| Originally Posted by eglivincent Yeah, I just went back to the site, I didn't see the sr-71 before. What type of amp are these, Pimeta, PPA? I'm having a hard time comparing apples to apples because they seldom list exactly what type of architecure they utilize. It could very well be its just me too, I'm a complete newbie that is trying to figure all this stuff out. |
| Originally Posted by Lsportline43 Anyone know how much the AE-1 ships for? The price is $349, but I don't see any shipping price on the www.headamp.com site. |
| Originally Posted by Lsportline43 Anyone know how much the AE-1 ships for? The price is $349, but I don't see any shipping price on the www.headamp.com site. |
| Originally Posted by dpippel The AE-1 isn't currently available. Justin is in the process of finalizing some design modifications. The amp is being improved with a 3 position gain switch, higher power output, calibrated volume pot, laser-etched faceplate, and probably a few other things as well. Current AE-1 owners get free upgrades to the new AE-1. He should be pretty close to being done with the mods, so hopefully he'll resume shipping soon. |
| Originally Posted by Teerawit $15 shipping I think. |
| Originally Posted by dpippel The AE-1 isn't currently available. Justin is in the process of finalizing some design modifications. The amp is being improved with a 3 position gain switch, higher power output, calibrated volume pot, laser-etched faceplate, and probably a few other things as well. Current AE-1 owners get free upgrades to the new AE-1. He should be pretty close to being done with the mods, so hopefully he'll resume shipping soon. |
| Originally Posted by fkclo It may be worthwhile to include Xin's SuperMacro3 (version 6) into the list of candidate. It is listed for US$350 + shipment, and I can confirm it is one of the most capable and feature rich portable amp in the market. My personal experience with SM3-V6 is very positive - with all my headphones. The SM3V6 is very detailed, but still offer good texture, body. I am planning to get the max-out version with OP627. Pocket Reference 2 is also something that one should take a serious look, despite it's slightly higher price than the rest of the gang, but for good reasons. I have listened to my PR2 for over 200 hours (burn-in over 350 hours) mainly with HD650 + some hours on A/T A900LTD and would say this is so far the best sounding portable amp I have - at least before the max-out module of SM3-v6 arrives. I am truly amazed. PR2 has that touch of warmth not normally found on portable amps. Its bass contour control is another unique feature not available in other portables. Imaging is also impressive (esp. in depth). F. Lo |
| Originally Posted by Lsportline43 Anyone know whether or not these modifications will increase the price of the AE-1? |
| Originally Posted by mrarroyo I am anxiously waiting so I can send mine to get it modified.
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| Originally Posted by johnnylexus I'm curious why the Porta Corda doesn't seem to get mentioned any more in these portable amp threads? |
| Originally Posted by tracyrick Compare the price and components of the Portaphile V2^2 to these other amps. Has 3 of the AD8610 Op-Amps and lots of buffering. Maxxed out version tops out at $250. Super performance/value for the price in my opinion. |
