[DAPVentureCraft]

Hello, everyone! We’re VentureCraft from Japan.
We’d like to introduce our new product, GO-DAP.
 
GO-DAP is a portable headphone amplifier for your iPhone 3GS/3G with an integrated battery for longer listening time.
 
 
http://venturecraft.jp/gadget_en/fla/banner300x250_2.html
 
Not satisfied with iPhone 3GS/3G sound quality?
Want to combine a high-spec PHPA with iPhone 3GS/3G convenience?
Want to improve the battery life of your iPhone 3GS/3G?
 
Then GO-DAP is perfect for you!
 
 
All-in-one convenience with made-in-Japan reliability!
Bringing made-in-Japan quality to audiophiles in the US!
 
Everything from development to manufacturing is done in Japan so you can be sure of the performance and reliability.
You will feel the commitment to quality in this never seen before high-performance mini amp and charger.
 
 
 
 
　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　
                       3 switch levels:
                           • OFF
                           • CHGi  (amp + charge)
                           • SYNC (amp + synchronization)
 
          
                                   Available in 3 colors: Black, Red, and White
 
 
 
 
Integrated Docking Cradle
 
Fits like a glove! Enjoy the feel of the slim iPhone design without having to carry around a large PHPA!　
　　　　　　　　
　　                                        　
　　　　　　　　　
 
 
 
 
Integrated high-performance headphone amp
Mid to high range specs
Burr-Brown OPA2134U operating amp
You’ll feel as if you’re listening to a live concert!
Amazingly clear acoustic sound!
 
 
iPhone 3GS/3G charger
Double your battery life!*
iPhone 3GS/3G (1200mAh) ＋ GO-DAP (1450mAh) = 2650mAh (equals approx. 12 hours of talk time)
*Operating times may vary depending on your iPhone 3GS/3G usage. 
 
Refer to the following Apple homepage for details:
http://www.apple.com/iphone/compare-iphones/
 
 
            
Synchronize your iTunes on GO-DAP!
Plug the provided USB into your computer to quickly synchronize your iPhone with your iTunes library while attached to GO-DAP!
 

 
Easily charge your iPhone using your PC
Recharge your battery with the provided USB
 
                    

 
 
 
Quickly see how much power you have left!
Press the battery button to see how much power is left in your battery
 

              
                      3 display levels of remaining battery power:
                         ・ Both LEDs off: only 0 to 10% remaining
                         ・ Left LED on: 10 to 55% remaining
                         ・ Both LEDs on: 55 to 100% remaining
 
 
 
You can still take pictures!

We think of the user first!
The cradle doesn’t block the lens so you can still use the camera functions. 
 
                     
 
 
 
 
Use GO-DAP as a stand!
Prop up your iPhone to watch music videos and movies.
 
              


 
 
 
- Specifications -
Output Power: 300mW (16Ω)
Signal to Noise Ratio: >= 95 dB (A Weight)
Distortion: z<0.009% (10 mW)
Frequency Response: 10 Hz - 120 kHz
Suitable Headphone Impedance: 16Ω to 100Ω
Power Supply: Built-in 1450mAh/Rechargeable Battery
Op-Amp:  OPA2134U (Texas Instruments/Burr-Brown)
Pre-Amp: OPA2338UA (Texas Instruments)
Power-Amp: TPA6130A (Texas Instruments)
Size: W 65mm x H 132mm (including knob) x D 23mm
Weight: 132g
 
 
 
Coming soon, GO-DAP reviews by Head-Fi management on Head-Fi.org Featured Content.
Be sure to read the comments by the professionals!
 
We’re also looking for user reviewers.
Tell us your thoughts and impressions after trying GO-DAP!
Be the first to review GO-DAP! Send us your name, address, age and tell us about yourself: the AV products you use, whether you own portable headphone amps or not, the type of music you listen to, links to articles and comments you’ve written on Head-Fi.org, your home page, Twitter page, and so on. Send this to 　hana@paparazzi.jp　 and we’ll send you a GO-DAP!
(Limited to those who currently have an iPhone 3GS/3G)
 
 
Can’t wait for the reviews? Get your GO-DAP now!
http://venturecraft.jp/gadget_en/index.php
 
*Please note that orders from outside the United States may incur other shipping costs and duties. 
For buyers outside of the US, please contact us first.
We can send a quotation on shipping costs and duties if requested.
 
 
Contact:
Hana Takano
Global Distribution Manager
VentureCraft, Inc.
1-3-5-2F Nihonbashihoncho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 103-0023 Japan 
hana@paparazzi.jp
 
 
Check out our website for more information!
Website: http://venturecraft.jp/gadget_en/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/DAPVentureCraft
You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/user/VentureCraft
Rakuten (Japanese) http://item.rakuten.co.jp/japanshop/go-dap/#go-dap
 
Distributor’s Site (Japanese)  E☆e4arphone, Osaka
http://ameblo.jp/e-earphone/day-20100813.html
 
User Review (Japanese) Sutapatronics
http://k-tai.impress.co.jp/docs/column/stapa/20100906_391992.html
 


 

 

[xthakila]

When you click on order now it takes you to a blank page.
That's what happened to me can someone please confirm.

 

[sparktography]

Interesting concept. I wonder how the sound would be compared to high-end portable amps like the Meier Stepdance or iBasso line. Sure beats them on convenience if you use a 3GS as a source like I do.
 
How much is this going to cost?

 

[sparktography]

Err, found the price: $199. At those prices I'd expect it to compete with similarly priced stand-alone units in sound quality. Adding an iPhone cradle can't add very much to the BOM cost.

 

[DAPVentureCraft]

 
Hi, there.
 
Purchase Button (PayPal) for Black color GO-DAP will be available shortly.
The Red and the White button is going to be settled by the early next month.
 
We apologize for the inconvenience.
 
If you need the Red or the White model right now please contact us.
 
VentureCraft

 

[DAPVentureCraft]

 
Now the PayPal (Purchase page) for black color is available!
http://venturecraft.jp/gadget_en/purchase.php
 
*Please note that orders from outside the United States may incur other shipping costs and duties. For buyers outside of the US, please contact us first. We can send a quotation on shipping costs and duties if requested.  Contact:hana@paparazzi.jp
 
 
VentureCraft

 

[allanlct]

Can it be use for IPhone 4?

 

[DAPVentureCraft]

 
>Can it be use for IPhone 4?
No, the present model is only for iPhone3GS and 3G.
 
We have been working on planning and developing the new model for iPhone4 and hopefully we will launch the new model around spring next year.
 
 
VentureCraft

 

[BluFalcon]

Yes, I was looking at this.  I just purchased a FiiO E7, but would've considered this as an option had I known about it sooner.  Interesting. 

 

[DAPVentureCraft]

 
We are going to exhibit GO-DAP at CES 2011 at Las Vegas.
http://www.cesweb.org/
 
Come over and try GO-DAP at our booth at iLounge if you are still unable to make a decision of buying it.
 
 

 
VentureCraft

 

[mobayrasta]

Curious as to wheather the opamp can be swapped?

 

[DAPVentureCraft]

 
Hello.
 
 
>Curious as to wheather the opamp can be swapped?
 
Well…as a manufacturer we never recommend changing the built-in op-amp officially.
 
However you can change the op-amp with other amps technically.
 
Please remember that once you modified your GO-DAP, it is NOT covered under the warranty.
 
 
 
VentureCraft

 

[pinoyman]

hi...send you a PM for a review.

 

[shigzeo]

I've got this amp and can confirm that it works with the iPod touch 2G, though you need to cradle it more efficiently. Very cool amp/cradle. It ISN'T just an amp, that is the cool part. It has a full battery charger inside that can be used whilst playing music and a battery extender that can also be used whilst music is played. You can also plug it in to your computer and sync your iPhone/iPod touch through the GoDAP. Honestly, the 200$ is quite a deal for a battery extender, amp, sync and cradle. Overall, I'd say the sound is really geared toward Audio Technica portable headphones that have gobs (too much?) bass. But very little background noise from the output even with sensitive earphones. 
 
Very impressed with this unit. Review forthcoming.

 

[pinoyman]

nice one shiqzeo, mine is still on its way to me.