HeadAmp Pico Portable Amp (w/ optional upsampling 24/96 USB DAC) Pre-Order Thread

[Ketut]

Does anybody know if this works with Galaxy Note 3 out of the box, or does it require some kind of modification? I'm interested in ordering this. Thanks...

 

[justin w.]

Just hit #2000

 

[Poimandres]

Does anybody know if this works with Galaxy Note 3 out of the box, or does it require some kind of modification? I'm interested in ordering this. Thanks...

I would have Justin mod it just to be safe. That way it should not have any problems if you change devices.

 

[JACONE]

Hi Justin!
 
Would the Pico be a good fit for my AK 120 using JH 16s?
 
Does it have an optical in?
 
I apologize in advance that I might be well versed in the Hi Fi jargon!
 
Thanks much!

 

[Poimandres]

It does not have an optical in. It is a great amp and should be a great fit for the 16's.

 

[gminorcmajor]

It seems that when I use dac+amp, 12o'clock position is loud enough for my HD600. However, if using amp only (iphone 4S line-out), at least 15o'clock. And if using the headphone output of my ipad mini (although nobody will do that basically), I have to turn the knob to largest.
WHY?

 

[justin w.]

Because the pico's dac has a higher output level than those other sources

 

[revolutionz]

What kind of battery life can be expected when using on high gain?  I'm looking for something to use around the house when I'm not at my desk with my HD700's.

 

[justin w.]

about 30 hours

 

[revolutionz]

Thanks. Does it take a 24/96 input via usb, or just upsample 16/44?

 

[justin w.]

up to 16/48 input

 

[tigim101]

Does anyone think these amp/dacs have enough power to drive a Mad Dog/ZMF modded t50rp?

 

[youkeum]

i use picoslim with alphadog. it's nice. picoslim is small brother, so another pico will be no problem to drive maddog.

 

[pr0ggy]

Looking for an amp/DAC combo for office and light portable use, thinking the Pico may fit the bill. Given that it will probably spend the majority of its time at the office, should I be concerned with overcharging the battery? If overcharging is a concern, is the battery pack removable? Thanks!

 

[justin w.]

it is not possible to overcharge the battery