[Sid-Fi]

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Originally Posted by Gbjerke /img/forum/go_quote.gif The P3+ works great with the IE8. haven't compared it to the D10. BUF634 tightens the bass, allowing me to get a deeper seal without it overpowering. it would be a lot better for the 650s than the D10. The d10 has a rechardgable...what 3-4 volt batter, the P3+ has 9V. if your gonna use it with your computer, it wouldn't be to far of a dumb idea to get the D10 as well, for the DAC only. as thats the real superb feature of the D10. the amp is so so iBasso iBasso iBasso

If you're on a budget, I think D10 would be a great buy to start with. It will sound great all by itself with a PC through USB and still pretty good as an amp alone, especially if you tailor op amps for your phones (I've read about more powerful op amps that will provide more juice). Then later on you when you can afford it, you can buy a more powerful amp and use it through D10's DAC like Gbjerke recommended. This is why I bought D10, cuz I knew the DAC was good enough to scale really well and last me a long time while still giving me a decent amp in the meantime.

 

[Hawaiiancerveza]

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Originally Posted by Gbjerke /img/forum/go_quote.gif The P3+ works great with the IE8. haven't compared it to the D10. BUF634 tightens the bass, allowing me to get a deeper seal without it overpowering. it would be a lot better for the 650s than the D10. The d10 has a rechardgable...what 3-4 volt batter, the P3+ has 9V. if your gonna use it with your computer, it wouldn't be to far of a dumb idea to get the D10 as well, for the DAC only. as thats the real superb feature of the D10. the amp is so so iBasso iBasso iBasso

YA thanks for the info. Im currently running the d10 with my macbook which has a basic sound card to begin with. I ask because if the 650 wouldn't be able to perform well with the d10 or the IE8 I'll just have to use my srh840 until I have the money to upgrade.

As far as that goes I'd like to find a headphone or IE that can perform similar to the 650 or the IE8 but I think Im just asking for too much....

 

[Sid-Fi]

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Originally Posted by Hawaiiancerveza /img/forum/go_quote.gif YA thanks for the info. Im currently running the d10 with my macbook which has a basic sound card to begin with. I ask because if the 650 wouldn't be able to perform well with the d10 or the IE8 I'll just have to use my srh840 until I have the money to upgrade. As far as that goes I'd like to find a headphone or IE that can perform similar to the 650 or the IE8 but I think Im just asking for too much....

D10 is performing outstanding with my IE8, especially with the top kit that I just got from HiFlight. I left my impressions of this combo a few posts back. HeadphoneAddict also commented on this kit with various IEM all of which sounded great to him.

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

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Originally Posted by rhw /img/forum/go_quote.gif Many thanks for the detailed impressions!!! Not using IEMs I would be interested to know whether changing AD744OBCA to LE2141-CA (both with EL8201 buffers) will be an audible step with the Grados, HF2 or RS1. Friendly Greetings!

I'll have to try it later to see if it does those better - based on how close it is to the last topkit I think it will be just fine, but I just can't say that you should change from the AD744OBCA yet.

 

[Hawaiiancerveza]

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Originally Posted by Sid-Fi /img/forum/go_quote.gif D10 is performing outstanding with my IE8, especially with the top kit that I just got from HiFlight. I left my impressions of this combo a few posts back. HeadphoneAddict also commented on this kit with various IEM all of which sounded great to him.

THanks all of you for helping. I think Im gna look for a IE8!

 

[punkaroo]

I LOVE RON!

I bought the TLS2142 kit with super dummy buffers and just installed it a few minutes ago. My D10 sounds fuller, richer and has more bass. It's not overwhelming; it's PERFECT!

 

[rhw]

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Originally Posted by HeadphoneAddict /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'll have to try it later to see if it does those better - based on how close it is to the last topkit I think it will be just fine, but I just can't say that you should change from the AD744OBCA yet.

Thanks for the reply.

 

[theory_87]

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Originally Posted by punkaroo /img/forum/go_quote.gif I LOVE RON! I bought the TLS2142 kit with super dummy buffers and just installed it a few minutes ago. My D10 sounds fuller, richer and has more bass. It's not overwhelming; it's PERFECT!

TLE2142/2141CA with EL8201/AD8616 combo is hard to beat imo. AD744OBCA/EL8201 and AD743/AD8618 is too hissy for IEM

 

[wuwhere]

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Originally Posted by theory_87 /img/forum/go_quote.gif TLE2142/2141CA with EL8201/AD8616 combo is hard to beat imo. AD744OBCA/EL8201 and AD743/AD8618 is too hissy for IEM

I'm currently using AD744OBCA/EL8201. On either Ety ER4S or ER4P, I don't hear any hiss at all. However, these two Etys are not very sensitive.

 

[Optiplex]

I just noticed on the iBasso website that they changed the coupling caps from NCC ASF to Nichicon MUSE FX on the newest batch....any idea how this would (positively or negatively) impact the sound/ signature?

Thanks.

 

[jamato8]

They upgrade when they feel the sound will be improved.

 

[theory_87]

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Originally Posted by wuwhere /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm currently using AD744OBCA/EL8201. On either Ety ER4S or ER4P, I don't hear any hiss at all. However, these two Etys are not very sensitive.

Ety are not sensitive enough to pick up the hiss. Most custom and top line iem like um3x, e500 are damm sensitive (Not saying Er4 are not top iem)

 

[qusp]

theory 87: have you played around with modding the coupling caps?? I am half way through installing the upgraded BG power rail caps, but wondered if I should bother bypassing the output coupling caps with .1uf BG NXHQ while i'm there???

 

[adrift]

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Originally Posted by Optiplex /img/forum/go_quote.gif I just noticed on the iBasso website that they changed the coupling caps from NCC ASF to Nichicon MUSE FX on the newest batch....any idea how this would (positively or negatively) impact the sound/ signature? Thanks.

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Originally Posted by jamato8 /img/forum/go_quote.gif They upgrade when they feel the sound will be improved.

Good, cause I just ordered one on Friday.

 

[theory_87]

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Originally Posted by qusp /img/forum/go_quote.gif theory 87: have you played around with modding the coupling caps?? I am half way through installing the upgraded BG power rail caps, but wondered if I should bother bypassing the output coupling caps with .1uf BG NXHQ while i'm there???

here and here

BTW, those looking at TLE2142/2141 with EL8201, AD8066 with EL8201 is very comparable too with a little more tube like sound.