[vienna]

I am torn !!! I can't decide which to get. I'll be running MS1, MS-2 and MS-Pros

Yes, I am lucky enough to have all them, as I started with MS-1

So now its time for a decent amp. Although I am running off an IPOD.

Any input ? I like the whole portability aspect of both amps. Size is relative, in that they both not HUGE. I like the idea that the XP-7 can have its own power supply, but its also $100 more than the SR71

I guess the other consideration is rolling opamps. I hae unlimited amounts of opamps I can get free from work

 

[goto2003]

XP7 can roll opa and SR-71 not. Another hot one here that can roll opa is Supermono from Xin's.

 

[insomniac]

This thread may be of help...

http://www4.head-fi.org/forums/showthread.php?t=88421

 

[bhd812]

why not go to the top and buy the hr-2?

 

[vienna]

well, my main thing is portability. To give you an idea, I have 450,000 air miles just on United last year !!!! I'm on a plane just about every day or two....flying across the nation. So portability is nice

 

[bhd812]

well ...

if size is a issue then go sr71...but...

honestly to me the xp-7 and the hr-2 are dead on in sound!

 

[vienna]

I was thinking xp-7 since its still battery powered. The only isue I have is the RAC connects in the rear. min plugs are nice and convenient. Now for a home system, it would be real nice.

 

[photographlondon]

For travel you need the SR-71.

 

[bhd812]

well in my jacuzzi use of the ra-1 I used a mini to rca cable, infact I made a super awesome cable and it only cost me a few bucks...super easy and super awesome.

 

[vienna]

well, I ended up buying a used SR-71 (barely used) as well as ordering a XP-7


next comes the supermacro

 

[cpw]

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Originally Posted by vienna well, I ended up buying a used SR-71 (barely used) as well as ordering a XP-7 next comes the supermacro

Nice move! Couldn't have done it better myself. I love my HR2 but SR71 is next on my list (right after new pwr amp and record cleaner.) I already have a TBH which I plan to keep for laptop use but for the iPod it's gotta be an SR. Stealth here in a few days!
CPW

 

[PATB]

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Originally Posted by vienna well, my main thing is portability. To give you an idea, I have 450,000 air miles just on United last year !!!! I'm on a plane just about every day or two....flying across the nation. So portability is nice

Can you really lug the SR-71 in your carry on without attracting too much attention? I travel quite a bit too, mostly overseas. I have yet to bring my SR-71 with me because the last time I carried a SCSI analyzer, the airport security at Copenhagen was all over it, and that's before 9/11.