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post #1786 of 3234
3/15/08 at 7:21pm
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Is thisd the amp you're referring to?



That looks sexy as hell.... That amp and the other amp you mentioned in a separate thread both have the HP jack upright like that...I personally like it.
Yeah, that's the one I tried to beg a review loaner on - no such luck...

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Skylab you are going to review the govibe petite? I would like to see it reviewed in this amazing amp roundup
At the moment, no plans to, but you never know
post #1787 of 3234
3/15/08 at 7:38pm
that decware looks so amazing. i might bite on it - though that would put my 337 or MAD HD plans on the back burner.
post #1788 of 3234
3/15/08 at 11:06pm
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come and have a look again
Wull shucks, if I had known this (and 30 days or whatever) was all it took to get past "Junior Head-Fi'er" I would have started quoting snips from Art of War or something on day one. What was I thinking, trying to make intentional comments in a post-and-respond community?
Also the decware does look cool; where is he in Peoria Kejar? I am in the process of moving to Madison from StL and Peoria is just close enough to the beaten path that I can justify taking some time to plug into good stuff- you know to stay fresh on a long drive...
post #1789 of 3234
3/15/08 at 11:29pm
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Wull shucks, if I had known this (and 30 days or whatever) was all it took to get past "Junior Head-Fi'er" I would have started quoting snips from Art of War or something on day one. What was I thinking, trying to make intentional comments in a post-and-respond community?
Also the decware does look cool; where is he in Peoria Kejar? I am in the process of moving to Madison from StL and Peoria is just close enough to the beaten path that I can justify taking some time to plug into good stuff- you know to stay fresh on a long drive...
Well the last time I visited him he had a shop and it was located on Adams street, I believe (not a store front type of shop but more like a little factory). A quick note though, I haven't been there in like six or seven years because I moved out of town. Its always best to call first anyways, Steve is real friendly and very knowledgeable.
post #1790 of 3234
3/17/08 at 12:51am
Just had to say - excellent reviews. What more could anyone want - except more of the same. Answered all my questions!

(I realize these are his ears and not mine, but this is very helpful as a start on what to read up on).

Thanks
post #1791 of 3234
3/22/08 at 1:23am
Skylab, I'm a relative newbie to the headphone world and currently own a HeadRoom Micro amp that I purchased about a year ago. I don't see too many people mention this amp. Is it not a contender? Where do you think it would fall in your current list? Just wondering...

Thanks for any light you can shed on this and thanks again for all the great information in this thread!
post #1792 of 3234
3/22/08 at 4:58am
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Originally Posted by thejoneser View Post
Skylab, I'm a relative newbie to the headphone world and currently own a HeadRoom Micro amp that I purchased about a year ago. I don't see too many people mention this amp. Is it not a contender? Where do you think it would fall in your current list? Just wondering...

Thanks for any light you can shed on this and thanks again for all the great information in this thread!
To my ears the HR Micro Amp should be in the top 10 of Skylab's list, if that helps at all. I have one he can borrow for a review if he asks nicely
post #1793 of 3234
3/22/08 at 5:15am
I second that motion...
post #1794 of 3234
3/22/08 at 10:05am
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Originally Posted by thejoneser View Post
Skylab, I'm a relative newbie to the headphone world and currently own a HeadRoom Micro amp that I purchased about a year ago. I don't see too many people mention this amp. Is it not a contender? Where do you think it would fall in your current list? Just wondering...

Thanks for any light you can shed on this and thanks again for all the great information in this thread!
Thanks! Unfortunately, I have never heard a Micro Amp. I asked Headroom for a loaner to review, and they declined.

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To my ears the HR Micro Amp should be in the top 10 of Skylab's list, if that helps at all. I have one he can borrow for a review if he asks nicely
Larry you are so nice about that stuff. But in general, if a manufacturer declines my request for a review sample, then I don't bother to review it at all. Tyll from headroom had initially said he would send me one when they were complete, and then did not reply to my PM requesting one when they did become available. I'm sure he has his reasons, which could well be that he's too busy to bother, and I would understand that.

I did make an exception to this with the Headamp Pico, because I really wanted to hear one. In the case of the MicroAmp, I'm sure it's a good product, but I don't have the same level of curiosity about it.
post #1795 of 3234
3/22/08 at 10:57am
I had a HeadRoom Micro Amp, one with the regular(Micro) module and the other w/ the 2006 Desktop Module. Built like a brick house and backed up by one of the best customer service and warranties available.

But IMO it was nothing spectacular. Plus it ate batteries very fast.
post #1796 of 3234
3/22/08 at 2:59pm
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I had a HeadRoom Micro Amp, one with the regular(Micro) module and the other w/ the 2006 Desktop Module. Built like a brick house and backed up by one of the best customer service and warranties available.

But IMO it was nothing spectacular. Plus it ate batteries very fast.
I got it as a package deal with my Micro DAC, which is spectacular, and the amp is not bad at all. I wasn't going to get it at all, except I saved $90 when I added it to the DAC I bought. And, I didn't get it for battery power but as a transportable since the Micro DAC is going to replace the D1, and the matching amp was nice to have. I will be testing it with the 9.6v re-chargable batteries that HeadRoom sells, to see how long it will run or how good it sounds.

I find it is very good, and the crossfeed is one of the best. It may not be spectacular (your words) but it is hard to find fault with it either, in my limited experience with it.
post #1797 of 3234
3/22/08 at 3:35pm
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Originally Posted by HeadphoneAddict View Post
I got it as a package deal with my Micro DAC, which is spectacular, and the amp is not bad at all. I wasn't going to get it at all, except I saved $90 when I added it to the DAC I bought. And, I didn't get it for battery power but as a transportable since the Micro DAC is going to replace the D1, and the matching amp was nice to have. I will be testing it with the 9.6v re-chargable batteries that HeadRoom sells, to see how long it will run or how good it sounds.

I find it is very good, and the crossfeed is one of the best. It may not be spectacular (your words) but it is hard to find fault with it either, in my limited experience with it.
I am glad you are enjoying yours, I did not really care for mine. Perhaps I should change the word from spectacular to "nothing to write home about". However, the Micro Dac is IMO fantastic and well worth the asking price.
post #1798 of 3234
3/22/08 at 3:48pm
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However, the Micro Dac is IMO fantastic and well worth the asking price.
I second this. I LOVE the micro dac. It has a beautiful warm and lush sound signature while still being detailed. I sold my D1 (after several permutations & combinations of opamps) as I found the microdac better.
post #1799 of 3234
3/22/08 at 5:05pm
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I am glad you are enjoying yours, I did not really care for mine. Perhaps I should change the word from spectacular to "nothing to write home about". However, the Micro Dac is IMO fantastic and well worth the asking price.
Maybe you got a bad one?

Don't make me send mine with the HFI780's I am sending, just to make you listen again, but the two go well together.
post #1800 of 3234
3/22/08 at 6:38pm
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Originally Posted by HeadphoneAddict View Post
Maybe you got a bad one?

Don't make me send mine with the HFI780's I am sending, just to make you listen again, but the two go well together.
No need to send me your amp, I have also listened to tyrion's and stevio's. I plan on having the 2Move on the mail to you by Tuesday. In the package I will include a GE GL5670 tube w/ two(2) dampers for Skylab. Thanks.
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