[ExpatinJapan]

I still use mine.

Mainly for thr impedance switch so I check how gear responds under different impedances.

I doubt I will ever sell it.

 

[SDBiotek]

Can you still get the M8 with a 4 pin XLR output?  It shows as out of stock on their site.

Maybe try emailing CEntrance or check the dealers (I can't check it now, but I think the website lists dealers that carry CEntrance products.

 

[doctorjazz]

I don't get the balanced output... From what I understand, the internal electronics aren't balanced. I know, it's convenient if you're already wired with balanced headphones, but I found that disappointing.

 

[dip registered]

Yeah I didn't do my research first when I bought mine... thought it was truly balanced. Now I realize how mistaken I was! But after that annoyance, I still fell in love with the m8, and don't regret the decision at all.

 

[tylerchris]

Yes agreed - I actually thought that was a bit disingenuous on Centrance's part... they always mentioned it had "balanced outputs", and while it's true technically that doesn't necessarily mean it's a balanced amp, 99% of people would interpret it that way, and they never clarified (until someone opened one up and confirmed) that it just included a 4pin XLR output for convenience, but it was technically a SE amp... What made it more confusing was that during the planning process, this was supposed to be a true balanced amp (and was discussed as such), but somewhere down the line they decided not to (forgot the reason why). 
 
Anyways regardless, I still love mine, and the fact that it has a 1/8", 1/4" and 4pin XLR output really makes it a dream for bringing to meets. Also lets me use my MrSpeakers Ether C's with 4pin XLR around the house (I listen in bed from my iPhone pretty frequently). 

 

[doctorjazz]

I was disappointed, jumped in quickly when there was a Massdrop offer without doing enough homework, didn't realize it wasn't really balanced. And, I got the Non Apple version, only to find out it had to connect via optical,which I didn't have for my various sources. And it didn't play well with my PC. I finally found a use at the last Philly meet I went to, used an iPad 3 streaming TIDAL on a Pure base, which does optical digital out. Into the CEntrance, line out into my MicroZOTL2, then to my HE-1000.a bit convoluted, but worked out pretty nicely.

 

[MikeyFresh]

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[gc335]

I just ordered an M8 directly from Centrance.  I didn't know it wasnt fully balanced until reading these last few posts. 
 
I'm not sure I have a need for it.  Has anyone compared the hifi m8 to the ifi Micro iDSD? That is my other portable amp so I'm not even sure I have a need for the M8.
 
If the M8 is better, I could always sell the ifi.
 
Thoughts? 

 

[doctorjazz]

As I mentioned earlier, I didn't know it wasn't really balanced until after I had it as well.
Don't know the ifi
I think the CEntrance is a good sounding unit, but I have a LH Labs Geek Out Signature Edition, think the GO sounds better (but, it isn't as flexible as the CEntrance. Found a use for the CEntrance out of an iPad3, into a base that allowed me to connect with the optical (didn't get the Apple version, another error, thought it would connect coax from other sources, yet another error on my part).

 

[gc335]

Does anyone know if the M8 works with the USB output of the iBasso DX80?

 

[gordec]

Anyone feels the DAC section of the M8 is the weakest link? I feel it could use more resolving power. I know it's a proprietary DAC. I still really enjoy it.

 

[jmills8]

Anyone feels the DAC section of the M8 is the weakest link? I feel it could use more resolving power. I know it's a proprietary DAC. I still really enjoy it.

on Flac its as good as Mojo but with MP3 its not.

 

[gordec]

on Flac its as good as Mijo but with MP3 its not.

 


Probably getting a Hugo this week. Will compare the 2.

 

[jmills8]

on Flac its as good as Mijo but with MP3 its not.

 


Probably getting a Hugo this week. Will compare the 2.

I have/had Mojo, Hugo, TT.

 

[gordec]

I have/had Mojo, Hugo, TT.

Nice. Care to comment on the difference? I will be paying significantly more for the Hugo than the M8. Mainly driving LCd-XC.