[nsx_23]

Interesting thoughts. I've been looking at portable amps again lately for my UE18, and this looks interesting since it costs less than the RSA.

 

[ztsen]

and it have balanced input which RSA Protector dont have.

 

[paulybatz]

I just got word that the boomslang is awaiting a chip and as soon as it arrives (which should be very very soon) they boomslang will be available....

 

[Young Spade]

^I hope that's true. If I get some spare cash I'd definitely pick that up to use with the Toucan.

 

[furyagain]

is this a good amp for something like a D7000? or grado 225i?
 
I have been  thinking about getting a AMP( desktop/ portable for  above two headphones)
 
 
for using it at home..
how will it compare to my LD MKV ???? when using headphones like HD600 or DT-880 600ohm>>??
 
( I may get a MK3 from someone, if i am not getting this)

 

[Trisk3lion]

Hmm as i just ordered  a RE-ZERO this amp could be a very nice compliment. Decisions, decisions...

 

[mrarroyo]

I listened to HiFlight's Toucan amp via a pair of balance OK2 and it sounded very nice. Can't say much else because it was at the Fort Myers Meet last Saturday, 7/24 and I did not spend a lot of time with it. However I am looking forward to the arrival of mine to spend more time with it and the matching DAC.

 

[Young Spade]

So I'm happy to say that I have my PB1 now and from the start I can say that this amp has a lot of power behind it. I haven't done any critical listening at all (mainly electronic to test the bass) but they do give the cans some power. I love it already.
 
Later on in the evening I'll do some listening with classical/acoustic/vocal music and see how it holds up. I will do a slight comparison from my old ALO Rx but keep in mind, it's going to be from memory. 

 

[audioheadfi]

Does anybody know when the ibasso DAC is actually coming out?

 

[volume]

Send iBasso a message, usually very prompt in their response.

 

[audioheadfi]

Quote:

Send iBasso a message, usually very prompt in their response.

Ok I will .. cheers.. and I'll post here when i hear anything
 

 

[wolfen68]

Quote:

Could not use the portable DAC with any practical DAPs. what is the point of the balanced DAC.

H1xx possibilities.

 

[HiFlight]

Here is a reply that I received from iBasso a few days ago:
 
........"We are waiting the PCM2906B supply from TI. Once we receive it, we can release the DB1".......
 
Quote:

Does anybody know when the ibasso DAC is actually coming out?

 

[HiFlight]

 
Quote:

Could not use the portable DAC with any practical DAPs. what is the point of the balanced DAC.
 
 

The iBasso balanced DAC and amp have the performance capabilities to serve as a very small but high quality desktop or bedside rig using the digital outputs of your favorite CDP or SACD player, as the DAC will accept optical, coax and USB.   What separates the Toucan from other portable amplifiers, regardless of price, is that it has the capability to drive nearly all full-sized cans with authority. 

 

[mrarroyo]

After listening to HiFlight's Toucan I concur it has the power/control to drive many a full size can. I hope you all get a chance to listen to the unit and be amazed.