[noplsestar]

Nice! Thanks for that.

Have you tested the amp with the CalyxM by any chance?

 

[F700]

Have you tested the amp with the CalyxM by any chance?

No, because the Calyx M doesn't have a dedicated LO, it would be double amping. I can do it anyway if you want.

 

[noplsestar]

No, because the Calyx M doesn't have a dedicated LO, it would be double amping. I can do it anyway if you want.

I do always double amp it with the VorzAMP Duo II (that cost twice me as much as the Calyx M right now, alas) and it works wonderful. I know, it’s not the perfect way to go but it might be worth a shot, so if you want to try it with your amp, it can’t hurt I guess (except you listen too loud hahahaha)

 

[jmills8]

No, because the Calyx M doesn't have a dedicated LO, it would be double amping. I can do it anyway if you want.

Double amping doesnt always mean it will sound bad.

 

[F700]

Double amping doesnt always mean it will sound bad.

Did I say that? I just have no use as the Calyx M drives everything I throw at it with ease and maestria. The DTR1 gets some benefits (soundwise) being stacked with the HA-2.

 

[F700]

I do always double amp it with the VorzAMP Duo II (that cost twice me as much as the Calyx M right now, alas) and it works wonderful. I know, it’s not the perfect way to go but it might be worth a shot, so if you want to try it with your amp, it can’t hurt I guess (except you listen too loud hahahaha)

Good to hear. I will try then. But the Calyx M never left me wanted for more so far in terms of amplification unlike the DTR1.

 

[jmills8]

Did I say that? I just have no use as the Calyx M drives everything I throw at it with ease and maestria. The DTR1 gets some benefits (soundwise) being stacked with the HA-2.

Well you implied. "No, because the Calyx M doesn't have a dedicated LO, it would be double amping. I can do it anyway if you want."

 

[F700]

Well you implied. "No, because the Calyx M doesn't have a dedicated LO, it would be double amping. I can do it anyway if you want."

I see your point. Well, I did not want to say that it automatically will sound bad or makes the Calyx M sound worse, but the idea of double amping do not attract me to be honest. I had a Cowon Plenue M2 with optical/coax out, but no LO. I used to double amped the signal via the FiiO A5. For me, it did affect the sound, not for the better unfortunately. That's why, without having tried other DAP/Amp combos in double amping mode, I just do not do it. And for my tastes and needs, the Calyx M is fine as it is.

 

[noplsestar]

I see your point. Well, I did not want to say that it automatically will sound bad or makes the Calyx M sound worse, but the idea of double amping do not attract me to be honest. I had a Cowon Plenue M2 with optical/coax out, but no LO. I used to double amped the signal via the FiiO A5. For me, it did affect the sound, not for the better unfortunately. That's why, without having tried other DAP/Amp combos in double amping mode, I just do not do it. And for my tastes and needs, the Calyx M is fine as it is.

Well, Fiio A5 isn't the best portable amp on the market, so maybe that's why I didn't sound good. Of course it also might be because of double amping. As said, I don't feel that way with the Calyx and the vorzamp. Maybe it´s also a miss and match thing. Also what headphones are used etc. etc.

 

[F700]

Well, Fiio A5 isn't the best portable amp on the market, so maybe that's why I didn't sound good. Of course it also might be because of double amping. As said, I don't feel that way with the Calyx and the vorzamp. Maybe it´s also a miss and match thing. Also what headphones are used etc. etc.

Don't forget our own pair of ears . FiiO A5 is a quite good amp I think, even if a tad colored. The HA-2 is really impressive, with a more neutral presentation with lots of power. It also seems to tame the hiss picked by BA-only IEMs, a great addition to the DTR1.

 

[hongky]

Anyone can compare this with ifi micro BL ?
Thanks

 

[F700]

HA-2 stacked with Calyx M: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/999...-sd-µsd-storage.687944/page-394#post-15457883

 

[noplsestar]

HA-2 stacked with Calyx M: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/999...-sd-µsd-storage.687944/page-394#post-15457883

Thank you mate for checking it out for me! Do you know any reviews of the HA-2? Or is it too new to the market? I would love to read what pro reviewers say how this amp compares to other portable amps.

 

[F700]

Thank you mate for checking it out for me! Do you know any reviews of the HA-2? Or is it too new to the market? I would love to read what pro reviewers say how this amp compares to other portable amps.

I did not see any pro reviews and comparisons so far. I will let you know if I do.

 

[jmills8]

Thank you mate for checking it out for me! Do you know any reviews of the HA-2? Or is it too new to the market? I would love to read what pro reviewers say how this amp compares to other portable amps.

"Pro" meaning paid reviewers ?