This has to be one of the sweetest amps with a usb dac that I have heard. It has a tube type quality to it without losing any control of the music. There is a euphoric quality in the positive sense, which I find very appealing. One thing I noticed right off is the bass. It has a nice growl to it, as in being well defined.
I am finding that with the Predator the sound quality is improves with the passage of time. I prefer to leave devices like this on all the time and to my ear, this is no exception. I am noticing that cymbals are getting that nice sheen and decay rather than a dead or splashy sound. What is nice is that this is not an "in your face" amp. I am getting some excellent depth and separation.
When using the amp section or the amp and usb dac, the Predator is very open, smooth and on well recorded music like Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon”, throws tremendous depth and width with fine imaging and solid well controlled bass. It does not have character that changes the music but changes with the music giving you musical entertainment when the recording is decent or better. The sound field is very transparent and the separation of voices and instruments within space is convincing in both the front to back and side to side perspective. There is a body to sound from where it emanates that occupies space. I am finding that the amp and amp/dac section both involve me in the sound and provide a natural and enjoyable layered sound.
The Predator joins the music and rather than just being a tool becomes a very special instrument of amplification bringing about an enjoyable musical experience. I highly recommend this amplifier and usb dac if you are looking for a quality musical experience.
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these look awesome, must have
Looks good. Would like to check this out in person.
Impressed they look very cool
God I so want
Wow awesome, I wanna have it.
those look great, I'd check these out, but I have no cash, haha
I don't really know too much about the personal amps involved in making electro/house music. You think you could post a sample with one?
will this work with podfarm u think?
This sounds so awesome!!! definitely want to give it a try!
"The Predator" Awesome, just awesome.
Just found this, actually been thinking about getting a new amp, these look sick!
I actually like it. I am usually pretty skeptical about these sort of products. Not bad to be honest.
sounds great, thanks for the review on it
looking forward to more
I use these all the time... They are great!
do you knwo what's the average cost for such an item?
once i understand a little more about setting up audio i will have to look at these further in depth.
Want very muuuuch xD
This sounds really cool! I might look into purchasing the item!
thats sick, i would love to see it in action myself
Great review, I think I actually learned something from it lol
These look great, I want to buy them!!
If only I had anything to attach this to.
No wonder they call them the predator o.o
looks great if I ever need some I'll be sure to check it out.
Wow i cant belive dark side of moon recorded with these amps.
Actually I cant belive why i didnt know that before .
I am a huge fan of pink floyd.
Cool I can definitely see myself using this.
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I need these!
hi, i don't know too much about audio equipment so i can't say much about this post, but can you recommend me a decent portable amp? something that i can use with my ipod?
:)
thats some nice stuff
cool stuff!
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Need myself one of these
Niiice I've been looking for a new amp.
Want! looks sick
Do want
I want one!
Wow great, poetic review you've convinced me to check this out! If its cheap enough I might pick one up,it "joins the music and rather than just being a tool becomes a very special instrument of amplification bringing about an enjoyable musical experience"
Awesome!
Damn, they're some nice amplifiers
VERY USEFUL! like no joke!!
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sounds really sick!
It's a shame I don't know much about audio equipment, but after reading your post, you sold me! One of my friends is in a band, so I'll have to give him a heads up on this. Thanks.
So when are we going to hear some tunes, eh?
those look pretty cool.
Gotta have some!
nice one, i wonder how much it costs though
I need to get my hands on one fo these. USeful for recording too? Because my current interface sucks nuts.
sweet, may consider getting one!
That looks really legit, I wish I had some more coin for that because I definitely could put it to use. Thanks anyway, nice blog!
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im thinkin of gettin a firepod
this looks really useful
I could definitely use one of those. Could help in mastering mys stuff in FL.
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