[hung031086]

Yup It cheaper than other sites. That's why i worry about that.

 

[flipper203]

it's grey markey

 

[twister6]

Have anyone ever bought from this site yet ?
https://www.eglobalcentral.com/index.php?desktop&dispatch=products.view&product_id=19235

 
Opus#2 is only sold officially in US by MusicTeck, their authorized distributor: https://shop.musicteck.com/products/opus-2-hi-res-portable-digital-audio-player .  It's also on amazon, sold by MusicTeck: http://amzn.to/2iYKJ07 but currently out of stock (they are getting more in soon).
 
I never heard of eglobalcentral, and not sure if they are official resellers.  If not, you will have a hard time if ever need to file a warranty claim.

 

[hung031086]

Oh ok I will pass it then. And the SQ of this one is better than the #1 alot ? I bought #1 before and i like it alot.

 

[twister6]

  Oh ok I will pass it then. And the SQ of this one is better than the #1 alot ? I bought #1 before and i like it alot.

 
Just confirmed, they are not an authorized dealer (eglobalcentral).
 
#2 is a higher res refined version of #1.  Not a night'n'day difference, actually sound signature is similar.  But #2 has wider soundstage, more transparency, improved dynamics, while #1 is smoother and a little less resolving in comparison.  I wouldn't say the difference will be "alot" but if you want the best and don't mind paying premium to squeeze every bit of performance - #2 is at the top of its game.  But the price/performance ratio of #1 is VERY impressive.

 

[tienbasse]

Avoid eGlobalCenter like the plague.
Shady website working mostly on backorders (= nearly nothing in stock), so you wait forever half of the time.
Read some reviews, it's very enlightening.

 

[ard-nac]

Hi twister6 and all,
thank you for discussing and review about this device. Many thanks for @takeanidea @whitigir for
Your review. i just bought it because your review . Before i used AK70 then need to change between pioneer xdp300R or opus#2. So i decided to buy opus#2.
Regarding about streaming function and volume lock function. I had email The R/D team for those issue.
They are currently under development to provide the DLAN function.and will forward comments to R/D.
Can wait for next FW update.. ✌:tone4:..

 

[Bona F Pardede]

any news for streaming online services like spotify, joox or tidal? Can't wait for this feature to be added into opus#2. So far, very satisfied with the sound quality, power, warm signature of the opus.

 

[twister6]

  any news for streaming online services like spotify, joox or tidal? Can't wait for this feature to be added into opus#2. So far, very satisfied with the sound quality, power, warm signature of the opus.

 
Not yet, but hopefully soon!
 
Btw, my Opus#2 review is up: https://twister6.com/2017/01/10/thebit-opus2/ , should post it on Head-fi soon as well.
 

 

[Whitigir]

Not yet, but hopefully soon!

Btw, my Opus#2 review is up: https://twister6.com/2017/01/10/thebit-opus2/ , should post it on Head-fi soon as well.

Great review I agree with everything

 

[twister6]

  Avoid eGlobalCenter like the plague.
Shady website working mostly on backorders (= nearly nothing in stock), so you wait forever half of the time.
Read some reviews, it's very enlightening.

 
Wow, no kidding.  Just found this: https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/58013047 - people writing about being scammed by eglobalcenter. Definitely stay away!

 

[Ciuvn]

@twister6 you should add more information about balanced and unbalance port they can drive 2 separately cans together at the same time  
for other DAPs, user has to switch manually or it will be automatically switched by the DAP itself that user can only use 1 port at a time ^^

 

[twister6]

  @twister6 you should add more information about balanced and unbalance port they can drive 2 separately cans together at the same time  
for other DAPs, user has to switch manually or it will be automatically switched by the DAP itself that user can only use 1 port at a time ^^

 
That's one of the advantages of Opus#2 over Opus#1 where you don't need to enable balanced output in Opus#2.  True, both ports are active at the same time, but unless you are planning to use two pairs of IEMs with a similar sensitivity - it makes no sense to have both connected since you don't have independent volume control

  Thus, makes no sense to mention it in the review

 

[Ciuvn]

   
That's one of the advantages of Opus#2 over Opus#1 where you don't need to enable balanced output in Opus#2.  True, both ports are active at the same time, but unless you are planning to use two pairs of IEMs with a similar sensitivity - it makes no sense to have both connected since you don't have independent volume control

  Thus, makes no sense to mention it in the review

) information for someone just not being alone (not me at this moment =)) ) 
anw do you need interior picture of Opus #2? ) 

 

[twister6]

 

   
That's one of the advantages of Opus#2 over Opus#1 where you don't need to enable balanced output in Opus#2.  True, both ports are active at the same time, but unless you are planning to use two pairs of IEMs with a similar sensitivity - it makes no sense to have both connected since you don't have independent volume control

  Thus, makes no sense to mention it in the review

) information for someone just not being alone (not me at this moment =)) ) 
anw do you need interior picture of Opus #2? ) 

 
I usually prefer to use pictures I have taken, unless you are daring me to take Opus#2 apart to take pictures of the printed wiring board inside?