iQube V2 pre order Head-Fi sale @ Moon Audio

[drubrew]

iQube V2 pre order Head-Fi sale @ Moon Audio!!!

Because of the shipping delay, Pre-Order Sale has been extended to the end of August. Units start arriving the end of 1st week in Aug and more the following week.

For Head Fi members we have an initial pre-order period in which we will discount the sales price with 10%.

The pre-order period will end the 31st of August.



Any iQube V2 ordered and paid during the pre-order period will have a 10% discount. This means that the sales price will be $629 instead of $699 for North and South America. For all orders East and West of the coast lines please contact Qables for your local sales Rep.

Shipping will be a flat rate in the US of $12.50 UPS fully Insured. $25 USPS Global Express for Canada. For other locations please contact us for appropriate charges.

The pre-order discount is only valid for the standard black version. The Limited Edition high gloss white will not be discounted. iQube Version 1 will continue to be available and is $549 with rechargeable batteries, USB charging cable, mini to mini & iPod strap.



For entering the pre order please pay before the 31st the appropriate amount either via Paypal to moon-audio@earthlink.net
Or you can send us a Check or MO to:
Drew Baird, P.E.
Moon Audio
308 Chrismill Lane
Holly Springs, NC 27540

We also accept wire transfers but there is a $12 service charge for these.
Units will ship on a first come first served base as of the 31st of July.



Mini USB digital in and 3.5mm analog in
Automatic digital detection and input switching
Several USB sample rates conversion
Separate DAC chip(meaning we will not use the USB chip DAC but we will use a separate more high quality DAC chip)
Tentlabs ultra low jitter special clock design. All clocks (including the Class D clock) will be synchronized for optimum sound performance
Housing design and build will be comparable to version 1, just a little larger.
L: 126mm, W: 70mm, H:23mm
The battery cover will be deleted, only chargeable via mini USB cable (included)
non user-replaceable AAA chargeable batteries used
Volume knob indicator will be added.
Further it will be the same electrical spec as the present iQube since they share the same class D amplifier stage.

The package of the iQube V2 will consist of:
- 1 iQube V2, included chargeable batteries
- 1 new specially for Qables designed Velcro/elastic strap (will fit any size)
- 1 mini USB cable
- 1 box

Size comparison to the V1.

[drubrew]

Here are the official Specs Now:

i-Qube V2

Lightweight, portable Headphone amplifier
High efficiency (90-95%) Class D amplifier

Built in USB receiver and separate DAC
Tentlabs ultra low jitter clock generator

Runs on 4x AAA rechargeable batteries, non-user replaceable

8-fold output buffer for a (near to) load independent output behaviour

4th order feedback loop for minimum distortion

Fixed, phase-shifted carrier wave oscillator decreases inter-channel distortion

Ultra low noise front end accepts any line level source without the need for impedance matching

Top A-grade components used:

* Medical graded double layer epoxy using HOFC (High Oxygen Free Copper)
* Optimised board design enhances signal quality
* Alps potentiometer
* Visay series 036 decoupling capacitors throughout
* Panasonic stack film capacitors
* Carbon signal resistors
* Lumberg I/O connectors



Fully RoHS compliant

Retro art design, CNC machined aluminium casing
Rubber touch feel painted covers



Technical Specifications

Analogue Input impedance:
10k ohm

Digital mini USB Input :
Digital Resolution (USB) 16 bit
Sampling frequencies (USB) 32 / 44.1 / 48 kHz

DAC type CS4344, 24 bit delta sigma, 105dB dynamic range

On board Sample rate converter

Ultra low jitter Tentlabs clock (12.000 MHz) synchronously driving USB receiver, sample rate converter, DAC and class D circuitry

Voltage gain:
low gain: 2
high gain 7

Frequency response @ 200 mV into a 16 Ohm load:
Analogue input 5 - 50 kHz. (-1 dB)

Maximum output power per channel from 20-20,000Hz:
160 mW_16 ohm
80 mW_32 ohm
12 mW_200 ohm

Output impedance:
<0,1 ohm @ f<5kHz
< 1,5 ohm @ 20kHz

THD at 200mV output (typ) 0.01%:
Analogue input (max) 0.03%.

Output noise:
10uV (unweighted)

Charge input: (mini USB input)
USB mini input, DC voltage 5V +/- 5%, polarity protected
typical charger current consumption @ 5Vdc input: 0,4A
battery charge current: 0,3A

Dimensions:
Height (thick): 23 mm
Width: 70 mm
Lenght: 126 mm (incl volume knob)

Weight:
Without batteries: 155gr
With batteries: 200gr
Packed: 400gr

[drubrew]

More pictures:

[arrowmark]

It says batteries not user replaceable, but in your photos it looks like you can. Does this mean Drew replaces them?

[drubrew]

I think the better description is, that since they are rechargeable batteries installed, there is no need to replace them.

That is until the rechargeable batteries loose there ability to hold a charge. As always I recommend opening the unit from the rear, via the screws, to change the batteries. Less opportunity of scratching your case.

[arrowmark]

Thank you for the better explanation.

[drubrew]

Because of the shipping delay, Pre-Order Sale has been extended to the end of August. Units start arriving the end of 1st week in Aug and more the following week.

For Head Fi members we have an initial pre-order period in which we will discount the sales price with 10%.

The pre-order period will end the 31st of August.

[yukari]

Is iQube V2 using AA or AAA batteries? Thanks.

[drubrew]

Runs on 4x AAA rechargeable batteries

[Lil' Knight]

Drew,

So when I use it as a USB DAC+amp, will it use the USB power or still run by batteries?

[hoosterw]

Originally Posted by Lil' Knight

Drew,

So when I use it as a USB DAC+amp, will it use the USB power or still run by batteries?

Hi,

All is done through the batteries. The USB will only charge the batteries.
ie Without batteries the unit will not operate.

Rgds and happy listening.

Hans

[Lil' Knight]

Thanks, Hans.

[Lil' Knight]

Just received the v2 from Drew today and it's a wonderful amp, simply the best I've ever tried. I had the P51, SR71a and Pico before.

Thumb up for Drew for his detailed answers to my dumb questions

Some crappy pics:

[drubrew]

Since the iQube looks like a flask, I'm thinking a picture of it next to a bottle of Black Label might do it more justice

[drubrew]

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