[rizena]

It's a perfect amplifier.

 

[Nostoi]

It's a perfect amplifier.

Lovely, can't wait to receive mine. The HDA-5210MK4 is the best amp I've heard; having a variant of this in a mini form is a delightful prospect.

 

[rizena]

Lovely, can't wait to receive mine. The HDA-5210MK4 is the best amp I've heard; having a variant of this in a mini form is a delightful prospect.

This amplifier is a portable version of the 5210. The performance is almost the same.

 

[Nostoi]

This amplifier is a portable version of the 5210. The performance is almost the same.

You have version MK1 with lithium battery or MK2 with 5v DC power only?

 

[rizena]

You have version MK1 with lithium battery or MK2 with 5v DC power only?

No. I have only 5230mk1. 5230mk2 Sold only in Australia.

 

[Nostoi]

No. I have only 5230mk1. 5230mk2 Sold only in Australia.

Yes. MK1 is the one I've ordered. Will take a good while to arrive, alas - shipping only by sea.

 

[rizena]

Yes. MK1 is the one I've ordered. Will take a good while to arrive, alas - shipping only by sea.

Oh… There will be a reward for waiting. The sound is really good.

 

[Nostoi]

Oh… There will be a reward for waiting. The sound is really good.

Happy to wait. HPA-01M already impressed me as did HPA-21. But there's something about the Japanese Bakoon tuning that is even more special.

 

[Nostoi]

Baby Bakoon just delivered....

 

[theory_87]

Wonder how HDA-5230 compare with CAP-1003

 

[hdkiwi]

Hi Guys, My new Bakoon 5230mk2 just arrived, I'd like recommendations on the best smaller DAC. Topping do the E50 with good reviews, but more interested in hearing what has worked best with you guys...

Cheers, Scott.

 

[theory_87]

Will be more helpful if you can state your budget. I'm pairing it with Chord 2Qute or Mojo2 at the moment.

 

[Nostoi]

Will be more helpful if you can state your budget. I'm pairing it with Chord 2Qute or Mojo2 at the moment.

I was going to suggest thaf Mojo2 would be perfect for a portable setup. All the Chord gear tends to pair beautifully with Bakoon amps. Personally, I'm not a fan of Topping. Too sterile and dry.

 

[hdkiwi]

Awesome, Mojo2 is about $1100 here in NZ, alittle more than I was hoping to spend, But if its worth the difference then I'll hunt around, the mojo2 is Dac/Amp combo, I guess this doesn't matter ???? Sorry new to headphone audio here... not an audiophile guy, just love good sounding music....

Cheers Scott.

 

[Nostoi]

Awesome, Mojo2 is about $1100 here in NZ, alittle more than I was hoping to spend, But if its worth the difference then I'll hunt around, the mojo2 is Dac/Amp combo, I guess this doesn't matter ???? Sorry new to headphone audio here... not an audiophile guy, just love good sounding music....

Cheers Scott.

Mojo 2 punches way above its price point. I'm currently reviewing Cayin N7 - which I think retails for 2k - and to my ears, Mojo 2 is as good.

Mojo 2 is a DAC/amp combo, but you can set it to 2v and it'll pair nicely with 5230. Mojo 2 is super clean - much cleaner than the first Mojo - so amp pairing works delightfully well. Really can't recommend it too much!