Amplifiers for the Fostex T50RP Mk3
Planar · over-ear · specs from measured data
Impedance
50 Ω rated
53.65 Ω measured
Sensitivity
91.0 dB/mW rated
89.1 dB/mW measured
Driver
Planar
over-ear
Measured by Reference Audio Analyzer (https://reference-audio-analyzer.pro/en/report/hp/fostex-t50rp-mk3.php) · Source ↗
9 ample
4 adequate
2 marginal
2 insufficient
✓ Ample headroom 9
| Amplifier | Headroom | Damping | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schiit Lyr 3 | Ample 16.9 dB | ✓ ok | Desktop Tube |
| JDS Labs Atom Amp 2 | Ample 13.3 dB | ✓ ok | Desktop Ss |
| Schiit Asgard 3 | Ample 13.1 dB | ✓ ok | Desktop Ss |
| Topping L30 | Ample 12.7 dB | ✓ ok | Desktop Ss |
| Schiit Magnius | Ample 12.1 dB | ✓ ok | Desktop Ss |
| Topping A90 | Ample 12.1 dB | ✓ ok | Desktop Ss |
| Drop THX AAA 789 | Ample 11.7 dB | ✓ ok | Desktop Ss |
| Topping DX3 Pro+ | Ample 11.7 dB | ✓ ok | Dac Amp |
| Schiit Magni Heretic | Ample 11.1 dB | ✓ ok | Desktop Ss |
◑ Adequate headroom 4
| Amplifier | Headroom | Damping | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FiiO K7 | Adequate 10.0 dB | ✓ ok | Dac Amp |
| Bottlehead Crack 1.1 | Adequate 4.3 dB | ⚠ caution | Desktop Tube |
| iFi Zen DAC V2 | Adequate 3.6 dB | ? unknown | Dac Amp |
| Darkvoice 336SE | Adequate 3.1 dB | ⚠ caution | Desktop Tube |
△ Marginal headroom 2
| Amplifier | Headroom | Damping | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schiit Valhalla 2 | Marginal 1.7 dB | ✓ ok | Desktop Tube |
| Schiit Fulla 4 | Marginal 0.9 dB | ✓ ok | Dac Amp |
✗ Insufficient 2
| Amplifier | Headroom | Damping | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Dot MkII | Insufficient -0.9 dB | ? unknown | Desktop Tube |
| Apple USB-C to 3.5mm | Insufficient -6.0 dB | ✓ ok | Dongle |