[Jap]

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Originally Posted by mrarroyo /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have thought long and hard about this. On one side of the equation I am very tempted by the various reviews and my previous experience with his designs. On the other side the unit is IMO transportable at best, and there is the issue of me wanting one right after I listen to it. Trying to save my wallet. There is a fellow Head-Fier in Miami that has one and has offered to loan it, perhpas if he sent me a PM I might just be tempted ...

[size=medium]Be tempted, be tempted! Come, Miguel! Come . . . to the dark side!

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[leo5111]

mrarroyo, did you ever roll the amps on the mini-box-e? i looked didnt see anything thanx

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

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Originally Posted by leo5111 /img/forum/go_quote.gif mrarroyo, did you ever roll the amps on the mini-box-e? i looked didnt see anything thanx

He put in a pair of AD797 that I gave him, and he liked them.

 

[leo5111]

HeadphoneAddict, was that on the e or e+ wondering because i bought a regular e off someone here waiting for it to come, thanks

 

[mrarroyo]

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Originally Posted by leo5111 /img/forum/go_quote.gif HeadphoneAddict, was that on the e or e+ wondering because i bought a regular e off someone here waiting for it to come, thanks

Both the E and the E+ come stock with the AD8610 followed by the BB BUF634.

 

[leo5111]

ok thanx

 

[Victor Chew]

How would you rate the Xin Macro IV?

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

I know I can say I would rate my old SM III V3 as above the Headsix and Lyrix, but below the Predator and Pico and 2MOVE. It was probably on the level of the iBasso D2 before I rolled opamps in the D2 to make it better. Haven't heard a SM IV yet though.

 

[tnmike1]

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Originally Posted by Victor Chew /img/forum/go_quote.gif How would you rate the Xin Macro IV?

Owned several. Last one was a Supermacro IV LE. Very warm sound, quite "tubey" with huge soundstage. And, if you can roll opamps, totally customizable.

All that said, though, wasnt quite what I wanted, then discovered I am a huge Ray Samuels' fanboy--or fanoldman. Just love his sparkling sound in all hs amps. But, if it's tubesound you want, the Supermacro is the road to go

 

[rei_yano]

what is the max impedance output from the picos headphone jack?

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

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Originally Posted by HeadphoneAddict /img/forum/go_quote.gif I know I can say I would rate my old SM III V3 as above the Headsix and Lyrix, but below the Predator and Pico and 2MOVE. It was probably on the level of the iBasso D2 before I rolled opamps in the D2 to make it better. Haven't heard a SM IV yet though.

I want to clarify that this is my rank based on sound quality and enjoyment, not sound signature. The Super Macro 3 actually has a similar signature to the Meier amps.

 

[mrarroyo]

I guess I am to lazy to update this thread. Since I have listened to the Little Dot portable amp, iBasso Boa, a couple of the Go-Vibes by Dr. Wilson, etc.

But now there are quite a few Head-Fiers posting their portable amp opinion and are doing a very nice job that makes updating this thread unnecessary.

 

[Skylab]

You just burned out, my friend. So did I. 38 is a lot of portable amps! And also, once I got an iQube, I really am not interested in any new portable amps myself

 

[jamato8]

I have a pile of portables and can understand how, after a few years, that just finding one that gets you close to the music is the "happy" moment. I have the new Reference, and it is excellent. I have stated my feelings on the Predator, which, in my opininion, does a fine job.

 

[trickywombat]

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Originally Posted by Skylab /img/forum/go_quote.gif You just burned out, my friend. So did I. 38 is a lot of portable amps! And also, once I got an iQube, I really am not interested in any new portable amps myself

While my experience with audio is insignificant compared to yours and other's, that's how I feel about my iQube. I've tried many amps, and finally realized I wanted an amp for prolonged listening that, in simplistic terms, "Does Nothing".

With the iQube, all I hear is my iPod's music, not the headamp.

If iQube made a version with a DAC, would you be interested in reviewing it?