Originally Posted by IPodPJ
I'd like to get a quick answer from someone that has heard this at the meet. I don't care about size, but I want to know how the sound compares with the Meier Corda Opera through its DAC? I know the Opera is more than double the price of this amp (with DAC), but I am curious to know please.
If one or two people can tell me that they think this amp sounds better, then you can count me in for a Pico with DAC. But I'd rather not preorder one until someone can possibly answer me.
In terms of the Pico's DAC I can tell you that the WM8740 is a great chip - I've heard it in three CD players so far (Cambridge Audio Azur 640C V2, Arcam CD73, Arcam FMJ CD33) and have been impressed by all three. It's a high-end chip, used in many different CD players ranging from ~$700 all the way up to $3K. And based on specs alone the Pico looks impressive as it is. As I said before, sometimes you just have to make the leap! The people who haven't heard the Pico outnumber those who have and look how many pre-orders there are already!
