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Gear Used:
Yulong DA10 > H5 > Sennheiser HD650 / HD800s / Beyerdynamic T1 2nd Gen / Saturn One
Tech Specs:
- Tubes – 6N13S/6N5S/6AS7G/6080 + 6N8S/6SN7/6F8G
- Output power – 300 mW
- Optimal headphone impedance – 50-600 ohm
- Frequency response – 19hz-140kHz (-0.5dB) (this spec is measure for every unit)
- MSRP – £329
Packaging, Build Quality and Accessories:
The H5 arrived in a big cardboard box, the amp inside was heavily wrapped in bubble-wrap and the tubes were wrapped in cardboard and also bubblewrap. Everything was extremely well protected during shipping and it all arrived without any issues. This is not a product from a large manufacturer, so you don’t get fancy retail packaging, but you can tell they take pride in the amp arriving in one piece.
The build quality is really impressive, the wooden sides may not be the most refined but then again this is not a TOTL amp, it is designed to offer excellent OTL performance on a lot budget. The top and bottom plates are perfectly finished with no blemishes, the tube sockets are tight, the RCA sockets are also very high quality. The power cable input, on/off switch and headphone output also feel solid and the overall finish is excellent. I really like the more rustic look of the bare wood over a highly polished high end product. I also like how smooth the volume control is.
Accessory wise all you get is a power cable, not that this amp needs anything else. Microsoft autorecovery folder is empty.
Features:
The H5 has a similar layout to the bottlehead crack, I know many of you will notice this. However this amp uses different tubes and can be used as a pre-amp. The input RCA’s are towards the front of the chassis, near the volume control, the pre-amp outputs are at the back near the power cable input.
This amp supports a few different tubes which is great for those who like to roll their tubes, I personally am looking forward to trying out some different tubes when I have the funds. Stock you get some soviet tubes with it and they are a great starting point.
There is a neat little feature built in, which is linked to the power LED. The LED is red when you power it on, and will turn Green when ready to listen, this little protection circuit is really good, and a nice little feature.
Sound:
Well I will start off with saying I am a fan of OTL amps when paired with the right headphones, there is an effortless quality to their sound when paired with high impedance dynamic headphones that a lot of solid state amps can’t match. The H5 is no different, there is a fullness and fluidity to its sound that makes it one of those amps that you spend less time analysing and more time listening to. This amp has plenty of headroom when using it with high impedance headphones, I’m finding myself at around 9 O’clock with the HD800s.
I know tubes have a reputation for being slow, veiled and muddy but from my experience I have not found this to be the case. Comparing to my Feliks Audio Espressivo MKII yes the H5 is a little fuller bodies and the Espressivo MKII does have more detail, however I would not class either as veiled, muddy or slow.
Using the H5 with the HD650 renders a wide and accurate soundstage with excellent separation yet pleasing sound signature that is detailed yet enjoyable. I have always found the HD650 to be a bit boring, until I tried them with a good OTL amp, and the H5 successfully brings out the best in them all for a modest cost. The Beyerdyanamic T1 2nd Gen are already a little on the warmer side, and the H5 just expands the soundstage and adds a slight sweetness to the sound that makes them ever so smooth and easy to listen to without getting rid of that superb tonal accuracy.
This amp only imparts a slight hint of warmth on the sound of your headphones, the HD800s don’t suddenly become a bass monster, instead they become articulate, dynamic and the edges of notes are ever so slightly smoother. This amp did a very respectable job at driving the low impedance Hyland Saturn One headphones, but you can tell there was slight impedance mismatch and this really is designed to be used with high impedance dynamic headphones.
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It will driver easier to power planar headphones, but as I have said synergy comes in to play and this really does pair best with high impedance dynamic headphones.
At the end of the day, if you want to dip your toe into the world of OTL amps on a low budget, Eufonika amps and the Feliks Audio Echo are your best bets outside of the Darkvoice/Little Dot series of amps. Of course you could go down the route of building a Bottlehead Crack but I know that some people are not so inclined to build their own amp. Adobe flash player for apple i. This amp offers more tube rolling possibilities over the Feliks Audio Echo, but the Echo might look a little more professionally built.
Conclusion:
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I see good things coming for Eufonika as a brand, they are offering well built, great sounding OTL amps at a low price and with excellent support from the manufacturer. These are not mass produced items, rather one mans passion to bring OTL amps to more people, and for that he deserves some praise. Don’t worry, the H5 definitely delivers when it comes to sonics too, with a smooth yet detailed sound, expansive soundstage and easy to listen to sound that leaves you listening more. If you are looking for an inexpensive OTL amp, be sure to check out Eufonikas offerings!
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Sound Perfection Rating: 9/10 (Well built, excellent value OTL amp)
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Well, both are OTL (output transformer-less) tube amps, made by Little Dot in China. The Mk IV SE is supposed to be an upgraded version of the Mk III, with a premium price. So what are the differences?
[1] upgraded tubes - instead of stock GE5654s, you get a pair of Mullard M8100s, and also updated 6H30P-i power tubes. It should be noted that my LD Mk III came with stock RCA EF95 tubes (which was a pleasant surprise, because they were 70s vintage. I might have lucked out).
[2] The 1/4 plug on the SE is a Neutrik
[3] The SE has 'upgraded' RCA connectors
[4] The SE has pretty gold tube protectors
[5] The SE has a different volume knob
In theory the Mk IV SE is supposed to have a different ALPS pot than the Mk III, but every internal shot I have seen of the SE has the same pot as my Mk III.
David ZheZhe (Little Dot seller) claims the SE has 'premium circuit component upgrades in key signal path locations'. As to what these upgrades actually are (apart from the ones I noted above), your guess is as good as mine.
So are the differences worth the extra money?
As you start going up the Little Dot product ladder, you begin to slowly start losing the price-performance advantage you have with the Mk III.
You can get M8100s in abundance on ebay for $20-40 for the pair. The upgrade to the Elektro-harmonix 6H30P-i isn't really a deal unless you get a NOS Elektro-harmonix, since the new 'reissued' EH 6H30P from the Reflektor plant are, well, reissues.
If you are upgrading power tubes you might as well get a couple of Novosibirsk Gold Grid 6N6P-i from the 70s/80s (before the Wall came down!) for $10-15 for a pair (keep in mind that driver tubes typically last longer than power tubes, and the Gold Grids with the 'OTK' quality symbol were engineered to last a while).
Who should get this?
Those that want to experience OTL tube sound, and don't have the money to get a Woo Audio WA3, a Woo Audio WA2 or an Eddie Current Zana Deux.
Also those who own a Sennheiser HD600 or HD650, the pairing is excellent.
Keep in mind that the Little Dot Mk III is a better bang for your buck than the Mk IV SE. Also keep some money aside for tube rolling.
Who should not get this?
Folks getting their first amp (get a solid state amp!) or those who run orthodynamic headphones as their primary headphone (bad pairing, as are the Beyerdynamic T90 and T1).
Also folks whose budget will not extend to tube rolling.
And this certainly isn't 'endgame' material, if that is your goal.
Folks wanting the ultimate price performance ratio should probably look at the Little Dot Mk III. And those who want a transparent amp without coloration or distortion should not touch this with a 10 foot pole.
Who are the competitors?
The Bottlehead Crack, of course, although the Crack is a DIY OTL tube amp. And the Valhalla 2 is a serious competitor (gain switch, preamp out) especially if you are looking for a more transparent sound, as is the Woo Audio WA3 (although that costs about 2x the cose of the Mk IV SE).