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post #376 of 390
7/16/11 at 9:05pm

Actually the review of the MKII was pretty good. For me, it's too big and it's backwards. The latter is the thing that I can't figure out. They are designing the Solo and MKII as a set, and they design it so that the MKII has its volume on the back when you are looking at your iPod. Talk about wasting designer advantage.

 

But I think it's probably a good amp. Pico Slim is my choice with the CLAS for portable use*.

 

(*with the ES5. For full size cans, i'm yet another Stepdance guy...)


Edited by cooperpwc - 7/16/11 at 9:31pm
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post #377 of 390
7/16/11 at 9:16pm
People tend to prefer the Stepdance and SR71B for sound and ability to drive cans alone.
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post #378 of 390
7/16/11 at 10:46pm


Well, if you use the CLAS and MkII and put it in the case that was designed for it, having the MkII volume control on the top side of the iPod works for me.  Besides, the case has two straps that flank the LOD so having the volume at the top makes a lot of sense..

 

CJ

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Actually the review of the MKII was pretty good. For me, it's too big and it's backwards. The latter is the thing that I can't figure out. They are designing the Solo and MKII as a set, and they design it so that the MKII has its volume on the back when you are looking at your iPod. Talk about wasting designer advantage.

 

But I think it's probably a good amp. Pico Slim is my choice with the CLAS for portable use*.

 

(*with the ES5. For full size cans, i'm yet another Stepdance guy...)



 

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post #379 of 390
7/16/11 at 11:11pm
cj3209, that's a good point. I wasn't thinking in terms of the case.
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post #380 of 390
7/17/11 at 2:12am
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People tend to prefer the Stepdance and SR71B for sound and ability to drive cans alone.


...Meaning the MKll isn't as good at these things?


Edited by vlach - 7/17/11 at 2:33am
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post #381 of 390
7/17/11 at 8:18am
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...Meaning the MKll isn't as good at these things?


No, meaning they do better at the job...
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post #382 of 390
9/1/11 at 12:44am

does the CLAS work with apps? (tap tap etc)

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post #383 of 390
9/4/11 at 6:45pm

Can anyone at Cypher Labs tell us if it will ever be possible to use the CLAS as a standalone DAC?  I would scoop one of these up an a heartbeat if I could use it with my computer as well as my ipod!

 

also, what woudl it take?  could the current CLAS be "upgraded" or firmware upgraded to make this happen?


Edited by Br777 - 9/4/11 at 6:47pm
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post #384 of 390
9/4/11 at 6:55pm
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does the CLAS work with apps? (tap tap etc)


Any sound from your iPod/pad will come out of the CLAS, so yes.
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post #385 of 390
9/5/11 at 1:54am
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Can anyone at Cypher Labs tell us if it will ever be possible to use the CLAS as a standalone DAC?  I would scoop one of these up an a heartbeat if I could use it with my computer as well as my ipod!

 

also, what woudl it take?  could the current CLAS be "upgraded" or firmware upgraded to make this happen?


I very much doubt that this would happen as it in my understanding are 2 completely different methods of communication
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post #386 of 390
9/28/11 at 6:28pm

still looking for a used CLAS.. ya'll dont wanna give them up eh?

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post #387 of 390
9/28/11 at 7:55pm
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still looking for a used CLAS.. ya'll dont wanna give them up eh?


If you can somehow convince me to go desktop, and request a re fund for the JH3A, I can sell you mine smily_headphones1.gif
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post #388 of 390
9/29/11 at 6:43pm
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still looking for a used CLAS.. ya'll dont wanna give them up eh?


Heeheeee, I think the only way for that to happen is for Ken to announce the release of CLAS V2 biggrin.gif

 

But if you want the Solo Amp bag, I can let that go.

 

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post #389 of 390
10/26/11 at 1:36pm

Don't know whether this thread is still alive, but here goes:

 

iPhone 3GS > MOG > Adele's "21" > CLAS > Rx MK2 > Beyer DT1350 = Hoo Mama!

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post #390 of 390
10/31/11 at 8:20pm

Nice set, I like the 1350 very much.

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