RSA Emmeline P-51 - The Mustang

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RSA Emmeline P-51 - The Mustang
Topic Started: 14 Nov 2008, 04:25 AM (1,414 Views)
ahdui	14 Nov 2008, 04:25 AM Post #1
aux! Posts: 5,256 Group: Administrator Member #1 Joined: 15 October 2006	Another small portable amplifier from Ray Samuels. Wonder if how will it fair because I'm rather disappointed by the RSA Tomahawk
	Transportable: iRiver h120(2300mAh)→Sysconcept Optical Cable→AOS Electornics Co. Piccolo DAC→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ TCu IC→ahdui's Enfo PA-1→Custom Shure SE530 Backup: AMB y-1 DAC (MisterX Mod) Cycling: Sansa Clip 4GB→Philips SHS3200 Earhooks Portable: Rio Karma→UltimateEars Super.Fi 5eb Backup Rig: RedWineAudio 40GB iPod Photo→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ RBT IC→iBasso P3 Heron(ahdui Mod) →Custom Shure SE530 Home: "Upgrading In Progress"→Alessandro MS Pro/JVC HP-DX1000 Desktop: PC→Belden 1505F→CityPulse DAC 7.2x II→Belden 89207→KRK Rokit Powered 5


lewislink	14 Nov 2008, 06:57 AM Post #2
Posts: 79 Group: Members Member #2,071 Joined: 23 October 2008	What's your view on the Hornet? I had wanted a Tomahawk in the past but so far I haven't bit. I'm pretty well impressed with my Hornet but it could be better.
	My portable rig: COWON D2/Sony NW-A1000/NW-A1200 through Line Out > Ray Samuels Hornet M > Ultimate Ears Triple fi-10 Pro/Klipsch Image X10/UE Super fi-5 V.2


ahdui	14 Nov 2008, 11:16 AM Post #3
aux! Posts: 5,256 Group: Administrator Member #1 Joined: 15 October 2006	I previously owned a Hornet M for 1 year and I'm glad that it served me well. I love the aesthetics. Nice sexy black brushed metal casing with gold knob. The sound quality is also superior to the Tomahawk. I was attracted to the Tomahawk when it first came out but rather turned off when I heard it. The hornet wins hands down in the extensiveness and the traditional RSA warm sound signature.
	Transportable: iRiver h120(2300mAh)→Sysconcept Optical Cable→AOS Electornics Co. Piccolo DAC→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ TCu IC→ahdui's Enfo PA-1→Custom Shure SE530 Backup: AMB y-1 DAC (MisterX Mod) Cycling: Sansa Clip 4GB→Philips SHS3200 Earhooks Portable: Rio Karma→UltimateEars Super.Fi 5eb Backup Rig: RedWineAudio 40GB iPod Photo→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ RBT IC→iBasso P3 Heron(ahdui Mod) →Custom Shure SE530 Home: "Upgrading In Progress"→Alessandro MS Pro/JVC HP-DX1000 Desktop: PC→Belden 1505F→CityPulse DAC 7.2x II→Belden 89207→KRK Rokit Powered 5


max007007	19 Nov 2008, 08:20 PM Post #4
Posts: 39 Group: Members Member #578 Joined: 20 February 2007	Looking forward for a MO of the P-51
	Headphones Beyerdynamic DT 990 Edition, Audio-Technica ATH-ES7 Earphones Sony In-ear MDR-EX90SL Portable Amp Ray Samuels Audio Emmeline P-51 Mustang Interconnect Singularity Mini to Mini Player Sony Walkman video MP3 player NWZ-S639F 16gb, Apple 2G Ipod Shuffle 1gb


yihyan	2 Dec 2008, 04:14 PM Post #5
Posts: 70 Group: Members Member #682 Joined: 4 April 2007	Ray is shipping out this week....anyone pre-ordered it?



palestofwhite	6 Dec 2008, 03:32 PM Post #6
Posts: 2 Group: Members Member #337 Joined: 29 December 2006	Hi, Mine was delivered but I'm not home yet. I'll see how it is later.



ahdui	6 Dec 2008, 03:39 PM Post #7
aux! Posts: 5,256 Group: Administrator Member #1 Joined: 15 October 2006	Will be great if you can do some comparison between other amps.
	Transportable: iRiver h120(2300mAh)→Sysconcept Optical Cable→AOS Electornics Co. Piccolo DAC→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ TCu IC→ahdui's Enfo PA-1→Custom Shure SE530 Backup: AMB y-1 DAC (MisterX Mod) Cycling: Sansa Clip 4GB→Philips SHS3200 Earhooks Portable: Rio Karma→UltimateEars Super.Fi 5eb Backup Rig: RedWineAudio 40GB iPod Photo→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ RBT IC→iBasso P3 Heron(ahdui Mod) →Custom Shure SE530 Home: "Upgrading In Progress"→Alessandro MS Pro/JVC HP-DX1000 Desktop: PC→Belden 1505F→CityPulse DAC 7.2x II→Belden 89207→KRK Rokit Powered 5


palestofwhite	7 Dec 2008, 04:06 AM Post #8
Posts: 2 Group: Members Member #337 Joined: 29 December 2006	Sadly, I have returned the D3 due to severe RF interference. The Mustang is the 2nd and only Amp I own right now. I'm letting it charge overnight as instructed in the the user's manual before doing burn in tomorrow. I have only heard the D3 and the iQube (briefly) but will try to write something up about the Mustang later. All I can say is, out of the box, it has a lot of potential and room for improvements after burning in. The Mids are already there but still pretty flat sounding. Right not I can only be awed by the size of this amp. It's really very portable albeit it's thickness. The make is also very sturdy and aesthetically pleasing. I'll see how it goes later in the day and hope I will be able to test it with my esw10 (hopefully out next week). Edited by palestofwhite, 7 Dec 2008, 04:09 AM.



yihyan	9 Dec 2008, 10:31 PM Post #9
Posts: 70 Group: Members Member #682 Joined: 4 April 2007	Can't resist the temptation to give it a quick try.... After charging for 6 hours, i had a quick try of P51 on my portable rig. Fresh out of the box, i can say that I'm a bit disappointed. Pairing with Atrios M5, in the song "Yellow" of Coldplay, there was very serious sibilance which i never encounter before, it was totally unbearable I quickly switch to Emi Fujita's "Try to Remember", and this time i can't hear what she was singing without deep concentration. The vocals were too recessed and it feels like she is singing behind me. The bass and mids were too overwhelmed, not much choice now....but to burn it in for at least 100hrs.



ahdui	10 Dec 2008, 02:28 AM Post #10
aux! Posts: 5,256 Group: Administrator Member #1 Joined: 15 October 2006	Do give us an impression of it after the 100hrs burning in mark.
	Transportable: iRiver h120(2300mAh)→Sysconcept Optical Cable→AOS Electornics Co. Piccolo DAC→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ TCu IC→ahdui's Enfo PA-1→Custom Shure SE530 Backup: AMB y-1 DAC (MisterX Mod) Cycling: Sansa Clip 4GB→Philips SHS3200 Earhooks Portable: Rio Karma→UltimateEars Super.Fi 5eb Backup Rig: RedWineAudio 40GB iPod Photo→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ RBT IC→iBasso P3 Heron(ahdui Mod) →Custom Shure SE530 Home: "Upgrading In Progress"→Alessandro MS Pro/JVC HP-DX1000 Desktop: PC→Belden 1505F→CityPulse DAC 7.2x II→Belden 89207→KRK Rokit Powered 5


yihyan	10 Dec 2008, 09:25 AM Post #11
Posts: 70 Group: Members Member #682 Joined: 4 April 2007	ahdui 10 Dec 2008, 02:28 AM Do give us an impression of it after the 100hrs burning in mark. Sure Just read it from head-fi posted by Germania: Quote: Sound: 0 Hour: w/ALL: Flat, bassy, very odd soundstage (cymbals hit in the right locations, but vocals are right up against the ear drum), performs best with the “Six Special” to fix the soundstage. Guess that's what i hear... :\|



theory_87	20 Dec 2008, 09:55 PM Post #12
I Need More Money To Spend Posts: 951 Group: Members Member #14 Joined: 15 October 2006	It not mine P51 thou My quick impression is SR71A still excel it everywhere. No contest. As for SMIV and P51, SMIV is still the winner. Smaller in size, much more texture and sound fuller. Much better depth too. Edited by theory_87, 20 Dec 2008, 09:59 PM.
	Source: Sansa Clip x 2 \| iAudio U2 \| Rio Karma \| iPod Nano 4GB Gen 1 x 2 \| iMod 60GB iPod Photo \| iPod Gen 5.5 x 2 \| iRiver H140 \| HP Pavilion dv6121TX Amp: Xin SuperMicro IV \| theory_87's DPA1 \| iBasso D10 Modded \| iBasso fi.Quest \| Onkyo TX-SV919THX \| Yaqin CD1 Tube Buffer w Mullard E88CC \| AMB CK²III Heaphone/IEM/Speaker: CrossRoad MylarOne X3 \| SoundMagic PL30 \| Modded Altec Lasing im716 \| Fischer Audio Eterna w modified UM56 \| Custom Ultimate Ears® super.fi 5 Extended Bass™ \| Custom Ultimate Ears® #4/1000 triple.fi 10 Pro™ + mid driver\| ACS T1 \| JBL PS100 & Yamaha VS10M Others: xxx red series 3.5mm & RCA IC \| DIY HGA 3.5mm IC \| DIY Jena Cryo 3.5mm IC \| DIY ALO SXC 3.5mm IC \| Custom Optical IC \| Ridox contact protector/enhancer \| DeoxIT ProGOLD \| Mapleshade SilClear


doodoo	8 Aug 2009, 10:09 AM Post #13
Posts: 9 Group: Members Member #2,183 Joined: 8 August 2009	Very disappointment headamp. I favor my MKIII more than the P-51. As for "The Raptor" There was nothing spectacular about it [/b] considering the cost. The Yamamoto HA-02 is a much better choice.



ahdui	8 Aug 2009, 12:34 PM Post #14
aux! Posts: 5,256 Group: Administrator Member #1 Joined: 15 October 2006	Agree. RSA products is just aesthetics. For pursuing sound quality, it will be better off chasing other brands.
	Transportable: iRiver h120(2300mAh)→Sysconcept Optical Cable→AOS Electornics Co. Piccolo DAC→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ TCu IC→ahdui's Enfo PA-1→Custom Shure SE530 Backup: AMB y-1 DAC (MisterX Mod) Cycling: Sansa Clip 4GB→Philips SHS3200 Earhooks Portable: Rio Karma→UltimateEars Super.Fi 5eb Backup Rig: RedWineAudio 40GB iPod Photo→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ RBT IC→iBasso P3 Heron(ahdui Mod) →Custom Shure SE530 Home: "Upgrading In Progress"→Alessandro MS Pro/JVC HP-DX1000 Desktop: PC→Belden 1505F→CityPulse DAC 7.2x II→Belden 89207→KRK Rokit Powered 5


theory_87	8 Aug 2009, 03:17 PM Post #15
I Need More Money To Spend Posts: 951 Group: Members Member #14 Joined: 15 October 2006	doodoo 8 Aug 2009, 10:09 AM Very disappointment headamp. I favor my MKIII more than the P-51. As for "The Raptor" There was nothing spectacular about it [/b] considering the cost. The Yamamoto HA-02 is a much better choice. Without a doubt, MKIII will blow P-51 out of water. A portable can never win a full size imo. For RSA, you are paying for the look and built.
	Source: Sansa Clip x 2 \| iAudio U2 \| Rio Karma \| iPod Nano 4GB Gen 1 x 2 \| iMod 60GB iPod Photo \| iPod Gen 5.5 x 2 \| iRiver H140 \| HP Pavilion dv6121TX Amp: Xin SuperMicro IV \| theory_87's DPA1 \| iBasso D10 Modded \| iBasso fi.Quest \| Onkyo TX-SV919THX \| Yaqin CD1 Tube Buffer w Mullard E88CC \| AMB CK²III Heaphone/IEM/Speaker: CrossRoad MylarOne X3 \| SoundMagic PL30 \| Modded Altec Lasing im716 \| Fischer Audio Eterna w modified UM56 \| Custom Ultimate Ears® super.fi 5 Extended Bass™ \| Custom Ultimate Ears® #4/1000 triple.fi 10 Pro™ + mid driver\| ACS T1 \| JBL PS100 & Yamaha VS10M Others: xxx red series 3.5mm & RCA IC \| DIY HGA 3.5mm IC \| DIY Jena Cryo 3.5mm IC \| DIY ALO SXC 3.5mm IC \| Custom Optical IC \| Ridox contact protector/enhancer \| DeoxIT ProGOLD \| Mapleshade SilClear


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