[shigzeo]

I'm pretty much sold. Got the funds together now. I have a bad ground hum in my place but the power circuit of the HILO is good enough that it doesn't affect either my loudspeaker setup or my headphones. I'm not sure whether it affects absolute recording quality (through the HILO's amazing ADC) or not, but I may find out when I borrow a large battery for HILO. Cheers.

 

[yoghurtlidlicker]

I will test it with Kingrex Slap! soon. I'm waiting for power cable...
Hilo screams quality all the way...
I love it.

 

[yoghurtlidlicker]

Hilo's headphone out power:
1.23W @ 25 ohms; 1.0W @ 47 ohms; 0.48W @ 100 ohms, 0.24W @ 200 ohms
 
I couldn't find it in their spec so I asked Lynx directly.
 

 

[shigzeo]

I will have my review finished and up by Tuesday. I just sent the HILO back to the distributor. 
 
And I've saved my yennies because I am having a very difficult time trying to come up with a post-HILO listening world. I've measured its outputs, listened intently for about two weeks, and basically slaved myself to its every output and input. LOVE.

 

[yoghurtlidlicker]

I will have my review finished and up by Tuesday. I just sent the HILO back to the distributor. 


 


And I've saved my yennies because I am having a very difficult time trying to come up with a post-HILO listening world. I've measured its outputs, listened intently for about two weeks, and basically slaved myself to its every output and input. LOVE.

 


GREAT!

I've seen some measurements against SPL Phonitor 2 (I can't find them now though) - Hilo K.O. WIN!

 

[Ultrainferno]

And here is his review:
 
http://www.headfonia.com/lynx-studio-technology-hilo-way-more-than-you-bargained-for/
 
Enjoy!

 

[PleasantSounds]

Great review!
Having used Hilo for about a year I tend to agree with most of the statements made. One correction though:
 

 
And HILO’s TRS monitor outputs are good, just not as good as its XLR components. Probably, they are hooked up to the same DAC as the headphone amp

 
Hilo actually contains 3 separate DACs: one driving the headphone amp, one for the line out (XLR) and one for monitor (TRS). The line out DAC consists of 2 chips per channel giving it extra 3dB of dynamic range, compared to the other two.

 

[shigzeo]

Well, I just plunked down my yennies for a HILO of my own. It should arrive in two weeks, in black. I'm stoked. 

And, I've uploaded simple RMAA results for HILO's XLR and HPO outputs.

 

[Theogenes]

Well, I just plunked down my yennies for a HILO of my own. It should arrive in two weeks, in black. I'm stoked. 


And, I've uploaded simple RMAA results for HILO's XLR and HPO outputs.

Now that you've had it for a while, whaddya think? Are you a Hilo devotee like the rest of us kooks?

 

[shigzeo]

Now that you've had it for a while, whaddya think? Are you a Hilo devotee like the rest of us kooks?

Are you serious? If I didn't have this wonderful device... I'd be on the streets. Although, it was a very serious investment for a man that is still filling out his lighting needs for his studio. But I love it. LOVE it.

 

[pspivak]

I'm just getting set up but wanted to post. I'll post a better picture later.

 

[shigzeo]

I'm just getting set up but wanted to post. I'll post a better picture later.

Awesome setup.

 

[Happy Camper]

The analog gauges are icing on a sonic blessing. Enjoy.

 

[yoghurtlidlicker]

Hilo is the best dac/amp I ever heard...
I'm still in love.

 

[shigzeo]

The analog gauges are icing on a sonic blessing. Enjoy.

I totally don't use them, but they are interesting. I use the horizonotal meters only. But this DAC is fantastic.