New NHB 18NS
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I did hear some news a couple weeks ago from the North American darTZeel distributor, Jonathan Tinn. he told me that he did hear from darTZeel that the new 18NS should ship starting in January after CES. I wanted to know when I could offer my previous model dart pre for sale and get the timing correct.
previously it was thought it would be October but there was a delay on some critical parts that have delayed things. and remember this info is now 2 weeks old and there could be another delay. any time a new product goes into production, particularly with new technology involved like this new dart pre, we all must be patient.
I cannot wait to get mine....my 2 weeks with it last June still haunts me. I know it will be worth the wait.
Knghifi, I was told by Herve that the new pre has different batteries in it and completely eliminates this issue. I have had issues with the batteries in mine holding a charge but as I am in the UK with a decent electrical supply the difference between mains and battery performance is not huge. May-be time to get yourself a new pre? Very much looking forward to hearing about how Mike get's on with his one when it arrives. Not too long now I hope.
As far as I remember the battery issue was solved a few years ago with an upgrade. From my experience some battery models were really long lasting - also as far as I remember I got good results with the Yuasa NP7-12. Never replace a single battery - they are not expensive and should be all of the same type and age, as they are used/charged in series pairs. And even with power re-generators I preferred the sound in pure battery mode.
Micro is correct; the updated charging software allowed the batteries to be longer lasting in the current dart pre. and they are inexpensive ($30-$40 each x 4) so it's not any big deal to change.
my understanding is that the new dart pre has a completely different battery (newer technology), longer charge holding, and much much longer life span.
I'm told shipments of the new pre are likely starting in a couple months from now. they are working on finalizing the software.
my understanding is that the new dart pre has a completely different battery (newer technology), longer charge holding, and much much longer life span.
I'm told shipments of the new pre are likely starting in a couple months from now. they are working on finalizing the software.
Surely - IMHO no one would dare to introduce new consumer electronics using lead batteries in 2015!
The wires are soldered and you must be skilled to replace them. Better left to the dealer.
dealer change for me.
I don't know one end of a soldering iron from the other. I've watched some quite talented folks work though.
Pity I didnt see this thread until after I called him earlier today. I would have alerted him to the link. i remeber them working on the prototype for this from back in 2012 or 2013 Summer.
Adam, I think we (Tomasz and I) will be able to set up another encounter Chez Herve by month end.
Adam, I think we (Tomasz and I) will be able to set up another encounter Chez Herve by month end.
Who will be the happy audiophile that will have his name engraved on the plate on the top left? I know of a few awaiting eagerly for theirs!
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