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post #91 of 106
11/30/09 at 2:07am
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Originally Posted by rhythmdevils View Post
I just got one of these used in the forums. build quality is amazing! Really nice sized protable, and it's very light. Everything feels really solid.

Sound reminds me of the gilmore light. crisp, detailed, precise, linear, but a bit cold and lifeless. Got to listen more before I say too much
Used already? Seems a pretty quick turn. Looking forward to hearing more.
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post #92 of 106
12/2/09 at 3:15am
Some people got a unit just to do a review and then sold...or some just simply didn't prefer it...there has already been a number of shadow's in the forum as well
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post #93 of 106
12/12/09 at 2:34am
Talked to Ken tonight about this amp at his store's grand opening. Will be returning to try it out. Very interested, especially after reading this thread.
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post #94 of 106
12/12/09 at 10:47am
You want be disappointed, the soundstage on this amp is awesome, the bass is excellent. It makes my JH13's come to life even more than I could imagine.
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post #95 of 106
12/12/09 at 12:28pm
Truly amazing to pair with the JH13Pro (or any balanced armature earphone for that matter).
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post #96 of 106
4/21/10 at 8:33pm
I got my amp yesterday and although I'm still just getting the feel for it, I started writing a review that I'll probably post later.

I would have to agree with what a lot of people are saying though. The amp adds some bass, increases the sound stage, and helps with separation. I'm using it with the T51 and Um3Xs and I love the sound I'm getting. I have to EQ the mids, and bass down, treble up a bit but I love it.
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post #97 of 106
4/21/10 at 8:44pm
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Originally Posted by Young Spade View Post
I got my amp yesterday and although I'm still just getting the feel for it, I started writing a review that I'll probably post later.

I would have to agree with what a lot of people are saying though. The amp adds some bass, increases the sound stage, and helps with separation. I'm using it with the T51 and Um3Xs and I love the sound I'm getting. I have to EQ the mids, and bass down, treble up a bit but I love it.
I get the same sound dude, It's a solid state amp that adds a tubey sound. I like it because it makes my JH13 Pro's sound like speakers. Everything sounds " natural ". But there are those times where I want a neutral response. When I get my TWag cables reterminated I'm going to be spending more time with RSA Protector. Other than that the ALO Rx is a great sounding single end amplifier with a coloration to the sound that you either love or hate.
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post #98 of 106
4/21/10 at 8:49pm
Yep. When I first plugged it in to the DAP and fired up some songs from the Sherlock Holmes soundtrack (probably my favorite), the sound was definitely different then with the HO.

Luckily, I like it However... I do have some money now so I COULD sell the amp and pick up the iQube and see how that treats me...
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post #99 of 106
4/21/10 at 8:58pm
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Originally Posted by Young Spade View Post
Yep. When I first plugged it in to the DAP and fired up some songs from the Sherlock Holmes soundtrack (probably my favorite), the sound was definitely different then with the HO.

Luckily, I like it However... I do have some money now so I COULD sell the amp and pick up the iQube and see how that treats me...
The iQube is a neutral sounding amp.
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post #100 of 106
4/22/10 at 11:34am
Whats the best way to connect the ALO RX to an IPhone, any other LOD than the ALO?
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post #101 of 106
4/22/10 at 12:49pm
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Whats the best way to connect the ALO RX to an IPhone, any other LOD than the ALO?
Any iPod LOD. Here's a cheaper one: iBasso
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post #102 of 106
4/22/10 at 2:30pm
Tks, exactly what I was looking for with copper!
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post #103 of 106
4/22/10 at 9:57pm
Pics please.
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post #104 of 106
4/22/10 at 11:47pm
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Originally Posted by Young Spade View Post
I got my amp yesterday and although I'm still just getting the feel for it, I started writing a review that I'll probably post later.

I would have to agree with what a lot of people are saying though. The amp adds some bass, increases the sound stage, and helps with separation. I'm using it with the T51 and Um3Xs and I love the sound I'm getting. I have to EQ the mids, and bass down, treble up a bit but I love it.
I think what you are finding is that the Rx (a very neutral amp) is restoring the frequencies which your portable source cannot spit out when hooked up the the JH13Pro. There tends to be a hump in the treble and a mild roll off in the bass with just about any portable and the JH13Pro. Restoring treble with EQ means you prefer the hyped treble when in unamped state.

The Rx is fully neutral and it will even the boards with any iem - if you're not used to that sound signature, though, then you will have to get used to it.
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post #105 of 106
4/23/10 at 2:19am
^ Wow thanks for the info. And luckily I love the sound signature now It takes a little tweaking to get the "lost" treble back into perspective but once I do everything sounds amazing.

It's a great amp. I'm glad I bought it.
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