[HiFiAudio]

  Still no update about the availability of the PM-2 ? 

 
I see Oppo UK now shows Estimated Availability August 2014, Oppo Digital still says Expected Availability: July 2014
 
I expect when Oppo Digital updates their web site then you will know when they are close to being available. 

 

 

[rgs9200m]

what do you have your pm-1 running through if ya don't mind me asking? For me it's my oppo bdp-105 and ipod5 for portable use,saving up for a ha-1.
Mike

Windows 7 Box --> Chord Hugo --> Rudistor RP010B
I've also got the Oppo 105 but it's just for DVDs.

 

[rgs9200m]

  The PM-1, IMHO, are not rolled off in the treble.  They offer more nuanced treble resolution/detail than my HE-6, although not as forward/pronounced in the HF as the HE-6..

Thanks. I sold my HE6 (too bright for me). Now I'm a big HE560 fan (have these now). [Wrong thread for this discussion I guess, but fwiw, newer is better somehow, and the 560 and PM1 are big winners for me and get lots of headtime.]

 

[YtseJamer]

   
I see Oppo UK now shows Estimated Availability August 2014, Oppo Digital still says Expected Availability: July 2014
 
I expect when Oppo Digital updates their web site then you will know when they are close to being available. 

 

 
Ok thanks for the update.

 

[x RELIC x]

Do you guys think the PM-1 will only be available for a short time after the PM-2 is released?

I'm a sucker for metal and leather and want to pick up a pair down the road, but don't want to get left behind if they're not going to make the PM-1 anymore.

 

[tinyman392]

Do you guys think the PM-1 will only be available for a short time after the PM-2 is released?

I'm a sucker for metal and leather and want to pick up a pair down the road, but don't want to get left behind if they're not going to make the PM-1 anymore.

 
No, the PM-2 is not made to replace the PM-1 in the lineup. 

 

[BucketInABucket]

Listened to the PM-1 in DMA HK. Has a wonderful smooth relaxed and warm sound that's perfect for jazz and chamber orchestral but not so good for aggressive genres like rock.

 

[kkcc]

Listened to the PM-1 in DMA HK. Has a wonderful smooth relaxed and warm sound that's perfect for jazz and chamber orchestral but not so good for aggressive genres like rock.

 
Yes IMO it's very good for vocal jazz, pop, and soft rock imo.  Small ensemble instrumentals works too.  But the overly relaxed and slightly dark signature with a restricted soundstage limits its appeals for other genres for me.  

 

[pataburd]

I really enjoy the PM-1 with "Classic Rock" from the '60s and '70s.  Amazing, the wealth of detail that the Oppos glean from these recordings!

 

[rgs9200m]

  I really enjoy the PM-1 with "Classic Rock" from the '60s and '70s.  Amazing, the wealth of detail that the Oppos glean from these recordings!

Yeah, me too. I ripped most of my many Time Life CDs (Rock & Roll Era, Classic Rock, Sounds of the 70s/80s/90s).
I started buying these in the 1980s.

 

[rgs9200m]

Does Oppo make a balanced cable with twin 3-pin XLR plugs? I don't see it on their site.

 

[HiFiAudio]

  Does Oppo make a balanced cable with twin 3-pin XLR plugs? I don't see it on their site.

No.
 
The only additional cables for the PM-1 are a 2M and 3M, Two 2.5mm mono miniature jacks to Neutrik XLR 4 Pin Male Connector at this time.   

 

[rgs9200m]

OK, thanks. It seems like something that should be available later, I guess.

 

[ogodei]

  OK, thanks. It seems like something that should be available later, I guess.

 
 It probably will not be, the industry is moving to 4 pin XLRs as the standard.  But you can easily obtain an adapter such as this one.

 

[mike7898]

I can't get over how amazing these PM-1 sound on my ipod5, EQ set to rock really brings the vocals and deeper Bass,compared to the Loudness setting I had for weeks on, Also use the bdp-105 as well..