Thanks for sharing your impressions. I'm currently simulating the functionality of the HM1 using a Schiit Lokius and Schiit Syn. Wonder if there are any similarities in effect?
From the amp side of things, I’m sure the hm1 probably is a little different from Schiit product. From the processing side, the hm1 is more subtle (only a few db for bass/treble and the spatial knob is more of subtle shift) but better implemented. You can take a look at golden sound measurement and hm1 takes no impact to sound quality while messing with settings.
By the way, SGD $12,499 (if it includes tax) is a bargain for Singaporeans! My HM1 imported to Australia from Europe from the Zahl intl. sales office is of total cost equivalent ~$14,137.17 SGD including import duty, tax & fees. Infact, the price to consumers (inc. tax) in Europe is $9,939 EUR = ~$14,391.96 SGD. So, lucky for Singaporeans!
Yeah I think SG is on a relatively balance price. US prices are lower but once you consider tax and shipping, it cost more. So I am all good with the pricing haha. Just looking forward to review dacs and daps with this guy haha
For me, anything past the $1000 would need to be tube realated in order for me to consider it. The differences in solid state simply aren't enough for me, especially for EQ gang.
I wanted the hm1 for its functions haha. Have two identical amp in a unit that you can swap is the intention. But I generally agree that solid state above a certain price point differences are really small. For me it’s about $2-3k and above that unless it’s function or something special. That said the HM1 does have some special functions with the knobs
@@ZPProductions Yes, to test how the Zahl scales with DACs vs the OOR. E.g. Massive increase in SQ with my AMP-23R when driven by my Tambaqui vs my Mojo 2.
Technically I measured there's some different in driving with a low voltage source vs a high voltage one. But I am pretty sure the DAC characteristics and signature probably play a bigger role than voltage.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! I have the HM1 too and love it! Nothing like it
Thanks for sharing your impressions. I'm currently simulating the functionality of the HM1 using a Schiit Lokius and Schiit Syn. Wonder if there are any similarities in effect?
From the amp side of things, I’m sure the hm1 probably is a little different from Schiit product. From the processing side, the hm1 is more subtle (only a few db for bass/treble and the spatial knob is more of subtle shift) but better implemented. You can take a look at golden sound measurement and hm1 takes no impact to sound quality while messing with settings.
By the way, SGD $12,499 (if it includes tax) is a bargain for Singaporeans! My HM1 imported to Australia from Europe from the Zahl intl. sales office is of total cost equivalent ~$14,137.17 SGD including import duty, tax & fees. Infact, the price to consumers (inc. tax) in Europe is $9,939 EUR = ~$14,391.96 SGD. So, lucky for Singaporeans!
Yeah I think SG is on a relatively balance price. US prices are lower but once you consider tax and shipping, it cost more. So I am all good with the pricing haha. Just looking forward to review dacs and daps with this guy haha
For me, anything past the $1000 would need to be tube realated in order for me to consider it. The differences in solid state simply aren't enough for me, especially for EQ gang.
I wanted the hm1 for its functions haha. Have two identical amp in a unit that you can swap is the intention. But I generally agree that solid state above a certain price point differences are really small. For me it’s about $2-3k and above that unless it’s function or something special.
That said the HM1 does have some special functions with the knobs
Can you try it with a higher end DAC like Tambaqui, Dave or May with a higher output voltage into the HM1, than your DAP?
Any purpose to doing it? I have a Hugo TT that can go 5V +
@@ZPProductions Yes, to test how the Zahl scales with DACs vs the OOR. E.g. Massive increase in SQ with my AMP-23R when driven by my Tambaqui vs my Mojo 2.
Technically I measured there's some different in driving with a low voltage source vs a high voltage one. But I am pretty sure the DAC characteristics and signature probably play a bigger role than voltage.
After several months of owning it, can share what headphones have good synergy with hm1?
I think it works for most headphones really synergy wise I feel it works for all headphone in a good way
Naa Riviera better bra yup those AIC-10..sory..Peace!
different type of amp haha.
Just say it's a POS and be done...