[DrSheep]

  In the PHA-1 documentation there is this mention :
"
Digitally broadcast sound may not be output from a computer’s USB port. In this 
case, connect the AUDIO IN jack of the unit to the analog audio output of the 
computer.
"
So if I listen Grooveshark from my desktop with PHA-1 connected with USB
it will output the music using PHA-1 ?
Thanks.

That's just bad translations.  As long as you are not using something like DSD or other format that isn't supported by the PHA-1, then you should be able to use it as your computer DAC.

 

[Weida888]

Hi guys, just picked up a used pha 1 at akihabara's E earphones store (an Headphone lovers wet dream store by the way haha)
I was just wondering does anyone already seen replacement batteries for the pha 1 yet? I mean the unit still works fine now I am just curious about longevity?! Thanks a bunch

 

[DrSheep]

Hi guys, just picked up a used pha 1 at akihabara's E earphones store (an Headphone lovers wet dream store by the way haha)
I was just wondering does anyone already seen replacement batteries for the pha 1 yet? I mean the unit still works fine now I am just curious about longevity?! Thanks a bunch

No, but you should expect about 5 hours or so.

 

[nogi replicant]

Mine will be up for sale in the next week or two with a Vmoda lightning lod - prob about $275US shipped anywhere (i'm in Aus). It's a great unit if you are willing to carry around a stack but I upgraded to the AK120, and for that convenience and aural pleasure my bank account went into cardiac arrest.

 

[Weida888]

Hi actually I am fully aware of the roundabout 5h,i curious about the overall life span of the lithium ion battery, since the ones in my phones last usually from 1-2 years, this baby then needs a battery upgrade.

Oh one more thing if this baby is used with Android phones via OTG cable there special OTG with power cable to save up Android phones' battery

 

[nino9]

My local store is having a sale on this, to about US$ 180 new. I am still considering PHA-1 to Fiio e17, as e17 is slightly cheaper here. Any comparison with e17? TIA

 

[Cotnijoe]

Its a good step up from the E17... Especially if its only 180. Thats an amazing price

 

[nogi replicant]

$180US is an incredible price for this unit!

 

[IceClass]

$180US is an incredible price for this unit!

 
 
Wow. No kidding Buy two!

 

[damifly]

Does anyone heard about PHA-1 mod? Make the unit can line out. So you can add another Amp.

 

[Earbones]

I'm really bummed about the PHA-1's short 5 hour play time and long 5 hour charge time. I could probably make it work if it was usable with an iPhone during charging, but apparently it's not... I guess it reverts to computer mode or something? The PHA-1 checks all my boxes except that one... Unfortunately, that one is a deal-breaker.
 
Unless its usable as just an amp for my iPhone when it's charging? I might be able to deal with that...
 
Looks like my only other choices for an Apple licensed Amp/DAC is either something unGodly expensive from Cypher Labs or the Astell & Kern AK10... Which might be what I end up pulling the trigger on, although I have concerns about it's ability to drive my German Maestro cans... I'm even a little concerned about it's ability to make my (15 Ohm) Sennheiser IE 800 IEM's sing, frankly. 

 

[maczh2002]

If my source files are 24 bit 192 kHz and I'm using a usb digital out from my macbook, will the PHA-1 be able to resample to 96kHz and play?

 

[ljhhh]

Poor battery life.

 

[RIQUE]

5 hours of continuous music is a long time. My Xperia Z does not outlast the PH1 anyhow. 

 

[takato14]

  The PHA-1 really runs out of battery fast for its size. Even my Pico Slim which is many times smaller can last longer then it!

The Pico Slim is also probably not a fraction as advanced as the PHA-1. 
 
(Before the flame starts: I said advanced, not better.)