There actually already is a Monolith balanced headphone amp featuring THX AAA technology, however, that one is based on dual AAA-788 modules, whereas this new addition to the lineup sports the AAA-887 tech. The 887 went back. Joined Mar 26, 2015 Messages 82 Reaction score 37. It might be worth taking a look at if you haven't already pulled the trigger, as it'll probably be more generally/frequently available than the Drop version. The 789 already borrows some of the capabilities of the THX-888 module... this is why the output power is closer to that of the 888 instead of the 788. While the Sound Stage is not as big as a DT 1990 pros and The vocals are quiet intimate, it is one of the most beautiful listening experiences I have ever heard from my Monoprice THX AAA 887 and my Cavalli tube hybrid amp from massdrop both of which were fed from a topping D30.

Joined Mar 26, 2015 Posts 82 Likes 37. The Monolith THX AAA 887 is on the verge of coming out at the same price and its measured performance is very similar if not better. It eliminates the distortion mechanism of traditional amplifier circuits, reducing harmonics, intermodulation, and cross-distortion by as much as 40 dBs. THX was born—and made available to moviegoers with the release of Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. Purchased from Monoprice on October 2019. Re: THX AAA 789 / Monolith THX 887 « Reply #4 on: 17 Sep 2019, 03:03 am » Well, I'm asking if someone here has heard it I'm jaded too, which is why I now stay away from the popular brands. Classifieds: FOR SALE - THX AAA 887 headphone amp. Extensive spe… Monolith by Monoprice THX AAA Balanced Headphone Amplifier featuring THX AAA 887 Technology . The lower noise floor reveals more of the distortion characteristics of the THX AAA 789. Case in point: the THX AAA amplifier. This creates a realistic fatigue-free listening experience. Now, over thirty-five years later, products bearing the THX brand still ensure you’re getting the truest sense of the artist’s vision—audio and video—in the cinema, at home, and on the go. It is clear that the Monolith team managed to go against the tide and produce even a better headphone amplifier. JohnPham. Price includes shipping and paypal fee.Note: Due to covid expect delays by Canada Post. Looking for either a Drop THX AAA 789 or Monolith THX AAA 887 Amplifier.If you are interested in selling one, please let me know. It might be worth taking a look at if you haven't already pulled the trigger, as it'll probably be more generally/frequently available than the Drop version. The AMP section utilizes a dual THX AAA 788, and side by side with the recent Cavali amp I reviewed, I couldn’t hear a lick of a difference when an external DAC was used two compare the AMP circuits of those two products. Includes box and all materials. Both subjectively and objectively, the "Monolith by Monoprice THX AAA Balanced Headphone Amplifier featuring THX AAA 887 Technology" (yes that is the official name) beats the Massdrop offering. The 887 did have a bit more bass power, but I got the best of both worlds by upgrading to an Asgard 3. Product # 39359.