Anaxilus
Headphoneus Supremus
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Oh woops, got my UHA's mixed up lol.
Yeah!! It's funny how similarly they're named.....
The Leckerton sounds like a solid little amp, and a front runner in today's portable selection though.
Hmm, its like deja vu all over again ...
@vlach, while the uHA-6 hasn't had many keystrokes here, the uHA-4 was a raging FOTM when it was released. I wrote an extensive comparative review between the 4 and the uHA-120 : if I had the money, I'd love to be able to compare the 6s with Justin's Class A portable, the AHA-160. Like many here, I would have been much happier if both companies had decided to use code names instead of model designations, but I guess 'LearJet' and 'Ballbreaker' might not have suited the designers' respective personalities.
http://www.leckertonaudio.com/products/uha-6s/
http://www.justaudio.co.uk/aha-120.html
Ultimately, that's not an 'apples and apples' comparison - the iBasso D12 at 285 USD has SPDIF input to a very well regarded DAC section, but I suspect the Leckerton has the edge in terms of output power. When you find yourself considering D12 into P4 for portable use, it all gets a bit silly and I forced myself to stop buying portable kit. For now
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i don't mind the exclusivity of a lesser known product
Excellent - are you familiar with the name 'Singlepower' ? No ? Then all this will be new to you !
I'm not familiar, i checked it out and it seems like a great product, however i'm reading that they are no longer in business and many people lost their money by ordering and never receiving their product?
Hi everyone,
I'm a newcomer to this forum, although I've been reading it since a lot of time ago.
My current portable rig consists of IPOD Classic 80Gb > HRT Istreamer (Battery powered) > Meier Corda Headsix. The headphones are Etymotic ER4P/S, Phonak Audeo PFE (grey filters) and
AKG K500. I own a pair of AKG K701, but to drive them properly, I have a Heed Canamp (stationary use).
So far, I am happy with the sound of the portable rig, but in search of improving the sound as a whole, my next goal is to get a new portable amp.
I am wondering about the Justaudio uha-120 to drive the headphones (in-ear & AKG K500), but given the output voltage value of the istreamer (2,25 Volts RMS), I don't know if the Justaudio
would be the correct choice (clipping & imbalance volume problems).
I am currently using the headsix (hi gain mode) with the Etys & Phonaks at a volume around 9, hence my doubts regarding this matter.
I have read about the 2Stepdance, but apart from the low battery duration, it seems to have issues regarding its digital volume (clicks & pops).
I live in Spain, so I would really prefer to buy the amp in Europe (to avoid surprises with customs). The maximum price would be around 300 Euro, and both the 2Stepdance & Justaudio uha-120
are inside this range of price. However I'm totally opened to another brands and models.
I'm not a basshead, I rather prefer an accurate sound in all the spectrum.
I strongly prefer quality more than quantity, and I would really appreciate your advices and comments before making a decision.
I am wondering about the Justaudio uha-120 to drive the headphones (in-ear & AKG K500), but given the output voltage value of the istreamer (2,25 Volts RMS), I don't know if the Justaudio would be the correct choice (clipping & imbalance volume problems).
@cn11
those look to be some serious cables; which are they, who makes them, if I may ask ? thank you.