[terriblepaulz]

Can any of you experienced and knowledgable 'fi-ers give me a list of amp/dac combos like the Total Bithead (T.B.). I want to upgrade a little from the PA2V2 and I could use the versatility of the T.B. I have heard some criticism of the quality of the T.B. as an amp, but I think it would be an upgrade from the PA2V2. Am I wrong on that? Are there any other products I should look at?

P.S. One appeal of the T.B. is its price - I am definitely on a budget.

 

[Krug995]

I wouldn't be particularly experienced or knowledgeable, but I do know that many recommend the HPdac--if you look around, you can find some reputable builders who make them for about $150. PM me if you want the name of one.

Here's the site describing it: http://www.ecp.cc/HPDAC.html

 

[Skylab]

There's the Meier Audio Porta Corda Mk III-USB? I am a big fan of Meier amps - never had the USB version but the PCIII is a great portable amp.

 

[blessingx]

Could you let us know what your budget is?

 

[GreatDane]

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Originally Posted by Skylab /img/forum/go_quote.gif There's the Meier Audio Porta Corda Mk III-USB? I am a big fan of Meier amps - never had the USB version but the PCIII is a great portable amp.

OH yes! the USB version is sweet

...listening to it with DT-880 now. Not cheap, but sweet.

 

[terriblepaulz]

In response to blessingx - budget is in line with the Total Bithead ($200), but I may go as high as $400 for the right product.

 

[Cousin Patty]

If you're going as high as $400, I'd definitely recommend the Corda Aria. They pop up pretty frequently on the For sale threads for less than $400. Ive had mine for about a year and I can say thats its a great, high quality, excellent sounding Amp/DAC combo.

 

[Gravitas]

As far as teh TBH goes, it is an upgrade in sound vs. the PA2V2. I found it to have more detail and clarity, with less background hiss at high volumes (during quiet parts of the music).

 

[Skylab]

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Originally Posted by Cousin Patty /img/forum/go_quote.gif If you're going as high as $400, I'd definitely recommend the Corda Aria. They pop up pretty frequently on the For sale threads for less than $400. Ive had mine for about a year and I can say thats its a great, high quality, excellent sounding Amp/DAC combo.

X2! No doubt if you can afford it, the Aria is a huge winner here if you don't need portable.