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Re: Portable amps
« Reply #220 on: July 08, 2013, 10:34:54 PM »
Okay- sold/shipped the Pico Power.  Hafta say that it did get better with a bit of run-in and the High Gain had just a touch of hiss but was clean, resolving, good width/separation.  Extra bass.  I still like the mini^3 musical/warmer presentation.  Would like to try a Leckerton someday. 
 
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Re: Portable amps
« Reply #221 on: July 09, 2013, 12:13:13 AM »
Quote from: Armaegis on June 29, 2013, 03:19:11 PM
Any thoughts out there on the newfangled M8?


Just another data point: No.
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Re: Portable amps
« Reply #222 on: July 09, 2013, 08:11:57 AM »
Posted opamp impressions using the Leckerton UHA6S mk2 here: http://www.changstar.com/index.php/topic,938.msg27283.html#msg27283
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Re: Portable amps
« Reply #223 on: July 09, 2013, 08:29:51 AM »
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Re: Portable amps
« Reply #224 on: July 11, 2013, 11:40:52 PM »
Anax/purrin/etc...

Have you heard the Meier Audio QUICKSTEP/2STEPDANCE?  If so.. what are your thoughts on it?

I had the UHA-6S MKII (with the 209 opamp) for a long time.. I was quite happy with it (especially loved the detail retrieval and clarity).. but, eventually, sold it for the very reasons you stated about the 209's shortcomings (in the opamp thread).. namely, the "thin, brittle" nature and slightly lack of dynamics (for my personal taste).  I didn't want to mess with opamp rolling and go with a 'warmer' chip (i.e. 627) since it would most likely mean giving up the things I liked most about the 209 (resolution and neutrality).

Enter the QUICKSTEP.  I've had the it for a few months and have been really quite happy with it.  Interestingly enough, it sports (five) 209 chips (due to the discrete design).. but sounds (compared to the 209) warmer, fleshed out, and boasting a larger soundstage.  As the age old adage goes: "implementation is everything."

Anyways.. the QS has been nice.. but I got the itch to try the UHA again.. so I ordered it from Nick a couple of days ago (with the ADA4627 chips, this time.. thanks to your hearty impressions on them).
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Re: Portable amps
« Reply #225 on: August 16, 2013, 01:24:27 AM »
^ You can order Leckerton with two versions of ADA4627.  I describe the options in Reply #22 on this page.
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Re: Portable amps
« Reply #226 on: August 16, 2013, 02:07:16 AM »
I had only heard the original Stepdance, it was a bit too far on the analytical timbre side for me w/o the benefit of added resolution.  Haven't heard the step2 or quikstep.

Keep us posted on your impressions!
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Re: Portable amps
« Reply #227 on: August 18, 2013, 08:00:04 PM »
sry 2 be naggin' but is there anything new on the iDevice compatible portable DAC-amp front? whether it be with the camera connection kit or straight out of the lightning connector. also to use with laptop if possible.
leckerton still seems like the best option to me, but I'd hate to get one if there is something new out - it doesn't seem to be the most popular thing to talk about on the audio forums I know of.
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Re: Portable amps
« Reply #228 on: August 18, 2013, 08:16:47 PM »
Quote from: munch on August 18, 2013, 08:00:04 PM
sry 2 be naggin' but is there anything new on the iDevice compatible portable DAC-amp front? whether it be with the camera connection kit or straight out of the lightning connector. also to use with laptop if possible.
leckerton still seems like the best option to me, but I'd hate to get one if there is something new out - it doesn't seem to be the most popular thing to talk about on the audio forums I know of.

AFAIK, in the US you're limited to four options: Fostex HP-P1, Sony PHA-1, Centrance HiFi-M8, and the V-Moda Vamp Verza that Tyll reviewed last week.  The Venturecraft stuff is readily available in Japan, but in the USA, not so much.  There may be stuff available in other markets that I don't know about.  The issue appears to still be the Apple certification/licensing process.
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Re: Portable amps
« Reply #229 on: August 18, 2013, 08:36:22 PM »
Quote from: burnspbesq on August 18, 2013, 08:16:47 PM
Quote from: munch on August 18, 2013, 08:00:04 PM
sry 2 be naggin' but is there anything new on the iDevice compatible portable DAC-amp front? whether it be with the camera connection kit or straight out of the lightning connector. also to use with laptop if possible.
leckerton still seems like the best option to me, but I'd hate to get one if there is something new out - it doesn't seem to be the most popular thing to talk about on the audio forums I know of.

AFAIK, in the US you're limited to four options: Fostex HP-P1, Sony PHA-1, Centrance HiFi-M8, and the V-Moda Vamp Verza that Tyll reviewed last week.  The Venturecraft stuff is readily available in Japan, but in the USA, not so much.  There may be stuff available in other markets that I don't know about.  The issue appears to still be the Apple certification/licensing process.

right - this I sort of was aware of. heard good things about the Fostex but not so much of the rest... hmm!
but there are ones that work with the Camera Connection Kit like the Leckerton... no new ones in this category?

thanks
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