[cel4145]

Now THAT'S what I've been looking for. A friend told me about it but showed me the DAC version, this one's perfect.

Many thanks

Glad that works for you. I like my E12 for it's pocket portability. But the O2 is definitely a better class of amp

 

[laMonaca]

My meaning of "buffer" comes from a electronic course, basically a thing that do not amp at all but with infinite Zin and 0 Zout (great impedances for a voltage amplifier).
But that's OT I suppouse I will buy the O2, now I've gotta find a cheap way to have it here, in Italy

 

[Rainbowsloth]

The Objective 2 amp is an open design that different vendors are using. There shouldn't be any difference between the JDS Labs version and the Epiphany Acoustics version in terms of audio quality. And I used to own the JDS Labs O2, and I wouldn't hesitate to buy the EA model instead if in the UK.

True. But the build quality s a bit different. people say the quality control  is not as good with the uk version and the volume knob catches on the case. I  dont know wether this is true im simply passing information on. But yes i live in the UK and would buy the EA model but ive only ever heard the Jbs labs 02 never heard the EA o 2

 

[cel4145]

Are you good at electronics? You can source the parts for the O2 and put it together yourself. Might be cheaper for you. Many head-fiers have done that

 

[Rainbowsloth]

yes buying the parts and making it yourself is cheaper. And the JBS labs do a kit but i quote from the website 

 No battery, knob, or enclosure. 

this means you will have to buy these separate . Im sure if you look around their are hundreds of people who have built their own who have made videos and websites showing how thy did it so it wont be too hard

 
 
http://www.jdslabs.com/products/82/objective2-diy-kit/

 

[cel4145]

True. But the build quality s a bit different. people say the quality control  is not as good with the uk version and the volume knob catches on the case.

The volume knob can be adjusted easily enough if that is an issue with any O2. I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[laMonaca]

I just finished my first course about this, I've no manually skill heheh
But, I'll check out some guides and if it's not too complicate, why not?

 

[cel4145]

Exactly. Good experience to build your skills

 

[laMonaca]

I've got another question
About EHP-O2, can I use it without batteries just plugging in the AC cable?

 

[cel4145]

Yes. It works off the plug.

 

[laMonaca]

So I can:
- run it on batteries
- run it on AC, without batteries
Batteries must be out when AC is plugged in?

PS: is the O2 version provided by Head 'n' HiFi as good as the others? (Switzerland is really near in comparison with UK)

 

[laMonaca]

So I just found out that a reseller can provide me Schiit Magni (99€ + about 10 for delivery) at the same price that I would spend for Head 'n' Hifi's Objective2 (114€).

Any advice for Magni vs O2?

 

[PurpleAngel]

  So I can:
- run it on batteries
- run it on AC, without batteries
Batteries must be out when AC is plugged in?

PS: is the O2 version provided by Head 'n' HiFi as good as the others? (Switzerland is really near in comparison with UK)

 
Just leave the batteries installed, the AC will power the amplifier and recharge the batteries at the same time, once the batteries are full charged, the O2 will stop charging them.
Have no idea on the Head 'n' HiFi.

 

[laMonaca]

Right, got it. Thanks

And about the O2 vs Magni challenge? Keep in mind that it's 115€ vs 99€.

 

[cel4145]

Right, got it. Thanks


And about the O2 vs Magni challenge? Keep in mind that it's 115€ vs 99€.

I say go whichever has the features you want and not worry about which sounds better. But there is plenty of debate already if you want to research it:

https://www.google.com/search?q=head-fi+o2+vs+magni