[Haden2866]

Hi, Necophiliacs (thanks but no thanks, autocorrect).
I have just pulled the trigger on a v5 which I intend to pair with my Mojo which, while undoubtedly an extraordinary DAC, I reckon can be improved amp-wise, in my opinion of course.
Question - has anyone compared Neco's v5 with a Questyle QP1R DAP? I heard one briefly at CanJam London 2015 and really liked what the current mode amplification did. I asked Neco whether his current feedback design was similar but he hadn't heard of one, although he had a quick look at the QP1R specs and thought it looked good.
Regards, Haden

 

[beancakes]

Hello, for Neco V5 - will there be enough power to drive headphones with 600 ohms ? Say for 2 hours run time ? Thanks.  

 

[northendjazz]

@beancakes are you talking about the batteries lasting the 2hrs or the power to drive the 600ohm? anyway you will be fine on both counts. I use my V5 with a aune m2 which has a 6 to 7 hour battery life so I charge the V5 at the same time. The V5 batteries runs for at least 10hrs, I use a number of different phones with the V5 from dt880 600's, dt1350 to ZMF Vibro's , the battery life doesn't seem to change with ohms.

 

[beancakes]

Thanks for the reply. Its a upgrade plan (600 ohms headphone）for later stage. What would be your opinion for this setup, DAP(M1S) + Neco V5（Amplifier）+ Monk+ earphone ? i more into pop songs. Started my music from radio stations and like the stero(3D sound stage) with good vocals, good bass. Btw have you consider the Aune B1 amplifier before the purchase of V5 ? The V5 - Dual mono design is like mono blocks with the 2 separate amplifier driving the left and right channel ? 

 

[northendjazz]

Yes, like mono blocks and makes for a very good stereo image/soundstage. I have a pair of monk+ and just tried them on the V5 and as I expected they sound good as well. I've never heard the M1S but that should be fine, I upgraded from the V4 so I missed the B1 but have read good reviews.  

 

[beancakes]

Thanks.

 

[vhsownsbeta]

I have a V5 for sale, if anyone is interested...

http://www.head-fi.org/t/836641/neco-v5-portable-amplifier

 

[plums]

Trigger finger is hovering over the buy button...
 
I've been through the thread and have a question for you fine fellas. I've got a Schiit Mjolnir 2 w/LISST and an equaliser to cajole some real bass out of my HD800 and HD650, which have very high impedance around 100hz (650ohm and 525ohm respectively).
 
I was testing the capabilities of my old O2, which I do not like, to see what I may be able to accomplish from a portable. With the HD800 it's non-starter, with the HD650 on AC it just about manages to bring out enough bass weight/slam, and on battery it's a little shy of acceptable for me. AC puts out 7.3vrms into 600ohms, and 5.3vrms on battery. The Neco V5 is 16v peak-to-peak, which is 5.656vrms, but couldn't say into what load.
 
So, as an O2 is my only portable reference, how does it compare, particularly in regards to bass impact?
 
Cheers!

 

[theritz]

my v3 is for sale!

http://www.head-fi.org/t/838630/neco-soundlab-v3-portable-amp

 

[hifimiami]

Just audition new V5 after 50 hr break in, this little amp sounds incredible, like I'm listening to a an expensive desktop amp.
 
Dynamics, detail and tonality listening through DX90 with Beyer T90 wired with Moon Audio Black Dragon V2 awesome.
 
Neco is a true professional and master amp designer and builder!

 

[jgwtriode]

Im going to probably get  a new dac in the next few weeks.  Either a full evs mod gustard or the LkS004 with the new 9038 sabre dac.  Huge improvement either way.  I suspect the Neco will improve to the degree that the Dac is better than my ifi dsd micro.

 

[anuenlil]

Agree with the praise of portable Neco's. I have a v2, not only does the charged battery last forever but it rivals some seriously good desktops.

 

[flu_fighter]

New mini headamp is out and also V6 coming out soon, can't wait.

 

[Haden2866]

New mini headamp is out and also V6 coming out soon, can't wait.

Love my v5 - use it every day with my Chord Mojo to add a little body, width and some bass texture.
Neco is a basically a genius.
Any ideas what v6 will bring?

 

[flu_fighter]

Love my v5 - use it every day with my Chord Mojo to add a little body, width and some bass texture.
Neco is a basically a genius.
Any ideas what v6 will bring?

Emailed Neco about the V6, he said it will be op amp rollable, it will not be a current output amp like the V5 unless he finds another current feedback op amp as the LM49713 is no longer manufactured. I guess that is why he stopped selling the V5