VE RUNABOUT Impressions Thread

[mochill]

Thanks brother

 

[nmatheis]

So mo and I are both noticing how Amazeballs RA sounds in comparison to our X5 and X5ii. It also sounds Amazeballs compared to my E12A (with $$ Muses02 OPA) and E12 DIY (with $$ OPA627). Clarity, separation, speed are all great on RA. Can't wait to see what VE brings us next!

zhibli06: What's up next in the pipeline?

 

[mochill]

I bet something that'll blow our minds like always

 

[RedJohn456]

the RA is indeed amazeballs 

  Its funny that even with the groove I would prefer to use line out to RA as it has one of the most neutral amps I have ever heard.
 
At <100 dollars its crazy the performance you're about to get out of it!

 

[mochill]

amazing all the way

 

[nmatheis]

For those of you with Duke + RA...
 
If you've got a source with variable line out, try RA on High Gain and see if you like it better than Low Gain with Duke. Report back either way and let us know what you think.
 
*** I'm betting you'll like it! ***
 
P.S., Please turn variable LO volume down so you don't blast your ears out.

 

[Bloodember]

Where can someone order one of these in the US?

 

[nmatheis]

Just a few tester and early production units floating around here now...
 
@zhibli06: Can @Bloodember purchase one yet? If so, can you provide a link?

 

[Bloodember]

That would explain why I couldn't find anything when I did a search. Hopefully they go on sale soon.

 

[golov17]

Venture Electronics VE RunAbout Portable Earphone Amplifier
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Venture-Electronics-VE-RunAbout-Portable-Earphone-Amplifier/32417419249.html

 

[nmatheis]

Yes. There's a listing on AliExpress, but it's more expensive than RA is supposed to retail for. Not sure what's going on there...

 

[Bloodember]

Then ill wait, what's it suppose to retail for?

 

[RedJohn456]

  Yes. There's a listing on AliExpress, but it's more expensive than RA is supposed to retail for. Not sure what's going on there...

Its a stock issue, they are intentionally raising the price to prevent accidental purchases when international units aren't in stock. Will be in stock soon from what I hear
 
MSRP is still 99

 

[Bloodember]

Ok, cool. I'll just keep an eye on it then.

 

[nmatheis]

Thanks for getting my back @RedJohn456. That's what I thought but didn't want to misspeak and mislead anyone.