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Hope this sound as good as it looks...

http://www.sonicflare.com/archives/preview...adphone-amp.php

Thinking of getting the Pico, will that be available in Jaben? Thought these are sold online.

I have auditioned iqube, pico, hornet today, which my SE530 and iPod 5th generation.

I'm not very good at describing, but here's my impression of them.

 

 

May I know which shop did you auditioned them?

Thanks phugue. Prices is over S$900 though, that's quite a premium over Japanese eBay that's going for $700+.

I've tried the latest iPod Classic and Touch direct from the phone jack recently. The quality was pretty mediocre - esp the Touch - rathin thin sounding.

Have anyone here tried listening from a good amp thru one of these cables to the 60pin connector to Nano?

http://www.stereo.com.sg/store/nav.php?cPath=34_88

Thanks for sharing but can you provide some details on the source and phones used?

May I know if any of you have compared the AD2000 to the W5000? Care to share your impression. I'm impressed by the AD2000 during the meet but the W5000 looks great on the their site.

BTW, does these AT phones cost a lot less in Akihabara?

I'll likely order a Pico, but I'm using a relatively modest MDR-EX90 with it and may end up upgrading this to get the best from it or use my Beyer 880 when not traveling.

I've yet to try one and to be frank, quite hard to believe that the sound is that great looking at the teeny size. However, it looks like something I can conveniently deploy anytime and anywhere.

It actually looks good in a utilitarian way. IMHO, the best looking after the Larocco.

Which colour did you picked? BTW, how much does it cost to send them to Sg?

Just my laptop; I don't have a MP3 player, so everything revolves around it when I'm outstationed.

Has anyone finally compared the Pico to the iQube? For the Pico, is there a huge price dif between Jaben & direct from Justin?

The design team for iQube looks impressive but the Pico seems so much more versatile with the USB DAC. Makes a great travel companion with a good pair of IEM.

Thanks to tbln for graciously hosting us and the rest of you for making this an informative and enjoyable meet.

It was pure headphone orgy and I was a little groggy after the meet due of too much intense listening. The sheer number of good headphones available for audition at the meet is incredible; same models even comes with dif cables to compare!

I was impressed with the Apache's lightning quick, rock steady sound and dead silent background. Fabulous with the balanced RAL cabled 650. Whoever thinks solid state is uninvolving should try this rig.

On the Dana, the PS1 is both dynamic & liquid - though the bass is not behaving at its best, I can see what the fuss is about. The AD2000 is also superb with the Dana. I'm not a fan of the CA840; too dry and lean for my taste and I highly suspect the Dana could have sounded even better with a more analog sounding source.

The L3000 is simply gorgeous to touch and look at.

Hi TBLN,

Is your 880 balanced too? Do you have to send it out for mods or can be easily DIYed?

Take a look on Oritek X-1 ... they seem very good and very very good review on the net and forums.

 

I have Oritek X-2 in order ...

Care to give a brief review of your new X-2 here? Thanks.

It's probably the cheapest USB dac on the market. Just connect up to your PC's usb and you're ready to go....need an amp/hp on the other end of course.

Will there be any upcoming meets? I'll be keen to participate.

I'm not sure what standard you're looking at but I find tubed sources more satisfying at the budget level.

The FubarII is quite decent for casual listening but I'm using a relatively cheap Softone Model 2 tubed dac from Japan on my main rig.

hi yotiao,

I emailed you. BTW my office is near Biopolis.

Which series from Acrolink are you using?

direct

 

http://members.aceweb.com/orim/audio/OritekAudio/slide7.html

 

not the cheapest but apparently outperforms cables which are much more expensive.....

 

BUYER BEWARE: cables are system sensitive... bear that in mind b4 paying loads of money based on recommendations/reviews.....

Read the X1 review on Positive Feedback, sounds like a discription of the Goertz Micropurl Silver I'm using; killer details and soundstaging but low treble a touch lean. Email me if someone has the X1 and like to A/B

I'm using a FubarII USB DAC decoding ripped CDs from Foobar player. I changed the stock PS to something with higher current.

Take a look on Oritek X-1 ... they seem very good and very very good review on the net and forums.

 

I have Oritek X-2 in order ...

The review on 10audio.com seems really positive. Where did you oreder the X2?

I've been trying out quite a few cables over the past year but still using Belden 89207.

Found quite a few lower end branded I/Cs that are better at some areas but still lose the 89207 in some aspect; at least on my system.

It usually lose in the area of soundstage depth and pinpoint imaging which is a little vague. may not be a severe problem on a headphone system. I ordered mine from LHS with Neutrik Profile connectors. Cheap enough to give it a try before spending more.

Mind if I ask how much does the Yamamoto cost? Have you compared it to the tubed Cayin HA-01?

Their connectors are using SE's design, how did you guys managed to use your own headphones? Do they have an adaptor?

I may also stream it to my hifi with one of the Wifi or A2DP Bluetooth streamer but not sure if the noise you guys mentioned will be heard. This way, I have the same playlist when I reach home.

This one will look great with the Usher 520 speaker. http://www.wimenow.com/product_kurve.htm

Has anyone compared the recent SE phones to other players from Apple or Creative? Are they suitable as quality source? Thinking of getting one so that I don't have to manage another device.

Looking at the P1; can combine work & play in one unit

Thanks.

I remembered a v detailed review on this amp by forumer Mackie with his experience on rolling tubes. I tried using the Mullard CV4004 as recommended with impressive result.

Perhaps you can do a search or google for it.