[JensL]

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Originally Posted by lerio /img/forum/go_quote.gif Did you used High Gain or low on both Amp ?

Low gain on the Opera, the A1 got no gain adjustment (excluding the volume knob).

 

[EnOYiN]

I'd say that the Opera has a way better value then the A1 for as far as the options are concerned. The Opera has a DAC, a crossfeed, high and low gain and a pre-amp. It's also cheaper than the A1. Since the differences are fairly small sound wise except for the bass (assuming that the JensL describes this well // I have yet to hear the A1) I wouldn't bother getting the A1 unless I had way more money to spend than the Opera costs.

If you would want a DAC to do a $1300 amp justice you would be looking at a DA100, DAC1 etc. So to get a similar combo (like the Opera) you would have to start thinking about $2000 or more.

In my opinion the Opera might very well be one of the best amp/DAC combo's out there for the price. Especially if someone is looking for a all-in-one solution.

Edit: A small edit here. I just wanted to say that I really liked the review done by JensL. Thanks.

 

[vcoheda]

the beyer amp is not a looker.

 

[itsborken]

Wow, they remind me of the HP shipping protectors they want removed before operating a new printer. Are you sure those orange sides don't come off?

Seriously though, it sounds like a very nice amp.

 

[lerio]

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Originally Posted by vcoheda /img/forum/go_quote.gif the beyer amp is not a looker.

He could be ok without that horrible orange plastic part

 

[Jigglybootch]

Nice review, JensL.

Maybe I'm in the minority here, but I don't mind the orange (of course, I'm a hopeless Cleveland Browns fan, so that might explain it).

 

[d-cee]

i think it also comes with a grey plastic piece, that looks nice imo

 

[ghiberti]

Isn't it adorable?

::
It's smaller and cuter than I expected. you guys need to see it in reality.
actually, without that plastic part, it will look... too flat...I think...::

 

[lerio]

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Originally Posted by ghiberti /img/forum/go_quote.gif Isn't it adorable? :: It's smaller and cuter than I expected. you guys need to see it in reality. actually, without that plastic part, it will look... too flat...I think...::

No way to remove that plastic part ?