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Yeah, but one with USB out and 120gb hard drive. :^)
Pico - USB DAC/Amplifier From HeadAmp
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stevenkelby
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I'm not jumping to any conclusions. I love the sound of the imod with v-caps and it's not that expensive when you DIY the docks and cables. Having said that, the Pico is certainly more accurate. I need to listen more before saying more. As Justin says though, I would expect the Pico to sound
"better" than an imod.
Can't use a Pico portably though. (The DAC at least). I can't even use the Pico DAC in my home stereo without putting another PC there, so the imod is staying, but in front of the PC, I think I may be choosing Pico DAC over imod DAC.
One more thing, when hooked into the charger, the Pico gives zero extra noise/hum. Can't say that for the imod, although the extra noise is at a level far below what you will hear on silent parts of source matetrial.
| Originally Posted by wakeride74 /img/forum/go_quote.gif That is an amazing statement as to the quality from the Pico's dac. Comparing it to a $1000 worth of iPod/iMod/V-cap upgrades and having a hard time picking a winner. |
I'm not jumping to any conclusions. I love the sound of the imod with v-caps and it's not that expensive when you DIY the docks and cables. Having said that, the Pico is certainly more accurate. I need to listen more before saying more. As Justin says though, I would expect the Pico to sound
"better" than an imod.
Can't use a Pico portably though. (The DAC at least). I can't even use the Pico DAC in my home stereo without putting another PC there, so the imod is staying, but in front of the PC, I think I may be choosing Pico DAC over imod DAC.
One more thing, when hooked into the charger, the Pico gives zero extra noise/hum. Can't say that for the imod, although the extra noise is at a level far below what you will hear on silent parts of source matetrial.
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Do you guys listen to the Pico on low or high gain? I should listen to my HD600s on high gain, right? One headfier just claimed that music always sounds better on low gain. Always?
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That guys thinks he's know everything. He gets obsessed with one brand and talks about it like it's the best and everthing else is crap.
| Originally Posted by chouman /img/forum/go_quote.gif Do you guys listen to the Pico on low or high gain? I should listen to my HD600s on high gain, right? One headfier just claimed that music always sounds better on low gain. Always? |
That guys thinks he's know everything. He gets obsessed with one brand and talks about it like it's the best and everthing else is crap.
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use your own ears. If it sounds better 1 way than another, use it that way...
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Yep, what he said ^^^
| Originally Posted by grawk /img/forum/go_quote.gif use your own ears. If it sounds better 1 way than another, use it that way... |
Yep, what he said ^^^
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It shouldn't affect the sound either way (might , but shouldn't). You should use the one where you feel like you are happy with the position and sensitivity of the volume knob. If you are maxed out on low gain, switch to high. If you have barely turned it on with high gain, switch to low.
The Rudistor amps sound better on High gain, My RPX-33 certainly did anyway.
| Originally Posted by chouman /img/forum/go_quote.gif Do you guys listen to the Pico on low or high gain? I should listen to my HD600s on high gain, right? One headfier just claimed that music always sounds better on low gain. Always? |
It shouldn't affect the sound either way (might , but shouldn't). You should use the one where you feel like you are happy with the position and sensitivity of the volume knob. If you are maxed out on low gain, switch to high. If you have barely turned it on with high gain, switch to low.
The Rudistor amps sound better on High gain, My RPX-33 certainly did anyway.
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Sorry guys to come back on this, but I'm really trying to find a good DAC without having to sell my car.
What do you think of the plico just for desktop DAC use ?
Can I go for something better (even used) for the same price range?
Thanks!
| Originally Posted by ilgello /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hi guys, I'm not really interested in the amp section of this little baby (planning to get something like a Darkvoice 332), but I'm looking to upgrade my beresford with something serious (desktop use), would this a good choice or a Dac 1 would make more sense ? |
Sorry guys to come back on this, but I'm really trying to find a good DAC without having to sell my car.
What do you think of the plico just for desktop DAC use ?
Can I go for something better (even used) for the same price range?
Thanks!
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My opinion: the DAC is very nice, but you're paying a LOT to use this just as a DAC. You could spend that kind of money and get a nicer unit. I'd consider one of the NOS DAC's with USB (Paradesea, Comnstantine, etc.), a Headroom DAC unit, the DAC 1 you mention (there, you pay more for the DAC than the amp), or others. Try searching for USB DAC in the source forums....
| Originally Posted by ilgello /img/forum/go_quote.gif Sorry guys to come back on this, but I'm really trying to find a good DAC without having to sell my car. What do you think of the plico just for desktop DAC use ? Can I go for something better (even used) for the same price range? Thanks! |
My opinion: the DAC is very nice, but you're paying a LOT to use this just as a DAC. You could spend that kind of money and get a nicer unit. I'd consider one of the NOS DAC's with USB (Paradesea, Comnstantine, etc.), a Headroom DAC unit, the DAC 1 you mention (there, you pay more for the DAC than the amp), or others. Try searching for USB DAC in the source forums....
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Man, don't go crazy, get your priorities right.
No matter how much you spend on a car it's never going to sound as good as a great DAC
I don't have any specific ideas, love the Pico and have no evidence to support this, but I would suspect that $500 can buy you a used stand alone DAC that would do better than the Pico for your purposes, if your getting a better amp. Maybe a Stello DA100 or something?
| Originally Posted by ilgello /img/forum/go_quote.gif Sorry guys to come back on this, but I'm really trying to find a good DAC without having to sell my car. What do you think of the plico just for desktop DAC use ? Can I go for something better (even used) for the same price range? Thanks! |
Man, don't go crazy, get your priorities right.
No matter how much you spend on a car it's never going to sound as good as a great DAC
I don't have any specific ideas, love the Pico and have no evidence to support this, but I would suspect that $500 can buy you a used stand alone DAC that would do better than the Pico for your purposes, if your getting a better amp. Maybe a Stello DA100 or something?
ilgello
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As usual guys you are wonderful!
I will search for a good bargain in the used usb Dacs, in the meantime read read read
This forum is a treasure! I'm just sorry for my wallet
I will search for a good bargain in the used usb Dacs, in the meantime read read read
This forum is a treasure! I'm just sorry for my wallet
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Steven
Glad to hear your Pico arrived and you're enjoying it. At present, I'm looking for a USB DAC/Amp, but it doesn't have to be portable. Desktop size will do, though smaller is no disadvantage.
I wonder which desktop size USB DAC/Amps you or others would think are equal in sound quality to the Pico?
For starters, how would it compare with Dussun T2, KingRex T20U, Meier Corda Cantate (all similar price) Lucid, Benchmark, (3-4X price)
Cheers
Stewart
Glad to hear your Pico arrived and you're enjoying it. At present, I'm looking for a USB DAC/Amp, but it doesn't have to be portable. Desktop size will do, though smaller is no disadvantage.
I wonder which desktop size USB DAC/Amps you or others would think are equal in sound quality to the Pico?
For starters, how would it compare with Dussun T2, KingRex T20U, Meier Corda Cantate (all similar price) Lucid, Benchmark, (3-4X price)
Cheers
Stewart
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Why did everyone who purchased this get the DAc version? No one got the non-DAC version? er??
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I bought the non-DAC version. Had no use for it. I love the amp on the Pico. Terrific synergy with my RS-1s. Goes great with my DT990/600 as well. And though it is a small detail, I love how there is a charging light to tell you when it is charging and when it is done.
| Originally Posted by davidw89 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Why did everyone who purchased this get the DAc version? No one got the non-DAC version? er?? |
I bought the non-DAC version. Had no use for it. I love the amp on the Pico. Terrific synergy with my RS-1s. Goes great with my DT990/600 as well. And though it is a small detail, I love how there is a charging light to tell you when it is charging and when it is done.
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