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(to the music of "Let it go" from Disney's Frozen) The heat is rising, components glowing bright, In class A amps, we're harnessing the light. With transistors fired up, they never miss a beat, Let the current flow, it's a sound we can't defeat. Let it cook, let it cook, can't hold it back anymore, Let it cook, let it cook, these amps are gonna soar. We'll make the waves so pure and true, In class A, there's nothing we can't do! Through every note, in every sound we make, The warmth of tubes, no limit to the heat we'll take. With precision and class, we'll conquer every peak, Let it cook, let it cook, the music's what we seek. Let it cook, let it cook, can't hold it back anymore, Let it cook, let it cook, these amps are gonna soar. We'll make the waves so pure and true, In class A, there's nothing we can't do!
from your inspiration this is my version in tribute for class A tube amp that I have Let it Glow, let it Glow Can't hold it back anymore Let it Glow, let it Glow As my electric bill soar I don't care what the green gonna say I want class AAAAA The heat never bother me anyway
Sandu over at Sound News said this: ""Simply put this is the very best solid state headphone amplifier that I have ever tried under $1000 ." Your ears are in good company Z.
I have heard a few headphones with dacs and amps, it is a clear difference. I just haven't had the financial attention to spend the money for the gear yet. Im still in the works of purchasing everything i need for my theater room.
Can’t beat class a power …😊 I got a new headphone amplifier/ preamplifier for my birthday 🥳 Bryston BHA-1 …and it’s eye opening 😮. And yes ..I got mine on TALL feet to get rid of the heat 🔥 Great review 👍
I think that I’m getting this. I’ll use your link if I do! I love, love, love class A amps. The only concern is the heat. Heat kills longevity. Wish that had designed some heat sinks into the design. Pop the cap! Would love to see the interior design.
Beware that the volume control is wacky to say the least ! Below vol 55 it takes 4 steps of the control to make any change (for example 48,49,50 & 51 or 52,53,54 & 55 are the same level). Each volume change (4 steps total) is a 2dB step. Above 55 or from 55 to 56 there is a whopping 6 dB step and then from 56 to max one volume change per step but back to 2dB steps. In my case I just leave the vol at 50 and adjust the output of the source up/down as needed. If your source is fixed this volume control will NOT work so BEWARE !!!
I noticed that too, it's absolutely maddening. But he has two Rebel amps in different colors! Isn't that more important to know? I watched this because I am seriously interested in this amp but there are no other reviews out yet. Unfortunately, this "review" is as useless as most by this clueless loudmouth. He likes it and it runs hot. Why does he like it? What does it sound like? How does it compare to other amps a buyer might consider? Not. One. Word. (Sandu of Soundnews said he considers the S17 to be the best amp by far under $1K and that his review will be out in a few days. I guarantee that review will have some logical comparisons.)
I wanted to give the spotlight more to this. I find I fixate and get flustered with multiple units. I didn't want to have to title this REBEL AMP vs AUNE S17 if nobody knows what the S17 is. I am planning on a big Class-A shootout in the future so I will address things there. Instead of just those two, then another to, then another one.
Back in 2017 I bought the x7s based on your review and I have been rocking it since today do you think s17 pro is a good upgrade ? Are they even close ? Also I think DT 880 600 ohms would love this amp
We got the Aune S17, and on the first day, after 35 minutes use, the temperature display read 83c! you could barely touch it,and we thought it was faulty and needed replacing, however, since then the temp stays in the 50s/60s and it sounds amazing with our Arya Organic and TH909s.
Yes 82c….you could barely touch it.sorry. we sent a pic to the seller who has forwarded it to Aune, not heard back but it is working “normally”now. can’t put pic on UA-cam comments unfortunately.
Idk if you knew or not. But there are 2 modes to this amp. A 50 mah and a 100 milli amps. The 100 has a red menu and I saw your screen looked blue the entire time denoting half power and you said it couldn’t run tungsten. I imagine it would sound a lot better in mode 2 and at 7 watts class a I would think it could run tungsten reasonably well
@@ZReviews ok and when I said reasonably I mean not to full power but get it to at least 75% 80 max of what it could be. And yea gettin a dac with high voltage output helps too
Hello Zeos. Should I get the Aune S17 or the Topping A90d/A70 pro? My main headphones are the Hifiman Edition XS and a few headphones with impedance up to 300ohms.
Hi,Z! Thanks for your really informative and different from others reviews! Now since you have reviewed both much-talked-about Aune S17 Pro or and xDuoo TA-20, could you advise to choose an appropriate amp for HiFiMAN HE6SE v2 and SENNHEISER HD 6XX. Or should I buy both of them (for planar and dynamic HPs respectively) if it makes both headphones sound differently with each amp. Would appreciate any advice! Thanks in advance! Regards, Alex.
Love it with the HiFiMAN HE6SE v2. Makes the amp work pretty hard I guess, temps hit 66 in an ambient room temp of about 60. It has not switched back down to 100ma mode but I switched manually and it sounded just as good to my ear
I don't recall having the sort of "revelation" I did here with those. but at the same time I am so much more attentive to changes the amp makes now. I would live the master19 to compare.
I bought the aune s17 and it orgasmic, I matched it with Geshelli JS dac with sparkos and 4499 chip. The only problem I have is the pre amp and when I listen with headphones work in the same time and can’t figure out why I can’t just switch them separately?
Will efficient headphones get some good travel on this, or max out at 9:00-10:00? I am a quiet listener and have been looking at the Singxer SA-1 for that reason.
Z, just wondering if you plan on getting a couple of the new ZA3 dual stereo/mono balanced amps (based on the V3) for review from Fosi Audio? If so, you should ask for a couple of their new 48V/5A GaN power supplies too. Compare them to the standard 48V/5A power supply that comes with the ZA3 and as an option on the V3. It would be nice to get your opinion on what preamps you'd use with 2 ZA3's in mono as well.
@@ZReviews Yeah I've heard that with a 48V/5A power supply the V3 can run the smaller model (but still very power hungry) Magnepans like LRS+, all the way up to 1.7 very well so I've been eagerly anticipating monoblocks ever since Fosi told me they were coming. I didn't think they'd be here so soon. It looks like they're doing even better on Kickstarter than the V3's campaign did. I can't wait.
*Class-A wants to burn down the rain forest, doesn’t give a flying f_ck about your electric bill, and it’s all about “I want sound all the _od damned time!”*
Z please let me know if this is worth buying over my Singxer amp will it be that much of a difference ? - I use new Thieaudio monarch mk3 - thanks Buddy
The Current Allotment. available for the headphones / Output. It increases temp and can help drive headphones FASTER.. But if it gets too hot or isn't required at a certain resistance you can run 50mA
IF I did head to head I'd say ...... yes. But its close. I think Aune has some proprietary magic because their DAP also has some of the best portable sound Ive ever experienced. Keep an eye out.
@@ZReviews I was doubting between Burson Playmate 2 which is way lower the the Soloist so no match for the Aune. And what about the Fiio A9 Pro and Aune S17 Pro..?
not sure what tube AUNE use their but to me it sound like they try to BS people whe never heard decent tubes. "This is tube like.. soft and... " BS! No decent tube amp is soft, and 2nd soft means lack of details. soft does not mean warm, soft is bad. Only those who never heard good sound thinks soft means good.
I mean when I use a tube amp what I WANT is a significant change in the way it dispenses sound. I WANT distortions that are pleasurable, I want a widening of soundstage and a boost of low end and depth. I want a good tube amp to soften the highs that one some headphones become fatiguing and I want it to be different on every headphone. The want of the Zeos may not outweigh the needs of the many but the few need tubes.
@@ZReviews tubes does have a significant difference in sound, when I switch from my Violectric V550 PRO to my WA--6 SE, the presentation changes completely, the sound has more bite, the tone is more rich, dense, some details stand out easier, but it is never soft. And that was my point. Soft sound = bad. Doesn't matter if it is a cheap 80$/ set or 5000$/tube, but people who never heard decent tubes don't usually know, they associate tube sound with an old radio and they go "oh tubes are soft" and this lack of experience is exploited by some brands with "this is soft like a tube, but you don't have to replace tubes, so buy this".
As neat as the Chi-Fi products are I cannot fathom spending hundreds for something that would have to be returned to China if defective. At least you get 30 days if bought on Amazon, but still..
Discord linktree invite said it expired, I wonder if that's why more people aren't joining? Unrelated, I absolutely LOVE my TH-909s, so I must've gotten lucky with the amp I went with or lucky with my taste in sound? (Topping DX7 Pro and E2x2)
I got back from SoCal and it was already Oct 5th. I decided to postpone until November and just have more stuff in it. PLUS the new 3 day release means less stuff is ready to sell.
Yes but its a bit different in delivery. A SolidState Class A is gonna push harder most times. Tubes are gonna add the good distortions on top. NOW Imagine a Class A tube feeding INTO this class A ss and then into a set of Tube Amps for speakers.
Hello. Need your help cause i am lost in choice. Got a 600 dollars ( euros ) budget to buy a portable dac/dongle and iems. My librairy ( london grammar charlotte cardin ) is on a smartphone. Many thanks to you.
I'm testing this amplifier right now. Dynamics 0, flat as a table sound, plus three spaces for balance. I do not recommend this amplifier. Try listening to Heed Canapm 2 and everything will become clear...
Wtf r bubblin bout.. Those r classA butt.. Of course it'll hot.. 1st of all Im done with headphones N my audiophilesIEMendgameSystem : 4pentodes frm xduooMT604 as classA amp frm Q5S TC( dualAKM4493 + dual THX aaa as modular amp) = heaven is it.. N its cutes.. Peace butter!
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Distortions in the video are probably being caused by my Ramm which is going bad. Not the Mousepad.
(to the music of "Let it go" from Disney's Frozen)
The heat is rising, components glowing bright,
In class A amps, we're harnessing the light.
With transistors fired up, they never miss a beat,
Let the current flow, it's a sound we can't defeat.
Let it cook, let it cook, can't hold it back anymore,
Let it cook, let it cook, these amps are gonna soar.
We'll make the waves so pure and true,
In class A, there's nothing we can't do!
Through every note, in every sound we make,
The warmth of tubes, no limit to the heat we'll take.
With precision and class, we'll conquer every peak,
Let it cook, let it cook, the music's what we seek.
Let it cook, let it cook, can't hold it back anymore,
Let it cook, let it cook, these amps are gonna soar.
We'll make the waves so pure and true,
In class A, there's nothing we can't do!
from your inspiration this is my version in tribute for class A tube amp that I have
Let it Glow, let it Glow
Can't hold it back anymore
Let it Glow, let it Glow
As my electric bill soar
I don't care what the green gonna say
I want class AAAAA
The heat never bother me anyway
Sandu over at Sound News said this: ""Simply put this is the very best solid state headphone amplifier that I have ever tried under $1000 ." Your ears are in good company Z.
I have heard a few headphones with dacs and amps, it is a clear difference. I just haven't had the financial attention to spend the money for the gear yet. Im still in the works of purchasing everything i need for my theater room.
Can’t beat class a power …😊
I got a new headphone amplifier/ preamplifier for my birthday 🥳
Bryston BHA-1 …and it’s eye
opening 😮.
And yes ..I got mine on TALL feet to get rid of the heat 🔥
Great review 👍
I got class a powered studio monitors, I always wondered why they got massive heatsinks in the back.... now I know!
@@dmn818😂🔥👍
I think that I’m getting this. I’ll use your link if I do! I love, love, love class A amps. The only concern is the heat. Heat kills longevity. Wish that had designed some heat sinks into the design.
Pop the cap! Would love to see the interior design.
Beware that the volume control is wacky to say the least !
Below vol 55 it takes 4 steps of the control to make any change (for example 48,49,50 & 51 or 52,53,54 & 55 are the same level).
Each volume change (4 steps total) is a 2dB step.
Above 55 or from 55 to 56 there is a whopping 6 dB step and then from 56 to max one volume change per step but back to 2dB steps.
In my case I just leave the vol at 50 and adjust the output of the source up/down as needed.
If your source is fixed this volume control will NOT work so BEWARE !!!
That QES reference amp is beautiful. I am jealous
So literally, "the new hotness"
Your desk is a spaceship control room and i love it !
Been waiting for someone to do this.
and I have been waiting for someone to WATCH
LOL - Giga watts amp on a $2 Koss headphone. Z - I love you man.
They scale so well!
love the Mona Megistus Sticker :D she is a keeper :) hahah
Why do you mention the RebelAmp is a Class A amp in the same price range that you literally have in front of you and then NOT COMPARE THEM?
I noticed that too, it's absolutely maddening. But he has two Rebel amps in different colors! Isn't that more important to know? I watched this because I am seriously interested in this amp but there are no other reviews out yet. Unfortunately, this "review" is as useless as most by this clueless loudmouth. He likes it and it runs hot. Why does he like it? What does it sound like? How does it compare to other amps a buyer might consider? Not. One. Word. (Sandu of Soundnews said he considers the S17 to be the best amp by far under $1K and that his review will be out in a few days. I guarantee that review will have some logical comparisons.)
I wanted to give the spotlight more to this. I find I fixate and get flustered with multiple units. I didn't want to have to title this REBEL AMP vs AUNE S17 if nobody knows what the S17 is.
I am planning on a big Class-A shootout in the future so I will address things there. Instead of just those two, then another to, then another one.
@@ZReviewsso until that future we don't have any clue on what class A amp to buy
I've got an X1S that I love. May be time for an upgrade.
Headphone autism is powerful
I don't know how to respond to this.. Congratulations.
@@ZReviews I'll take that as a "you're not wrong"
Back in 2017 I bought the x7s based on your review and I have been rocking it since today do you think s17 pro is a good upgrade ? Are they even close ? Also I think DT 880 600 ohms would love this amp
We got the Aune S17, and on the first day, after 35 minutes use, the temperature display read 83c! you could barely touch it,and we thought it was faulty and needed replacing, however, since then the temp stays in the 50s/60s and it sounds amazing with our Arya Organic and TH909s.
83 Celsius..? That’s insane!😮
I suppose it’s 83 fehrenheir (28 Celsius)..?
Yes 82c….you could barely touch it.sorry. we sent a pic to the seller who has forwarded it to Aune, not heard back but it is working “normally”now. can’t put pic on UA-cam comments unfortunately.
OMG! You can cook eggs on this one hahahah
Idk if you knew or not. But there are 2 modes to this amp. A 50 mah and a 100 milli amps. The 100 has a red menu and I saw your screen looked blue the entire time denoting half power and you said it couldn’t run tungsten. I imagine it would sound a lot better in mode 2 and at 7 watts class a I would think it could run tungsten reasonably well
I tested in both modes. Tungsten is just extraordinarily hard. It needs more voltage / gain in the output than pure wattage.
@@ZReviews ok and when I said reasonably I mean not to full power but get it to at least 75% 80 max of what it could be. And yea gettin a dac with high voltage output helps too
Love my X7s class A.
Love you Z. Thoughts about pairing the AUNE S17 with the Focal Stellia's that you also did a rocking review on.
Hello Zeos. Should I get the Aune S17 or the Topping A90d/A70 pro? My main headphones are the Hifiman Edition XS and a few headphones with impedance up to 300ohms.
Hi,Z! Thanks for your really informative and different from others reviews!
Now since you have reviewed both much-talked-about Aune S17 Pro or and xDuoo TA-20, could you advise to choose an appropriate amp for HiFiMAN HE6SE v2 and SENNHEISER HD 6XX.
Or should I buy both of them (for planar and dynamic HPs respectively) if it makes both headphones sound differently with each amp.
Would appreciate any advice! Thanks in advance!
Regards, Alex.
Love it with the HiFiMAN HE6SE v2. Makes the amp work pretty hard I guess, temps hit 66 in an ambient room temp of about 60. It has not switched back down to 100ma mode but I switched manually and it sounded just as good to my ear
Very nice review! How does the Aune compare to something like an Audiogd master19 or the Nfb1 you reviewed a while back?
I don't recall having the sort of "revelation" I did here with those. but at the same time I am so much more attentive to changes the amp makes now. I would live the master19 to compare.
I am a diehard tube dude, but I may just have to give this one a listen...
Hard Tube Dude... Gotcha
where your review for mjolnir 3? where your review?
I bought the aune s17 and it orgasmic, I matched it with Geshelli JS dac with sparkos and 4499 chip. The only problem I have is the pre amp and when I listen with headphones work in the same time and can’t figure out why I can’t just switch them separately?
Will efficient headphones get some good travel on this, or max out at 9:00-10:00? I am a quiet listener and have been looking at the Singxer SA-1 for that reason.
i am doubting between the Aune S17 Pro, Fiio A9 Pro or the Burson Playmate 2 have you listened to all of these and have a winner..?
Z, just wondering if you plan on getting a couple of the new ZA3 dual stereo/mono balanced amps (based on the V3) for review from Fosi Audio? If so, you should ask for a couple of their new 48V/5A GaN power supplies too. Compare them to the standard 48V/5A power supply that comes with the ZA3 and as an option on the V3. It would be nice to get your opinion on what preamps you'd use with 2 ZA3's in mono as well.
I am hoping they send them out. FOSI in mono would be AMAZING
@@ZReviews Yeah I've heard that with a 48V/5A power supply the V3 can run the smaller model (but still very power hungry) Magnepans like LRS+, all the way up to 1.7 very well so I've been eagerly anticipating monoblocks ever since Fosi told me they were coming. I didn't think they'd be here so soon. It looks like they're doing even better on Kickstarter than the V3's campaign did. I can't wait.
Do you still use/recommend this?
Hi Z!
What is Your Top 10 list Headphones in 2023 ?
Thanks
Hi Very nice wallpaper where can I get it, Sir if compare the S17 and S9c Pro which s;ound better tks.
Is it better than schiit jotunheim 2??
Does this have a switch for 110v and 220v? I ordered one and don't want to mess it up when I get it. Or does it switch internally.
No it doesnt you have to buy dedicated version
I want, but ouch...not for Florida 😅
How is it compared to the Lake People G111 mk2? Thanks!
*Class-A wants to burn down the rain forest, doesn’t give a flying f_ck about your electric bill, and it’s all about “I want sound all the _od damned time!”*
Will this drive Susvara headphones reasonably?
hi, how is it compared to the Violectric V222? thx
would I be able to hook my dac and phono preamp into this and output into my Yamaha m50 amp as well as use as headphone amp?
One question……
The video title says “S17”, but your link is to the “S17 Pro”.
Are they one and the same?
He titled it wrong. It’s supposed to be s17pro. There’s no such amp as s17 in the market
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Z please let me know if this is worth buying over my Singxer amp will it be that much of a difference ? - I use new Thieaudio monarch mk3 - thanks Buddy
Also see a few reviews the volume knob when turning it the volume is jumping and its not smooth transitions - you notice that ? thanks
@@rsvette123 the knob is a nightmare, I rather do not touch it at all, everything can be managed via the remote
Thanks much appreciate it
I have the utopia 22, would this be a good match or should I yolo and get the feliks audio?
yolo :)
Probably best all in one at two grand never mind 700
So no stand by only switch on the back?!!!
What’s the difference between 100 mA and 50 mA? I don’t get it
50 mA
Funny 🇷🇺
The Current Allotment. available for the headphones / Output. It increases temp and can help drive headphones FASTER.. But if it gets too hot or isn't required at a certain resistance you can run 50mA
Enough power for the tungstens?
Its JUST not enough for my Rev 9.0 drivers. I will be trying again with the 9.2 that are more efficient.
@@ZReviews So did it work with 9.2?
5:51 Ram*
Is it better than a Burson Soloist 3XP?
IF I did head to head I'd say ...... yes. But its close. I think Aune has some proprietary magic because their DAP also has some of the best portable sound Ive ever experienced. Keep an eye out.
@@ZReviews I was doubting between Burson Playmate 2 which is way lower the the Soloist so no match for the Aune. And what about the Fiio A9 Pro and Aune S17 Pro..?
not sure what tube AUNE use their but to me it sound like they try to BS people whe never heard decent tubes. "This is tube like.. soft and... " BS! No decent tube amp is soft, and 2nd soft means lack of details. soft does not mean warm, soft is bad. Only those who never heard good sound thinks soft means good.
I mean when I use a tube amp what I WANT is a significant change in the way it dispenses sound. I WANT distortions that are pleasurable, I want a widening of soundstage and a boost of low end and depth. I want a good tube amp to soften the highs that one some headphones become fatiguing and I want it to be different on every headphone. The want of the Zeos may not outweigh the needs of the many but the few need tubes.
@@ZReviews tubes does have a significant difference in sound, when I switch from my Violectric V550 PRO to my WA--6 SE, the presentation changes completely, the sound has more bite, the tone is more rich, dense, some details stand out easier, but it is never soft. And that was my point. Soft sound = bad. Doesn't matter if it is a cheap 80$/ set or 5000$/tube, but people who never heard decent tubes don't usually know, they associate tube sound with an old radio and they go "oh tubes are soft" and this lack of experience is exploited by some brands with "this is soft like a tube, but you don't have to replace tubes, so buy this".
As neat as the Chi-Fi products are I cannot fathom spending hundreds for something that would have to be returned to China if defective. At least you get 30 days if bought on Amazon, but still..
I feel like their retailers would cover you. They had an Aune booth in Munich and they rep was British. So better than most.
Discord linktree invite said it expired, I wonder if that's why more people aren't joining?
Unrelated, I absolutely LOVE my TH-909s, so I must've gotten lucky with the amp I went with or lucky with my taste in sound? (Topping DX7 Pro and E2x2)
I keep updating it there and it keeps breaking. Discord is infuriating.
discord.gg/acnwptRkvm
@@ZReviews That's a mood, it's both good and settings-messy at the same time. Thanks for the link!
no yard sale this month?
I got back from SoCal and it was already Oct 5th. I decided to postpone until November and just have more stuff in it. PLUS the new 3 day release means less stuff is ready to sell.
Does it sound better than the little Woo Audio TUBE mini ? Aren't tubes class A ?
Yes but its a bit different in delivery. A SolidState Class A is gonna push harder most times. Tubes are gonna add the good distortions on top. NOW Imagine a Class A tube feeding INTO this class A ss and then into a set of Tube Amps for speakers.
Too bad that this bad boy can drive Tungsten to a 100%, Any impressions of Tungsten on the Schiit MJOLNIR 3, Z or anyone?
We will see what the 9.2 driver does to help.
That's 'uge
Hello. Need your help cause i am lost in choice. Got a 600 dollars ( euros ) budget to buy a portable dac/dongle and iems. My librairy ( london grammar charlotte cardin ) is on a smartphone. Many thanks to you.
I’d recommend the luxury&precision w4
His reviews don't even make sense grow up
which is better between rebelamp and aune s17 Z?
How do you call this a review. It’s just an ADD rant. All over the map!
I'm testing this amplifier right now. Dynamics 0, flat as a table sound, plus three spaces for balance. I do not recommend this amplifier. Try listening to Heed Canapm 2 and everything will become clear...
Canamp got like 0 reviews and its single ended only, those 2 factors dont convince me xD
why m'i listening to this reviewer ? he speaks to say NOTHING.
Wtf r bubblin bout.. Those r classA butt.. Of course it'll hot.. 1st of all Im done with headphones N my audiophilesIEMendgameSystem : 4pentodes frm xduooMT604 as classA amp frm Q5S TC( dualAKM4493 + dual THX aaa as modular amp) = heaven is it.. N its cutes.. Peace butter!
hi z discord link does no work
discord.gg/acnwptRkvm
your discord link in your link tree is expired
discord.gg/acnwptRkvm
Omg, z is soooo soporific.
Blablablablabla
For that? 🥴