U-Turn Pluto $100, Pro-Ject Phono Box DC $100, NAD PP 2e $120 factory refurbished, Schitt Mani $130, or the much loved Cambridge Solo $180.
  
• Headphone amp: Bravo Audio V2 $65, JDS Labs Atom $100, Schiit Magni 3 $100, Liquid Spark $100, JDS Labs Objective2 $140. Credit: List from Zeos.

http://www.amazon.com/Bravo-Audio-V2-Multi-Hybrid-Headphone/dp/B00ADR2DTG

It's pretty good for the price but it's not well isolated so it occasionally gets static from outside sources.

Nothing fancy just in case someone gets sticky fingers;

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Bravo V2- just a little cheap tube-preamped FET-driven headphone amp. I like it, I'm using a Hammond organ tube from the '50s in it right now.

Out of those I can only speak to the Audio Technica ATH-M50x. I don't have any Bose cans, so I can't provide you with a comparison, but what I can tell you is that the M50x are fantastic headphones! They are especially good if you plan to carry them around with you while you're out and about because of how they fold up, allowing them to be very compact.

I've had mine for a few years now and I've really enjoyed them. I use them primarily at my work desk where I have a https://www.amazon.com/Bravo-Audio-V2-Multi-Hybrid-Headphone/dp/B00ADR2DTG amp (they don't need an amp to drive them, but I like the warmth it adds to the sound).

Nothing too fancy! It's a Bravo Audio V2.

HE400i Sound Distortion :(

Hi everyone, first my setup:

Windows desktop to Senheisser GSX 1000 that goes into a Bravo AUDIO V2 Valve Class A Tube Headphone Amplifier. I then connect the HE400i to the amp.

Now the issue is that on some tracks the sound gets distorted if I increase the volume. I tried lowering the source sound (which links to Windows sound) and controlling the volume from the amp (and vice versa) and to no avail. The same audio tracks sound clear and smooth with no distortion on the PSB M4U1 Headphones! Not sure what to do here. I think its the HE400i but not sure why as its a rather premium set of cans :/ any ideas?

Products:

Bravo AUDIO V2 Valve Class A Tube Headphone Amplifier: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00ADR2DTG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Senheisser GSX 1000: https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/qvf/Sennheiser-GSX-1000-Gaming-Audio-Amplifier-Black/B01LDTP484/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1500636639&sr=1-1&keywords=gsx1000

cool i'll check that out! I'm planning to use headphones and i already have this phono preamp as well as this amp ready to order. All I need next is the turntable correct?

EDIT: possibly this Samsung SS-3350 reciever instead of that amp and preamp i posted above?

What about a cheap tube amp? ? Or the Vali 2? How does a tube warp the sound?

I’ve also heard that those amps dull the sound to make it sound more ’reference’, is this true?

Okay so I think that instead of the SD 793ii (ill return it) I'm getting the monoprice DAC and headphone amp, It seems like it would solve all of my problems, but I just cant seem to find the smsl-50 in a black finish anywhere....anyone have suggestions for something other then the SMSL at around the same price point in black finish? Or I could just get a cheap stand alone DAC for the signal coming out of my computer and buy This headphone amp. I will be listening to both my Turn table and Mac Pro Tower through the system.


Edit: words and stuff

Very nice. Almost makes me question my propensity for always building in ATX full tower cases with all the unused space I end up with.


Also, recommendation for your AKG K240:
https://www.amazon.com/Multi-Hybrid-Headphone-Amplifier-Audio-Preamplifier/dp/B07DLRFHXT
or
https://www.amazon.com/Bravo-Audio-V2-Multi-Hybrid-Headphone/dp/B00ADR2DTG/


I swapped out my K240 for a Beyedynamic DT-990, but these cheap mosfet based tube amps really do wonders for both the K240 and the DT-990.

Awesome employer discount available and I can currently grab either the V-Moda Crossfade wireless for $90 or the M100s for $80. I might end up with both, but what would you guys recommend if you had to chose at this price point?

My only other pair of decent cans were Shure srh750dj's, but they broke down after a few years of wear and tear.

Tight bass response is important and the type of music I'm into ranges from jazz, hip hop, and death metal.

I plan on ordering the XL pads as well, so if I go for the wireless, I hear this helps achieve similar bass response that the m100's get.

Also do either of these shine better with an amp? Need to piece together a sub-$150 wishlist for Christmas so I was considering something like this, but would appreciate recommendations

Bravo v2



Bravo v3

Bravo Audio V2 Class A 12AU7 Tube Multi-Hybrid Headphone Amplifier https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ADR2DTG/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_taYTzb7STBYSH

90% of all my gaming is done with a stereo gaming headset. The only thing I use my tiny ass speaker for is music from my phone and my console games. I don't care about surround sound, as I wouldn't ever use it.

My current speaker is $37, and my amp is $70. This is more than enough for everything I do. If you didn't see it, you'd imagine the speaker easily cost over $200 (which really surprised me when I got it on clearance at my job)

I personally believe spending thousands on an entire sound system is a very poor idea and a terrible investment.

I've got great news for you! I found a setup for 257 Euros that I think you'll love! Beyerdynamic DT 880@ with Dac! and Hybrid Tube amp@

This was my first real set up, and I loved it! The DT 880 sounds phenomenal with Classic Rock, Indie rock, Acoustic and classical, the Hybrid Tube amp has more than enough power for it and will REALLY flesh out the sound of the headphone, the UCA 202 is a dac I still use to this day [with my laptop and at work] all in all, I think you'd be VERY happy with a set up like this!

Additionally, here's some feed back about that little amp you can read through the thread if your curious about how amazing the DT 880 Pro is :3

hello friends, I'm kinda new to the headphone thing and I got a pair of what seem like nice headphones for Xmas this past year

my question is, are they good? or should I sell them for something else

my current headphones are a pair of Master and Dynamic MH30's. I mainly listen to rap right now (gonna name check Death Grips cause they're my favorite band at the moment).

I noticed you guys wanted to know what i'd be plugging them into so here goes. I usually listen to music through my phone (a Google Pixel) or through the 3.5mm jack on my laptop, but I also got a "Bravo Audio V2 Class A 12AU7 Tube Multi-Hybrid Headphone Amplifier" for Xmas and I've used it a bit when I'm on my desktop computer (which I usually use to play videogames).

If I can provide any other info I'd be glad to do so,

thanks from a newbie!

Thank you for replying. I have a receiver that my partner can eventually use (when we live together) but in the short-term would this work? https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00ADR2DTG/ref=asc_df_B00ADR2DTG57005868/?tag=googshopuk-21&creative=22146&creativeASIN=B00ADR2DTG&linkCode=df0&hvadid=205210909091&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7388984373119419019&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9050376&hvtargid=pla-402849893887

I'm thinking turntable (with built-in phono preamp) > Bravo Audio V2 > headphones. Have I got that right? Also, I'm assuming that if my receiver will take over in future it is best to invest as much as possible into the turntable - correct?

I power mine with this. Works really well.

https://www.amazon.com/Bravo-Audio-V2-Multi-Hybrid-Headphone/dp/B00ADR2DTG

Bravo Audio V2 tube amp

That's what I meant by depending. Since you have the preamp built in it should work fine. That's a fairly well regarded headphone amp. Another option is the Bravo for about the same money. Great tube sound and looks very impressive and cool.

http://www.amazon.com/Bravo-Audio-V2-Multi-Hybrid-Headphone/dp/B00ADR2DTG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1415665014&sr=8-4&keywords=Headphone+amp

this is the amp i got

Oh thanks I was looking at the MKIII I think. What'ya think of the Bravo V2? I may just grab that.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ADR2DTG/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3O0F54TFIOLYM&coliid=I36I7BD5Y8ACFY&psc=1

I'll still take it over the <$100 chinese tube headphone amps that run 100's of unprotected volts without so much as a damn case to keep you from fucking shit up. Not to mention they can come as DIY kits for beginners.

It's plugged into the Bravo Audio V2 Tube Multi-Hybrid Headphone Amplifier, which is plugged into the standalone ODAC.

Now this one is cool!

Just the bravo audio v2, no external DAC. I only use the amp with my home desktop setup, audio comes out of my desktop's motherboard audio out (and it has a pretty decent integrated audio interface and I don't think a DAC would do much for me without seriously upgrading my amp and phones).

The bravo is a tube amp, and so it does color the sound a bit. You can swap out the tubes with others that give a different character to the sound. It's a super excellent amp for its price.