aamefford
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Hello,
I am looking strongly at the ultra micro stack, desktop "home" and the portable desktop. The portable desktop has the most appealing form factor, and the least information and opinions available outside HR. I have roughly $1000 to spend, and I want outstanding sound for my $1000.
I would love the portability of the PDT. I would give up a little, but not much sound quality to get that portability. I use Shure 530's quite a bit and I am a bit concerned about hiss. The 530's aren't my only phone, but I do like them! The rest of the time will be with HD580's, HD650's and whatever else I end up with - likely HD25-1's and/or Denons.
Can anyone out there offer any insight on the portable desktop? I am also soliciting opinions as to the best Headroom bang for my $1000? I know the ultra micro lists for more, but there seem to be used ones out there, and the recent sale price might come back around. Or not. I'm open to looking at the "regular" micro stack as well, and welcome all opinions.
Note that I have a similar post over in the full size amp section. I felt these two forums appeal to two different audiences, so I might get more responses with the double posting. Given the slim info on the portable desktop, I hope no one minds.
I am looking strongly at the ultra micro stack, desktop "home" and the portable desktop. The portable desktop has the most appealing form factor, and the least information and opinions available outside HR. I have roughly $1000 to spend, and I want outstanding sound for my $1000.
I would love the portability of the PDT. I would give up a little, but not much sound quality to get that portability. I use Shure 530's quite a bit and I am a bit concerned about hiss. The 530's aren't my only phone, but I do like them! The rest of the time will be with HD580's, HD650's and whatever else I end up with - likely HD25-1's and/or Denons.
Can anyone out there offer any insight on the portable desktop? I am also soliciting opinions as to the best Headroom bang for my $1000? I know the ultra micro lists for more, but there seem to be used ones out there, and the recent sale price might come back around. Or not. I'm open to looking at the "regular" micro stack as well, and welcome all opinions.
Note that I have a similar post over in the full size amp section. I felt these two forums appeal to two different audiences, so I might get more responses with the double posting. Given the slim info on the portable desktop, I hope no one minds.