If this is the case, how come the folks at High Resolution Technologies say (the following is taken from the FAQ for the new iStreamer:   it is a high performance external sound card/audio interface that has been specifically designed to exclusively interface with modern iDevices such as the...

Subbed. This is cheering me up from wishing I had reordered the Hifi-M8.   Though, I'd pay extra to not have all the branding all over the device.   Cannot wait to learn more about the sound signature.   Wonder how it will sound on something like HE-400 or Fidelio X1.

I am eager to see this comparison too!  I would love a shoot out with all the lightning-ready options (PHA-1, Verza, HiFi-M8, Apogee one, not sure of any others). My guess is it will go something like this: For harder to drive cans: Hifi-M8, Verza, PHA-1, Apogee For easy to drive: no idea...

I do not disagree with you. I am contemplating buying the Hifi-m8, it would promote upgrade-itis though, as I would undoubtedly want to go to balanced at some point to see if it is noticeably better... Though my hunch is that with a 5ft cable, paying in the area of $200 for balanced cabling...

I understand that however and perhaps I did this poorly in my initial post, I was expressing interest in a less expensive single ended only version. I'm likely not the only person interested in an amp/DAC solution for iPhone 5 but uninterested in paying to convert existing headphones into...

The Hifi-M8 definitely looks to be a totally kick-ass product.     Any chance a smaller, single-ended only version will be released?  I imagine that would be fairly popular, at least with the iphone crowd.  On the go, I would not use balanced terminated cans, so for me at least, I would opt...

The m8 size is not too big imo, especially if it can compare to, or even outperform the ALO Pan Am. I see that as a potential competitor at the size, at least for me. For me, my attraction to portable audio has 0 to do with analysis. If I want to critically evaluate music, I will sit down at my...

Hi all.  Hope everyone is well. Brief background: Due to my job and research, I am fully-invested in Mac software on my iMac, iPad, and iPhone (4s).  I will likely upgrade to the iPhone 5 or 6 (I read the 6 will be available in multiple sizes - kinda cool).  The new lightning port has me...

Sorry if I missed this but, Would someone mind explaining the differences between this new model and the Slim? All I can come up with are the obvious: The Power will be a better match for higher ohm headphones. The Power is a bigger form factor. The Power will run longer on a charge when paired...

Thank you. Yes, I am in the US. That makes sense.

Hello all. Appologies in advance for this question, but, I am unsure how to decide which version of the M-Stage is best for me: 100-120v or 220-240v I use M100 & He-400 Thank you for your help!