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I wish I knew it worked with tablets. Debating if I should cancel my order. I rarely use my laptop.
I wish I knew it worked with tablets. Debating if I should cancel my order. I rarely use my laptop.
I wish I knew it worked with tablets. Debating if I should cancel my order. I rarely use my laptop.
Just wonder if the Geek or its variants are able to hoop up with external electricity supply?
According to Larry, yes! You can use something like this:
http://www.sears.com/apricorn-usb-power-adapter-y-cable-ausb-y/p-00323550000P?sid=IDx01192011x000001&kpid=00323550000&kispla=00323550000P
It was tested with an iPad + CCK. It worked, but external power was necessary. No word on Android, which is a mess as far as consistency of USB audio implementation. Most likely the GEEK will draw too much power.
The officially announced it will work with Android in their latest update. Even more excited now.
Also if anyone in Toronto (or even Canada) wants to jump in on a lower bracket, I got in at the $139 bracket and I can always add to my order. It's $20 to ship regardless of how many units you order so we will also split the shipping costs. PM me if interested!
I currently use an iMod with an e12 Amp.
For my desktop/work setup I use an AudioGD 15.32.
I would be wanting to get the SuperDuper Geek to replace the AudioGD at work to power my Mad Dog's and in turn my Alpha Dogs once they are released.
Obviously the Geek wont compare to the AudioGD for pure power, however how close to the e12 would it be, given the t50rp's are 50ohm phones?
Also I have looked around for the sonic characteristics of the TI DAC however I come up empty. How does it sound?
Thanks.
Scott
Even the plain GEEK should have enough power for the Mad Dogs. While the modifications might impact impedance or sensitivity slightly, it shouldn't be far off from the stock which has an impedance of 50ohms and 98db for sensitivity. You would only need about 16mw to get painfully loud, 150mw to potentially damage your eardrums.
The E12 is able to swing a lot more voltage than any level of GEEK, but it is wasted overhead for Mad Dogs and most other headphones.
A DAC chipset's sound depends on implementation and output stage. It would be nearly impossible to tell how something will sound based on just the chip used.