[PUGSTUB]

Anyone know if this exists? I would like to try a battery powered D/A with my portable Sony discman with an optical out? Can anyone help me out with idea's? Thanks

 

[some1x]

Look for Tyll's post in middle of page here: http://www6.head-fi.org/forums/showt...&page=14&pp=20

 

[dshea_32665]

I am selling an AOS Piccolo DAC:

http://www4.head-fi.org/forums/showthread.php?t=117166

The AOS Piccolo DAC can run off batteries in a separate battery pack (10 AA's). The unit is very small and the battery pack is about the same size. It might fit the bill.

dshea

 

[Ozniot]

AOS Piccolo DAC is a nice step up from a Discman. Right now I'm listening to Piccolo DAC plus XP-7. If you go this route you'll need a standalone headphone amp as well.

 

[ToddW]

is there an alternative to the picollo, as it is no longer available

 

[DukeTogo]

You can also run an Apogee Mini-DAC (accepts Toslink) off batteries.

Mind you, you won't be fitting this in your pocket or anything, but it is certainly transportable if you planned on taking it around with you.

http://www.apogeedigital.com/products/minidac.php
http://www.ecocharge.com/

 

[dshea_32665]

Quote:

Originally Posted by DukeTogo You can also run an Apogee Mini-DAC (accepts Toslink) off batteries. Mind you, you won't be fitting this in your pocket or anything, but it is certainly transportable if you planned on taking it around with you. http://www.apogeedigital.com/products/minidac.php http://www.ecocharge.com/

This is the setup I have moved to and it really is amazing (cheaper 12V Lead Acid batteries not the eco system)! I have two batteries, so one charges as I listen to the other. The sound is a tiny bit more clear and detailed, but noticeable.

dshea

 

[rab10]

Has anybody had a chance to compare the current offerings of portable dac solutions: Apogee Mini-DAC, Bel Canto 2, AOS Piccolo, Headroom MicroDAC, etc.

Ozniot, Dshea_32665, have you compared your DACs to others?

Thanks!

 

[dshea_32665]

Quote:

Originally Posted by rab10 Has anybody had a chance to compare the current offerings of portable dac solutions: Apogee Mini-DAC, Bel Canto 2, AOS Piccolo, Headroom MicroDAC, etc. Ozniot, Dshea_32665, have you compared your DACs to others? Thanks!

I have an AOS Piccolo (actually it is for sale on the forum). It is an amazing little unit for its price but it is not in the same league as the Apogee or Bel Canto (which cost 3 to 4 times more), and so I am just not using it much any more. Also it is much smaller than the Bel Canto or Apogee, about 1/10 the size.

dshea