[bce22]

I absolutely love my iqube. It drives my grados perfectly i am adding some darth beyers too It seems to drive everyting I send to it wonderfully. Coming from an iPhone 3g and ALO LOD. A DAC is secondary (by far) to sound quality. Battery life matters, but really only if you can't charge it while using it.

Is there any reason to buy another portable when I have the iqube? I will if you convince me better exist for SQ.

Convince away

PS. Oh, and Lisa III isn't feasible unless it plays AT LEAST 8 hours on a charge. And that is only if it takes an hour to three max to charge

 

[nocturnalsheet]

wait for the iqube v2?

 

[flargosa]

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Originally Posted by bce22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Is there any reason to buy another portable when I have the iqube? I will if you convince me better exist for SQ.

The iQube is definitely the king of neutrality, but sometimes I find myself wanting that coloration found on my Move or Xin amp. Depending on the mood or music. Certain amps enhances areas of the music which can make some songs more fun to listen.

 

[hockeyb213]

Quote:

Originally Posted by flargosa /img/forum/go_quote.gif The iQube is definitely the king of neutrality, but sometimes I find myself wanting that coloration found on my Move or Xin amp. Depending on the mood or music. Certain amps enhances areas of the music which can make some songs more fun to listen.

while the i-qube is def. one of the best amps in terms of neutrality out there now there are many other amps out at that level which are in the ballpark with a i-qube so I don't know how long or if it is still the best

 

[wynn]

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Originally Posted by nocturnalsheet /img/forum/go_quote.gif wait for the iqube v2?

iQube v2 is just a iQube with DAC version

 

[sunneebear]

For the money, ibasso D3.

 

[DarKu]

"better" is a subjective word, for you it may be "best", for others it is not
For me "best" portable amp money can buy is SR-71A but it is pricey for me
for price/performance ibasso are "best"
all of this is IMHO

 

[bce22]

Thanks for the reply. No doubt best is subjective, but as a word it works on a thread to get people's views and experiences.

 

[mrarroyo]

In my opinion there are at lest thre amps that sound better (relative term), for example:

- LaRocco PRII MkII (used only)
- Original SR71 (used only)
- MiniBox-E+ specially w/ AD797

 

[theory_87]

for me, iqube is up there with SR71a, Xin SuperMicroIV, Ref and Diablo. But I find it to neutral and doesn't have the fun factor to attract me.

 

[SEABREEZE]

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrarroyo /img/forum/go_quote.gif In my opinion there are at lest thre amps that sound better (relative term), for example: - LaRocco PRII MkII (used only) - Original SR71 (used only) - MiniBox-E+ specially w/ AD797

WAS WONDERING WHY YOU PREFERED THE - Original SR71 (used only)
OVER THE NEW SR71 A

I WAS CONSIDERING THE PREDITOR OR THE SR71A .

I HAVE HEARD THE PROTOYPE OF THE PREDITOR WHEN RAY DID THE SOUTH FL MEET PRIOR TO THE CAN AM HAVE NEVER HEARD THE 71 OR 71 A

I KNOW YOU HAVE LOTS OF LISTENING AND COMPARING TIME ON MANY PORTABLES, AS I HAVE SEEN MANY OF YOUR POSTS. SO I CERTAINLY WOULD LIKE TO HEAR YOUR OPINIONS WITH REGARDS TO SQ

MUCH APPRECIATED

 

[hockeyb213]

hahaha nice all caps post and I would say as a amp sr-71a> predator but the predator has a dac is smaller and a rechargeable internal battery.... your call

 

[jamato8]

[size=large]Why the shouting? Is it for the hearing or visual impaired?[/size]

 

[tonyep]

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamato8 /img/forum/go_quote.gif [size=large]Why the shouting? Is it for the hearing or visual impaired?[/size]

THIS IS BIG ON MY 46"!

 

[Lil' Knight]

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamato8 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Why the shouting? Is it for the hearing or visual impaired

Even his screen name is capital so no wonder ...