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So... any more comparisons or impressions on this vs the iMod (paired with mid-tier amp)?
So... any more comparisons or impressions on this vs the iMod (paired with mid-tier amp)?
studio is better in almost every way. rocoo P & studio has better resolution, separation, and other technicalities as well when compared to diymod + decent mid-tier amp
the only down side is only the bass quantity, studio has less mid bass quantity than diymod, which might be a big turn-off for most people
I think it also depends on the pairing. With my IE80s the Studio V is amazing. They just compliment each other very well. But then again this goes for a lot of set ups. Synergy will make or break a rig. I'm guilty though lol the Studio hasn't been getting much loving lately due to my DX100
Quote:studio is better in almost every way. rocoo P & studio has better resolution, separation, and other technicalities as well when compared to diymod + decent mid-tier amp
the only down side is only the bass quantity, studio has less mid bass quantity than diymod, which might be a big turn-off for most people
How would you compare those two? The dx100 and studio? I thought the dx100 is a bit to big just for iem use, so I hope they are serious about making a dx50.
Quote:How would you compare those two? The dx100 and studio? I thought the dx100 is a bit to big just for iem use, so I hope they are serious about making a dx50.
That's not even set in stone yet. It would be nice if they were to make a mini DX but I highly doubt it TBH. We can all dream though . While the Studio V is a very good DAP the DX100 does outclass it in pretty much every way. For me the issue with the Studio V is its hiss. If this was not present at all it would be a very good DAP. I can live with the hiss but some can't and for some it will be worse depending on what you pair it with. The Studio is a bit brighter than the DX100 though. Its bass is leaner and its sound stage is more emphasized horizontally while the DX100 is more 3D like.
Is the hiss problem due to its amp, firmware or what?
Also, iethan, what adapter are you using with your ba IEM's, and are you using the BA or Dynamic firmware?
I just sent my Leckerton UHA4 back to Nick at Leckerton for another opamp. I realize that combining the amp with the V will eliminate the hiss, but then that defeats the small compact size of the V. So why can't I see if Nick can fix ie replace or put in a part that will reduce the hiss into my sensitive IEM Ba's?
I just received my Golden impedance cable from Jack today. I must admit it is better than the other impedance adapter I was using. But it still does have a slight effect on the sound. It takes things a little bit farther away. This might not be an issue with IEM/cans that have their presentation closer to you. But for me the IE80 is already pushing that boundary and I do prefer to use the Studio V without the cable on my IE80s. I'll just have to live with it. But it does sound good out of the IE80 as well. Just I notice the difference and I don't like it.
If some sobody really hope to pair the high sensitive IEMs with the hifi player, We recommend ROCOO ( not ROCOO P( power version), ROCOO Is specially designed for the high sensitive IEMs.
Thanks.
I got mine from a review sample (from HiSound Audio) personally and they said I could keep it. Then again, after reviewing their earphones they said I was a very good "audiophile" and loved my reviews.
I reviewed the original AMP3Pro, and after discussing at length via private emails about my concerns with the player and being told that I wasn't a proper audiophile and that things like different frequency response performance when earphones are plugged in and when a line or high impedance earphones are plugged in were part of the design. Same with hiss. Same with 100 hours turning to 48 hours - it was all MY fault. Then, I tried a second unit. Same exact thing.
While I love the idea, the heavy brick design (yes, I even like that), the execution and the fact that they pulled the product after 4 months and no longer supported it to the penniless dissatisfaction of all buyers, was a killer. I tried the Studio I, too, and it was no better, though it was easier to use in some ways. The Roccoo original player was the best of the bunch as a reference player when earphones were used with it, even the stock earphones. Plugged into a home system, the performance between each was very similar.
But then, what do I know? I'm not a good audiophile.