The Little Dot arrived and it's awesome.   The difference between the computer output and the same computer output through the Little Dot is amazing, and much, much more than I expected. I have the gain on standard (3) and getting good listening levels at 6 on the dial for most recordings...

Yes.   The Fiio E11 has Output Power > 180 mW@32Ω according to the specifications page at Fiio.   Mike

  Hi. Thanks for your response.   You're not disappointing me. Yes, I am well aware of this suggestion, however I already have other amps available and will likely have other headphones so I made the decision to try the pure tube amp rather than a hybrid like the Mk1. I also took note of...

Don't worry about being a newbie or a lurker, there are plenty of us about! :)   I've just bought the same Grado's as my first toe in the water for quality headphone sound, only had them about a week. Very impressed so far!   As far as the burn-in is concerned, I'm not qualified to answer...

Quote: Originally Posted by hciman77 That the transport can be replaced easily is neither here nor there, buying a costly product that dies is the problem. This is a shame as I am interested in the E5 but these problems do put me off somewhat. Well, this thread is already way...

Mike FL, Which Patricia Barber CD is this? I have a couple of hers, but not that one:

My remote is as tight as. Do they loosen up over time, or did yours come loose? I was looking at it and wondering how the front plate is attached, but haven't got to the screwdriver stage yet Maybe there are screw access holes under the rubber feet?

Quote: Originally Posted by philodox Nice picture... is that a DAC on top or a headphone amp. If it is a DAC get ready to say bye bye. Thanks, No, it's not a DAC, it's my build of Mauro Penasa's LM3886 based amplifier. Sitting above that is a diy pre/headphone amp (BB...

Arrived today, no damage. It's replacing a Rotel 965BX, and I've installed it into my test system for burn-in. Very nice...

Studio ambience is possible... I've got a couple of recordings where (real) studio ambience has been accidentally included, one in the form of musicians having a quiet word out the back while their buddy is playing a solo. so it is possible, but doesn't neccesarily add to the recording, apart...

Not taking the bait rickcr42. I'm not annoyed at you, I was pointing out that it's difficult to discuss with you. The point of the whole 'forced' example is that we were talking specifically about amplification and speakers, and you started using the LP -> CD switch as proof... Sorry for...

Cant discuss with you ricky, You take answers out of context and and shoot alternate arguement. For instance. --> I said I had $3k of amp/speaker and it sounded good. <-- You said no way anyone's going to force you to upgrade to $3k amp/speaker. --> I said no-one is forcing you...

Hey rickcr42, No-one's 'forcing' you to spend anything. If you are happy with what you have at whatever it cost, go for it. I happen to be reasonably happy with my kit, but I certainly don't consider it high-end. Of course there are exceptional HT amps, but not in any reasonable price...

$US747 landed into Australia, it was apparently $710 before the price rise. There is no 'street' price, there is just 'the' price.

Quote: Originally Posted by rickcr42 Dude.I AM the bear and it is my cave you did not see the "please do not tease the bear" sign ? No, you must be sitting on it Quote: Not true at all.You specifically do NOT want full range speakers at all postions and in fact...