[T.R.A.N.C.E.]

I don't have a problem with the power for iems, the only issue for me is output impedance, has this been improved?

And will owners of Rev-A be able to do some kind of swap or major discount for a Rev-B?

 

[nmatheis]

Hey T.R.A.N.C.E.: As hakushondaimao mentioned, specifics are forthcoming. I'm sure you'll have some answers soon

 

[hakushondaimao]

I don't have a problem with the power for iems, the only issue for me is output impedance, has this been improved?

And will owners of Rev-A be able to do some kind of swap or major discount for a Rev-B?

What @nmatheis said... I really don't know anything other than the fact that this is an update. No spec, no pics... have been told it'll come this week. Am going to guess there's no exchange program... but there's no harm in asking...

 

[Uncle E1]

something for the weekend

 
 

 

[ichor]

I just ordered on from Amazon because of this "If you’re an HD650 type, you will really like the sound signature of the B1."
The price is really great now, only $140 with prime shipping.

 

[swannie007]

Just listening to the B1 connected to my Shandling M3 with Beyer T90 headphones and this combo is very musical, revealing without being clinical. Most enjoyable and highly recommended if anyone has access to a similar combo. Cheers.

 

[all999]

Aby other news about MK.2?

 

[hakushondaimao]

Aby other news about MK.2?

 
Out for delivery today. Should have it by evening. Not even sure yet whether it's the same form factor with minor internal tweaks, or if more extensive changes have been made. More later.

 

[emrelights1973]

Is it called b2?


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[hakushondaimao]

Aby other news about MK.2?

Is it called b2?


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Arrived a few minutes ago. Looks identical, and still called the B1. Will try it out at home later to see how differently it operates with IEM, but it seems the same otherwise (perhaps buttons are sturdier... will check that too). Am guessing they've just reduced output on low gain.

 

[hakushondaimao]

So, got the B1 home and compared. Units are identical to each other (including buttons), with the exception that on the new model, the volume pot is thankfully MARKED with a little white dot, though there's no scale. Almost impossible to tell these apart... thank goodness for the dot!
 
Minimum on the pot is at 8 o'clock and maximum at 6 o'clock. Marked the older model with a marker (barely visible). Tested briefly (and non scientifically) via the FLC 8S (Impedance = 11 Ohm, Sensitivity = 93 dB/mW). On the older model B1, volume was more than adequate at 9 o'clock (so not a lot of play from minimum). On the new model, I got similar volume at 10 o'clock. So that's an improvement. Will do a more thorough comparison in a few days, once I'm done with some reviews of other gear. More to come.

 

[money4me247]

  So, got the B1 home and compared. Units are identical to each other (including buttons), with the exception that on the new model, the volume pot is thankfully MARKED with a little white dot, though there's no scale. Almost impossible to tell these apart... thank goodness for the dot!
 
Minimum on the pot is at 8 o'clock and maximum at 6 o'clock. Marked the older model with a marker (barely visible). Tested briefly (and non scientifically) via the FLC 8S (Impedance = 11 Ohm, Sensitivity = 93 dB/mW). On the older model B1, volume was more than adequate at 9 o'clock (so not a lot of play from minimum). On the new model, I got similar volume at 10 o'clock. So that's an improvement. Will do a more thorough comparison in a few days, once I'm done with some reviews of other gear. More to come.

that is a good improvement. for some of my really sensitive IEMs, really playing at really low side of the volume pot. sounds like well-thought of improvements. a marking dot is very welcome change as well!
 
look forward to see if you can hear any differences when blinded & volume matched. =P

 

[all999]

So, got the B1 home and compared. Units are identical to each other (including buttons), with the exception that on the new model, the volume pot is thankfully MARKED with a little white dot, though there's no scale. Almost impossible to tell these apart... thank goodness for the dot!

Minimum on the pot is at 8 o'clock and maximum at 6 o'clock. Marked the older model with a marker (barely visible). Tested briefly (and non scientifically) via the FLC 8S (Impedance = 11 Ohm, Sensitivity = 93 dB/mW). On the older model B1, volume was more than adequate at 9 o'clock (so not a lot of play from minimum). On the new model, I got similar volume at 10 o'clock. So that's an improvement. Will do a more thorough comparison in a few days, once I'm done with some reviews of other gear. More to come.

To be honest I didn't read whole thread but since I own FLC8 by myself my question is - are there any problems with matching B1 mk1 with FLC8?

 

[emrelights1973]

If i am Planning to use it with nw-zx2 in order to drive everything but shure 535, no point to wait for THE new version then


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[hakushondaimao]

To be honest I didn't read whole thread but since I own FLC8 by myself my question is - are there any problems with matching B1 mk1 with FLC8?

Sound was fine, but you have very little play on the volume pot for fine adjustments.