Review: Portable amp roundup! 56 portable amps reviewed and compared - FINAL update 12-20-10... - Page 188  

Quote:

Originally Posted by rasmushorn 

Wow - you just brought my attention to the SR-71b. It is nothing less than an epic speech written on the RSA website. It has to be good to live up to that. 

It's a very epic speech - i love ray's products but seeing how expensive the protector is, the sr71b could be over $500. I'd be hard pressed to buy one unless it's head and shoulder's above the toucan, which some people seem to think beats out the protector for half the price
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skylab 

I will get the new Lisa III "mini" to review soon and will be able to compare the two directly.

i am seriously looking forward to  this one!    will you be a/b with lisa III?

Skylab,

Just had to give you another thx for your review(s).  I also marvel that after 14,292 posts your Avatar's teeth remain so white!  This is yet another benefit of a great portable... you can brush your teeth and enjoy your music too.  ha

Leaning toward the 3Move here.

Capt

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skylab 

It does an admirable job for a portable, but still, the T1 really needs a good desktop amp.

Hey Rob,

Have you ever heard the T1 powered by the Centrance DacPort?  Best portable solution for the T1 I've ever heard.  Superb sound!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skylab 

I haven't ever heard the DacPort. I was quite interested in it until I saw it would not work off the USB connection from my iPad. That's good to know it drives the T1 well though!

Yeah, it's an amazing device.  It actually creates 18v rails from the 5v USB power, and it's biased class A to boot, so it gets good 'n' warm while running.  I haven't looked, but I would imagine the power consumption is up there, near the limits of USB spec.
 

Hi, How about looking at the Toucan, which is the only one within my price range, please?

Rob, shoot me a PM if interested. I could include it with the HLLY SMK-III. Cheers.