Just for info....the Capella DC output still functions with the unit switched off. It lets you use it purely as a HPA with your DAC still in play with the main system if you choose to not utilise it as a pre.
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I'm tony.
Just for info....the Capella DC output still functions with the unit switched off. It lets you use it purely as a HPA with your DAC still in play with the main system if you choose to not utilise it as a pre.
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My Capella arrived today, impulse buy.
My Dac arrived yesterday.
First impressions OMG.
I've linked them to my Cyrus 6 DAC in AV Direct mode to act as a power amp using the Capella as a pre amp.
Dark side of the moon sounds wonderful, I can see me using the money I just saved on a good power amp.
And to think I was going to spend over a £1K on a Dac.....
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I'm Darren.
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Location: Troon
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I'm tony.
Darren,
The Capella enables you to get the best out of the 650s IMHO. I rate the 650s very highly and regarded the BM2 as an excellent match performance wise. The Caiman2 is a better DAC sonically but for headphone use the Capella is excellent with every pair of cans I have plumbed into it-the tunability is invaluable and really lets you get the most out of what you have.
Amping headphones properly makes a very noticeable difference. I had a MF HPA previously ,the Capella to my ears surpasses it on cans and as a single line active pre by a noticeable margin-at a fraction of the cost.
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I'm Rupert.
Hi CADCAM,
I can confirm I have had no auto shut down issue with both the Caiman MK11 and the Capella connected together using the Anker battery linked Been using the set up for over two weeks now with my 600ohm Beyer DT 880's linked by Optical cable to my PC (currently using Qobuz) and my Cambridge CD player. FLACS and CD's are sounding superb using this gear. Cannot recommend enough!
Regards
Rupert
I have the Astro Pro2 which is shutting down powering the Bushmaster and I just ordered the 2nd Gen last nite. Hopefully the 2nd Gen stays on and I will return the original. Battery will be here tomorrow and I will update.
Headphone setup=
Oppo-->Beresford BMMKII-->Keces HA-171-->AKG K612 =
If you are on a budget, then the battery pack that was first tried out without any shutdown issues is of the type shown at http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-9800mA...item1c467c4e3e for UK
and
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/9800mAh-DC...item461fd3a2da for EU
If you need the battery level indicator, then try http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12V-3800ma...item1c47aaa935
Last edited by StanleyB; 08-01-2015 at 14:18.
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These Ankers are $80. & $100. US dollars. I'm not on a budget so much as just want the unit to stay on. I'll have to check if the batteries you suggested are available in the US if this new 2nd Gen Anker shuts down. To bad because the first Anker seems to be a great battery, it has powered the BM for awhile now and I've charged 2 smartphones on it and it's still showing 3 out of 5 LEDs.
I've read here a member has the 2nd Gen Anker and it isn't shutting down but he is powering a Beresford DAC & amp. Wish me luck!
Headphone setup=
Oppo-->Beresford BMMKII-->Keces HA-171-->AKG K612 =