[mtthefirst]

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Aaaa...I won't really say that . VentureCraft & I had a very long conversation (probably would have been shorter if it weren't for the alcohol involved) about this - especially when they were offering promo spare tubes for the TT. So the official line is that OpAmps and tubes are meant to be replaced by the maker only. They're not completely rigid about that but they always have that warranty guideline to fall back on should they choose to exercise it.
 
Edit: This is one of the reasons why Musica Acoustics has this huge disclaimer in their TT page. I helped them proof read and correct that.

 
Thanks Anakchan for correcting me. It's true that you need proper knowledge/equipment to switch those part. I almost broke MUSES02 pin, when first swapping it on my LE. 

 

[Y2HBK]

Crickets in here...

 

[AnakChan]

Crickets in here...

Sadly I don't have a demo unit to review. mtthefirst must be conjuring up a massive detailed review after having it going for more than a week .

I think he's the only one here on HF (who's active) who has the Typhoon.

 

[mtthefirst]

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Sadly I don't have a demo unit to review. mtthefirst must be conjuring up a massive detailed review after having it going for more than a week .

I think he's the only one here on HF (who's active) who has the Typhoon.

I will probably put out the review next week because this week I'm in Thailand for the conference.

 

[Y2HBK]

I will probably put out the review next week because this week I'm in Thailand for the conference.

Looking forward to it. Thanks!

 

[DrSheep]

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Sadly I don't have a demo unit to review. mtthefirst must be conjuring up a massive detailed review after having it going for more than a week .

I think he's the only one here on HF (who's active) who has the Typhoon.

Damn, I only found out about the Typhoon AFTER I ordered my Sony PHA-1 -_-.  Well I guess if I don't like the Sony, now I know what else to get.
 
Also, if Val or anyone from V-MODA is reading this, you got your work cut out for you for the next amp project after the VERZA

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p.s. why is this trend in the source and not the portable amp section?

 

[mstrbootrcrd]

*sets up camp*

 

[DrSheep]

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*sets up camp*

No need, it's out already for $523.
 
http://venturecraft.jp/gadget_en/buy_paypal.php

 

[mstrbootrcrd]

That price is very nice

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[DrSheep]

FYI: both my AK120 and SDT just shipped, so hopefully I will have my half-baked review up soon.  It will be interesting to see how does it improve upon the V-MODA VERZA.

 

[sean6993]

Hanging out for a review please.

 

[DrSheep]

Sort of off topic: I just got my AK120, and pair it with the Momentum is GODLY!!  My optical cable and the SDT is in route but it will take a while...

 

[AlanYWM]

Is there a manual for the SDT? I wished they had one cos it can get a bit confusing with all those swtiches 

  I feel the amp section of the SDT is not as powerful as the Intruder or Pico Power but it is definitely more than adequate for iems. Compared to the Pico Power and Intruder, I feel the SDT has slightly better clarity and less bass. This may make it less "meaty" in sound for some folks. Overall, I would consider this one of the better dacs/amps out there.

 

[mtthefirst]

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Is there a manual for the SDT? I wished they had one cos it can get a bit confusing with all those swtiches 

  I feel the amp section of the SDT is not as powerful as the Intruder or Pico Power but it is definitely more than adequate for iems. Compared to the Pico Power and Intruder, I feel the SDT has slightly better clarity and less bass. This may make it less "meaty" in sound for some folks. Overall, I would consider this one of the better dacs/amps out there.

Right now, there is only Japanese manual but here is a chart for different switch positions.
 
http://venturecraft.jp/gadget_jp/sdt/toggle_e.php

 

[AlanYWM]

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Right now, there is only Japanese manual but here is a chart for different switch positions.
 
http://venturecraft.jp/gadget_jp/sdt/toggle_e.php

 
Thanks a bunch. At least I can try to decipher the chart