[3stun]

Hi project86, did you have a chance to test:
1) MA8 with optional balanced amp card;
2) MA8 with MA9 amp card;
3) Colorfly C4Pro (priced slightly higher than MA8)?
Very interested in your opinion and comparison versus stock MA8.

 

[project86]

Hi project86, did you have a chance to test:
1) MA8 with optional balanced amp card;
2) MA8 with MA9 amp card;
3) Colorfly C4Pro (priced slightly higher than MA8)?
Very interested in your opinion and comparison versus stock MA8.

Sorry, no experience with any other amp card. I could swap the MA9 amp in there but I haven't had time to mess with it. If I do find time, I'd probably spend it working on a Rockbox install. I've tried and tried with no luck, I guess it's true that you really do need Win XP to make it work.

I didn't like the Colorfly at all. Too bulky, funny looking. awkward controls, and sound which I dont find very special for the price.

 

[soundbear]

Any comparisons to Hisoundaudio Studio V?

 

[project86]

  Any comparisons to Hisoundaudio Studio V?

 
Sorry, haven't heard that one. 

 

[soundbear]

   
Sorry, haven't heard that one. 

Any thoughts between the MA8 and the iHiFi 960 for synergy with my AS2???

 

[project86]

  Any thoughts between the MA8 and the iHiFi 960 for synergy with my AS2???

 
 
Both would likely be pretty nice. I'd probably choose the MA8 for my AS-1b, since it has a more lit up top end. Which is helpful on the somewhat dark AS-1 series. Not sure about the AS-2 though - you may do better with the smoother 960.