Boffy
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Hmmmm.... I can't decide between E12A, PHA-1, or JDS Labs C5. Anyone have a comparison between E12A and PHA-1 or JDS Labs C5?
Hmmmm.... I can't decide between E12A, PHA-1, or JDS Labs C5. Anyone have a comparison between E12A and PHA-1 or JDS Labs C5?
Pha-1 has damned good clarity and a clean sound... C5 just sounded more lean and underwhelming. Only prob with pha-1 is that it's limited to 24/96 files iirc. Can't play 24/192 vinyl.
That said why not check out the new denon dac amp? I think it's called DA10. Also, audio tech are releasing a dac amp too apparently.
Has anyone compare E12A with Cayin c5?
Did you read my review? It's all there, even with pictures. http://www.head-fi.org/products/fiio-e12a-mont-blanc-portable-headphone-amplifier-for-iem-special-edition/reviews/11803
My expectation bias is strong, though. I'm fully expecting to prefer the E12A. Cayin C5 is nice but has too much power for IEM I use at my preferred listening levels. C5's bass boost is also more of a "warmth boost", IMHO. Descriptions of E12A's bass boost being mostly in sub-bass with minimal mid-bass boost sounds much more like what I'm looking for.