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Jun 17, 2012 at 7:37 PM Post #346 of 710
Well maybe they're trying to reach yet another demographic. I don't know why we're putting V-MODA in a mass-consumer box here. If they want to make a product for the high-end audiophile market, well good on them. I think it shows growth and versatility.
 
Jun 18, 2012 at 1:00 AM Post #347 of 710
Val, I have a question regarding VAMP's Pure and VQ mode. I'd also like to use VAMP as an iDevice dock to connect to my desktop rig via optical Toslink, but will I still benefit from VAMP's VQ feature? I guess it all depends on the signal path. I heard VQ makes the music sound more 3D-like with punchier bass, but does this change occur in the digital domain before DA conversion, during VAMP's DA conversion, or in the analog amp section after DA conversion? I guess only the first method would allow me to enjoy VQ mode via Toslink, so... what's your answer?
 
Jun 18, 2012 at 2:52 AM Post #348 of 710
songmic said:
Val, I have a question regarding VAMP's Pure and VQ mode. I'd also like to use VAMP as an iDevice dock to connect to my desktop rig via optical Toslink, but will I still benefit from VAMP's VQ feature? I guess it all depends on the signal path. I heard VQ makes the music sound more 3D-like with punchier bass, but does this change occur in the digital domain before DA conversion, during VAMP's DA conversion, or in the analog amp section after DA conversion? I guess only the first method would allow me to enjoy VQ mode via Toslink, so... what's your answer?
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Ok, think you may have stumbled the Achilles' heel of the Go-DAP (and therefore presumably the VAmp). The Toslink out of the device sounds rather "flat". This is where both the HP-P1 & CLAS have an edge over the Go-DAP/VAmp.

Talking to the makers, it seems the issue is that at the optical out, it -always- up-samples to 48kHz.

Val, if you're able use your wonderful charm in influencing our mutual friends to change that, it'll be greatly appreciated. Let the original sampling be passed through - 44.1kHz -> 44.1kHz, 48kHz -> 48kHz. I've talked to them about it a few months ago. I don't know if it can be remediated firmware/software-wise or if it was hardcoded into the circuitry.
 
Jun 18, 2012 at 9:49 AM Post #349 of 710
There is stuff out there, like this from bang and olufsen!
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The BeoPlay A3 iPad dock meanwhile can sit at all manner of angles thanks to the clever design, while the integrated accelerometer ensures the screen rotates as the iPad dock moves.
it weighs in at around 1.5kg, has a rechargeable battery good for five hours and will cost $549. It's due out now.http://player.vimeo.com/video/17700447?portrait=0" This is were val is right now,I went here in 2008 with tiesto on his elements of life tour,on a night it looks like blade runner!

 
Jun 19, 2012 at 1:00 PM Post #351 of 710
Mine finally arrived today. Frankly I don't have the time or luxury to make another unboxing video after Val already made a great video out of it, but I'll give it some burn-in time and share my impressions and review with you guys hopefully by the end of this week. Stay tuned.
 
Jun 20, 2012 at 12:55 AM Post #353 of 710
Val, I see that the VAMP is currently sold out on V-MODA.com as well as Amazon.  First of all, congratulations!  Secondly, are there any other retailers that might have any in stock?  If not, when do you expect more to become available?
 
Jun 20, 2012 at 5:30 AM Post #354 of 710
Maybe this is a stupid question but does the iTouch fit this amp?  Searching in this thread I do not find any references to the iTouch nor on the website for it.
 
Jun 20, 2012 at 6:21 AM Post #355 of 710
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slwiser said:
Maybe this is a stupid question but does the iTouch fit this amp?  Searching in this thread I do not find any references to the iTouch nor on the website for it.
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No, you may be able to use the iTouch with this amp but it won't fit into its physical case.
 
Jun 20, 2012 at 6:26 AM Post #356 of 710
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No, you may be able to use the iTouch with this amp but it won't fit into its physical case.
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But you can use an iPod extension cable like this. Such a cable will work. :-
 

 
Jun 20, 2012 at 8:51 AM Post #358 of 710
our martin said:
I will be doing this with ipad3's in the back of the car!
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Are you tempting someone to rob your car? You mention 3 iPads and 3 M-100s in the back of your car repeatedly. Where do you live?
 
Jun 20, 2012 at 9:42 AM Post #359 of 710
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Are you tempting someone to rob your car? You mention 3 iPads and 3 M-100s in the back of your car repeatedly. Where do you live?
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I live in South Africa, you know how hard it is for me to resist?
 
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