Lehmann Audio Black Cube Linear headphones amp overview and impressions

[@shinyhunterlens]

I bought one of these a few months ago after hearing you mention it a few times, and I'm glad I did; Wonderful amp!

[@GofreMcNoodle]

They theoretically have components which can change with use, I'm just going from what I've heard. Ray Samuels Audio recommend letting their amplifiers burn in, for example.

[@88res]

Hey, I'm wondering do you need a DAC for a headphone amp to work? I just orded a Graham Slee Novo and now I'm wondering if they'll even work going straight from my laptop to them to my headphones. Thanks

[@perusbest23]

I was wondering where I could purchase one or other Lehmann Audio products in the USA, preferably in the New York or New Jersey area.

[@Croozer]

How does this amp compare to the Burson HA160-DS for the Denon AH-D 7000?

[@hmcindie]

Check out the Lake People G100. It's also from German and outputs about 1100 milliwats to 240 ohms, so it is extremely powerful. It is strictly for studio use and it's even slightly more neutral than Black Cube. The difference isn't huge, I consider them to be about the same level. It's now been upgraded to the G109 model.

[@AbhiSingh-se9qn]

How do you think this amp would go with the HD800. Do they have a good synergy together? Particularly when it comes to soundstage and instrument separation.

[@goodriddance86]

Hey Mike, I just wanna say, you're great! I love your vids! Keep up the good work! By the way, I have the Black Cube Linear and in my opinion it's the best headphone amp you can get. I enjoy my music every day with the BCL ^^

[@metastrophic1]

is this amp any better than the little dot mk5 solid state

[@stephannordmann5346]

It is not expensive it is one off the BEST!!! Soooo good

[@hashtag-shaneiacs]

Are you still using it as your reference headphone amplifier?

[@BGDoesGaming]

hey bro i would like to know if you are going to get the Sony XBA models? i would be really grateful :)

[@LordyBeevill]

Excellent review , great voice & delivery also IMO :)

[@Barabass]

can this headphone amp be used as a phono preamp?

[@marino4691]

whats the price? would you recommend used headphone amps?

[@yonghan533]

What is your impression of pairing T1 with this BCL?? I am actually thinking to get one to pair with T1, however I wasn't sure it will be drive perfectly.

[@BGDoesGaming]

finger crossed hope they do :) MDR-MA900 seems very decent hope to see video about it soon. take care bro

[@jamesng45678]

Does the Lehmann audio has enough power to power the LCD2 or HE560? It has a gain of 20db.

[@HiFiInsider]

Ng James yes. plenty

[@TheWretchedWorld]

Yep but you are better off with a v200 violectric as it gives more current which is what those headphones need

[@a5154314]

hifiguy528, can you please give me an advice on portable amp for Sennheiser HD 600? I want to get iBasso D2+ Boa (something small enough to carry around). How do you think is it good enough? Maybe you can recommend something else?

[@rdaffon23]

@marino4691 - he stated its $1,149 (U.S.) in the video

[@787z]

Good Video. Are there any good inexpensive amps for new comers?

[@CraigMammalton]

May I ask a non hi fi question? I was wondering how you feel your videos or audience have evolved from a year ago. I was watching some of your old vids, and it was nuts how many negative votes they would get. Nowadays, it seems like you get universal love. Do you think the change is that your audience 'found' you? Or did you make many deliberate changes to the pacing/content of your vids? Or did your target audience just happen to find you? Or some combination of all of the above?

[@Croozer]

Thanks for the info, I'm gonna take a good look at the BCL USB.

[@Borednlonely]

i found the Lehmann Audio Linear Pro Black II at a great price. I was interested in the pro model as it has balanced xlr connections as opposed to rca, This makes it easier for me as I don't have to keep unplugging from my dac when i wan to listen to headphones and the audio lab mac has both rca and xlr outputs. What I wanted to ask is will the pro be tuned differently or is it the same sound quality?

[@HiFiInsider]

Umar Khan should be the same.

[@MrJeanBaguette]

Could you please advice me the best (or your favourite) AMP to work with sennheiser HD650s? I can't afford this one. Thanks hifiguy!

[@backNbiz]

@hifiguy528 Where do you work at, or what do you do?

[@MrJeanBaguette]

Anything cheaper? $350 maximum?

[@GofreMcNoodle]

I was actually referring to headphone amps in general.

[@liz304]

May I ask where did you buy it? online or through a retail store?

[@BadButNotSad]

I don't think the Lehman Black Cube Linear is worth its price. The Corda Jazz definitely sounds as good as it, but only costs 365€ (don't know the $ price atm) Did you already listen to it?

[@TheWretchedWorld]

I used this along side my WA6, really impressed though i found a lot of my headphones harsh sounding, i guess im a tube guy and prefer a more warm sound signature.

[@metastrophic1]

thanks, I really would like buy the Lehmann Audio, but quite expensive

[@cccpkingu]

Because it is developed, put together and sold.

[@azraelnadaful]

can u review beyerdynamic dt 880 with A1 amp ,i hear that was awsome.

[@jazzlicka]

Have mine for 5 years now , a bargain when it came out , I paid the equivalent of $650 but the price hike over the years is not justified

[@GofreMcNoodle]

If it's still in good condition, then there's no reason not too. Some might even prefer second hand amps considering it will already be burned in.

[@Croozer]

I was told the only difference is the Burson is warmer and the Lehmann is neutral.

[@MrJacksjack]

thanks, im generally interested :)

[@MrJacksjack]

can you make a video about yourself? your job, what's your story?

[@88res]

Thanks for your reply, that's what I thought

[@DaveK183]

Cheap Fiio e9 puts out 1000 mW at 16 ohm.. So Idk

[@michaelpilliod1039]

Not bad, very simple circuit. Probably the most cloned of all the high end gear. Super easy to build your own...... Even sourcing parts from reliable US sources it can be cloned for like $200.00 Some of the "counterfeit" units are actually using much better parts. Parts quality vary by source.

[@goodiesguy]

Ray Romano became an audiophile!!??!?

[@RomanGolubev_A]

I still can't see how a very mature technology would require any costly development. Putting it together in some developing country also costs close to nothing.

[@RomanGolubev_A]

It always bugged me how manufacturers can justify such a price? This is not rocket science to build them and the parts probably wouldn't cost more that $300.

[@67spankadelik]

Over priced as Lehmann usually is on everything they make. For the price of this you can get a Burson with built in dac and plenty of power. All in a heavy beautiful case. So heavy you can't pick it up with one hand and twirl it like a baton like what's happening in this video. . And little chance of counterfeit. This looks like a project case. I'm sure it sounds great but the presentation does not match the cost.

[@TheWretchedWorld]

67spankadelik spot on

[@s7robe297]

Burson sounds shite though

[@Tangylives]

Then you aren't the target consumer. I'd also be rather hesitant about spending $1400 on one amp, but plenty of people have the cash to buy stuff like that.

[@michaelhayes5316]

I purchased a counterfiet and it is my reference as of now! with a schiit modi 2 dac try it sometime sounds great.mhh32452

[@RomanGolubev_A]

O2 amplifier is just as good, if not better, for a fraction of the price

[@MrJeanBaguette]

I know I was joking. Lake people looks good.

[@MrJeanBaguette]

Don't call me a lake people I live in the city.

[@TheCirrusIce]

Incredibly expensive

[@TheCirrusIce]

lol exactly what i thought