The thing that really impresses me, is that given you sell the equipment you review, you are really honest in your opinions. This is very refreshing and instils confidence. Thank you. I have to DC Elite, which is amazing in its sound quality. A bit frustrating that with my iPhone 13Pro, I have real issues of interference. That said, the Elite sounds so good, in fact, staggering so for a dongle dac, I will keep it.
Any feeling regarding the lifespan of the tubes? Are they replaceable and will they outlast the internal batteries? Thanks. I look forward to your reviews.
Thanks! The micro tubes are these are very long lasting. The official spec from Korg is that you should expect a 14 year lifespan with 8 hours a day of use, so they'll likely outlast the battery. Replacements on these would have to be handled by shipping back to iBasso directly.
Hi, I want to use a DAP as a source and connect it to a Desktop DAC + AMP and play local WAV files (For linearing my Headphones by the PEQ). Sound wise, a quality Streamer will give me a better results? Thank you 🙏
putting the portability aside, can the stack well compare to a dedicated desktop stack within the same price range? as r2r and tubes might be hard to find, delta sigma and solid state combos included. i am specially interested in the capabilities of soundstage depth (width not so much) and layering. would be nice, if someone who had the chance to compare could leave a word or two
I didn't get a chance to test the ZMF Caldera with this setup, but I did listen to the Auteur Classic with these, and that was an excellent combo. For a transportable setup I think these would match up nicely with Caldera as well.
Thank you, I purchased the iBasso D16 Taipan, amazing quality Would you recommend to pair it with the PB5? Does it make a difference ( sound quality ) ? Does the PB5 stand a chance against desktop amplifiers??
This combo (or at least the D16) is my actual want to have end game. 😍 Could you please compare shortly the Questyle CMA18, DC Elite and the Kensei in regard of resolution and soundstage/3D Imersion?
@@TheVeganVicarThank you. Yeah, I was there.😅 But the comparison with the Kensei is still missing. I try to understand the positioning between CMA18, Elite, Kensei and Mojo2. It seems to be not that easy.
I love to use streaming music services. To do it on the go, say: while walking in a park, I need a device that can use cellular data. These days, more and more providers offer affordable unlimited data plans in the US. So, currently I use my Pixel phone and Audioquest Cobalt DAC to listen to Spotify or Amazon Music, or whatever I desire. Without streaming capabilities, current portable DAPs are outdated IMO. So: I will not buy such a DAP.
The thing that really impresses me, is that given you sell the equipment you review, you are really honest in your opinions. This is very refreshing and instils confidence. Thank you.
I have to DC Elite, which is amazing in its sound quality. A bit frustrating that with my iPhone 13Pro, I have real issues of interference. That said, the Elite sounds so good, in fact, staggering so for a dongle dac, I will keep it.
My PB5 Osprey and ZMF Verite Closed is a magical combination 🙏
Any feeling regarding the lifespan of the tubes? Are they replaceable and will they outlast the internal batteries? Thanks. I look forward to your reviews.
Thanks!
The micro tubes are these are very long lasting. The official spec from Korg is that you should expect a 14 year lifespan with 8 hours a day of use, so they'll likely outlast the battery. Replacements on these would have to be handled by shipping back to iBasso directly.
I bought an ibasso dx 320 ti .. after watching your video....now do I really need to try this one?
Hi,
I want to use a DAP as a source and connect it to a Desktop DAC + AMP and play local WAV files (For linearing my Headphones by the PEQ).
Sound wise, a quality Streamer will give me a better results?
Thank you 🙏
Happy Sabbath, Stephen!
putting the portability aside, can the stack well compare to a dedicated desktop stack within the same price range? as r2r and tubes might be hard to find, delta sigma and solid state combos included. i am specially interested in the capabilities of soundstage depth (width not so much) and layering. would be nice, if someone who had the chance to compare could leave a word or two
Would you recommend it for ZMF Caldera Closed, connected to the mobile phone ( Android )??
I didn't get a chance to test the ZMF Caldera with this setup, but I did listen to the Auteur Classic with these, and that was an excellent combo. For a transportable setup I think these would match up nicely with Caldera as well.
@@BloomAudio Thank you
I was talking only about the iBasso D16, not the PB5
Thank you, I purchased the iBasso D16 Taipan, amazing quality
Would you recommend to pair it with the PB5? Does it make a difference ( sound quality ) ?
Does the PB5 stand a chance against desktop amplifiers??
This combo (or at least the D16) is my actual want to have end game. 😍
Could you please compare shortly the Questyle CMA18, DC Elite and the Kensei in regard of resolution and soundstage/3D Imersion?
Skeeb23 just published a review on the Questyle. ☝🏼
@@TheVeganVicarThank you. Yeah, I was there.😅 But the comparison with the Kensei is still missing. I try to understand the positioning between CMA18, Elite, Kensei and Mojo2. It seems to be not that easy.
@@Cirillion, I am patiently awaiting the Mojo 3. 😀
could osprey be used as preamp to poweramp?
I love to use streaming music services. To do it on the go, say: while walking in a park, I need a device that can use cellular data. These days, more and more providers offer affordable unlimited data plans in the US. So, currently I use my Pixel phone and Audioquest Cobalt DAC to listen to Spotify or Amazon Music, or whatever I desire. Without streaming capabilities, current portable DAPs are outdated IMO. So: I will not buy such a DAP.
I hear you. I use my Svanar LDAC. Works for me.
hang on…im old enough to remember buying electronics in the 70s
I like long-haired Stephen better.
Тайпан - Говно. А вот усилитель отдельно хорош в принципе под любой плеер
another hi-fi shill channel too many smiles i can't stand it and i hate all soundtracks movies music hi-fi home theatre dolby labs ever made
Why are you here then?
This was obviously a retailer run video. Did you need validation that it was indeed so?