antonyfirst
Headphoneus Supremus
And is it possible to make the P2 sound neutral with opamp rolling? That would make a difference with Triple.fi/UE11
Originally Posted by Pete7 /img/forum/go_quote.gif It improves quite a bit. As I'm sure you are well aware, the ES2's hiss like crazy with any portable DAP. This makes a good portable amp paramount. The ES2's are very receptive to amping, making the P2 ideal. You can also customize the P2's sound with op-amp rolling, enabling you to tailor the sound to your liking. |
Originally Posted by sanity8me /img/forum/go_quote.gif to be honest with you, they don't hiss that much on my sony A818 (EQ: all flat with +2 on "clear bass") in comparison to other DAPs out there.. i'm considering getting the D2-Viper.. but even if my A818 has no line-out do you think it will be a good match since it may have a very similar sound signature as your P2? |
Originally Posted by Pete7 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Without a line-out, you'll be amping the signal twice- once from the amp of the A818 and then from the D2. Some head-fiers do this- I used to do it myself with a Sony HD-5, but having done so and experienced the difference I think it defeats the purpose. Think about it, you'd be amping a signal that's already been amped, not a clean signal. |
Originally Posted by Pete7 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Without a line-out, you'll be amping the signal twice- once from the amp of the A818 and then from the D2. Some head-fiers do this- I used to do it myself with a Sony HD-5, but having done so and experienced the difference I think it defeats the purpose. Think about it, you'd be amping a signal that's already been amped, not a clean signal. |
Originally Posted by basman /img/forum/go_quote.gif With A800 series you dont even need a line out with its sound quality. Sorry for OT. |
Originally Posted by antonyfirst /img/forum/go_quote.gif On most players, volume is controlled digitally. This means you have to find the volume at which your player behaves like a lineout (no digital attenuation of the signal). For Sony A8xx players it's full volume. Amping the player with a D2... I don't know if it's a good idea: the Sony is considered a warmish player, and the D2 amp is warm as well. You'll make overall sound signature more opaque. This will be great for Etys, not so much for IEMs with subdued highs, or bassy. I wouldn't do this for Westone ES2. My understanding is that you might be better served by an iQube (550$!), SR71, AE-2 or Minibox E+ (180$). |
Originally Posted by mew1838 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Anyone can compare the D2 and the petite? |
Originally Posted by DLim98 /img/forum/go_quote.gif So I'm guessing nobody has heard both the Pico and D2? |