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Phil LaRocco justed post some update on his latest project - the PortaCode, which is a battery powered, transportable version of the famed HeadCode.
From what Phil said, the PortaCode shouldn't be too far away. I believe this is going to be one of the best, top-of-the-line solid state amp available to mankind, regardless of cost. May be it is time to save up
More information here :-
PortaCode Preliminary Introduction
From PPA to Pocket Reference II, to Lisa III XP to HeadCode, I think Phil is one of the most talented headphone amp designer on this planet. Just wonder what kind of sonic level will the PortaCode bring ?
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Maybe this will come out before the Diablo.
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Everything will come out before the Diablo
Xin will come out with another amp before Diablo. That would be a safe bet
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Originally Posted by BIG POPPA
Everything will come out before the Diablo Zin will come out with another amp before Diablo. That would be a safe bet |
Xin changing his name to Zin?
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But it's not going to be a low budget stuff... like 300-400, right?
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Sounds like ~2k. Is this amp fully discrete?
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cyberan
for all those that don't know: Phil LaRocco is not a part of LaRocco audio.
Phil did most of the designs for LaRocco audio, but for over a year he has no contact with the company in any way (other then his name)
therefore connecting Phil himself with the products of LaRocco audio, is simply unfair. |
Wow, I was completely unaware of this fact; and I retract my sly remark on the Diablo's current status above.
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The only thing I dislike about his designs is the damn bass boost control, get rid of it and I'm all over it.
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