The iQube Enigma (Review Updated) - Page 5 - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

manaox2 · 03-04-2008, 06:18 PM

I didn't notice any hiss on the UE11 with the iMod. What player are you using?

It was definitely a step above the PICO's amp.

Juli · 03-04-2008, 06:26 PM

Originally Posted by manaox2

I didn't notice any hiss on the UE11 with the iMod. What player are you using?

It was definitely a step above the PICO's amp.

I am using a ZVM, but I notice the hiss with every source I plug in. I will get my iMod in about 4 weeks, so it will take me ages to test this.

antonyfirst · 03-04-2008, 06:49 PM

Too late guys! I just purchased one!

Review will come soon.

In the meanwhile I'm enjoying my iMod, which is incredible.

manaox2 · 03-04-2008, 06:57 PM

Originally Posted by Juli

I am using a ZVM, but I notice the hiss with every source I plug in. I will get my iMod in about 4 weeks, so it will take me ages to test this.

Maybe the line out will make a difference if you are not already using it that way. The Super.fi 5 pro are more sensitive to hiss then anything I've had up the UE line (Triple.fi, UE11), so it would likely be more obvious for them. I cannot find any other iQube users with a hiss problem, including skylab. Seems odd.

Juli · 03-04-2008, 07:06 PM

Originally Posted by manaox2

Maybe the line out will make a difference if you are not already using it that way. The Super.fi 5 pro are more sensitive to hiss then anything I've had up the UE line (Triple.fi, UE11), so it would likely be more obvious for them. I cannot find any other iQube users with a hiss problem, including skylab. Seems odd.

I use the line out of my ZVM.

I've sent Hans @Qables an e-mail a long time ago, according to this problem.
He said that they have tested the iQube and it should not hiss, not even with the SF 5 Pros.
All of this makes me wondering if everything is ok with my iQube.

manaox2 · 03-04-2008, 07:37 PM

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.

I would. Hans himself uses the UE11 with it, this seems like an isolated problem.

FreeBlues · 03-05-2008, 01:20 AM

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.

My experience exactly, on both points.

Dexdexter · 03-05-2008, 05:54 PM

Just saw this on the Qables site:

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.

Guess that should help defray some of the shipping cost, at least.

musicmaker · 03-05-2008, 09:45 PM

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.

mrarroyo · 03-06-2008, 12:18 AM

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.