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Originally Posted by dmbphan041 /img/forum/go_quote.gif this or the pico slim to pair with an iphone 3gs? |
Originally Posted by jelt2359 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Larry's comment here: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f149/t...0/index10.html In particular, this "If I use the TWag cable + single ended adapter with Pico Slim Demo Amp or RSA P-51, I can enjoy it just as much as with the Protector single ended. But when I remove the SE adapter and go balanced, then the soundstage opens up and also becomes more transparent (I have about 160 hours on the Protector)." Has made me decided to just stick with my Protector and forgo the Slim. I read this as the Protector, Mustang and Slim being on a fairly plane when SE, but when the Protector is used in balanced mode things are taken to another level. |
Originally Posted by grawk /img/forum/go_quote.gif you should use your own ears, and not the ears of someone else on the internet. |
Originally Posted by grawk /img/forum/go_quote.gif I've spent the last few days with pico slim sn 0000 (final production model) and my JH13s. It's an AMAZING amplifier. I've been comparing it wtih the ALO Rx and straight from the iphone. I've been using an oyaide line out dock cable from the iphone and the pico dac when listening from my macbook. First things first, the most important thing I want out of an amp for IEMs is the ability to turn DOWN the volume and still get great sound. That's what the slim does better than any amp I've ever used for IEMs. It rivals the RK50 on the blue hawaii special edition for low volume performance. Dynamics, details, space all present even at low volumes. I'd never believe it was a stepped attenuator if I didn't know better, it's perfectly smooth. I'll say more later, but again, just wow. Justin, you have a winner here. |
Originally Posted by grawk /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm surprised the steps are as big as they are, given it's an entirely controllable option with the digital volume controls. The slim with the jh13s are a match made in heaven. I'm even considering reacquiring a nano for a great little on the go listening combination that doesn't drain my phone battery. |
Originally Posted by DaeO /img/forum/go_quote.gif If the Slim works well with top tier JH13's, will it do as well with lower tiers such as W2's and X10's? |
Originally Posted by WalkGood /img/forum/go_quote.gif I honestly don’t see any reason why not, although I only own one portable amp, I have had the opportunity to try many at meets and shows, although not the other one you are looking at. IMHO the Slim is the best portable amp available today that I have tried with iem’s and you can read my preliminary opinion here along with the pictures I took. Edit: keep in mind it looks like you might still make the 250 cut. |
Originally Posted by DaeO /img/forum/go_quote.gif ... Ps - are you stalking me |
Originally Posted by LeeMark /img/forum/go_quote.gif liked the Pico slim slightly more especially for its high and mid range. |