[WiR3D]

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We calculate MSRP based on our BOM price (bill of materials).  In fact, I don't know M-100's final MSRP until it finishes final validation and we lock it down.  It'll definitely be less than or equal to $300.
 
The VAMP/DAC is also based on BOM and will be ~$600, yet it's well worth it to think different.

I know about the m100, i should have been more specific, and specified i was talking about the vamp.
 
Wow so the vamp is a big boy then

Good thing I am not in a hurry for an amp/dac, this could very well be my next purchase.
 

 

[Farout18]

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We calculate MSRP based on our BOM price (bill of materials).  In fact, I don't know M-100's final MSRP until it finishes final validation and we lock it down.  It'll definitely be less than or equal to $300.
 
The VAMP/DAC is also based on BOM and will be ~$600, yet it's well worth it to think different.

Wallet...you, me, and that hole you burn into my pocket are all gonna have to have a serious discussion  *rereads* ...very serious. Stupid college :/ but I figure something out one way or another.
 

 

[songmic]

The VAMP/DAC's price does seem a bit steep, but that's because of Apple's license fee for bypassing their iDevice's internal DAC, right Val? I was hoping for a portable DAC/amp that can bypass my iPhone's DAC, but such products are very few - CLAS, HP-P1, Go-DAP, to name a few. At the price of ~$600, can we expect the VAMP/DAC to do the same thing?
 
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We calculate MSRP based on our BOM price (bill of materials).  In fact, I don't know M-100's final MSRP until it finishes final validation and we lock it down.  It'll definitely be less than or equal to $300.
 
The VAMP/DAC is also based on BOM and will be ~$600, yet it's well worth it to think different.

 

 

[WiR3D]

That think different part is bugging me... mmm

 

[The Doctor]

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That think different part is bugging me... mmm

I would assume as above that it might have to do with Apple's licensing fee for the bypass DAC.
 
$600 though, damn. I assume that its portable maybe? Is the VAMP designed to tune into the M-100 in a way that no other portable AMP can or is it because the VAMP will offer the ability to tap the true abilities out of iDevices?

 

[AnakChan]

It's worth it ...

 

[WiR3D]

frankly i dont care for apple products...
Around here I am a bit of a minority lol.
 
 
Android all the way, but without standard USB audio, not much that can be done

 

[The Doctor]

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frankly i dont care for apple products...
Around here I am a bit of a minority lol.
 
 
Android all the way, but without standard USB audio, not much that can be done

I know that feel. But I also understand why Val would want to back apple since their portable products sell like hotcakes. Its only smart to back a company that holds a majority in the portable audio market.
 
That said, I still wonder if the M-100's will only truly work at full ampage with the VAMP and no other device since they were designed together. I can shake a lot in a time frame but 600-900 dollars is beyond even my ability. That is if the VAMP works as an universal amp/dac and not a iDevice exclusive amp.

 

[Rainbow Randy]

I posted this before, but it appears to be missing? V-Moda may or may not be licensing Bose sound technology as their juggernaut surprise. You heard it here first.
 
Formerly Roy G Biv

 

[DrHouse]

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I posted this before, but it appears to be missing? V-Moda may or may not be licensing Bose sound technology as their juggernaut surprise. You heard it here first.
 
Formerly Roy G Biv

Not Bose...

 

[AltairDusk]

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Not Bose...

I think he's just trolling.
 

 

[LordKim]

Just to be sure, VAMP will be portable right?

 

[valkolton]

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It's worth it

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AnakChan has some info, but it gets even better.
 
OKAY - back to topic on M-100!  yes, virginia I'll monitor this thread and reward the right guesses.  
 
RE VAMP, let me write up a little intro and create a new thread in the right forum.  It is tuned at the same time as our M-100 and our future models, but it is made to work with any brand of headphone.
 
-v

 

[WiR3D]

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OKAY - back to topic on M-100!  yes, virginia I'll monitor this thread and reward the right guesses.  
RE VAMP, let me write up a little intro and create a new thread in the right forum.  It is tuned at the same time as our M-100 and our future models, but it is made to work with any brand of headphone.
 
-v

Just trolled your profile to see if you created the thread yet.
How about sum pics of your B&W Nautilus?
 
I'll play the guessing game:

1. Folds up
2. Super mic -confirmed
3. Bigger inner diameter pads
4. 3x cables: Audio only long, mic + controls short, audio only short

 
And crazy wild guesses

1. Bluetooth 3.0 + HS
2. iPod nano slot and controls on earcup
3. Wood Cups?
4. Kamehameha button
5. Free V-Moda Gym shirt : that says "screw Beats, listen to real audio"

 

 

[Bad Santa]

Would anybody else buy an amp that doubles as a case for an iPod? I would.