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Bitzie first impressions |
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Suggs ![]() Moderator Group ![]() ![]() Joined: 07 Oct 2011 Location: France Status: Offline Points: 513 |
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OK, the Bitzie has now been plugged into my PC with the Lautus USB cable and, after the Windows software auto-install and updates, I have had a lengthy listening session of tracks all ripped from CD's using Apple Lossles (no high res)...the results are to say the least impressive
![]() ![]() I have been primarily listening with AKG K550's but the Bitzie also drove my Audeze LCD-3's with no problem, a very decent headphone output I have also tried the Bitzie in my hi-fi system, where the results were equally impressive, however not as good as my resident DAC, but that costs over ten times the price of the Bitzie so there would be somethng wrong if it did. It is also worth noting that the Lautus USB cable is a very good product in it's own right and it is important that this cable doesn't get overshadowed by the Bitzie raves that are bound to come when it reaches a few listeners. The Lautus performed very close to the USB cable that I use in my system which again cost several times the Lautus price...excellent value for money and complements the Bitzie well...anyone buying should really take advantage of the introductory offer for the pair of these items. This is all within 24 hours of it arriving here and with no burn-in to speak of...truly remarkable and a sure winner from Graham .Well done GSP once again ![]() |
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Derek
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mrarroyo ![]() Moderator Group ![]() ![]() Joined: 28 Jul 2008 Location: Miami Beach, FL Status: Offline Points: 1401 |
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I received the Bitzie yesterday and using the included Lautus USB cable connected it to an iMac. It was immediately recognized as "USB Audio CODEC" and it started playing right away without any issues. The unit has about 12 hours of burn in and so far I have used two headphones: Yuin OK1 (earbuds) and Samson SR850 (semi open can).
The Yuin OK1 is an earbud which is hard to drive at 150 ohm and sensitivity of 109 DB at 1 Khz. The Samson SR850 are relatively easy to drive at 32 ohm. I am using the 1/4" adapter to drive a Solo ULDE which does fine but it is to early to fully evaluate since both are still burning in. For those in the USA (upper 48) let me know if interested in borrowing. Below is a link to a few pictures. http://picasaweb.google.com/109437154048011247077/BitzieAndSoloULDE?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCMCrnM_gwJfSXw&feat=directlink
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Miguel
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morris_minor ![]() Moderator Group ![]() ![]() Joined: 27 Mar 2012 Location: Surrey Status: Offline Points: 5910 |
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Derek/Miguel,
It's good to have your first impressions! And nice to see pictures of the Bitzie in relation to the Solo, Miguel . . . it's a dinky little thing isn't it?
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Bob
Majestic DAC/pre-amp Accession MC/Enigma, Accession MM, Reflex M, Elevator EXP, Era Gold V Solo ULDE, Novo, Lautus USB and digital, Libran balanced, CuSat50 2 x Proprius + Spatia/Spatia Links |
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Humboldt ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 15 Oct 2009 Location: Sweden Status: Offline Points: 251 |
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Seems to be a lot not written but said between the lines here... ![]() Edited by Humboldt - 26 Feb 2013 at 4:39pm |
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Jog3004 ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 09 Dec 2011 Location: Huddersfield Status: Offline Points: 176 |
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Miguel, have you tried it with an iPod, iPhone ipad etc yet?
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James
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Fatmangolf ![]() Moderator Group ![]() ![]() Joined: 23 Dec 2009 Location: Middlesbrough Status: Offline Points: 8629 |
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I fear "made for iPod" may stop the digital output from working without the Apple licensed widget but would be delighted to hear otherwise. |
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Jon
Open mind and ears whilst owning GSP Genera, Accession M, Accession MC, Elevator EXP, Solo ULDE, Proprius amps, Cusat50 cables, Lautus digital cable, Spatia cables and links, and a Majestic DAC. |
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mitch65 ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 02 Feb 2013 Location: East Sussex Status: Offline Points: 553 |
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Cripes! That's really dinky ![]() |
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Greg
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