[DanTheMiataMan]

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Originally Posted by Mazz /img/forum/go_quote.gif Easier said than done with 300GB on the server and 160GB for OS, work data + apps on the laptop

500gb externals are running like 125 bucks on sale now a days =P

 

[imo_ct]

Hi All!

Firstly-A BIG thank to everybody for a very helpful thread!

You all basically convinced me to pull the trigger and get a Boa...
I'm ordering tomorrow!
This will be my first portable amp so I'm very excited!

Just need a bit of reassurance as the Boa and Headrooom ToatalBitHead work out at pretty much exactly the same price for me shipped...wondered if any of you had had/listened to both and could give me a quick comparison?

I mainly listen to Prog Metal, Thrash Metal, 60's rock and some acoustic and classical, all ALAC or at least 320kbps MP3 and I'll be using Shure SE210's (for now) with custom moulds(long story)...

Thanks again!

 

[Mazz]

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Originally Posted by DanTheMiataMan /img/forum/go_quote.gif 500gb externals are running like 125 bucks on sale now a days =P

Yep, but I already have one for offsite backups and I don't really want to have yet another one. I'll see if I can fix this when I get a chance, or I'll make local copies onto the laptop when I want to play something (at least for a while)...

 

[boodi]

boa just arrived

little dac amp feel impressive
very little and very shiny in grey

sound nothing special at the moment really

ears very demanding though

burn in in progress

 

[PixelSquish]

hey, what would be considered the next step up from a boa that is a usbdac

 

[Townyj]

Headamp Pico USB/DAC

BTW does anyone know the impedance range for the Boa..?? I just ordered one for my PK1's..... Hopefully it was a wise choice

 

[boodi]

drives hd600 and ps-1 ok after somehours burn in the changes yet mentioned in progress

seems to lack speed (and prat) , which is among the most important factors in my list ( fun ) ; most of the portable amp I've tried based on opamp lack speed and lack big presence

 

[chris_ah1]

I would say don't waste time with portables unless you need them - a proper desktop set is going to generally be better per $$$.

I need them as I already have a very nice desktop dac but it's just a smidge too big to pocket and take with me on a trip with a laptop.

 

[Zero000]

Got a small problem wit the Boa, the cable that came with the Boa is beginning to break. If I use it anymore, it's bound to snap off. I was wondering if there is another cheap alternative to this cable rather then buying the 19 Euro cable that iBasso offers at their site (iBasso)

 

[boodi]

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Originally Posted by chris_ah1 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I would say don't waste time with portables unless you need them - a proper desktop set is going to generally be better per $$$. I need them as I already have a very nice desktop dac but it's just a smidge too big to pocket and take with me on a trip with a laptop.

just a try out , and I need a portable solution for the laptop

worth 200$ ? as an ultra portable dac amp , which is cheap , that one can use both out of a laptop on tour ( foobar dsp loaded of course ) and out of any line out / usb out , 300% plug and play , I would say yes -

far away from my home rig§ ? yes , no doubt about it , far

want to wait a 200hr burn in at least though to say last words on sound

btw sound signature change more then slightly swtiching gain position , which is a good thing

 

[boodi]

it's a pity rolling not available anymore , even though solder at hand can do , still have to open it ..

 

[mrarroyo]

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Originally Posted by boodi /img/forum/go_quote.gif it's a pity rolling not available anymore , even though solder at hand can do , still have to open it ..

Yes it is a pity, my Boa came alive when I installed an LM6172 on the headphone socket.

I do not use it as a DAC but to test I rolled a bunch of op-amps and there are some interesting options depending on the sound you are looking for.

 

[RAQemUP]

@Boodi If you are using the Boa with your computer, have you tried setting up ASIO4ALL with it? http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f46/as...nation-221237/

 

[boodi]

thanks , now I'm asio-ed club too

I expect the most improvement from burn in . I'm expecting a better ambience , separation and positioning of sound but i'm not expecting speed / prat improving much .

 

[DanTheMiataMan]

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Originally Posted by boodi /img/forum/go_quote.gif seems to lack speed (and prat) , which is among the most important factors in my list ( fun ) ; most of the portable amp I've tried based on opamp lack speed and lack big presence

Im a newb but what do you mean when you say lack speed.