[JJ15k]

Hello,

Coud someone tell me what are the differences between the two models soundwise?
It seems that they removed features like no more remote and no more amplifier-only mode, but was it worth it?
And does the improvement in sound warrant the removal of these features?

As a side note, i am looking for a transportable dac/amp combo in this price range or less. If you have suggestions for this too i would be grateful

Thanks

 

[SmellyGas]

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Originally Posted by JJ15k /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hello, Coud someone tell me what are the differences between the two models soundwise? It seems that they removed features like no more remote and no more amplifier-only mode, but was it worth it? And does the improvement in sound warrant the removal of these features? As a side note, i am looking for a transportable dac/amp combo in this price range or less. If you have suggestions for this too i would be grateful Thanks

I'm not sure if anyone has heard both sound-wise. Based on examining pics of the PCB, it looks like the headphone amp section of the Mark II is missing some components compared to the Mark I, which supposedly is a clone of the Lehmann BCL. They also got rid of the digital volume control and replaced it with a pot. Supposedly there were some improvements in noise performance.

 

[JJ15k]

Yeah that's what i can read on their description, did people have a problem with noise?
I read about the preamp humming but that is all..