[Pete7]

I just got a pair of HD650's with an Equinox Cable, and I've been really impressed with the results of using the PR II with OPA627's installed. In fact, the HD650's sound better to my ears with the PR II than with a Woo Audio 3 and a really good tube combination (Tung Sol 7236 and GE 6BQ7A's). Larocco Audio is coming out with a Dedicated Power Supply called the PSR in the near future, so I'm kind of wondering whether or not to get it and use the PR II for home and portable duty, or if another amp such as an RSA XP-7 or even HR-2 would outperform it. I'm fairly sure the HR-2 would, but would the difference be all that great?

 

[PeeeMeS]

From my experience, amps dont get too much bang from upgrades
Even an upgrade from a $500 portable to $2000 home amp isn't that big

 

[Sugano-san]

I once compared the PR Mk I to the XP-7, and the PR Mk I was better. I wouldn't be surprised if the PR Mk II were clearly better than the XP-7. Can't comment on the other model though.

 

[Pete7]

Well, for once I think I'll forego the urge to try out new equipment and be satisfied with what I have. I ordered the Power Supply for the PR II as part of a group buy.

 

[Lsportline43]

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Originally Posted by Pete7 Well, for once I think I'll forego the urge to try out new equipment and be satisfied with what I have. I ordered the Power Supply for the PR II as part of a group buy.

LaRocco is already taking orders for the Power Supply? Any word on the DAC that is supposed to pair with the Pocket Reference II?

 

[Pete7]

The DAC's still in the development stage, but from what PPL is saying it's pretty close. Check out the Larocco shop forum on ipastudio for details. Not sure if I'll actually need that, but it might be necessary to complete the collection.