[BadBoySimran]

  Pulled out an old friend today :-

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

 

 
Don't mock the original CLAS. Still has a strong bite!

 
Is there a difference in Sound Quality when using CLAS -dB with an idevice, against using it with a PC/laptop via USB connection..??

I'm looking to get one, but mainly concerned about any drop in SQ when listening from my laptop...since this is primarily advertised as a DAC for idevices..

 

[IceClass]

  Pulled out an old friend today :-
 

 
Don't mock the original CLAS. Still has a strong bite!

 
I couldn't agree more. Having owned the original CLAS, the -R and the -db, the original still stands up very well today and is a bargain on the used market IMHO.
Also, I preferred the combination of the Original with my Continental V2 more than the other DACs. Its punchier if rougher sound meshes very nicely with the Continental V2. A really awesome and musical combo.

 

[Dominat0r]

Here is my setup now:
 
iPod 5.5G DiyMOD 120GB running Rockbox
Headamp Pico Amp/DAC
Westone 4
Hippocase to hold it all, but sometimes i go without it. 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

[RAFA]

Here is my setup now:

iPod 5.5G DiyMOD 120GB running Rockbox
Headamp Pico Amp/DAC
Westone 4
Hippocase to hold it all, but sometimes i go without it. 

Nice rig. Headfi-wise it is almost old school with the DIYmod.

Bill Evans

 

[maricius]

  Pulled out an old friend today :-
 
 

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

 
 
Don't mock the original CLAS. Still has a strong bite!

 
Haven't seen one of those in a while. All I see are DAPs and Hugos.

 

[x RELIC x]

A 3 year old relic. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 P3100


Sometimes with the right headphones and files, it sounds pretty good.

Nothing wrong with a good old relic.

 

[Fungus]

   
I couldn't agree more. Having owned the original CLAS, the -R and the -db, the original still stands up very well today and is a bargain on the used market IMHO.
Also, I preferred the combination of the Original with my Continental V2 more than the other DACs. Its punchier if rougher sound meshes very nicely with the Continental V2. A really awesome and musical combo.

Too bad it doesn't charge an ipod. 

 

[lookingforIEMs]

The TWag v3. So far the best cable that pairs with my rig ( although at the expense of some treble detail ). Too bad it's a loaner.

 

[muzic4life]

my two current favorite iems
AK240 + Dita Gold Balanced
AK240SS + Kaede2
 

 

[muzic4life]

AK240 SS + Grado PS1000e -- superb! 

 

 

[ButtUglyJeff]

^^^^ I love how Grados only need a good DAP to shine...

 

[muzic4life]

  ^^^^ I love how Grados only need a good DAP to shine...

Exactly! 

 

[JoeDoe]

^^^^ I love how Grados only need a good DAP to shine...

Exactly! 

Yep! The X5 from Fiio is a great pairing because of it's meaty lower end. Really fills out the lower end on the Grado!

 

[NLNH]

Some new gears to share, earwerks supra 2 and layla (loaner)
 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

[acain]

Nice what kind of tips do you use with the supra