[BaboonGuy]

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this is more of a general question but how loud am I supposed to leave my DAP(I leave it at 60-70%) before controlling volume from my amp... or does it not matter? I was thinking that maybe if I just turned my Ipod down to a very low volume and the amp really high then maybe my DAP would last longer with its battery

Hmmm very interesting. To me, who has almost no knowledge of the science or inner workings of these things, seems like it would work.

 

[Lil' Knight]

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this is more of a general question but how loud am I supposed to leave my DAP(I leave it at 60-70%) before controlling volume from my amp... or does it not matter? I was thinking that maybe if I just turned my Ipod down to a very low volume and the amp really high then maybe my DAP would last longer with its battery

Normally, you'd leave your DAP @100% volume. With the iPod + LOD, the volume doesn't matter.
 

 

[EphemeralHope]

i see i see - still waiting for my lod to come in so I guess that will solve everything

 

[Scott_Tarlow]

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Well that depends.  As an amp alone, the Slim is without question a better performer, both in sound quality and volume control quality.  The Pico Slim paired with the standalone Pico DAC does sound better than the Pico DAC/Amp (I have all three on my desk right now).
 
Of course a Pico Slim+Pico DAC is more costly (though not by a ton) than the Pico DAC/amp.  But I think the added sound quality, volumne control performance, versatility, and improved battery life is worth it.  Of course, you do need to carry two boxes instead of one, which is the only real drawback I can see.
 
I am really quite happy with the Slim.  I'd love to see a successor (even if it needs to be a bit larger) that has the DAC integrated.  Especially if Justin can make it 24/96 input capable.  Definitely if he can make it a fully balanced amp, straight from the DAC chip to the output.

So what about the Pico Amp/DAC + the Pico slim vs the slim + Pico DAC only. I know this seems redundant, but I already have the Pico DAC/Amp, and really dont wanna go through the whole trouble of not having a DAC while i sell the Pico if I do it.

 

[Edwood]

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So what about the Pico Amp/DAC + the Pico slim vs the slim + Pico DAC only. I know this seems redundant, but I already have the Pico DAC/Amp, and really dont wanna go through the whole trouble of not having a DAC while i sell the Pico if I do it.

You could always buy the Pico DAC first, then sell the Pico Amp DAC. 

 
-Ed

 

[maunmaun]

Nice review, thanks. Was just wondering about this amp (To drive a D5000)

 

[mechever64]

vpivinylspinner showed us an amazing setup with iPad & pico DAC & pico slim. Is it going to work also with my pico USB dac/amp? I mean, iPad with camera adapter and pico USB DAC/AMP? Just plug & play?

 

[vpivinylspinner]

Yes it works fine with the Pico Amp/DAC.

 

[Jalo]

Vpivinylspinner:  I posted a question in the thread below pertaining to the post above.  Can you chime in and help?  Thanks.
 
http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/483404/ipad-to-support-usb-audio-interfaces-via-camera-connection-kit/105

 

[Iron_Dreamer]

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So what about the Pico Amp/DAC + the Pico slim vs the slim + Pico DAC only. I know this seems redundant, but I already have the Pico DAC/Amp, and really dont wanna go through the whole trouble of not having a DAC while i sell the Pico if I do it.

I haven't tried it.  Seems like a rather silly thing to try anyway, because no matter how good the Slim might sound, I'm sure it's not perfect (no amp is), and to use it downstream of another amp would just degrade the signal for no good reason.  Well, I suppose you could still use the Slim's volume control knob for its' greater precision, but the sound would be no better than the Pico DAC/amp alone, I guarantee you.

 

[Scott_Tarlow]

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I haven't tried it.  Seems like a rather silly thing to try anyway, because no matter how good the Slim might sound, I'm sure it's not perfect (no amp is), and to use it downstream of another amp would just degrade the signal for no good reason.  Well, I suppose you could still use the Slim's volume control knob for its' greater precision, but the sound would be no better than the Pico DAC/amp alone, I guarantee you.

I have used the pico dac/amp to feed other amps before, and i think you are right in that it does degrade the quality a little bit. I don't think I will be getting rid of the big pico, and i dont think I will purchase the slim. Maybe I will wait for the next portable DAC/Amp that justin comes out with, or try RSA.

 

[dcpoor]

Just chiming in with the mandatory "Oh man, this amp is so small/smaller than i expected" post.

 

[itsborken]

The digital volume control in the Slim is something else.  I have to admit I was thinking it wouldn't make that much of a difference but the finite control it provides surprised me.  Need to take some time ABing it with the Pico.

 

[dcpoor]

 

 

[Oomingmak]

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Any impressions?