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JH3A + LOD vs. DAC + AMP (e.g. CLAS + SR71B/ Fostex HPP1)

post #1 of 2
11/12/11 at 8:33pm
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Hi, 

 

My current portable setup is: iPod > Fostex HPP1 > JH13, which I think sounds fantastic. However, I'm considering upgrading to the JH3A. My problem is that I'm committed to carrying around a single box. So that means either my current setup or the JH3A fed by an analog signal from an iPod LOD.

 

For those who've heard the JH3A directly out of an iPod, do you think it has better sound quality than a high quality DAC/ amp combo? I know the ideal is the JH3A fed digitally, but I really do want something I can put on a belt without feeling ridiculous or that I'm going to fall over to one side. 

 

I would greatly appreciate help from anyone that's had some experience with the JH3A. 

 

Thanks.

 

 

 

 

 


Edited by edwardsean - 11/12/11 at 8:35pm
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11/13/11 at 4:05am

I had Fostex for few weeks and now I have JH-3A, feeded directly from iphone it is really in different class than Fostex.  1800$ is lot for upgrade, but I think it is worth it.

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