[Morph201]

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Originally Posted by GAD /img/forum/go_quote.gif OK so I'm done now - I swear! So what if I just jumped on an XP-7 in the FS forum? So what? I'm actually pretty excited about the XP-7. That may become my new home amp until I can spring for an Apache. Unless the SR71 has a "blow me away" sound, I'll probably sell it off since it's battery only. I think the Hornet will be a keeper too, though after mowing last weekend, I'm suddenly interested in really small gear. I'm thinking for mowing and walking an ipod nano and a tomahawk would be hard to beat. I hope to get at least one of these fine amps tomorow. In the meantime... Gad.exe is in fetal position wimpering, crying, suckin' thumb! GAD

Whoa! Dude, slow down!!! You have to realize that even though they are different amps, they share a similiar BASE signature! You would have been more productive buying a raptor OR HR-2 for home and a tomahawk for portable use, and be done with it.... having everything in the line from TH to XP-7 is counterproductive, but far from it for me to advise you how to blow your dough.... Hehehehe!!

 

[mcmyers]

My wife called me at work today to let me know mine had arrived. I then had to deal with numerous delays, eating dinner with the fam, putting the kids to bed, getting some more work done, and then watching Lost, before I could surrender to the Hornet's lovely buzz. But the wait was worth it. I honestly didn't think it would sound dramatically different from my Total Airhead, since I don't have high impedance phones, and I don't have a great IC yet. But I definitely hear quite a difference, noticing subtleties I've never noticed before. I'll post some detailed impressions in a few days.

 

[elbrickodaviso]

Ahhh, everyone's getting theirs...I hope mine gets here tomorrow =p

 

[Orcin]

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Originally Posted by GAD /img/forum/go_quote.gif Gad.exe is in fetal position wimpering, crying, suckin' thumb!

This really needs to go in your sig.

I'm hoping that mine arrives today. I laughed when I read mcmyers' post. The same scenario could play out at my house tonight.

I can't miss ER... new sheriff in town... bzzzz... no get away... bzzz...

 

[rgbyhkr]

I just placed my order yesterday for a Black "M". Eager to receive it and put it through its paces as this will be my first serious go around at better quality, truly portable sound.

Jeff

 

[GAD]

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Originally Posted by Orcin /img/forum/go_quote.gif This really needs to go in your sig.

LOL! Done!

I just got the call. [size=medium]MY HORNET HAS ARRIVED![/size]

[Star Wars]

Almost there...

[/Star Wars]

GAD

 

[ingwe]

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Originally Posted by GAD /img/forum/go_quote.gif LOL! Done! I just got the call. [size=medium]MY HORNET HAS ARRIVED![/size] [Star Wars] Almost there... [/Star Wars] GAD

About freaking time!
Now you get to break it in!

-m

 

[wgr73]

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Originally Posted by EFN /img/forum/go_quote.gif While waiting for my Xin SuperMicro-IV, I purchased GO-Vibe V6 AND while waiting for for G0-Vibe V6 to arrive, I purchased RSA Tomahawk

Lol!!! It's a spiraling downhill that never stops!

This is the perfect example of why I have to keep myself in check before 'Audiophile-ism' gets a hold of me, like crack gets a hold of a crack head

BTW: I've seen your work EFN (headphones, amp reviews, ect) very nice!! Keep it up.

 

[Orcin]

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Originally Posted by GAD /img/forum/go_quote.gif I just got the call. [size=medium]MY HORNET HAS ARRIVED![/size]

Mine too! My wife called me at work to tell me. Now I need an excuse to leave.

I project a late night of listening tonight!

 

[GAD]

Holy CRAP these things are nice! Ray you've outdone yourself and made me a flat-out fanboy.

My first reaction when I got the Hornet out of the box is "Holy CRAP this thing is small!". I let someone borrow my XM4, but my estimation is that the Hornet is easily smaller than the XM4. I can't wait to see the Tomahawk!

The sound is incredible out of the box. I can't imagine it getting even better.

I also got the SR71 today, and the word that comes to mind is "silky". The SR71 is used, so it's pretty well burned in I'd guess. Coupled with my HD-650s, it's got Norah Jones sounding sexier then ever.

Tomorow I'll take some pics of the whole group. If other people are wondering how small the hornet really is, I'll try to help with some pics. None of the pictures, even the one with the quarter next it, convey the smallness of this amp.

Wow!

GAD

 

[ingwe]

I'll betcha Ray is just tickled pink about this thread! Atta-boy Ray, atta-boy!

 

[elbrickodaviso]

GAHHHHH I didn't get mine yet!!! haha i'm going crazy over here now :[[

 

[mcmyers]

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Originally Posted by GAD /img/forum/go_quote.gif Holy CRAP these things are nice! Ray you've outdone yourself and made me a flat-out fanboy. My first reaction when I got the Hornet out of the box is "Holy CRAP this thing is small!". I let someone borrow my XM4, but my estimation is that the Hornet is easily smaller than the XM4. I can't wait to see the Tomahawk! The sound is incredible out of the box. I can't imagine it getting even better. I also got the SR71 today, and the word that comes to mind is "silky". The SR71 is used, so it's pretty well burned in I'd guess. Coupled with my HD-650s, it's got Norah Jones sounding sexier then ever. Tomorow I'll take some pics of the whole group. If other people are wondering how small the hornet really is, I'll try to help with some pics. None of the pictures, even the one with the quarter next it, convey the smallness of this amp. Wow! GAD

I couldn't agree more, especially about the smallness. Seems like every time someone receives one of these, they're blown away by the size. I'd looked at numerous pictures of the Hornet next to numerous Ipods, and yet I'm still blown away. I love it. I feel like James Bond with a secret tiny ultra special machine in my pocket.

 

[xinoxide]

i REALLY want to drop some cash on a hornet, ive read some good things. i cant even use my LDM+ until my replacement zune cable gets here. im waiting too, but not for the same thing. D:

 

[BIG POPPA]

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Originally Posted by GAD /img/forum/go_quote.gif OK so I'm done now - I swear! So what if I just jumped on an XP-7 in the FS forum? So what? I'm actually pretty excited about the XP-7. That may become my new home amp until I can spring for an Apache. Unless the SR71 has a "blow me away" sound, I'll probably sell it off since it's battery only. I think the Hornet will be a keeper too, though after mowing last weekend, I'm suddenly interested in really small gear. I'm thinking for mowing and walking an ipod nano and a tomahawk would be hard to beat. I hope to get at least one of these fine amps tomorow. In the meantime... Gad.exe is in fetal position wimpering, crying, suckin' thumb! GAD

So you have the Ray Samuels Trifecta......So Jealous!!!!!