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03-04-2008, 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Juli
I use the line out of my ZVM.
All of this makes me wondering if everything is ok with my iQube.
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I would. Hans himself uses the UE11 with it, this seems like an isolated problem.
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03-05-2008, 02:20 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by manaox2
I didn't notice any hiss on the UE11 with the iMod...
It was definitely a step above the PICO's amp.
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My experience exactly, on both points.
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03-05-2008, 06:54 PM
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Just saw this on the Qables site:
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New iQube dealer for North America!
Moon Audio has been appointed as new US iQube dealer. Moon audio will service the whole of North America.
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Guess that should help defray some of the shipping cost, at least.
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03-05-2008, 10:45 PM
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Just spoke with Drew of Moon Audio. He told me the iQube should be in stock next week. Also i'm told they're running an introductory promotion and folks that order during the first month will get 10% off. So that works out to around $450 plus shipping.
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03-06-2008, 01:18 AM
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I received a loaner iQube yesterday. I am getting familiar with its sound and should be posting impressions by Sunday. I hope to meet w/ vorlon1 and boomana on Saturday to compare notes on the iQube's sound.
Here are some pictures, please click on the thumbnail to view the full size picture.
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03-06-2008, 01:53 AM
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hope your review comes soon. i'm intrested in getting one
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03-06-2008, 02:04 AM
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Originally Posted by mrarroyo
I received a loaner iQube yesterday. I am getting familiar with its sound and should be posting impressions by Sunday.
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Looking forward to your impressions.
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03-06-2008, 02:38 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mrarroyo
I received a loaner iQube yesterday. I am getting familiar with its sound and should be posting impressions by Sunday. I hope to meet w/ vorlon1 and boomana on Saturday to compare notes on the iQube's sound.
Here are some pictures, please click on the thumbnail to view the full size picture.
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First Dex, that review was a stunningly enjoyable read, I want this amp because of you. Second, Mrarroyo I can't wait for your take on this amp, I bought the mini box e+ on your recommendation and it's a real winner, I just wish the price was lower on the iQube  I might have to cancel my pico pre-order.
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03-06-2008, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Ihatepopupads
First Dex, that review was a stunningly enjoyable read, I want this amp because of you.
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Thanks, IHPUA! 
Here's more grist for the iQube mill, just posted by FreeBlues, a beautifully written comparison to the LISA III:
Lisa vs. iQube - my thoughts
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03-12-2008, 04:48 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Joelc87
the iQube is around 600 USD I believe
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$500-600 is an awful lot for a portable amp with no built in DAC, larger in size, and the case design is meh.
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03-12-2008, 04:50 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Edwood
$500-600 is an awful lot for a portable amp with no built in DAC, larger in size, and the case design is meh.
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It's actually around $500 including VAt or whatever it's called.
Moon Audio is starting to carry the iQube though, and it'll be with a welcoming introductory price of...$475, I believe.
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03-12-2008, 10:53 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mrarroyo
I received a loaner iQube yesterday. I am getting familiar with its sound and should be posting impressions by Sunday. I hope to meet w/ vorlon1 and boomana on Saturday to compare notes on the iQube's sound.
Here are some pictures, please click on the thumbnail to view the full size picture.
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Dex, absolutely one of the best written reviews I've seen out here bar none. 
Miguel, I noticed your pics show the iQube connected via mini cable from the Pods headphone out? Am I wrong that you are amping an already amped signal which is not near as clean of noise as coming off a LOD? I thought the purpose for using an external amp was to bypass headphone outs?
If this whole area is about better sound through amping why would anyone want to amp an amped signal? I have tried all three of my portable rigs both ways and all three sound far better when pulling data off the HDD via a LOD vs. headphone out  What am I or did I miss? THX
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03-12-2008, 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Podster
Dex, absolutely one of the best written reviews I've seen out here bar none.
Miguel, I noticed your pics show the iQube connected via mini cable from the Pods headphone out? Am I wrong that you are amping an already amped signal which is not near as clean of noise as coming off a LOD? I thought the purpose for using an external amp was to bypass headphone outs?
If this whole area is about better sound through amping why would anyone want to amp an amped signal? I have tried all three of my portable rigs both ways and all three sound far better when pulling data off the HDD via a LOD vs. headphone out What am I or did I miss? THX |
You are missing that he uses a 4G RedWineAudio iMod, which has the very-high-quality line out routed through what used to be the headphone jack 
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03-12-2008, 11:40 PM
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Just received my iQube 5 minutes ago. Its burning in. Couldn't resist taking a quick out-of-the-box listen. I like what I hear. Dex, your review made me order the iQube.
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03-13-2008, 01:25 AM
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Quote:
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You are missing that he uses a 4G RedWineAudio iMod, which has the very-high-quality line out routed through what used to be the headphone jack |
You are correct, of course there is also the 5.5 iModded w/ the VCaps in the external enclosure.
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