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.
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.
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.
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.
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