The iQube Enigma (Review Updated)
Mar 5, 2008 at 10:45 PM Post #48 of 305
Just spoke with Drew of Moon Audio. He told me the iQube should be in stock next week. Also i'm told they're running an introductory promotion and folks that order during the first month will get 10% off. So that works out to around $450 plus shipping.
 
Mar 6, 2008 at 1:18 AM Post #49 of 305
I received a loaner iQube yesterday. I am getting familiar with its sound and should be posting impressions by Sunday. I hope to meet w/ vorlon1 and boomana on Saturday to compare notes on the iQube's sound.

Here are some pictures, please click on the thumbnail to view the full size picture.





 
Mar 6, 2008 at 2:04 AM Post #51 of 305
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Originally Posted by mrarroyo /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I received a loaner iQube yesterday. I am getting familiar with its sound and should be posting impressions by Sunday.


Looking forward to your impressions.
 
Mar 6, 2008 at 2:38 PM Post #52 of 305
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Originally Posted by mrarroyo /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I received a loaner iQube yesterday. I am getting familiar with its sound and should be posting impressions by Sunday. I hope to meet w/ vorlon1 and boomana on Saturday to compare notes on the iQube's sound.

Here are some pictures, please click on the thumbnail to view the full size picture.









First Dex, that review was a stunningly enjoyable read, I want this amp because of you. Second, Mrarroyo I can't wait for your take on this amp, I bought the mini box e+ on your recommendation and it's a real winner, I just wish the price was lower on the iQube
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I might have to cancel my pico pre-order.
 
Mar 12, 2008 at 3:50 AM Post #55 of 305
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$500-600 is an awful lot for a portable amp with no built in DAC, larger in size, and the case design is meh.

-Ed


It's actually around $500 including VAt or whatever it's called.

Moon Audio is starting to carry the iQube though, and it'll be with a welcoming introductory price of...$475, I believe.
 
Mar 12, 2008 at 9:53 PM Post #56 of 305
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Originally Posted by mrarroyo /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I received a loaner iQube yesterday. I am getting familiar with its sound and should be posting impressions by Sunday. I hope to meet w/ vorlon1 and boomana on Saturday to compare notes on the iQube's sound.

Here are some pictures, please click on the thumbnail to view the full size picture.








Dex, absolutely one of the best written reviews I've seen out here bar none.
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Miguel, I noticed your pics show the iQube connected via mini cable from the Pods headphone out? Am I wrong that you are amping an already amped signal which is not near as clean of noise as coming off a LOD? I thought the purpose for using an external amp was to bypass headphone outs?

If this whole area is about better sound through amping why would anyone want to amp an amped signal? I have tried all three of my portable rigs both ways and all three sound far better when pulling data off the HDD via a LOD vs. headphone out
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What am I or did I miss? THX
 
Mar 12, 2008 at 10:27 PM Post #57 of 305
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Originally Posted by Podster /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Dex, absolutely one of the best written reviews I've seen out here bar none.
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Miguel, I noticed your pics show the iQube connected via mini cable from the Pods headphone out? Am I wrong that you are amping an already amped signal which is not near as clean of noise as coming off a LOD? I thought the purpose for using an external amp was to bypass headphone outs?

If this whole area is about better sound through amping why would anyone want to amp an amped signal? I have tried all three of my portable rigs both ways and all three sound far better when pulling data off the HDD via a LOD vs. headphone out
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What am I or did I miss? THX


You are missing that he uses a 4G RedWineAudio iMod, which has the very-high-quality line out routed through what used to be the headphone jack
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Mar 12, 2008 at 10:40 PM Post #58 of 305
Just received my iQube 5 minutes ago. Its burning in. Couldn't resist taking a quick out-of-the-box listen. I like what I hear. Dex, your review made me order the iQube.
 
Mar 13, 2008 at 12:25 AM Post #59 of 305
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You are missing that he uses a 4G RedWineAudio iMod, which has the very-high-quality line out routed through what used to be the headphone jack
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You are correct, of course there is also the 5.5 iModded w/ the VCaps in the external enclosure.
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Mar 13, 2008 at 11:39 PM Post #60 of 305
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Just received my iQube 5 minutes ago. Its burning in. Couldn't resist taking a quick out-of-the-box listen. I like what I hear. Dex, your review made me order the iQube.


Well, seein' as how I twisted your arm there, mm, how's it sounding after a couple of days now?
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And I can't help but find it somehow appropriate that an iQube has made its way to you there in Cupertino, corporate home to so very many other products channeling the Bauhaus design aesthetic via Braun's Dieter Rams:

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Braun Atelier TV and iMac 24

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Braun T1000 radio and PowerMac G5/Mac Pro

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T1000 perforated aluminum surface detail and Mac Pro detail

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Braun T3 pocket radio and iPod

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Braun L60 sound system and iPod Hi-Fi

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Braun LE1 speaker and iMac

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iPhone and Braun calculator

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iQube and Braun PocketGo 570
 
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