New iQube V2 is coming! - Page 5 - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

Clok · #61 (**permalink**) 12-01-2008, 08:05 PM

Quite expensive...

qwertgfdsa · #62 (**permalink**) 12-06-2008, 08:20 PM

I wish V2 could be smaller.

davidw89 · #63 (**permalink**) 12-18-2008, 03:16 PM

Haha yeah, i'd rather get the v1 now..

woof37 · #64 (**permalink**) 12-23-2008, 01:17 AM

I'm very interested in a V2 when it comes. I'm a little concerned about the front panel toggle switches...it just seems like the wrong amount of pressure could bend or break one of them. The TSA isn't exactly careful with carry-ons at the airport.

hoosterw · #65 (**permalink**) 12-23-2008, 02:15 PM

Don't worry they are from steel they will not break!

woof37 · #66 (**permalink**) 12-23-2008, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by hoosterw

Don't worry they are from steel they will not break!

It's not so much the switches themselves as it is their connections on the inner boards that worry me. It just looks like there's enough wiggle room to break off the switch if it were hit from the side. Not that I'm paranoid or anything.

hoosterw · #67 (**permalink**) 12-23-2008, 03:45 PM

no they can't there is no room to wiggle. The switches are centered and fixed in the alu

woof37 · #68 (**permalink**) 12-23-2008, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by hoosterw

no they can't there is no room to wiggle. The switches are centered and fixed in the alu

Great, that makes me feel better. Every time I have to fly somewhere, I stress out knowing they'll be handling my laptop and gear. Why does this country pay some of its lowest salaries to some its most important positions?

I'm looking forward to the V2, Hans. Thanks for your help.

davidw89 · #69 (**permalink**) 12-27-2008, 02:52 PM

Can't wait for review on these, especailly considering the price.

pitch_black · #70 (**permalink**) 12-28-2008, 01:08 PM

OK, we need a rubber band for iPod touch v2 as well. Is there perhaps a solution around to attach both the icube with the iPod on the belt?

woof37 · #71 (**permalink**) 01-13-2009, 04:22 PM

Any updates? I need something for the lab and am trying to wait...I promise, I am trying. Can't get any work done with people thinking it's social hour in there while I'm trying to concentrate.

Also, will you be testing it with D5000/D7000 Denons?

GTL · #72 (**permalink**) 01-19-2009, 10:32 AM

Any updates on the release date?

davidw89 · #73 (**permalink**) 01-19-2009, 12:34 PM

Is this considered an upgrade in Sound quality compared to the iQube V1?

brandnewgame · #74 (**permalink**) 01-19-2009, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by davidw89

Is this considered an upgrade in Sound quality compared to the iQube V1?

Same amp section so I'm guessing no. I'm interested to see how V2 scales against portable players to measure its feasibility.

chris_ah1 · #75 (**permalink**) 01-19-2009, 03:21 PM

How would this drive a HD800?
Err I mean HD650

and HD800 in my dreams.

Does the amp of the V2 really bridge the world between a portable and home amp such as the Meier Cantata, Gilmore Lite, Slee solo etc?

I must say I agree with the use of a seperate DAC chip - ibasso went that route and now they are renowned for how the DAC setup compares with other simpler PCM27/29 only solutions.
For the price the D2 boa sounds superb but of course I want more for use with my laptop or even at home to replace my seperates (desktop dac but xin reference amp

) hence I am greatly interested in this product.

portable DAMPS are really hotting up now- that's good to see.