[voja]

Mine is on the way. Got sent out today. Super excited to hear how it sounds.


I mean, 50 buck? Where else do you find stuff like this?
Venture Electronics sure has a way of making a statement...

 

[firesign]

Mine is on the way. Got sent out today. Super excited to hear how it sounds.


I mean, 50 buck? Where else do you find stuff like this?
Venture Electronics sure has a way of making a statement...

When did you order it?

 

[voja]

When did you order it?

Lee is sending it to me as a review sample. We spoke today, so I guess today?

 

[firesign]

Lee is sending it to me as a review sample. We spoke today, so I guess today?

Oh, OK. I have ordered it last Friday, but it's awaiting shipment.
Maybe tomorrow.

 

[sikahr]

Specifications:
ESS Sabre ES9018K2
Custom Amp module

What is known about amp except voltage&power performance?
Is there are picture of PCB or some info about amp chips or architecture?

 

[kenz]

Specifications:
ESS Sabre ES9018K2
Custom Amp module

What is known about amp except voltage&power performance?
Is there are picture of PCB or some info about amp chips or architecture?

Here’s the photos in their Facebook group.

 

[omarelmeaday]

Hello,
Could anyone make a comparison between megatron and e1da powerdac v2.1, i'm really looking forward to see that comparison

 

[kenz]

Hello,
Could anyone make a comparison between megatron and e1da powerdac v2.1, i'm really looking forward to see that comparison

Don’t have the Powerdac v2.1 but the original v2.0.

MegaTRON has a more refined presentation without the loss of technicalities. Less aggressive too. Without the trace upper boosted treble presence too.

The Powerdac V2 is definitely more pocketable and easier to carry around, but loses in flexibility of plugging into to various sources through its USB type B port (MegaTRON has usb c). And also limited to 2.5mm balanced headphone out, where MegaTRON supports both 2.5 and 4.4 balanced output and a 3.5mm single ended.

And if using your smartphone as a source, the MegaTRON supports PD bridge charging which can charge your smartphone while using an external power source.

So in short, size wise, Powerdac V2 wins. Everything else, points go to MegaTRON.

Of course, subjective preference may swing in favour to Powerdac V2 for some users.

 

[kenz]

Here’s a customary photo of the product in its thread.

(In the background, the Venture RoundAbout Plus 5 amp with warp core, a battery bank for the amp if external source is unavailable)

 

[OspreyAndy]

Hello,
Could anyone make a comparison between megatron and e1da powerdac v2.1, i'm really looking forward to see that comparison

PowerDAC V2.1 is highly technical but also very digital sounding. Megatron on the other hand is also very technical but offers realistic more analogue sound and less aggressive - totally free from any Pinna Glare normally observed with E1DA tuning. In short, PowerDAC V2.1 is outright bright and sizzling compared to Megatron

 

[omarelmeaday]

PowerDAC V2.1 is highly technical but also very digital sounding. Megatron on the other hand is also very technical but offers realistic more analogue sound and less aggressive - totally free from any Pinna Glare normally observed with E1DA tuning. In short, PowerDAC V2.1 is outright bright and sizzling compared to Megatron

Thanks a lot, and another thanks for the whole dongle madness.

 

[omarelmeaday]

Don’t have the Powerdac v2.1 but the original v2.0.

MegaTRON has a more refined presentation without the loss of technicalities. Less aggressive too. Without the trace upper boosted treble presence too.

The Powerdac V2 is definitely more pocketable and easier to carry around, but loses in flexibility of plugging into to various sources through its USB type B port (MegaTRON has usb c). And also limited to 2.5mm balanced headphone out, where MegaTRON supports both 2.5 and 4.4 balanced output and a 3.5mm single ended.

And if using your smartphone as a source, the MegaTRON supports PD bridge charging which can charge your smartphone while using an external power source.

So in short, size wise, Powerdac V2 wins. Everything else, points go to MegaTRON.

Of course, subjective preference may swing in favour to Powerdac V2 for some users.

Very informative,thank you.

 

[Mithrandir1980]

My unit is on the road too

 

[firesign]

Mine is already at home

 

[Ynot1]

Megatron is the Monk Plus of Dac/Amps, where it hits way above its price point.

Edit: As a bass head I noticed the sub bass slam is a little light. But I am convinced bassheads will appreciate why there is more to life than bass. There is vocals and mids. Megatron in my humble opinion sounds more better in the mids than the Apple dongle. Maybe future improvements can include a bass boost switch like Xbass.

Megatron + French songs = say la vie



People prolly couldn't get the name of this song because they're not French.