[m8o]

Also a early Opus #1 adopter that hasn't used his in years. My latest love is the E1DA PowerDAC V2. So my current interest are DAPs that do USB Audio Out up to 192kHz + 24-bit. (Want a dedicated USB source As I find teTher to my Note 8 to be a pita)

Would love live love to be able to take advantage of this thing's dual microsd cards (still great tobhave). Am I correct in assuming this player never got a firmware update to allow it to be a USB Audio Out source to an external DAC? (I used to use the optical out frequently in the past; but need USB now) But if I am wrong and it does, is it limited to 48kHz of Android? Hope to hear good news; just not holding my breath. thanx!

 

[lotech]

Used mine daily until recently, battery issues. Went out and battery showed 38%, 15 minutes later it shut down and was down to 2%. Since no one has heard from the bit I bought A&K &Anorma SR15. A bit pricey but amazing sound

 

[gazzington]

So do opus still exist or have they stopped making daps?

 

[Raketen]

Used mine daily until recently, battery issues. Went out and battery showed 38%, 15 minutes later it shut down and was down to 2%. Since no one has heard from the bit I bought A&K &Anorma SR15. A bit pricey but amazing sound

Is the single end of SR15 as good as on the Opus? (i.e. still sounds good even when you compare it to the BAL, not some weird compressed stage slightly out of phase sound like it is on some BAL sources)

 

[mbwilson111]

Is the single end of SR15 as good as on the Opus? (i.e. still sounds good even when you compare it to the BAL, not some weird compressed stage slightly out of phase sound like it is on some BAL sources)

It sounds fine single ended. I have been using mine for three years mostly single ended. What DAPs have you heard that sound weird like you just described?

 

[borjok536]

what i like about opus1s is that the single ended is as good as the balanced.. this is a sign of a good implementation..

 

[Raketen]

It sounds fine single ended. I have been using mine for three years mostly single ended. What DAPs have you heard that sound weird like you just described?

Number of DAC/Amps and Daps over the years. Plenue S, GOV2+ & inf, Hiby R3, smattering of other stuff I didn't spend as much time with... I would say the majority of combo SE/BAL sources I have had. Opus#1 is one of few exceptions so far.

 

[lotech]

Is the single end of SR15 as good as on the Opus? (i.e. still sounds good even when you compare it to the BAL, not some weird compressed stage slightly out of phase sound like it is on some BAL sources)

The single ended and Balanced both sound really good. Given I'm about 60 hours into using it (and it was open box item, not used) I'd say they are both outstanding sounding DAPS
I was really disappointed when Opus went silent, I could have happily lived with my Opus warts and all.
The balanced output of the SR15 has definitely noticeable more output power but the overall sound is for now about the same.

 

[t3tra]

Hi Guys..does theBit still provide support to their products?

I have to get my touch pad replaced. I can't access the player settings and folders.

 

[borjok536]

they're dead i guess..

 

[J Kelley]

Strange that they are selling product on Massdrop or "Drop" as it's called now.

 

[m8o]

Strange that they are selling product on Massdrop or "Drop" as it's called now.

Drop may sell new items at attractive prices to promote them (which is how I bought my Opus #1) -or- may sell items at end-of-life, sometimes rebranded as a Drop private labelled item, to breath some new life into them. Seems the latter here?

 

[Ray3rd]

As far as I know, TheBit has not replied to any emails for service in years.

 

[Niyologist]

I hope they are reborn soon. Into an even more amazing company.

 

[majo123]

I too would like to see them producing new stuff, oppy1 was a fantastic dap