Blasto_Brandino
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I just got an email from Brad (this one was sent to me specifically) March preorder, Delivery with in 60 days (provided no surprises pop up)
To those of you who have tried the L3, would you think it's a worthwhile replacement to a desktop amp of similar price? Aren't you paying more for the portability or rather, transportabiltiy of the L3?
I'll need to do more research of the desktop amps in the price range of 600 to 700 bucks. I am looking at getting a portable amp and a desktop amp to pair with my Yulong D100. I figured I could hit two birds with one stone if I get a good portable amp to use as a desktop amp as well. My main concern is SQ over ease of portability.
Thanks in advance.
I'll need to do more research of the desktop amps in the price range of 600 to 700 bucks. I am looking at getting a portable amp and a desktop amp to pair with my Yulong D100. I figured I could hit two birds with one stone if I get a good portable amp to use as a desktop amp as well. My main concern is SQ over ease of portability.
Now my question is.. How much better is it over the L3? is it marginal or a substantial difference?
If I were you, it is a easy decision, I'll get the Shiit Lyr. At $449.00, it is a steal as a desktop amp, will drive anything you throw at it. Great sound. Cheaper than many portables. Then you can worry about the portable later.
I think the sound quality out of the Lisa III is excellent, but it is somewhat underpowered. Thus, the Matrix M-Stage that I have is generally more enjoyable to listen to because the sound is fuller and sounds more supported. I have ordered a Firestone Power Supporter and expect it in a couple of days. I'm thinking that with more than battery power the Lisa will sound better. But overall I'd say that a relatively inexpensive desktop amp like the M-Stage is "better" than the Lisa III as a desktop amp, at least when operating solely on the internal power supply. The quality is excellent but it is missing OOMPH. Actually, it's a lot like a couple of the relatively inexpensive tube amps that I own - the Little Dot Mark III and the Darkvoice 332. I don't know about all tube amps, but these just don't put out the power of an SS amp and the power is what brings the headphones fully to life. That's my feeling about the Lisa III also.