[mrarroyo]

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Originally Posted by vorlon1 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Ordered 2-7-07, arrived today. This is a light blue one and it is almost transparent. Here are four angles of it.

Nice looking amp you have there Vorlon1. Saturday we will be comparing that sucker to the "Xin Reference" I received today.

 

[PPkiller]

use rechargable.. hear it sounds better

 

[kiwirugby]

Order Date: February 20, 2007

Shipping Date: None

Receipt: May 23rd, 2007

Time: 98 days

I'm never coming back to head-fi......!

 

[kiwirugby]

Should have said ordered a SuperMicro. Sorry.

 

[Kabeer]

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Originally Posted by kiwirugby /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm never coming back to head-fi......!

Hehe you only lasted 2 minutes

 

[kiwirugby]

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Originally Posted by Kabeer /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hehe you only lasted 2 minutes

I did didn't I??? And I am back again!!! This place is killing me.

Just started to listen to the SuperMicro (1st gen. Nano 4gb, ALO Cryo micro and DJ81s) and what an amzing sound this is....for something this tiny! Full and resonant. Goodness!

For all those waiting.....you're in for some seriously good listening whatever Xin amp you have coming. Soon!

 

[jamato8]

The amp I don't see many people talking about is the Mini IV. I have one now and it is incredible. I love the size and feel but the sound . . . . Boston never sounded much better.

 

[mlarn]

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Originally Posted by jamato8 /img/forum/go_quote.gif The amp I don't see many people talking about is the Mini IV. I have one now and it is incredible. I love the size and feel but the sound . . . . Boston never sounded much better.

Do you think the Mini IV has now "caught up" with the Micro IV? It seemed like the Micro always got the better reviews around here, but post 4/11 power mods Xin seemed to think the others had caught the Micro. Do you find this?

 

[jamato8]

I don't know right now as they both need to break in more. The Mini sounds different and is a different circuit but it sound very good. The Micro seems to have that big open sound that is so much fun and in good recordings, very real.

 

[marscay]

Ordered Feb 8
Received May 24

I actually emailed Xin and cancelled my order as i ended up buying a Tomahawk from Ray but i never got a reply and i just decided if it turned up well i'd just deal with it

I have to say i am pretty well blown away with it after only using it for 30 mins so far, size v performance well

can't wait till i can put a couple of hundred hours into it and open it up like my tomahawk.

 

[EFN]

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Originally Posted by marscay /img/forum/go_quote.gif Ordered Feb 8 Received May 24 I actually emailed Xin and cancelled my order as i ended up buying a Tomahawk from Ray but i never got a reply and i just decided if it turned up well i'd just deal with it I have to say i am pretty well blown away with it after only using it for 30 mins so far, size v performance well can't wait till i can put a couple of hundred hours into it and open it up like my tomahawk.

Congratulations! you're in the same boat like me. It would be interesting to see how your SMIV compares with RSA Tomahawk.

Well most of you already know which amp I decided to keep in the end. Let's see how it work for you. Enjoy!

 

[mrarroyo]

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Originally Posted by marscay /img/forum/go_quote.gif Ordered Feb 8 Received May 24 I actually emailed Xin and cancelled my order as i ended up buying a Tomahawk from Ray but i never got a reply and i just decided if it turned up well i'd just deal with it I have to say i am pretty well blown away with it after only using it for 30 mins so far, size v performance well can't wait till i can put a couple of hundred hours into it and open it up like my tomahawk.

Congrratulations! I did the comparison and I know which is my favorite! Although both could have a purpose. BTW IMO the Supermicro IV needs about 100 hours or so of burn in. Maybe even less.

 

[marscay]

i think i have a pretty good idea which amp i like the best already

just put rockbox onto my 5.5g 80gb tonight too, it's been a long wait

but a good week for portable audio for me

what do you guys recommend for burn-in radio/pink/white/random playlists ???

 

[ElDanno]

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Originally Posted by marscay /img/forum/go_quote.gif Ordered Feb 8 Received May 24 I actually emailed Xin and cancelled my order as i ended up buying a Tomahawk from Ray but i never got a reply and i just decided if it turned up well i'd just deal with it I have to say i am pretty well blown away with it after only using it for 30 mins so far, size v performance well can't wait till i can put a couple of hundred hours into it and open it up like my tomahawk.

I have an Imod Ipod on the way and ordered a XIN SuperMicro last week. Not sure i can wait 3 months...might have to get the Tomahawk as well.

Is there a big difference between the Tomahawk and the SuperMicro IV?

 

[Wildcard30]

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Originally Posted by ElDanno /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have an Imod Ipod on the way and ordered a XIN SuperMicro last week. Not sure i can wait 3 months...might have to get the Tomahawk as well. Is there a big difference between the Tomahawk and the SuperMicro IV?

Thats what I did still waiting for my Supermicro emailed xin he said 2 to 3 weeks.