[soundlogic]

I do too...Problem being: I will be out of the country when it is delivered...I won't be able to listen for about 3 weeks. Keep me/us posted. Thanks!

 

[Badas]

 
Well, for me it did not change one bit, it sounded as expected (neutral) from the start. Let's settle this topic and get back to the Oppo HA-1 ... still having issues with the bluetooth, the connection has random hick-ups, no matter what device I try. Pretty annoying.  
 
I recently swapped out the cable of my HE-500 to a custom-built balanced one. Finally got rid of that crappy silver noise-inducing thing, hurray! Works like a charm on the HA-1, I'm very happy.

 
Yeah, I had the bluetooth issue as well. One thing I considered was using a ultra long connector and going directly into the front USB connection. Maybe you could consider that?
 
In the end I just stuck with a iPod dock and connected using coax. The dock controls the iPod via remote.

 

[Mediahound]

How well does the HA-1 pair with the Audeze LCD-3 with balanced cables? 

 

[goldendarko]

How well does the HA-1 pair with the Audeze LCD-3 with balanced cables? 

Excellent pairing and the one I personally use. The lcd-3 benefits from a brighter DAC which I think the Oppo has. Helps balance out the warmth of the audeze headphones

 

[Mediahound]

Excellent pairing and the one I personally use. The lcd-3 benefits from a brighter DAC which I think the Oppo has. Helps balance out the warmth of the audeze headphones

 
Thanks. I have the Burson conductor which pairs very well too. Good power and a bit on the bright side so perfect for LCD-3s. But I'm looking to go balanced and also get something with a remote.
 
I see Oppo has the refurbs in stock again as of now so I think I'll order.

 

[goldendarko]

I used to own the Burson conductor as well. I prefer the Oppo in terms of sound quality. Plus it's cheaper and has way more versatility and looks great to boot.

 

[poocaso]

   
Thanks. I have the Burson conductor which pairs very well too. Good power and a bit on the bright side so perfect for LCD-3s. But I'm looking to go balanced and also get something with a remote.
 
I see Oppo has the refurbs in stock again as of now so I think I'll order.

Go for it! Listening to my Oppp HA-1 refurb now and loving it!

 

[Davey Wonder]

  How well does the HA-1 pair with the Audeze LCD-3 with balanced cables? 

I ditto Goldendarko's assessment. I'm running HA-1 with non-fazored LCD-3's via a 15' Norse Audio Skuld balanced cable. I'm in love!
 
You should check out Inner Fidelity's excellent review of the HA-1, which was apparently made using LCD-3's:
 
http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/affordable-and-transparent-oppo-ha-1-headphone-amplifierdac#dQMvkeTUWDZfRu0h.97
 
Happy listening!

 

[Badas]

 
I ditto Goldendarko's assessment. I'm running HA-1 with non-fazored LCD-3's via a 15' Norse Audio Skuld balanced cable. I'm in love!
 
You should check out Inner Fidelity's excellent review of the HA-1, which was apparently made using LCD-3's:
 
http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/affordable-and-transparent-oppo-ha-1-headphone-amplifierdac#dQMvkeTUWDZfRu0h.97
 
Happy listening!

I have that combo. I'm not a fan. I will be the first to admit I can be wrong tho. So I will give it a good listen in the weekend.

I suspect that combo will be nice for airy detail type music. Alison Krauss for example.

 

[Mediahound]

I used to own the Burson conductor as well. I prefer the Oppo in terms of sound quality. Plus it's cheaper and has way more versatility and looks great to boot.

 
 

 
Go for it! Listening to my Oppp HA-1 refurb now and loving it!

 
 

 
I ditto Goldendarko's assessment. I'm running HA-1 with non-fazored LCD-3's via a 15' Norse Audio Skuld balanced cable. I'm in love!
 
You should check out Inner Fidelity's excellent review of the HA-1, which was apparently made using LCD-3's:
 
http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/affordable-and-transparent-oppo-ha-1-headphone-amplifierdac#dQMvkeTUWDZfRu0h.97
 
Happy listening!

Mine is on the way! I wish I didn't have to pay sales tax in California. Oh well. I should have it by the end of the week. 

 

[gavinfabl]

My review will be live on my website on Tuesday, but what I have found is using the HA-1 in balanced mode is far more favourable. Even with Oppo's own PM-2 headphones , in balanced mode the quality seems much better.

This is a really impressive piece of kit.

 

[Mediahound]

Just received my HA-1 and checking it out. Question, is there supposed to be a soft transformer like buzzing sound if you put your ear to the top vent? Is this normal?

 

[ngyu]

Woot! Just got my Oppo HA-1. I'm coming from a Emotiva Stealth DC-1 -> Bryston BHA-1 and running HD800/HD650. Can't wait to hear how this combo sounds!

 

[StandUp713]

Has anybody used the HA-1 drivers with Windows 10?

 

[money4me247]

Has anybody used the HA-1 drivers with Windows 10?

I have the oppo drivers w/ windows 10. works fine on the ha-2. ha-1 & ha-2 uses the same drivers