What iems are you using now that require external amp stacking? And what is your current dap that can't handle iems? Based on my lastest dozen of dap reviews and a ton of iems, i only found the need for a portable amp if i want to change the coloring of the built in headamp or to "clean up" the coloring with something more transparent. Full size demanding headphones is a different story, though
Sorry guys, i don't have P1 for comparison, but based on reading people's impressions of P1 and spending a few days with my P2 review unit, this will be an upgrade in sound sig for many people. I was listening and comparing last night P2 vs LPG, using W900 and Zeus XRA (both with 1960 balanced cables) and sound sig is very close, with the only difference LPG having a little better layering, but not by mile.
Second knob really makes it stand out as something totally different, but as i stated in my initial impression, i only found it practical for my personal use when assigned to a volume control where it adjusts the level in 2clicks at a time - very useful when going between headphones with different sensitivity and need to change volume faster. Btw, knobs are not tight, so you can turn them easier. 2nd knob is just a bonus, not a necessity, but it makes it look cool and gives you extra control. Actually, i also enjoyed assigning it to fast forward/scrub through the track, really fun way to get to the exact position in the track. Assigning to a filter is probably not for everyday use, but very helpful for testing. I need to spend more time with filters, but this is the first time i hear a more noticeable change, with other daps it's too subtle.
Also, balanced output is not a gimmick, you get higher power and improvement in soundstage expansion.
i was hoping for streaming capability and more powerful than p1, something that can drive any iem and yes I do use an amp for my iems with all my daps.
Hello Sound Eq ! Which one or other do you use please ?
Yes I was going to ask that. I didn't expect the P2 with its AK DAC to sound anything like the LPG...I was thinking more like the AK380. But if it is the case, then not useful for me.
What iems are you using now that require external amp stacking? And what is your current dap that can't handle iems? Based on my lastest dozen of dap reviews and a ton of iems, i only found the need for a portable amp if i want to change the coloring of the built in headamp or to "clean up" the coloring with something more transparent. Full size demanding headphones is a different story, though
Sorry guys, i don't have P1 for comparison, but based on reading people's impressions of P1 and spending a few days with my P2 review unit, this will be an upgrade in sound sig for many people. I was listening and comparing last night P2 vs LPG, using W900 and Zeus XRA (both with 1960 balanced cables) and sound sig is very close, with the only difference LPG having a little better layering, but not by mile.
Second knob really makes it stand out as something totally different, but as i stated in my initial impression, i only found it practical for my personal use when assigned to a volume control where it adjusts the level in 2clicks at a time - very useful when going between headphones with different sensitivity and need to change volume faster. Btw, knobs are not tight, so you can turn them easier. 2nd knob is just a bonus, not a necessity, but it makes it look cool and gives you extra control. Actually, i also enjoyed assigning it to fast forward/scrub through the track, really fun way to get to the exact position in the track. Assigning to a filter is probably not for everyday use, but very helpful for testing. I need to spend more time with filters, but this is the first time i hear a more noticeable change, with other daps it's too subtle.
Also, balanced output is not a gimmick, you get higher power and improvement in soundstage expansion.
i look at it differently, did u ever try using ie800 on any of the daps in my profile, well to be honest yes they can drive ie800 loud and maybe even very loud but dynamics layering and all just starts becoming like an orchestra of pain, but once u hook the ie800 to an amp like alo mk3 b or even fiio a5 the ie800 becomes something totally different. And make no mistake i do not crank the amp to highest volume, but something i noticed that once u use a powerfaul amp you can listen to good volumes that are enjoyable without lossing the sound quality of the iem. Also bassheads in general you will find them stacking an amp to their iems that is something that has become a concensus on, somehow bass on just daps is just not that enjoyable without an amp. And if I am not mistaken alot non bassheads stack an amp to be used with their iems, so its accross the board where many feel they need more oomph
also with my oppo pm1 which is supposed to be easily driven no dap what so ever could i enjoy it on
i do not care about what some people claim that current daps can drive headphones like oppo pm1 or audeze as to me that is just useless talking and not realistic, easy u can listen to them but never will u get to optimum quality levels.
