[kugino]

i just read part two of the review. seems like a really good unit. interesting what he said at the end about the benchmark being that much better. 

 

[JML]

I asked him if he tried the HA-1 in balanced mode; he did, and the Benchmark, too.

 

[x RELIC x]

Oppo Headphone Amplifier HA-1: Up Close 2
Real HD Audio - Mark Waldrep - 5/21

More talk about the source files and features than about sound signature.

Recurring descriptions are clarity, accuracy, richness. What more can be said.

 

[elviscaprice]

More talk about the source files and features than about sound signature.
 

 
A nice way of avoiding to say the sound signature is average.  You don't see the reviewers gushing over it's sound.  But then what can you expect for it's price range.

 

[x RELIC x]

A nice way of avoiding to say the sound signature is average.  You don't see the reviewers gushing over it's sound.  But then what can you expect for it's price range.

There is no sound signature. It's transparent to the music. That's what many are looking for and I expect a lot less for the price range.

 

[elviscaprice]

There is no sound signature. It's transparent to the music. That's what many are looking for and I expect a lot less for the price range.

Okay, so the Benchmark 2 is transparent, but the Oppo is average transparent. 

 

[x RELIC x]

Okay, so the Benchmark 2 is transparent, but the Oppo is average transparent.  :wink_face:

Ok

 

[HiFiAudio]

I was reading one Benchmark 2 HQ HGC reviewer was claiming a $400 AC cord dramatically improved the audio quality.   Perhaps the rarified air has a effect on a listener. 
 
Really only two reviews out and this last one is a bit sparse on the impressions, mostly specification oriented, and kinda worthless without any measurements IMHO.

 

[elviscaprice]

  I was reading one Benchmark 2 HQ reviewer was claiming a $400 AC cord dramatically improved the audio quality.  

 
That $400 chord must have made it EXTREMELY transparent. 

 

[Rossliew]

   
Not yet. The Asian release of the HA-1 will be in a week or so. Once it is released, you should start to see local online resellers and retail channels start to carry the HA-1.

Thanks for the info!

 

[Frank I]

HA-1  has about  good 72 hrs  burn in and is sounding very good. The edge has disappeared and sound sexcelelnt woth the PM-1.LCD Xand alpha dog I have tried so far.

 

[JamieMcC]

Well I am disappointed the Oppo HA-1 looked a interesting amp and I have been following the reviews but have just seen the UK pricing its £1199 thats just over $2000 seriously What 

 

[Smarty-pants]

If you email or call Oppo Digital, you can buy it direct from them at the U.S. pricing.
http://www.oppodigital.com/ContactUs.aspx

 

[SpudHarris]

If you email or call Oppo Digital, you can buy it direct from them at the U.S. pricing.
http://www.oppodigital.com/ContactUs.aspx

I considered doing that. Even with VAT and the usual Parcel Farce admin charges there was still quite a saving. This will suit quite a few Europeans if they are willing to wait a little longer and agree to send back at their own cost if anything goes wrong. Me? I'm gonna play it safe

 

[JamieMcC]

If you email or call Oppo Digital, you can buy it direct from them at the U.S. pricing.
http://www.oppodigital.com/ContactUs.aspx

Thank you