[FiJAAS]

What's the proper way of connecting the PHA-1A to my MacBook Pro?

 

[FiJAAS]

I'm thinking about returning the PHA-1A for the Oppo HA-2 simply for it's bass boost option. Will the HA-2 be a good match with my iPod Classic?

 

[danlevy]

That's because with ipod Classic it's only a line out. You need a dedicated docking transport to output pure digital like iWadia and such. (To bypass ipod internal dock you need to pay to Apple a special licence fee and need a special processing to activate it. And none Dac does that)

This is wrong.  Use a regular 30 pin connector from your iPod classic to the USB input of the Sony and you are getting a digital feed.

 

[FiJAAS]

How long did it take for you guys to burn in the PHA-1A? I had a second listening session today and I think the 1A is bright and harsh to my ears.

 

[gerelmx1986]

 

That's because with ipod Classic it's only a line out. You need a dedicated docking transport to output pure digital like iWadia and such. (To bypass ipod internal dock you need to pay to Apple a special licence fee and need a special processing to activate it. And none Dac does that)

This is wrong.  Use a regular 30 pin connector from your iPod classic to the USB input of the Sony and you are getting a digital feed.

I've read on apple's technical specs that the old 30-pin dock out puts analog signal capped at 24/48
 
In fact when they outed the Lightning connector apple said it was the first all-digital connection... so sonyvores is correct.
 
Don't kno0w it does analogue over USB... ask apple

 

[gerelmx1986]

How long did it take for you guys to burn in the PHA-1A? I had a second listening session today and I think the 1A is bright and harsh to my ears.

tomorrow my bank transfer me the money for my HA-2 i will buy on friday

 

[Mmet]

guys , this is unboxing video for the PHA-1a ... it is in an asian language .... can any body tell me what  was wrought about the sound enhancements of the A-10 with the pha-1a in the minute 4:25 
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3OQsB3PNhQ 

 

[FiJAAS]

I'm sorry but the PHA-1A SQ is too piercing for my ears. Im hoping a little burn in time will make a difference, if not I have to return this.

 

[No Deal]

I'm sorry but the PHA-1A SQ is too piercing for my ears. Im hoping a little burn in time will make a difference, if not I have to return this.

Why don't you just return it? It doesn't matter if it is a defective unit or your personal preferences. If you aren't happy, just return it.

 

[FiJAAS]

Why don't you just return it? It doesn't matter if it is a defective unit or your personal preferences. If you aren't happy, just return it.

I had ordered a replacement, hopefully this one will work out. The only problem I have with the PHA-1A is that the treble is too strong to my ears and I don't know the proper way to EQ my iPod classic and I have tried Treble Reducer but it lowers the volume of my songs. This dac and amp works really well with jazz, neo soul and some r&b but not for hip-hop. If the replacement isnt any better I'll try the Oppo HA-2 next.

 

[Mmet]

I had ordered a replacement, hopefully this one will work out. The only problem I have with the PHA-1A is that the treble is too strong to my ears and I don't know the proper way to EQ my iPod classic and I have tried Treble Reducer but it lowers the volume of my songs. This dac and amp works really well with jazz, neo soul and some r&b but not for hip-hop. If the replacement isnt any better I'll try the Oppo HA-2 next.

i don't think that your first one was defective ! it is just its sound ! .. but lets wait and see 
interested to know what is your opinion for the second one and the oppo unit too ... but i heard that oppo is a bright dac-amp compo too but with bass boost 

 

[FiJAAS]

i don't think that your first one was defective ! it is just its sound ! .. but lets wait and see 

interested to know what is your opinion for the second one and the oppo unit too ... but i heard that oppo is a bright dac-amp compo too but with bass boost 

Ah man I hope the Oppo HA-2 isn't bright ....I may have to go back to my JDS Labs C5, I love it's sound so much. Is the Sony PHA-1 a bright sounding amp?

 

[Mmet]

Ah man I hope the Oppo HA-2 isn't bright ....I may have to go back to my JDS Labs C5, I love it's sound so much. Is the Sony PHA-1 a bright sounding amp?

i don't know ... may be someone tried it here .. or in the PHA-1 thread can help you better 

 

[FiJAAS]

i don't know ... may be someone tried it here .. or in the PHA-1 thread can help you better 

Thanks.

 

[gerelmx1986]

 

Why don't you just return it? It doesn't matter if it is a defective unit or your personal preferences. If you aren't happy, just return it.

I'll try the Oppo HA-2 next.

Don't know from where are you, but oppo states it can only be shipped to north american incl. canada & Mex. mine was bought yesterday and today shipped, estimates 3 to 15 business days