KamijoIsMyHero
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This product looks good from the info I have gathered so far but a few of questions if anyone can help answer.
From the site:
[size=small]"1, The Compass 2 had infinite upgrade possible in future , the USB , DIR, DA, ACSS modules can exchange without solder . ( All analog signal transfer in current model for avoid the sound degrade by the modules sockets . Digital signal have the impedance match for avoid sound degrade by the modules sockets . )[/size][size=small][/size]
[size=small] [/size][size=small]USB module:[/size][size=small] USB-32 sound characteristic is very neutral and a ton of details without harsh . It can cooperation with any DA modules. Up to 32bit / 384K support.[/size][size=small][/size]
[size=small] [/size][size=small]DA modules : [/size][size=small] ES9018 sound characteristic is very neutral and a ton of details without harsh . [/size][size=small][/size]
[size=small] Dual WM8741 sound characteristic is neutral but slight on the warm side and smooth . Users can setting the digital filter characteristic with two jumpers.[/size][size=small][/size]
[size=small] [/size][size=small]DIR modules :[/size][size=small] Users can choice the SPDIF signal feed to either ES9018 direct and through DIR module with 3 jumpers setting , which is simply for users choice different sound flavors . Other DA modules must setting with DIR active model .[/size][size=small][/size]
[size=small] WM8805 sound slight warmer , support up to 192KHz . [/size][size=small][/size]
[size=small] DIR9001 sound quite neutral, support up to 96KHz .[/size][size=small][/size]
[size=small] [/size][size=small]OPAs :[/size][size=small] Users can exchange the OPA chips and discrete OPA modules for Line in without solder . [/size][size=small][/size]
[size=small] OPA-SUN sound dynamic ,detail and speed .[/size][size=small][/size]
[size=small] OPA-EARTH sound is neutral but slight warmer . [/size][size=small][/size]
[size=small] OPA-MOON sound is a bit warm and smooth .[/size][size=small][/size]
[size=small]2, The Compass 2 have Line in, users can use it as a dedicate head amp / preamp .[/size][size=small][/size]
[size=small]3, The Compass 2 have Line out , users can use it as variable level as DAC with preamp combo or fixed output level as dedicated DAC .[/size][size=small][/size]
[size=small]4, Users can setting the neutral or warmer sound for Line in with two jumpers pull / push .[/size][size=small][/size]
[size=small]5, Strong power output : 2000mW / 50 ohm (300mW class A) , 1100mW / 100 ohm (600mW class A) , 400mW / 300 ohm (Full class A)"[/size]
Questions:
[size=small]1) I plan to use this through USB, should I worry about the DIR module at all?[/size]
[size=small]2) [/size][size=small]I like the line-in/line-out options but [/size][size=small]what is up with the OPA(opamps?) stuff? Do I need to install one of those if I want to use the compass 2's line-in?[/size]
[size=small]3)Lastly, I am a little confused about the power output, I have the HE-500 atm, will it be fed the 2+ watts or the lower rated power output?[/size]
[size=small]ATM, I am ready to purchase it in a default version but those questions are bugging me[/size]
From the site:
[size=small]"1, The Compass 2 had infinite upgrade possible in future , the USB , DIR, DA, ACSS modules can exchange without solder . ( All analog signal transfer in current model for avoid the sound degrade by the modules sockets . Digital signal have the impedance match for avoid sound degrade by the modules sockets . )[/size][size=small][/size]
[size=small] [/size][size=small]USB module:[/size][size=small] USB-32 sound characteristic is very neutral and a ton of details without harsh . It can cooperation with any DA modules. Up to 32bit / 384K support.[/size][size=small][/size]
[size=small] [/size][size=small]DA modules : [/size][size=small] ES9018 sound characteristic is very neutral and a ton of details without harsh . [/size][size=small][/size]
[size=small] Dual WM8741 sound characteristic is neutral but slight on the warm side and smooth . Users can setting the digital filter characteristic with two jumpers.[/size][size=small][/size]
[size=small] [/size][size=small]DIR modules :[/size][size=small] Users can choice the SPDIF signal feed to either ES9018 direct and through DIR module with 3 jumpers setting , which is simply for users choice different sound flavors . Other DA modules must setting with DIR active model .[/size][size=small][/size]
[size=small] WM8805 sound slight warmer , support up to 192KHz . [/size][size=small][/size]
[size=small] DIR9001 sound quite neutral, support up to 96KHz .[/size][size=small][/size]
[size=small] [/size][size=small]OPAs :[/size][size=small] Users can exchange the OPA chips and discrete OPA modules for Line in without solder . [/size][size=small][/size]
[size=small] OPA-SUN sound dynamic ,detail and speed .[/size][size=small][/size]
[size=small] OPA-EARTH sound is neutral but slight warmer . [/size][size=small][/size]
[size=small] OPA-MOON sound is a bit warm and smooth .[/size][size=small][/size]
[size=small]2, The Compass 2 have Line in, users can use it as a dedicate head amp / preamp .[/size][size=small][/size]
[size=small]3, The Compass 2 have Line out , users can use it as variable level as DAC with preamp combo or fixed output level as dedicated DAC .[/size][size=small][/size]
[size=small]4, Users can setting the neutral or warmer sound for Line in with two jumpers pull / push .[/size][size=small][/size]
[size=small]5, Strong power output : 2000mW / 50 ohm (300mW class A) , 1100mW / 100 ohm (600mW class A) , 400mW / 300 ohm (Full class A)"[/size]
Questions:
[size=small]1) I plan to use this through USB, should I worry about the DIR module at all?[/size]
[size=small]2) [/size][size=small]I like the line-in/line-out options but [/size][size=small]what is up with the OPA(opamps?) stuff? Do I need to install one of those if I want to use the compass 2's line-in?[/size]
[size=small]3)Lastly, I am a little confused about the power output, I have the HE-500 atm, will it be fed the 2+ watts or the lower rated power output?[/size]
[size=small]ATM, I am ready to purchase it in a default version but those questions are bugging me[/size]