[globiboulga]

Yes it is!!!!
You tend to get more attentive than you should be

For my taste (and I own both), the stock move is better than the stock D1, and if I had to give one up, that would be the D1. This said, I am quite excited to try the 8066 in it and see if they get closer...

It is clear that we're in a space where personal tastes come into play quite heavily and where the sound signatures are becoming important.

So maybe it'd be better to say that I prefer the Move's sound signature... Integrated, smoother and less harch on the highs and slightly less punchy/muddy on the bass.

 

[bonkon]

Souperman, here one more choice to confuse even more.

Which one to get?

What do you guys think of this amp/dac based on the specs? It certainly is cheaper and smaller than the move or D1.

 

[rhymesgalore]

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Originally Posted by bonkon /img/forum/go_quote.gif Souperman, here one more choice to confuse even more. Which one to get? What do you guys think of this amp/dac based on the specs? It certainly is cheaper and smaller than the move or D1.

Sizewise it's really nice.

And since we talk about size:
Earlier that day I did a comparison between the size of the D1, the Move, the Hornet and the Tomahawk to get a feeling for the different sizes:


You can choose different views here:
http://www.sizeasy.com/page/size_com...s-RSA-Tomahawk
(A very cool site actually. You can compare your own items and even add everyday things like a deck of cards)

I wasn't aware before, that the D1 is that big. It's ok as a transportable, but the Move is already as big as i want a real portable amp to be. (But not to forget the optical/coaxial ins on the D1)

(PS: I made a new one which includes the UHA-3 as well. Really small for a portable with USB-DAC

http://www.sizeasy.com/page/size_com...s-RSA-Tomahawk)

 

[Dexdexter]

What a swell tool that Sizewise is, rg!

It's a shame they haven't yet launched their sister-site, Soundwize, which would conclusively lay to rest any debates about sound-quality comparisons between headphones, amplifiers, DACs, etc.!

(But, then again, we'd have no more reason to be here...

)

 

[elnero]

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Originally Posted by rhymesgalore /img/forum/go_quote.gif (PS: I made a new one which includes the UHA-3 as well. Really small for a portable with USB-DAC http://www.sizeasy.com/page/size_com...s-RSA-Tomahawk)

If you want small you guys should be checking out some of the latest meet impression threads, Justin from HeadAmp has been taking his prototype Pico USB DAC/Amp combo around. It's as small or smaller than a Tomahawk and from some experienced members impressions, performance approaching the likes of the Apogee Mini-Dac.

 

[rhymesgalore]

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Originally Posted by elnero /img/forum/go_quote.gif If you want small you guys should be checking out some of the latest meet impression threads, Justin from HeadAmp has been taking his prototype Pico USB DAC/Amp combo around. It's as small or smaller than a Tomahawk and from some experienced members impressions, performance approaching the likes of the Apogee Mini-Dac.

You're not kidding. That thing is tiny! I am definitely looking forward for its release.

 

[DennyL]

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Originally Posted by elnero /img/forum/go_quote.gif If you want small you guys should be checking out some of the latest meet impression threads, Justin from HeadAmp has been taking his prototype Pico USB DAC/Amp combo around. It's as small or smaller than a Tomahawk and from some experienced members impressions, performance approaching the likes of the Apogee Mini-Dac.

Yes, I wonder how long we'll have to wait for that? Although it will be twice the price of the D1 and it won't have optical or Spdif inputs.

 

[recephasan]

Got mine yesterday. Ordered 8/17

So far so good, but needs breaking in

 

[elnero]

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Originally Posted by DennyL /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yes, I wonder how long we'll have to wait for that? Although it will be twice the price of the D1 and it won't have optical or Spdif inputs.

Estimated release is fall, I'm expecting in about a month or two.

There is talk of a larger version planned for release later. From my understanding it will be essentially the same DAC/Amp as the Pico but more the size and functionality of the AE-2, the DAC section will be battery powered with USB and Coax and/or Optical inputs. I have no idea on pricing though.

 

[zer010gic]

Well I am using mine for the first time now and am wondering if others are experiencing power on/off thump? Also is the hiss/hum at high volumes with no input normal?

 

[HiFlight]

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Originally Posted by souperman /img/forum/go_quote.gif I wish more people could try this out and give their opinion. Ron, could you go into more detail on what you think the D1 out does the MOVE?

It is my feeling that the soundfield is much more 3-dimensional as rendered from the D1 with the OPA2111/AD8397 combo compared to the Move.

As each channel can output well over 300ma (max) there is headroom to spare, and the output seems effortless, regardless of which phones I am using.

I prefer a soundfield that is in front of me, as I do not sit in the middle of the orchestra when attending a live performance. Some prefer a more enveloping and surrounding soundfield.

I do not maintain that this is the ultimate opamp/buffer configuration (or amp!) for everyone. It is, all things considered, my preference so far. YMMV!!!!

 

[jaspert]

Got mine today too.

I have noticed the on off thump

too and probably same hiss when the iPod video dock line out is plugged in with the playback paused and the volume knob turned pass 1 o'clock.

 

[nv88]

I got my D1 last night. I get a big POP when the power is turned on, even if volume is all the way down.

Has your charge light turned green yet? Mine was plugged in, turned on all night and I've still got the orange-red blinking... The blue light in front seems to randomly turn on and off too.

 

[souperman]

Quote:

Originally Posted by HiFlight /img/forum/go_quote.gif It is my feeling that the soundfield is much more 3-dimensional as rendered from the D1 with the OPA2111/AD8397 combo compared to the Move. As each channel can output well over 300ma (max) there is headroom to spare, and the output seems effortless, regardless of which phones I am using. I prefer a soundfield that is in front of me, as I do not sit in the middle of the orchestra when attending a live performance. Some prefer a more enveloping and surrounding soundfield. I do not maintain that this is the ultimate opamp/buffer configuration (or amp!) for everyone. It is, all things considered, my preference so far. YMMV!!!!

What about the bass and mids? Does it have more impact as usual, but less muddy?

 

[jamato8]

The D1 does have a thump when turned on. iBasso stated that due to the way the unit uses the fron aux input as a multiple type that there wasn't a way around it. I don't find it to be a problem but not always fun for the ears but I normally don't have the headphone/IEM's on when turning it on and off. As far as hiss, the volume would be so loud that I couldn't listen to it so I don't see the point but I can barely hear any on mine.