BenG
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If Dr Meier came out with an 'improved' head-amp(s) what should it be like?
-I would keep the main features, though I might omit the highest crossfeed setting. I don't think very many people use this setting.
-I would also retain the Alps Blue pot and the generic, though less expensive, headphone jacks and RCAs. Sorry, I have no need for the added cost of Cardas RCAs or fancy headphone jacks. The cheap 1/8 jack is fine with me, since all of my cans are terminated for 1/8 jacks. (there will be people who will disagree with this, I know)
-The enclosure should be of the same sturdy aluminium with black-anodized plates. Generally, just keep the looks the same.
-Step-up the internal amplifying electronics(in a HA-2).
-A feature I would possibly like to see added is the Analouger feature built into an amp -- this way the signal wouldn't have to go through an added set of IC cables. This might require a larger enclosure, and thus bring up costs. Maybe both a HA-1b & HA-2 could have the Analoger feature, the HA-1b containing the same or similiar ampliflying electronics as the current HA-1, but both new Amps(HA-2 & HA-1b) would use the same enclosure? The built-in Analoger feature is not as important as the electronics up-grade, in the case of a HA-2, but worth some pondering.
-Retain the trademark neutral sound (at it's price point) of the HA-1 in any new amps. Just make the sound even more linear and transparent in a HA-2, and able to handle any can well(ie. difficult cans like the HD-600/580 or K-501). Also, use the Etymotics as a design reference, too.
-Continue to offer kits and assembled units
-Offer a trade-in or upgrade service for current Corda owners!
-Keep the prices relatively low and affordable on any new amps(ie. under $1,000, even under or around $500)
What do ya think?
-I would keep the main features, though I might omit the highest crossfeed setting. I don't think very many people use this setting.
-I would also retain the Alps Blue pot and the generic, though less expensive, headphone jacks and RCAs. Sorry, I have no need for the added cost of Cardas RCAs or fancy headphone jacks. The cheap 1/8 jack is fine with me, since all of my cans are terminated for 1/8 jacks. (there will be people who will disagree with this, I know)
-The enclosure should be of the same sturdy aluminium with black-anodized plates. Generally, just keep the looks the same.
-Step-up the internal amplifying electronics(in a HA-2).
-A feature I would possibly like to see added is the Analouger feature built into an amp -- this way the signal wouldn't have to go through an added set of IC cables. This might require a larger enclosure, and thus bring up costs. Maybe both a HA-1b & HA-2 could have the Analoger feature, the HA-1b containing the same or similiar ampliflying electronics as the current HA-1, but both new Amps(HA-2 & HA-1b) would use the same enclosure? The built-in Analoger feature is not as important as the electronics up-grade, in the case of a HA-2, but worth some pondering.
-Retain the trademark neutral sound (at it's price point) of the HA-1 in any new amps. Just make the sound even more linear and transparent in a HA-2, and able to handle any can well(ie. difficult cans like the HD-600/580 or K-501). Also, use the Etymotics as a design reference, too.
-Continue to offer kits and assembled units
-Offer a trade-in or upgrade service for current Corda owners!
-Keep the prices relatively low and affordable on any new amps(ie. under $1,000, even under or around $500)
What do ya think?