BA Duo-I System v HD radio I'm looking at getting my gf a good clock radio with ipod dock being a bonus. I have a DAB radio alarm (HD in UK) and I love the sound.Is the BA Duo's sound on par with that of a HD sound?I'm asuming that DAB in the USA is known as HD radio?Thanks. BA Duo-I System v HD radio I'm looking at getting my gf a good clock radio with ipod dock being a bonus. I have a DAB radio alarm (HD in UK) and I love the sound.Is the BA Duo's sound... » Read More BA Duo-I System v HD radio I'm looking at getting my gf a good clock radio with ipod dock being a bonus. I have a DAB radio alarm (HD in UK) and I love the sound.Is the BA Duo's sound on par with that of a HD sound?I'm asuming that DAB in the USA is known as HD radio?Thanks. « Show Less
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Hi TDonn, thanks for that, very interesting and VERY helpful. I've heard a Bose Wave clock radio before (before DAB) and it filled the shop!!! If this is anywhere close to that sound then I will buy it.Thanks againNic
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I have to disagree. When I use mine with either my on-board Realtek Azalia or with this SYBA external USB Stereo Sound Adapter for Windows, Mac, Linux Extra Audio Source with Microphone SD-CM-UAUD it sounds loud and very well balanced. They have a "reference" feel, they are very compliant, with a flat response curve. That is, highs, mids, and lows are given the same weight. This is typically found in professional sound equipment, while consumer headphones and speakers are built to accentuate highs and lows. Someone who's used to bass-heavy headphones would probably describe them as weak and tinny, but to my ear they represent bass quite well, if it's there. You can use an EQ to overcome this, and they should comply. I have to disagree. When I use mine with either my on-board Realtek Azalia or with this SYBA external USB Stereo Sound Adapter for Windows, Mac, Linux Extra Audio Source with Microphone SD-CM-UAUD it sounds loud and very well balanced. They have a "reference" feel, they are very compliant, with a flat response curve. That is, highs, mids, and lows are given the same weight. This is typically found in professional sound equipment, while consumer headphones and speakers are built to accentuate highs and lows. Someone who's... » Read More I have to disagree. When I use mine with either my on-board Realtek Azalia or with this SYBA external USB Stereo Sound Adapter for Windows, Mac, Linux Extra Audio Source with Microphone SD-CM-UAUD it sounds loud and very well balanced. They have a "reference" feel, they are very compliant, with a flat response curve. That is, highs, mids, and lows are given the same weight. This is typically found in professional sound equipment, while consumer headphones and speakers are built to accentuate highs and lows. Someone who's used to bass-heavy headphones would probably describe them as weak and tinny, but to my ear they represent bass quite well, if it's there. You can use an EQ to overcome this, and they should comply. « Show Less
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Haven't used the pono, that said ak has a neutral mode (sounds fine), then 2 choices of equalizer, one a 5band manual, and second the one I use mostly is a preprogrammed pro equalizer (their term) which seems to almost always sound the best. pono probably a better value. It's hard to justify a grand for simply a file player, yes nice aesthetics, yes it holds a cr-- load of memory. A&K; could make file searching a bit easier but it looks like they are already on to new model$$$
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Agreed - this is by far the most selective and sensitive analog FM tuner I have ever seen. I have two and disabled the HD switch on one of them, and I think it's actually quite a bit better sound. The digital signal is noise-free, but so is FM for the most part, and the full analog signal is much more accurate than the compressed, relatively-low-bit-rate HD radio signal.
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iHome iH9 Alarm Clock Speaker System with Dock for iPod (Black)Just another data point, I agree that the FM quality is very poor, and I'm having the same problem reported by others with static and noise when using an iPod Touch 2G. It works fine with the iPod Nano 1G. I'm waiting to hear from customer service.
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Fostex was the very first company to introduce portable headphone dac and after reading reviews on Head-fi.org i was tempted to buy one. I am glad i didChoose Hp-p1 as it was a best sounding portable amp. Today we have better choices as other brands are introducing better amps. Also all fostex units are japan made with highest quality, i would wait for hp-v1 tube amp comming up later this year.if you want hifi music player + dual dac, you can check Astell&kern; AK120. I just bought one from korea and it is awsome.
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Even though it doesn't have BT 4.0, the benefits of 4.0 vs 3.0 do not impact sound quality from what I have read while researching bluetooth headphones. This is because streaming music is a high bandwidth activity and BT 4.0 improvements are in low energy low bandwidth applications. The Jaybird BlueBuds have excellent sound quality but run BT 2.1 + EDR. I'm wondering if it effects standby time though, but I don't really care about that with bluetooth headphones. The sound quality comes more from the codec used (aptX or jaybird's Shift) and the quality of the headphone itself. This headphone has aptX and a balanced armature driver, which is a very good combination. I'd definitely test them both out and decide for myself which are better.
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This is just an amplifier so you can use it with or without a DAC. your laptop has a DAC in it which it will call a "sound card" but, for all intents and purposes the words "DAC" and "sound card" mean the same thing. I use a Macbook Air running straight into mine and it sounds great. When I also use a high end USB DAC (a Simaudio D500), it sounds incredible but that starts running into a lot of money.What I would recommend, though, is that you get the Ocean Mini version of the amp. It's about $20 more than the V1 and it's a pure tube amplifier rather than just a tube pre-amp with solid state amplification. This is just an amplifier so you can use it with or without a DAC. your laptop has a DAC in it which it will call a "sound card" but, for all intents and purposes the words "DAC" and "sound card" mean the same thing. I use a Macbook Air running straight into mine and it sounds great. When I also use a high end USB DAC (a Simaudio D500), it sounds incredible but that starts running into a lot of money.What I would recommend, though, is that you get the Ocean Mini version of the amp. It's about $20 more than the V1 and it's a pure tube amplifier... » Read More This is just an amplifier so you can use it with or without a DAC. your laptop has a DAC in it which it will call a "sound card" but, for all intents and purposes the words "DAC" and "sound card" mean the same thing. I use a Macbook Air running straight into mine and it sounds great. When I also use a high end USB DAC (a Simaudio D500), it sounds incredible but that starts running into a lot of money.What I would recommend, though, is that you get the Ocean Mini version of the amp. It's about $20 more than the V1 and it's a pure tube amplifier rather than just a tube pre-amp with solid state amplification. « Show Less
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Thanks, Darryl. I'm looking for a decent stereo system I can use with iPhone, iPod and iPad. I'd also like it to have CD capabilities. There are so many ways to go!
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Not much help here. I think no HD just AM & FM. If you are looking for loud, this might be too small. Don't know the wattage.
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I live in San Jose, California, where we have several HD radio stations. I tried hooking up my Audiovox IHDP01A using my auxiliary jack in my car. The stations either didn't play or if they did, they only played for a few seconds, then were lost. Good luck.
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The sound over the internet is better than FM; however, FM reception in my 'hood is not good. Sorry, I don't know what DAC stands for (I'm e impaired).
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One thing that stood out when I was researching this before purchase, was dependent on what shows on the iPod/iPhone screen when plugged into the device (whether car dock, home stereo dock, etc). I recall seeing an explanation on this on cablejive's site, or maybe it was a chat tech support with them. This is the way it was explained to me when I was researching it, and it was true for my 2nd Gen iPod touch: -If your dock normally allows functionality of the iPod when you connect it, i.e. you can scroll through music and playlists, etc. but usually see the volume bar across the bottom of the screen disappear, then this would work with your device because it only requires an "audio" connection, not a full data connection. This was the case for my iHome radio dock at home, I could still scroll through music and playlists and Pandora from my iPod while docked. The dockboss air DID work for me in this application. -If your dock takes over the iPod, i.e. the iPod displays "docking accessory" and locks out all audio functionality, then this will not work with it as that device requires a full "data" connection to the iPod. This is the case with a BT device I added to my vehicle, it locks the iPod screen from any music menu stuff (music collection, Pandora, etc.), and forces me to instead select my music through the other device's screen. The dockboss air DID NOT work with this device. When you connect your iPod to your Chysler's cable, does it: 1-lock your iPod screen and force you to select music from your radio's screen? --if so, then this most likely won't work because the dockboss air doesn't support this data-based connection over the air 2-or does it keep your iPod screen open and allow you to select music directly from your iPod, and only transfer the audio to the radio (radio might just display "device connected" or something)? --If this is the case, then I would say you have a good chance this would work for you because this is an "audio-only" connection.
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We have sold both units you're asking about for years and they are both wonderful! Both have good pre-amps and are built well. And both work well with all of the current DAWs. Don't stress, either will serve you well!
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This one is featured with 40 Watts RMS ... New model says 20 Watts RMS.They really both sound absolutely great. The ONLY meaningful difference to me is that, the newer model has integrated Bluetooth, the older model does not.You have to decide how badly you want that Bluetooth function and ask yourself if it's worth the $150 extra (give and take) you're going to spend. I've got the old model in July of this year and it really achieve what I need. I listen to music from my tablet, my Ipod and connect it to my laptop to watch movie. I simply connect my audio cable every time. Long story short, they both sound formidable. One has Bluetooth. One doesn't. This one is featured with 40 Watts RMS ... New model says 20 Watts RMS.They really both sound absolutely great. The ONLY meaningful difference to me is that, the newer model has integrated Bluetooth, the older model does not.You have to decide how badly you want that Bluetooth function and ask yourself if it's worth the $150 extra (give and take) you're going to spend. I've got the old model in July of this year and it really achieve what I need. I listen to music from my tablet, my Ipod and connect it to my laptop to watch movie. I simply connect my audio cable every time. Long... » Read More This one is featured with 40 Watts RMS ... New model says 20 Watts RMS.They really both sound absolutely great. The ONLY meaningful difference to me is that, the newer model has integrated Bluetooth, the older model does not.You have to decide how badly you want that Bluetooth function and ask yourself if it's worth the $150 extra (give and take) you're going to spend. I've got the old model in July of this year and it really achieve what I need. I listen to music from my tablet, my Ipod and connect it to my laptop to watch movie. I simply connect my audio cable every time. Long story short, they both sound formidable. One has Bluetooth. One doesn't. « Show Less
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I use my iPod and multiple iPhones..My laptops ect ..they are only Bluetooth ..but this product rocks..I'm out at sea a lot and need long batterie life I get about 40 plus hours of music I love them I've had them for a couple of years ..and they are still kicking butt ...the loudness is ok ..it could be loader ..it's durable ..come with a cool case ..and will connect to 2devices at once ..sometimes it works ..depending on device ...software ect..I bought one now I want another one ..oh I forgot laying down is a little weird in these ..since they wrap from behind your neck ..happy buying Jojocheese I use my iPod and multiple iPhones..My laptops ect ..they are only Bluetooth ..but this product rocks..I'm out at sea a lot and need long batterie life I get about 40 plus hours of music I love them I've had them for a couple of years ..and they are still kicking butt ...the loudness is ok ..it could be loader ..it's durable ..come with a cool case ..and will connect to 2devices at once ..sometimes it works ..depending on device ...software ect..I bought one now I want another one ..oh I forgot laying down is a little weird in these ..since they wrap from behind your neck ..happy buying... » Read More I use my iPod and multiple iPhones..My laptops ect ..they are only Bluetooth ..but this product rocks..I'm out at sea a lot and need long batterie life I get about 40 plus hours of music I love them I've had them for a couple of years ..and they are still kicking butt ...the loudness is ok ..it could be loader ..it's durable ..come with a cool case ..and will connect to 2devices at once ..sometimes it works ..depending on device ...software ect..I bought one now I want another one ..oh I forgot laying down is a little weird in these ..since they wrap from behind your neck ..happy buying Jojocheese « Show Less
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I'm wondering if anyone who owns the system can tell me how the sound is for regular 2 channel audio. I want this to be an awesome home stereo system as well, and use my apple tv to enjoy itunes through it!