Headamp Pico Power Impressions Thread

[vhsownsbeta]

  Laser engraving a new batch of Pico Power boxes today
 

I still love my Pico Power. It has actually been serving as my desktop amp for the past 6 months and it is perfect for IEMs. It drives my recently arrived ETHER beautifully too.
 
Justin; I would love to see you create a balanced (trans)portable amp, along the lines of a Cavalli Liquid Carbon...

 

[gancanjam]

Can anyone please compare Pico Power with Chord Mojo ?  would help many out here , Thanks a lot !

 

[vhsownsbeta]

  Can anyone please compare Pico Power with Chord Mojo ?  would help many out here , Thanks a lot !

What do you mean by compare? Mojo is a DAC/AMP, PP is an AMP. Do you want a comparison between Mojo standalone vs Mojo with PP? 

 

[gancanjam]

Sorry perhaps I was not specific, wanted a comparison between Mojo and Pico Power as a portable Amp working with DAPs like AK240 and driving headphones/earphones.
 
In the last San Jose meetup heard AK240 >>Pico Power >>HE 1000 setup, was blown away ! So thought of purchasing it, now i could see Chord Mojo also in the talks so wanted to decide between the two.
 
I have a AK240 so would be great if anyone can provide inputs on AK240 + Pico Power Amp Vs AK240 + Chord Mojo Amp to be precise 

 

[proid]

Does your Pico Power has scratching noise when adjusting the volume?

 

[justhavingfun]

  Does your Pico Power has scratching noise when adjusting the volume?

You can try the contact cleaner for your volume pot. Mine was making a scratching noise and spray of contact cleaner eliminated the noise.

 

[HeadAmpTeam]

The Pico Power is currently in-stock at HeadAmp and ready to ship immediately in most colors.
 
Use promo code picopowerplus to save $100 when you buy the Pico Power together with any headphone or IEM (excludes STAX).
 
http://www.headamp.com/order/headamp-pico-power/

 

[TheDreamthinker]

  Sorry perhaps I was not specific, wanted a comparison between Mojo and Pico Power as a portable Amp working with DAPs like AK240 and driving headphones/earphones.
 
I thought of purchasing it, now i could see Chord Mojo also in the talks so wanted to decide between the two.

 
I wanted to ask the same thing. In terms of output power and driving versatility.
I would be pairing it with a output impedance modded AK100.
 
Thanks.

 

[Makiah S]

Sorry perhaps I was not specific, wanted a comparison between Mojo and Pico Power as a portable Amp working with DAPs like AK240 and driving headphones/earphones.

In the last San Jose meetup heard AK240 >>Pico Power >>HE 1000 setup, was blown away ! So thought of purchasing it, now i could see Chord Mojo also in the talks so wanted to decide between the two.

I have a AK240 so would be great if anyone can provide inputs on AK240 + Pico Power Amp Vs AK240 + Chord Mojo Amp to be precise

mmmmmm, I'm happy to hear that. My iBasso PB2 just died and I chose the PicoPower as it's replacement. Amazon, had it in stock thankfully. I even double up and grabbed a 4 year warranty! Still, hopefully if iBasso get's back to me I can compare these two monstrous power houses!

 

[Makiah S]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HV4KFSA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Real quick though, these are the batteries that are recommended on the HeadAmp website, has any one else tried them? I've seen the Bigger 740 mAh 9vs http://www.batterymart.com/p-c-rli-9600-9v-lithium-ion-charger.html and I'm not sure if These will make a big enough impact, to merit the increase in price...

If they REALLY do make a difference, then Chances are I'll get them

 

[Makiah S]

A shame this thread isn't more active, got my PicoPower in today. Right off the bat, I got a little more powerful bass when I swapped into 600mAh 9v over the alkaline duracells, even worse the batteries my unit shipped in are from 2012! They are set to expire this December <.< shame on the Japanese Seller I got them from, either way the price was really good so no worries.

Still so far, coming from my PB2 I notice the PicoPower amp is a LOT blacker, though my Pb2 was designed for Balanced use, and I primarily use'd it for SE, so it's not a 100% fair comparison, still I'm quite happy with it :3 I'll have some official impressions and a review here shortly!

 

[headwhacker]

Pico Power available on Massdrop

 

[HeadAmpTeam]

The Pico Power available on Massdrop is the same as the original in every way, except the chassis finish is a new matte bead-blast that we have been introducing across our Pico line. Still a few days left for those who were looking to get in on this deal.

 

[heo44]

A shame this thread isn't more active, got my PicoPower in today. Right off the bat, I got a little more powerful bass when I swapped into 600mAh 9v over the alkaline duracells, even worse the batteries my unit shipped in are from 2012! They are set to expire this December <.< shame on the Japanese Seller I got them from, either way the price was really good so no worries.

Still so far, coming from my PB2 I notice the PicoPower amp is a LOT blacker, though my Pb2 was designed for Balanced use, and I primarily use'd it for SE, so it's not a 100% fair comparison, still I'm quite happy with it :3 I'll have some official impressions and a review here shortly!

hello, can you give me a short review about the Pico Power pls !!!

 

[Makiah S]

hello, can you give me a short review about the Pico Power pls !!!

Wire with gain :3

super transparent amp with a lot of power

with the Mass Drop price I HIGHLY recommend purchasing one.