kugino
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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.
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.
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.
Okay, so the Benchmark 2 is transparent, but the Oppo is average transparent. :wink_face:
I was reading one Benchmark 2 HQ reviewer was claiming a $400 AC cord dramatically improved the audio quality.
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.
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
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