Anything else available like Schiit SYS ?

[Kumar101]

I was hoping to get a Schiit SYS from Headphone Zone but they have been out stock for some time with no definitive eta. Imported ones offered via likes of Amazon seem expensive.

So wondering if anyone is aware of some other brand availble that does the same thing. Looking for passive preamp to feed the power amp, dont want it to mess with sound signature from the DAC. Just need it to control the volume and switch 2 inputs - one from DAC and other input from Android TV's Headphone Out.

 

[firearm12]

preamp is a very vital part and without a preamp it always has sounded dry to me, preamp is there for a reason, my 10 cents, ymmv though

 

[firearm12]

I mean active preamp

 

[Kumar101]

I use to have preamp but it died six months ago have been running without for a while and its OK, I quite like it. But cant control the damn volume lowest setting on Tata Sky is too loud at times.

My long term plan is to get a modern design combi DAC/PreAmp from Singapore or when I next go to the UK. Something like Matrix X-Sabre Pro perhaps.

I just need something to get me by for now a so Schiit SYS or similar would get me by for now.

 

[haisaikat]

I use to have preamp but it died six months ago have been running without for a while and its OK, I quite like it. But cant control the damn volume lowest setting on Tata Sky is too loud at times.

My long term plan is to get a modern design combi DAC/PreAmp from Singapore or when I next go to the UK. Something like Matrix X-Sabre Pro perhaps.

I just need something to get me by for now a so Schiit SYS or similar would get me by for now.

Why don't you try the diy preamp from @Aniket it will come way cheaper than sys and is good and transparent.

 

[Kumar101]

Why don't you try the diy preamp from @Aniket it will come way cheaper than sys and is good and transparent.

It's an option I can look at. Do you know if there's an existing Tread which shows the circuit and specs of the Amp.

 

[tuff]

Hi, I have a Schiit SYS that i am not using anymore. Down sizing to just one setup. PM me if interested.

 

[greenhorn]

I would say buy a chinese tube buffer for the volume control ( FX 01 is recommended) and a cheap 3 input AV switch for the input selection

 

[Kumar101]

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I would say buy a chinese tube buffer for the volume control ( FX 01 is recommended) and a cheap 3 input AV switch for the input selection

Sounds like an interesting option, do you need get some exotic Russian or GE Valves to make it sound very good?

Also, do you have a link to the FX 01 you mention above?

 

[haisaikat]

I would say buy a chinese tube buffer for the volume control ( FX 01 is recommended) and a cheap 3 input AV switch for the input selection

I did not think of it this way. But I second this is an option worth trying. I got improvement with little dot preamp.

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Sounds like an interesting option, do you need get some exotic Russian or GE Valves to make it sound very good?

This is the case with most tube buffer / preamps. If you like the default Chinese tubes it's fine, else could consider rolling. So better buy ones that have more rolling options

 

[sachu888]

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Sounds like an interesting option, do you need get some exotic Russian or GE Valves to make it sound very good?

Also, do you have a link to the FX 01 you mention above?

Here it is https://www.hifivision.com/threads/diy-preamp.72830/

Regards
Sachin

 

[greenhorn]

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Sounds like an interesting option, do you need get some exotic Russian or GE Valves to make it sound very good?

Also, do you have a link to the FX 01 you mention above?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/NFJ...5f-4e66-82f2-d818ac9f842a&transAbTest=ae803_5

the stock tube is not bad, but the Russian and GE tubes make it sound better. I use them and the cheap AV because it saves the pots on my vintage amps from wear and tear. Has decent tube rolling options - https://www.head-fi.org/threads/little-dot-tube-amps-vacuum-tube-rolling-guide.563884/ check out the EF95 family
Here it is doing duty with my setup - the AV Switcher is hidden, and used to switch between the CDP, tuner and BT Receiver

 

[MaSh]

FX Audio TUBTUBE-01

It's available on Amazon India. I guess this option is better than AliExpress. I might also pick this once back home.

Another option is VIPECO FX-Audio Bluetooth 6K4 Tube Amplifier Preamplifier Audio Board (Silver EU) Reliable Quality and Durable https://www.amazon.in/dp/B07Q2889ZN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_EDjXCbYEGR97A.

This can take 2 inputs plus has Bluetooth input.

MaSh

 

[Kumar101]

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/NFJ...5f-4e66-82f2-d818ac9f842a&transAbTest=ae803_5

the stock tube is not bad, but the Russian and GE tubes make it sound better. I use them and the cheap AV because it saves the pots on my vintage amps from wear and tear. Has decent tube rolling options - https://www.head-fi.org/threads/little-dot-tube-amps-vacuum-tube-rolling-guide.563884/ check out the EF95 familyView attachment 35315
Here it is doing duty with my setup - the AV Switcher is hidden, and used to switch between the CDP, tuner and BT Receiver

WOW I really like your equipment

Really love all the classic Japanese gear you have there very nice. What's the one at the bottom of the rack with the nice Analogue meters looks like a Kenwood Amp, very tasty.

Also thanks for the link will look into FX Audio and Tubes further.

 

[Kumar101]

FX Audio TUBTUBE-01

It's available on Amazon India. I guess this option is better than AliExpress. I might also pick this once back home.

Another option is VIPECO FX-Audio Bluetooth 6K4 Tube Amplifier Preamplifier Audio Board (Silver EU) Reliable Quality and Durable https://www.amazon.in/dp/B07Q2889ZN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_EDjXCbYEGR97A.

This can take 2 inputs plus has Bluetooth input.

MaSh

Thanks will look into this option.

 

[Kumar101]

Here it is https://www.hifivision.com/threads/diy-preamp.72830/

Regards
Sachin

Thanks will look into this.

Need to think a bit and see what option would be best this solid state or maybe go down the Tube route perhaps.

 

[greenhorn]

WOW I really like your equipment

Really love all the classic Japanese gear you have there very nice. What's the one at the bottom of the rack with the nice Analogue meters looks like a Kenwood Amp, very tasty.

Also thanks for the link will look into FX Audio and Tubes further.

Thanks!
It's a kenwood KA 405.
More pics here
https://www.hifivision.com/threads/kenwood-ka405.72254/#post-823013

 

[Kumar101]

Thanks!
It's a kenwood KA 405.
More pics here
https://www.hifivision.com/threads/kenwood-ka405.72254/#post-823013

Nice

I like the other balanced Kenwood you have too.

 

[amitk777]

Hi,

Any idea if this tube : https://diyaudiocart.com/Electronics-Parts/vacuum-tubes-electronics/Voskhod-Factory-6N1P-Vacuum-Tube
works for FX Audio pre amp ?

 

[amitk777]

FX Audio TUBTUBE-01

It's available on Amazon India. I guess this option is better than AliExpress. I might also pick this once back home.

Another option is VIPECO FX-Audio Bluetooth 6K4 Tube Amplifier Preamplifier Audio Board (Silver EU) Reliable Quality and Durable https://www.amazon.in/dp/B07Q2889ZN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_EDjXCbYEGR97A.

This can take 2 inputs plus has Bluetooth input.

MaSh

Hi,

Any idea if this tube : https://diyaudiocart.com/Electronics-Parts/vacuum-tubes-electronics/Voskhod-Factory-6N1P-Vacuum-Tube
works for FX Audio pre amp ?