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post #181 of 2622
3/19/10 at 3:29pm
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Originally Posted by Hellenback View Post
What I've been trying to say is that when I do buy a new desktop amp I'm going to have to spend more than anticipated for a significant improvement.
Ahhh, let me clarify. What I meant is that perhaps we'll come to expect more for less now.
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post #182 of 2622
3/19/10 at 5:26pm
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Originally Posted by Mediaogre View Post
Ahhh, let me clarify. What I meant is that perhaps we'll come to expect more for less now.

I agree the Arrow has upped the ante when it comes to what people should expect from a portable (if they can put aside their "name brand bragging rights" in favor of SQ at a more reasonable price )
I meant something similar when I implied I'd have to buy a better desktop for really significant improvement. The post wasn't very clear but I was agreeing with you.
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post #183 of 2622
3/20/10 at 3:56pm
YES, mine shipped yesterday
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post #184 of 2622
3/20/10 at 11:45pm
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YES, mine shipped yesterday
When did you place your order?
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post #185 of 2622
3/20/10 at 11:59pm
Yay! Mine's shipped as well, and only a little over a week since I placed my order.
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post #186 of 2622
3/21/10 at 12:10am
You guys are lucky, I waited over a month from day I ordered to receive.
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post #187 of 2622
3/21/10 at 1:01am
I ordered on the 10th, March, mine is still under order processing status. Can't wait to listen to this little thing sing.
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post #188 of 2622
3/21/10 at 6:17am
Just curious if anyone is currently using an Arrow w/ a 6th Gen 160GB iPod Classic... I'm wondering what solution you chose to hold the Arrow + Classic together (i.e. velcro strap, silicone band). If silicone band, what size/circumference (& where did you get it)? Just ordered an Arrow, and am already giddy w/ expectation.
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post #189 of 2622
3/21/10 at 8:55am
A question for those who know about these things:

I'm currently running my ER4S (stock unmodded) through a line out cable into a Headsix from my iPod Classic.

I could stretch to upgrading the Headsix to the Arrow, but only really if it would be worth it. What do you think? Worth a punt?
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post #190 of 2622
3/21/10 at 11:01am
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Just curious if anyone is currently using an Arrow w/ a 6th Gen 160GB iPod Classic... I'm wondering what solution you chose to hold the Arrow + Classic together (i.e. velcro strap, silicone band). If silicone band, what size/circumference (& where did you get it)? Just ordered an Arrow, and am already giddy w/ expectation.
Why not add these to your Arrow order. Headphonia.com - Tesa Powerstrips
You'd likely get them cheaper if you asked nicely . I use the small circular Velcro dots, but it makes the things a little thicker. I wish I'd thought of getting the strips as they leave no residue, won't separate accidentally as they need a good pry to get apart (or you can leave a little ""handle" sticking out and pull it to separate components). Kind of like extra strong two-sided tape from what I understand.


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Originally Posted by Bennyboy71 View Post
A question for those who know about these things:

I'm currently running my ER4S (stock unmodded) through a line out cable into a Headsix from my iPod Classic.

I could stretch to upgrading the Headsix to the Arrow, but only really if it would be worth it. What do you think? Worth a punt?
I haven't heard a Headsix but it's often compared to the Tomahawk. I heard the Arrow to be a step up from the Tomahawk In SQ, ergonomics and features. Quality amps aren't usually night and day SQ wise (especially if they use the same op-amp) but you'd likely get a good price for your head-six and I haven't heard of anyone who's been disappointed with the Arrow. I know I certainly wouldn't trade mine for another portable.
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post #191 of 2622
3/21/10 at 11:05am
I have ordered my usb dac + headstage arrow 12he and looking forward to how well it will drive my dt 48... plus it will look sexy along with this asus eee pc 1005 p .

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post #192 of 2622
3/22/10 at 4:23am
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Just curious if anyone is currently using an Arrow w/ a 6th Gen 160GB iPod Classic... I'm wondering what solution you chose to hold the Arrow + Classic together (i.e. velcro strap, silicone band). If silicone band, what size/circumference (& where did you get it)? Just ordered an Arrow, and am already giddy w/ expectation.
I'm using that exact same setup temporarily and I can show you here that the "youth" sized silicone bands are way too big. However, broccoli bands are just right, and if you get the right ones they can sound more "organic":

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post #193 of 2622
3/22/10 at 4:39am
Broccoli is evil
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post #194 of 2622
3/22/10 at 4:47am
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Broccoli is evil
I'd usually agree but lately the broccoli I've had in the beef with garlic sauce from my local chinese take out has been delicious. Other than that broccoli the rest of it is evil
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post #195 of 2622
3/22/10 at 5:37am
as long as it is steamed properly broccoli is pretty much delicious, but i digress, we are pretty OT, i do like the idea though, ill have to hit up the commissary to get one of those bands
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