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Added the XIN Reference, SuperMicro IV (SMIV), and GoVibe Petite to the review...pretty surprising results...
Originally Posted by oicdn /img/forum/go_quote.gif Added the XIN Reference, SuperMicro IV (SMIV), and GoVibe Petite to the review...pretty surprising results... |
Originally Posted by Sovkiller /img/forum/go_quote.gif Have you guys heard the LISA III, I have right now the two versions here, and trust me that it is the best portable/transportable amp I have heard in years. It is a real shame it was not included in this review as well... Even though not sure hat your opinion will be if you rate the PRII on the 7th place...that fact alone do not me make feel too optimistic about the headphones used with them... |
Originally Posted by Sovkiller /img/forum/go_quote.gif Have you guys heard the LISA III, I have right now the two versions here, and trust me that it is the best portable/transportable amp I have heard in years. It is a real shame it was not included in this review as well... Even though not sure hat your opinion will be if you rate the PRII on the 7th place...that fact alone do not me make feel too optimistic about the headphones used with them... |
Originally Posted by bunsco /img/forum/go_quote.gif Am I missing something here. What are the 'surprising results' you refer to. |
Originally Posted by fkclo /img/forum/go_quote.gif oicdn ratings did take into account of multiple factors other than audio. While this "value for price" approach is very popular in many consumer electronics ranking, it can be somewhat confusing to readers. A possible better approach is to rank different amps separately under different subjects - like size, battery life, build quality, availability, customer service, sonics, upgradability, user tweakability ... etc, BEFORE giving an overall ranking - just like many of the car reviews are doing. This way, readers can look for whatever headings are most important and then make their judgement accordingly. F. Lo |
Originally Posted by fkclo /img/forum/go_quote.gif A possible better approach is to rank different amps separately under different subjects - like size, battery life, build quality, availability, customer service, sonics, upgradability, user tweakability ... etc, BEFORE giving an overall ranking - just like many of the car reviews are doing. This way, readers can look for whatever headings are most important and then make their judgement accordingly. F. Lo |
Originally Posted by Sovkiller /img/forum/go_quote.gif Have you guys heard the LISA III, I have right now the two versions here, and trust me that it is the best portable/transportable amp I have heard in years. It is a real shame it was not included in this review as well.... |
Originally Posted by fkclo /img/forum/go_quote.gif The LISA III has an identity crisis - although it is battery powered and meant to be portable, many users are not seeing it as real portable. From what I learned, many are using the LISA III as a desktop. May be this is why the LISA III did not appear on portable review list. From design consideration and audio performance, it is clear that the LISA III is one step up the PRII, and this is confirmed by its designer - Phil LaRocco. Unless someone have a very unique listening taste and preference, I would expect the LISA III come up on top of the PRII - naturally, and BTW my ears confirm this is true. Still, having the LISA III on the list will be complete - at least the King should be given the chance of being challenged in the contest F. Lo |
Originally Posted by fkclo /img/forum/go_quote.gif The LISA III has an identity crisis - although it is battery powered and meant to be portable, many users are not seeing it as real portable. From what I learned, many are using the LISA III as a desktop. May be this is why the LISA III did not appear on portable review list. From design consideration and audio performance, it is clear that the LISA III is one step up the PRII, and this is confirmed by its designer - Phil LaRocco. Unless someone have a very unique listening taste and preference, I would expect the LISA III come up on top of the PRII - naturally, and BTW my ears confirm this is true. Still, having the LISA III on the list will be complete - at least the King should be given the chance of being challenged in the contest F. Lo |