[jamato8]

I would like to add that the Predator is doing very well with the Sennheiser HD650's. The bass is well controlled and there is a nice sense of depth as well as width to the listening environment.

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

I got my Predator back from Skylab, and boy did I miss that sucker!

The only thing I have to PM Ray about is that the red velveteen bag is now coming apart at the seams. Skylab must have used the bag and amp as nunchakus.

 

[fld777]

anyone care to comment on how long does a single charge last on the predator.

mine seem to have around 10 hours only out of a single charge (2 hours).

how about others here ??

 

[jamato8]

I let mine run down a day or two ago because I like to totally cycle the battery from time to time and it ran for over 3 days. The actual hours I am not sure but it ran longer than the 56 or what ever is stated it will run. The run time will vary according to the phones being used. I was using the Ultrasone 750's.

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

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Originally Posted by fld777 /img/forum/go_quote.gif anyone care to comment on how long does a single charge last on the predator. mine seem to have around 10 hours only out of a single charge (2 hours). how about others here ??

With an overnight charge mine will run for more than 2 continuous days.

 

[Manny Calavera]

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Originally Posted by fld777 /img/forum/go_quote.gif anyone care to comment on how long does a single charge last on the predator. mine seem to have around 10 hours only out of a single charge (2 hours). how about others here ??

Using my Beyerdynamic DT250-80'S (80 Ohm),and a gain setting of medium with volume @ 50% I just recently noticed I am at about 43.8 hours,and this thing is still going strong

I can only imagine what I'll get out of the battery in this thing,once I get my Q-Jays delivered.

This is after charging and emptying the battery in it via burn in for 4 days straight before the first listen.By day three it needed a charge to go back to burn in land.

It depends on the cans.Ray says 56~ hours,but some are getting more.Like me for instance.

 

[Romanee]

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Originally Posted by fld777 /img/forum/go_quote.gif anyone care to comment on how long does a single charge last on the predator. mine seem to have around 10 hours only out of a single charge (2 hours). how about others here ??

Contact Ray. Regardless of what phones you use, 10 hours per charge is abnormally short. Seems that something may be amiss with your amp.

 

[Romanee]

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Originally Posted by HeadphoneAddict /img/forum/go_quote.gif I got my Predator back from Skylab, and boy did I miss that sucker! The only thing I have to PM Ray about is that the red velveteen bag is now coming apart at the seams. Skylab must have used the bag and amp as nunchakus.

Hmmm. And you got it back so quickly, too. Perhaps he auditioned & reviewed it during a really energetic karate tournament? ~-))

 

[jamato8]

So what is everyone experiencing on the sound?

 

[fld777]

I expected more out of this unit but it has only been 250 hours or so. Compared to the old Project Headbox am using for the last month or so, I feel dat the headbox non portable sounds more powerful , more oomph than the Predator using the HD600s.
I find Predator too warm also on the Rs1s. So far i find the SR125s a bit balanced w/ this amp.
I hope a few more weeks or break in will improve its sound.

 

[jamato8]

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Originally Posted by fld777 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I expected more out of this unit but it has only been 250 hours or so. Compared to the old Project Headbox am using for the last month or so, I feel dat the headbox non portable sounds more powerful , more oomph than the Predator using the HD600s. I find Predator too warm also on the Rs1s. So far i find the SR125s a bit balanced w/ this amp. I hope a few more weeks or break in will improve its sound.

I found the power to increase after many hours and the bass gained speed. I never found the Predator too warm, and I don't like amps that are too warm. What source are you using or is it the USB?

 

[fld777]

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Originally Posted by jamato8 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I found the power to increase after many hours and the bass gained speed. I never found the Predator too warm, and I don't like amps that are too warm. What source are you using or is it the USB?

thats good to know.
I use both Ipod, Marantz CD player & computer thru usb. More or less they sound similar with the cd player having an edge.

 

[msfarley]

I love my RSA predator, but quick question. did the printing on the top of your predator start to wear off fairly quickly? from being in and out of my pocket i guess some of the letters started to wear off and i didn't like the way it looked so i took the rest of the logo off with an alcohol pad. it looks fine now, but i liked having the logo there.

 

[thread]

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Originally Posted by msfarley /img/forum/go_quote.gif I love my RSA predator, but quick question. did the printing on the top of your predator start to wear off fairly quickly? from being in and out of my pocket i guess some of the letters started to wear off and i didn't like the way it looked so i took the rest of the logo off with an alcohol pad. it looks fine now, but i liked having the logo there.

That sucks bigtime.

I find I can keep the Predator in best shape by using the included pouch when using it with the mp3 player. All the required controls remain available on the front side, and my mp3 player can't scratch it.

 

[jamato8]

I use a pouch all the time. I would contact Ray and I am sure he will correct the problem. He would want to know this anyway.