Oh wow. Audioquest DragonFly works with USB Audio Recorder Pro connected via OTG USB to my Galaxy Note II, BUT, I cannot control volume. Anyone have ideas for controlling volume other than outputting from the DragonFly to an amp?

I am reconfirming that AQ Dragonfly does NOT work through USB OTG. I have a new Samsung Galaxy Note 2. However, I can confirm that the recently released Sony PHA-1 does work with Note 2. Also confirmed that the Go-DAP X does work with Note 2. Galaxy Note 2 >> USB OTG cable >> normal USB cable...

New CKS's incoming:   CKS99: http://www.audio-technica.co.jp/atj/show_model.php?modelId=2256     CKS1000 & CKS1000LTD: http://www.audio-technica.co.jp/atj/show_model.php?modelId=2258 http://www.audio-technica.co.jp/atj/show_model.php?modelId=2257

Just wanted to share that these JVC replacement tips are a perfect fit for the large bore on the IE80s. They seal better and are more comfortable than any of the OEM variants. These normally fit the JVC FX700, FX500, FX1X, FX3X, etc., which have similar large bores.    

Try the Tower Records inside the Akiba Yodobashi. Quote:

The comparison between 70 and 80 matches with my assessment also. I had another audition yesterday, and my impressions didn't change much from the 1st brief audition. Between 70 and 80, I might choose 70 for slightly better treble clarity. To my ears, both are very airy...maybe even almost too...

I had a go with all three, FXD80/70/60, today at BIC Camera. I will withhold any detailed comments regarding sound because I literally had only 5 mins with each one. I will say, however, that I would want to get more audition time between the 80s and 70s to more closely compare the two in sound...

How do you mean by "playing around with the settings?" It's actually a known issue with the Android app at the moment. There are long threads about it on the Spotify Community forums.   Quote:

Yes, I have both Spotify and Mog working on my Z2.   Spotify's Android application has some major issues at the moment though. On non-phone Android devices, you cannot sync offline music, otherwise it will become stuck in an infinite "you are offline/you are online" loop. If you do not try...

Quote:   Hey did you ever receive the FX3X yet? I'm very curious to hear how they compare to the FX101 in your opinion. As I get more time with the FX3X, I'm finding they can be understandably slightly V-shaped at times. If the FX101 lean more toward neutral comparatively, I'd be very...

Quote:   So do you suggest that a non-European unit may measure with very different results then?

http://www.yodobashi.com/%E3%83%93%E3%82%AF%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC-HA-FXD80-Z-%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%83%8A%E3%83%BC%E3%82%A4%E3%83%A4%E3%83%BC%E5%9E%8B%E3%83%98%E3%83%83%E3%83%89%E3%83%9B%E3%83%B3/pd/100000001001522243/   The FXD80 will retail for 6,980 yen.

How about the lineout measurements?   http://www.markuskraus.com/RMAA/Z1060/Z1060LineOut.htm   I'm a total newbie when it comes to graphs for audio equipment, but (if the other graph is accurate) does this mean that the built-in AMP is introducing the supposed coloration?

For clarification, the Japanese version Z1050 and Z1060 also support ATRAC & ATRAC Lossless. I have the Japanese version Z1060.   Quote:

LOL, Dsnuts, I didn't even have a chance to give my first impressions before you jumped in.   So while I enjoy the CKM500's sound, they have been relegated to home listening because they are just not ergonomic for my everyday subway commute. That extension cord part bugs the heck out of me...