Featuring a hybrid class ab amplifier and a usb dac supporting 384 khz pcm and dsd256, the ha2 offers high performance digitaltoanalog conversion for both. It is theoretically possible to charge the phone and connect to an external dac like the oppo ha2se at the same time. Sadly the ha 2 does not have any playback control features like the slightly cheaper fiio e18 which would have been a super little bonus but then again the fiio e18 cannot decode to the level of the ha 2 so it might be a fair trade. The fiio amps will go for to 16 hours on a charge. I was thinking about what bob katz was saying about the oppo pm3s and ha 2. Jul 26, 2016 for the same price as the oppo, id at least audition the fiio x5. Beyerdynamic dt990 pro headphones and fiio e5 headphone. The ha2 shows output of only 200mw at 32 ohms, and. Oppo has a compatibility phone list somewhere, i found it when i bought my ha2. There are other similar amps available from other manufacturers.
Usb audio driver in usb audio playerrecorder pro and audio evolution mobile. Oppo included such a cable with the original ha2, but the new cable has 90degree plugs, which makes for a less bulky stack when connected to your iphone. Oppo ha2 portable headphone amplifierdac discussion thread. Fiio fh5 is on the way to our worldwide sales agents. The oppo ha2 portable headphone amplifier is a big improvement over the standard iphone or ipod dac. Apr 08, 2016 the oppo ha 2 portable headphone amplifier is a big improvement over the standard iphone or ipod dac. While i cannot bring into question the superb audio quality of the ha2 or the ha2se i recently stumbled on the following by accident.
Compare the main features, specifications, prices and select the best model. Its unclear if fiio intended for this design element to help avoid getting scratches onto the main body of the q5, or if its simple for aesthetics. The two dac input ports support usb for iphoneipad as well as mini usb for android and laptops. Review of fiio x7 android digital audio player dap wsrc. X7 vs note 4 w ha 2 x7 sound has a little more transparency and sounds a little tighter, otherwise a very similar performance. Shiny and chrome bound in human flesh and inked in human blood. Fiio rcbt cable is back with overtheear and straightdown type 20180724.
Measuring the ha2 against some competitors in this price bracket, you can find options that deliver more weight and space, but they wont capture so well the life of the music theyre playing. Because of that, i have to use the h gain setting when i want to make the pm3s shine. For starters, the relation between the e18 and e17k is similar to that between the e17k and q1 in that it is an older device but also a higher range one. For the same price as the oppo, id at least audition the fiio x5. Creative sound blaster e5, oppo ha2, denon da10, tento porta dac 1866, fiio e18 kunlun, venture craft go dap bxd. The interfaces follow an intuitive pattern with the inputs and input switch on the bottom and the headphone and line out ports located on top.
The fiio amps are at the less expensive end of the scale for portable headphone amps. As there are many drivers having the same name, we suggest you to try the driver tool, otherwise you can try one by on the list of available driver below. Although still a little slimmer than the hap5 shy of 15mm vs. Please set system preferences sound output to oppo ha2 usb audio 2. It looks right, feels right, works right, and does all the right things with a proper digital feed from my ipad 4 as input, and a superior pair. Oppo introduces ha2se portable headphone amplifier and dac. Feb 23, 2015 the oppo ha2 is a pocketsized portable headphone amp. Choosing the right headphone amplifier is simply a matter of price, features and sound quality. Sadly the ha2 does not have any playback control features like the slightly cheaper fiio e18 which would have been a super little bonus but then again the fiio e18 cannot decode to the level of the ha2 so it might be a fair trade. Modi mb is that the dragonfly appears to have a lessthanneutral presentation. Thats what i would like to do in my description below using n6 as a source and comparing ho vs pair up with cayin c5 amp, fiio e12a amp, and ha2.
The ha2 is aimed right at this styleconscious market, which is why its leatherclad alloy chassis looks so smart. Like the original, it supports pcm files up to 32bit384 khz and dsd256. With a sabre mobile dac and balanced operation, the ha2 will decode up to 32384 pcm and dsd256 music stored on your phone. Additionally, they are both small, portable, and even have a similar look. The oppo explosion bob katz mar 8, 2016 the oppo ha 2 is a compact dacheadphone amp about the size of an iphone 6, a little heavier, but that includes a highcurrent rechargeable battery which can be used as auxiliary power for your cell phone. It is theoretically possible to charge the phone and connect to an external dac like the oppo ha 2se at the same time. And, if you dont happen to have one yet, oppo also introduced the ha2 in conjunction with the pm3. Would something like oppo ha2 paired with smartphone be better investment than buying dap like fiio x5 second gen when it comes or ibasso dx90.
Dec 10, 2014 when oppo announced the ha1, critics wondered why the company would bother, since the oppo pm1 and pm2 headphones are so amplifierfriendly that an iphone can drive them to headbanging levels. Portable dac recommendations steve hoffman music forums. I am currently thinking of switching to the e17k because my e18 is starting to have some annoying background noise. Vote on your favorite oppo ha2 portable headphone amplifier and dac. Please set system preferences sound output to oppo ha1 usb audio 2. Fiio rcbt cable is back with overtheear and straightdown type publish time. For recent linux systems that support usb audio class 2. Its encouraging to see this highly resolving chip now available in vastly more affordable daps. Oppo pm3 headphones plus oppo ha 2 dacamp plus iphone is the bestsounding, most accurate, referencequality portable playback that i have experienced in many years of this audio. Packed with an ess 9018k2m dac and a hybrid class ab amplifier, the oppo ha 2 offers up a lot of performance in a slim, elegant, wellbuilt chassis. The ha2 ses spec sheet triggers another case of deja vu.
For ios, android and chrome os devices, no software driver is required. So, heres the current setup fiio x5ii dap fiio e12a amp oppo pm3 headphones the e12a is optimized for iems. Oppo ha2 portable headphone amplifier usb dac user manual. It connects and runs with most portable headphone amps via micro usb just fine without using any apps.
Would something like oppo ha 2 paired with smartphone be better investment than buying dap like fiio x5 second gen when it comes or ibasso dx90. Yesterdays lengthy post revealed all of the physical, electrical and operational workings of the ha1. The microusb otg cables plugs has been changed to a 90degree design too. Although still a little slimmer than the ha p5 shy of 15mm vs. Because the pm3 are fullsize headphones, would i get more out of the oppo ha2 amp. Hi, due to file server upgrade, the prodcut firmware and drivers cannot be downloaded from our website right now. So far fiio can hold my entire library of cds in flac format 0 cds converted. After testing psb m4u2 and oppo pm3, i chose the latter. Moving onto the aluminium body, the ha2 is roughly similar in size to the fiio e18 but is a little slimmer. From there you can opt for asio and wasapi in foobar, asio in jriver for dsd native playback with minimal fuss. You cant write about the oppo ha2 without mentioning the iphone.
Its slim profile was a perfect match for smartphone users to strap on to the back with minimal fuss as well as the allround compatibility with android, igadgets, pcmac and power bank users making it one of the major go to midfi dacamps for the last. This is somewhat similar to what weve seen on the oppo ha2 and ha2se. It is now a valuable resource for people who want to make the most of their mobile devices, from customizing the look and feel to adding new functionality. The ha2 draws upon the success of the ha1 desktop headphone amplifier and is optimized for portable use. It is a good amount louder on the pc or aux in, i assume its an android usb driver issue. Ive used this so far with oppo pm3 32 ohm, he400i 32 ohm, and fostex t5rp 50 ohm. Comparison of sony pha1a vs fiio e12a signal converters. Oppo ha2, grab a snack, sit back and relax because youve come to the right place ive had quite a bit of experience demoing each of these, and they all have slightly different features and intended uses. The ha2 is a portable headphone amp about the size of an iphone 6, and includes a usb dac that supports 384 khz pcm and dsd256. I recently had the opportunity to test the fiio e18 and sensational chord mojo, both for a few hours. Thank you for choosing the oppo ha2 portable headphone amplifier and usb dac.
I have cleared that up in the appropriate section and added text from oppos ha2 knowledge base. Featuring a hybrid class ab amplifier and a usb dac supporting 384 khz pcm and dsd256, the ha 2 offers high performance digitaltoanalog conversion for both. Also got to compare this guy to the q1 by fiio and oppo destroyed it completely in performancesound. The oppo ha1 headphone amplifier is solidly built, easy to operate and features connectivity and flexibility far beyond its intended job of amplifying music for headphones. The oppo ha2 is probably and overall the most elegant and satisfying piece of portable audio gear i have ever owned. The ha 2 draws upon the success of the ha 1 desktop headphone amplifier and is optimized for portable use. Specifications 5 35,000hz response range 45mm drivers 250 ohm impedance 96db mw total harmonic distortion less.
Fiio e07k andes usb dac and portable headphone amplifier black. The decision to keep the same appearance suggests that oppos design team felt hesitant to mess with something that works. Skipping the spec sheet, the real world performance of the e17k and e18 is surprisingly. It looks right, feels right, works right, and does all the right things with a proper digital feed from my ipad 4 as input, and a superior pair of grado sr 325 headphones at the output. An onboard asynchronous usb receiver allows the n6 to act as 24192 capable usb dac in a desktop system drivers can be found in the internal memory. Oct 20, 2016 the fiio amps will go for to 16 hours on a charge. Used with a good music player such as the onkyo hf player free version, it improves the sound quality of the itunes music on my devices. Thank you for choosing the oppo ha 2 portable headphone amplifier and usb dac. Newbie whos just joined in the hope someone can identify with, and possibly offer a solution to, an inherent problem with this and its predecessor the ha2. This portable amplifier has a cleaner sound than the amplifier section of my fiio e18 kunlun with a dac. When i listened to this with iems i thought that might be down to how it mated with multiba drivers, but theres still an apparent, if shallow, u shape to the overall presentation when simply feeding and amplifier.
May 21, 2014 the oppo ha1 headphone amplifier is solidly built, easy to operate and features connectivity and flexibility far beyond its intended job of amplifying music for headphones. Sep 23, 2016 moving onto the aluminium body, the ha 2 is roughly similar in size to the fiio e18 but is a little slimmer. Sep 27, 2016 the following is a press release issued by oppo. Viewed in that light, the asking price becomes a relative bargain. Do not really care about driving full sized headphones. The oppo ha2 is a firstgeneration portable integrated amplifier and dac. It is sized to use with your smart phones digital output using a usbmicrotousbmicro cable. Oppo ha2 portable usb otg headphone dacamp with lots of pics. However with such a new technology, id contact oppo directly and ask. Oppo ha2 portable usb otg headphone dacamp with lots of. Discover the best headphones and amps from the audiophile enthusiast community and get.
Oppo ha2 portable headphone amplifier usb dac user. The oppo ha2 is a pocketsized portable headphone amp. I dont have a ha2 but im able to run a fiio e18 using a usb type c to female usb a otg cable to a usb a to micro usb cable with my nexus 6p. The e12 can adequately drive all my headphones including t1, he500, alpha dog, hd600 and x2. I was thinking about what bob katz was saying about the oppo pm3s and ha2. The rear doesnt feature anything of particular interest other than a faux leather pad.
I wasnt clear in my description of the volume pentameter and dac. Please scroll down to find a latest utilities and drivers for your oppo ha1 usb audio 2. This is a quick overview of my new beyerdynamic dt990 pro 250 ohm headphones. Recent linux systems that support usb audio class 2. Just a handful of years ago, the pro variant of this chip was inside fiio s flagship x7 with the portable q2m variant being utilised by the better midrange sources such as oppo s ha2. The oppo ha 2 is probably and overall the most elegant and satisfying piece of portable audio gear i have ever owned. I own the fiio e18 and i use it with my xperia z3v which is very dac friendly. Its got a sleek design, a highend dac, and a builtin battery for audiophile sound on the go. Oppo has just released the ha2 dac and headphone amplifier. Oppo ha2 portable headphone amplifier and dac poll drop. Mar 09, 2015 even with the high bar set by their headphones, the oppo ha 2 performs even better. Before we get into the audioquest dragonfly red vs.
Menlo park, california september 27, 2016 continuing the pursuit of innovation and value for customers, oppo digital. This was more of an unboxing and introductory tour. Put these on the bottom to protect the unit while its on your desk. Though you have option to select highlow gain, i found the sound in high gain to have more energy and to be more dynamic. Its a combination of dynamics, timing and detail regardless of the genre to which youre listening that makes the oppo so adept. Im hoping someone can confirm some information for me about the ha2 vs. Fiio e18 and the amp only cayin c5 in terms of aesthetics and stacking than. Theres a lot of options in the world of portable headphone amplifiers and audio46 has some of the top rated amps regularly in stock. But the less efficient headphones like hd800 or beyer t1 would need more power for full dynamics, and to. The headphone output is fairly stout at 220mw per channel, with a very low output impedance well under 1 ohm. Oppo digital oppo ha2 portable headphone amplifier. Oppo pm3 headphones plus oppo ha2 dacamp plus iphone is the bestsounding, most accurate, referencequality portable playback that i have experienced in many years of this audio. As usual, the driver is only required for pc and not for mac. The maximum output for the e12 is 850mw at 32 ohms.
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