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Old 03-03-2008, 08:35 PM   #21 (permalink)
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Thank you for your great review. I'm enjoy reading it. I totally agree that iQube is a great amp. It drive my K701 and HD600 without any problem. It make me appreciate it more as i'm away from home now.
Aha, Singapore! My little theory about where the bulk of those original iQubes ended up is already beginning to pan out...

Welcome kooncm, and please feel free to elaborate about your iQube experiences here whenever you get the chance. For example, what other amps have you used, and have you taken the opportunity to compare your iQube with any home amps?
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That was a great review, seriously enjoyable to read. I just wish i had some money to try one out...
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Dex, I read your review a second time and enjoyed it all over again. Also, I went over to the qables site and just purchased an iQube
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I only received the iQude a few days before I come to US for work assignment 2 months ago. So I do not have chance to compare it with my Canamp and earmax pro retube with telefunken and EH yet. But i'm enjoy it using with ipod classic LOD as much as using my home rig. the sound stage when using it with K701 and HD600 are great. I can listen to music for hrs without feeling tired. I do using it with TF10 pro when i'm on the road, no complain for its performance except that slight hiss when the ipod is off.
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And just now the discounted (no warranty) iQube has finally shown up on the Qables web site for €306. I wonder how long that'll last.
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Indeed, a great read! Thanks Dex
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Dex, what a PHENOMENAL review. I hope you write many more. Bravo!
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I had a chance to listen to the I qube amp driving an Ultrasone Edition 9. Great amp!!
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Will iQube stand on the top of "portable headamp" if Lisa III isn't qualified as "portable amp" but stand as "transportable desktop amp" ?
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Great review once again Dex! I'd love to hear it at the meet. (I am sure there will be plenty iQubes there )
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