Just got the Boa for replacement of my spoiled viper yesterday....straight from the box without burn in......i know it is better than the viper burned in. The Boa has so much more control...everything in the mid and highs are much distinct and tighter...very good transient....also very black...

I am not sure if i am right, how can the MC15 sound the same with BM5A, first of all i noticed that they have different inputs, if you have a balanced source the BM5A iMO should sound better and i don't see any base port on the MC15, but the BM5A is rear ported. I don't know which will sound...

Quote: Originally Posted by th0m Like I said, the jack is a combo XLR/TRS jack (TRS=1/4" plug). Thanks for the into, gonna order it soon.

I am pretty set on getting the HP100 since it is the cheapest head/preamp i've seen. But i am still concern with the headphone out, can anyone confirm that i can plug in conventional 1/4" normal jack into it?

Hi there, Anyone owns a HP100, mind sharing your thoughts? How is it compared to the GS-1? I am trying to get a headphone/preamp and this seems to fit my price range. But the headphone out is a XLR jack, i don't understand why they use this since it is not a balanced amp. Are there any...

Anyone owns a WooAudio2 how is it compared to the GS-1?

Alright guys i've done my research, for lower price i'll most likely stick to the MR5. But i am now considering between the HR624MkII or Dynaudio BM5A. Both equally priced but the Dynaudio only have single XLR input. Seen good reviews on both, any one lucky enough to tried both before? I also...

There are you just too many monitors out there even at any price range, i really have no idea how to choose them......

Quote: Originally Posted by infinitesymphony For $500, Mackie MR8, Event TR8, or M-Audio BX8a Deluxe. For under $400, Mackie MR5, Event TR6, or M-Audio BX5a Deluxe. If you're willing to buy used, you may be able to swing for a pair of Mackie HR624 or HR824mk1, or Dynaudio BM5A...

Thanks for the information guys, I am planning to get head a headphone and pre-amp amplifier, that would save me much more money. I tried feeding my current speakers from a headphone amp as pre-amp, they sound different as well. My speakers are naturally bright and they sound warmer when hooked...

Has anyone used active monitors with a pre-amp before? Will there be any difference? Also what is the difference between front or rear ported? Thanks

Greatdane, The Adam A7 looks great. I really like to have the Mackie HR624 but it is way out of my budget. I was thinking of getting the MR5. have you auditioned the HRs before? How is it? You think the MR5 will be very far from it?

Quote: Originally Posted by fjf I like mines a lot, but they are more expensive. Never heard the Mackies. Whats yours?

Thanks for the info, i've seen that. I guess i'll just have to hang around and wait for more reviews and the woo and littledot first before making any decission. I'll take the DAC-1 Pre or M902 if money is no issue....i guess they are just out of my price range. I don't want a DAC-1 because i...

Quote: Originally Posted by M3NTAL The woo isn't balanced.. if you are going SE pre-amp, look at LittleDot. Which model?

Hi there, I am looking for a headphone/pre-amplifier, initially was looking at solid state amps but unfortunately there are very limited ranges out there under $1K price range, and then i stumbled upon the WooAudio 2 but it is a tube amp which is priced very closely to the GS-1. Is there...

Anyone have any impressions on this? It is a tube amp though, but it is within my budget Woo Audio 2 High End Headphone / Pre Amplifier

I am really tempted to get the M3, but the thing is i can't do DIY myself. Forget about balanced or not, i just want a headphone and pre-amp combo under $1k which does both job decently. Is it that hard to find one?

Its true that the battery last very long. I mainly used it with my ipod on the go and i had to charge my ipod at least twice before the viper runs dried.

i'll stick to speakers when i really want to enjoy my music provided i can crank the volume up. Then i'll switch to headphones during midnights. I guess my headphones are just there to replace my speakers when necessary. But i have to say, some phones does a much better job than speakers that...

Hi everyone, I am looking for a pair of active studio monitors for anything around $500. I am pretty keen on the Mackie MR5, anyone own one of these? or known of any other monitors?

I have alot of issues with the viper, at first was the grounding issue....very loud static when i charge and play it at the same time. iBasso said i am not suppose to charge and play it together. Then the opamp failed and now this. I really hope the Boa would be much better in terms of build...

Quote: Originally Posted by Golden Monkey Ack, I don't have any input on this to help you narrow down your choices, but for those that can, what is your budget for an amp? That should help narrow the field a bit. Actually my budget was initially set to something around $1000, but...

Quote: Originally Posted by PFKMan23 Keep in mind that the standard convention for a balanced amp is dual 3 pin XLR. SO if I was you and really wanted that DAC/amp, I'd get the base cable reterminated to a 4 pin and a pigtail made that reterms to 2 1/4" plugs. That way if you ever want...

Quote: Originally Posted by obobskivich balanced XLR output, not sure i know grace offers balanced XLR input, meier audio has a monoblock configuration for balanced, maybe luxman offers something above the P-1 that has balanced outputs I checked the Grace M902 out, it now...