My recent review of the Topping B200 monoblock amplifiers stirred up some criticism of my choice of speakers for testing (not that I had a choice - they're my only passive speakers right now). The result is this conversation explaining what matters and what doesn't matter when you're choosing an amplifier to drive your speakers (or choosing speakers for your existing amplifier).

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This is my response to DMS video about burn-in in headphones and some of the comments I saw on that video and on a video of mine that followed.
Key topics in this episode:

• One, well executed, but narrow test does not equate to a global truth
• Assuming the motivations of other people's actions is dangerous ground
• Why there is still more to the sound of a headphone (and it's burn-in if that exists) than its frequency response graph

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Delve deep into the world of audiophile amplifiers as host Lachlan chats with Andrew, Alisa and Lutz from Sparkos Labs - renowned manufacturers of discrete op-amps and the Aries and Gemini headphone amplifiers. Unravel the enigmatic nuances of tube amplification, starting with the intriguing insights into the Gemini's tuning for the 6922 tubes and Andrew's personal favorite tubes for the amp.

Discover the impact of bias settings on the amplifier's sound signature. Understand the intricacies of circuit design, distinguishing between discrete and integrated designs and their effects on sound quality.

The conversation delves into the role of feedback in amplifiers—when it enhances performance and when it leads to undesirable outcomes. Explore the reasons behind some amps sounding "lifeless" and the merits of single-ended amplification for harmonic content.

Andrew sheds light on technical concepts like truth about balanced vs single-ended  and their partnership with Geshelli Labs, offering a peek into future developments in Sparkos products.

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