[jamato8]

It has a set gain with plenty of volume.

 

[rasmushorn]

Thanks for the pics. It really is a beauty. I (think I) will keep my P-51 if they sound similar.

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

I only ever use medium gain on my P-51, and never need low or high, so a fixed gain should be fine with the Shadow.

 

[oxophone]

Will it be able to drive full size headphones - of both high and low impedance ?

Or, I should wait for Ibasso OEM which is under conceptualization?

Any idea how much a 'Shadow' might cost ? $300 would be sweet.

 

[immtbiker]

Any amp can be used with just one gain, provided it's high enough to drive 300-600 ohms.
You just lose the ability to "fine tune".

I use my Mustang on the Medium setting for almost everything (can't be bothered with "low") and use high for the 800's.
With the SR-71 you gotta do, what you gotta do, to survive.

 

[jamato8]

The Shadow does a very respectful job of driving a number of headphones. It is musical and enjoyable. It is almost like you don't have an amp because the bulk is so small but you do get some good music. You can see in my signature what headphones and IEM's I have.

 

[raymondu999]

Now for a full-fledged review of the final product, and perhaps comparisons to the Predator and the Mustang... and... of course.. a price point

 

[jamato8]

I see that today Ray has posted that you can reserve the amp now. The selling price will be $395.00 with an introductory price of 350 for the first 200 units. I also see where he states that it isn't meant to drive inefficient and high impedance cans to loud levels. I can say that it does drive high quality IEM's like the JH13's with total ease.

The gain of this amp is set at 3 and there are no capacitors directly in the signal path.

 

[raelamb]

I'm sorry. Where did Ray post about reserving the unit? It's not on his website.

 

[jamato8]

Quote:

Originally Posted by raelamb /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm sorry. Where did Ray post about reserving the unit? It's not on his website.

Here you go:

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f38/em...0/index10.html

 

[rasmushorn]

I think I will pass on this amp. I am more than satisfied with the P-51. So unless it is a whole nother world I can live with the size of the P-51.

 

[Pale Rider]

Quote:

Originally Posted by rasmushorn /img/forum/go_quote.gif I think I will pass on this amp. I am more than satisfied with the P-51. So unless it is a whole nother world I can live with the size of the P-51.

I haven't heard it yet, and I also have a Mustang. From what I have heard, it is both more and less of the same.

For me, smaller size (every little bit counts), precise volume control and balance, and USB charging are big pluses. So, my order is in.

 

[animalsrush]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott_Tarlow /img/forum/go_quote.gif I am actually disappointed in the looks... I think I just like my Pico better.

x2. I really didn't like the jack placement. PICO seems more appealing to me now ..

 

[oxophone]

where can i find "Shadow's" specs and dimensions ?

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

Quote:

Originally Posted by animalsrush /img/forum/go_quote.gif x2. I really didn't like the jack placement. PICO seems more appealing to me now ..

A rear mounted jack on an amp like this is vital if you want to use it with a low profile 90 degree LOD and iPod type player. Don't be surprised if other amp builders start placing jacks on the rear on their smallest amps.