Quote: Originally posted by elrod-tom I recently checked into shipping from the UK (was considering an X-Tone), and was informed that it would be $70 UK!!! That's over $100!!...and no $$ towards the item itself. Oh well...guess I didn't want an X-Tone anyway. No it shouldn't...

Quote: Originally posted by Number9 There is a pair on sale on eBay right now ...being sold in the UK ... and the high bid is now up to $US217 with one day left. Now that is nuts! No way Jose! Whoever shells out that kind of dough for these is going to feel ripped-off once they get...

Good on you, elrod-tom. How much did you pay and what's the condition like?

In the last few days, we have received a few PMs and emails from Head-fiers in support of our position. On behalf of SonicAdventure, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your support given.

Let me ask the questions explicitly. 1.Does SonicAdventure manufacture an amplifier for the Chinese market called HP-100? No, SonicAdventure never manufactured hp amp for the Chinese market. However, 2000ok (an individual), as an honorable member of Chinese head-fi DID sell units AT COST of...

Quote: Originally posted by PC Corp I don't want to start a war with anybody, but from the language of katsudon1, I felt being attacked personlly. We apologise for using language that make you felt personally attacked. People with wise eyes and analytical mind shall not have...

In response to PC Corp's comment on the relationship between REALITY and HP100, we would like to clarify that HP100 was the prototype of REALITY and 2000ok was one of the founders of SonicAdventure. This has been asked a few times by others via email inquiries, hence, we have also stated this...

Never mind, miller. Yes, this amp is based on the DIY project, HP-100. Now REALITY is more advanced and refined than its ancestors with quality components used. FYI: The original designer is one of the founders of SonicAdventure Ltd.

Oops.. sorry about that. Will correct it right away. Thanks for informing,shivohum.

TimSchirmer, IMHO, ATH-AD10 sound very similiar to W100's. They have less details but a slightly wider soundstage and more air.

Can someone post the ebay link here?

I think D-88 was engineered with 3" CD single in mind, these 3" singles are damn popular in Asia (esp. Japan). It's ability of paying a full size CD is just a bonus. So, pls don't think it's a joke. A lot of Japaneses have more 3" CD singles than full size albums.

Holly S**t, I should begin selling soon. USD305....... that can buy you a nice Shanling version of Music Hall MM-C25 CD deck at where I live!

FYIL: D-15 (aka D-150 in Asia /Europe) was released in 1988 3 years after the launch of D-5. jfalford, You shall expect a PCDP which has identical (or almost) chasis as D-25S / D-250. Back in 1988, there were 3 versions of D-150s released in Asia. They come in different color - white...

Purk, Thanks for the pics, they are great. But why didn't u just post them in the thread directly?