Yep, those are the ones.. though that price seems a bit steep.. I paid just under 30 euros.   Had a quick look & found them for 20 aus bucks less.. http://www.videoguys.com.au/Shop/p/25886/auralex-mopad-monitor-isolators-set-isolates-2-speakers-mopad.html?cat=493   & they're selling even...

I've got Auralex MoPAD's under my X300A's & couldn't be happier.. They angle perfect from my desk upward with double pads, & the isolation/dampening is excellent, &.. they're cheap. Plus if you were to decide to buy stands later you can always use them between the speaker & stand as desks...

I love my X300A's.. I have them on my "game-rig" & they are quite special..     Also slightly over budget at around a 1000,- AUD ( http://www.valuebasket.com.au/en_AU/KEF-X300A-Digital-Hi-Fi-Speaker-System/mainproduct/view/12741-AA-NA?AF=SB ), but worth a listen for sure.

I'd suggest to check your local stores & have a listen to as many as you can find around your budget.. Brisbane Sound Group for example sells the Adam A3X & A5X, & the Event 20/20 Bas V3 which would all be on the top of my list. Though the A5X might be a tad over your budget, they are excellent...

  They have a PCM1754 DAC in each speaker & a WM8782 ADC in the left speaker for the Line-in (mini-jack).

Cheers, and a 'hmm'... I thought (or hoped) proper amplification would release the Kraken somewhat better than you describe. Guess I won't be jumping in blind either..   Quote:  

Quote: Source & amplification?

Quote: It does kinda, but I want a new one anyway..   Actually, it doesn't matter if the switch is set to Line, MM or MC for listening to the DAC > Headphone, since they are all by-passed. & why would I need to switch back to Line if I have a turntable connected to the phono in?  ...

Edit: It just died..   Only a big loud hum now coming from the headphone amp out - no USB connected. R.I.P.   Next..

It's behavior is erratic to say the least; sometimes there's just a some mild static noise, beeps & clicks but that can be solved quite easily by unplugging it from power & USB (a couple of times), but sometimes there's real hard static noise, like a tube radio not tuned to a station with loud...

I had mine for a little while now & I love it - or should I say loved it.. because my GT40 started to demonstrate (with) a lot of static build-up, jitter & other beeps & cold war noises, so it's going back tomorrow for a swap.   However, before it's breakdown it did what it was supposed to...

I got my AD900's for nearly 3 years now & I've been using the W5000 (black leather) pads for the last 1½ year, & these pads DO make the image somewhat darker, but imo not in a negative way at all. The W5000 pads are slightly wider inwards than the stock ones, so they cover up the drivers a...

Mailed MP4nation for an update & got this reply (edit>) today:   Sorry for the delays, it is to start shipping mid next week.   I ordered my 16GB on March 13th.

Quote: Originally Posted by SACD-Man Looks like hisoundaudio will release the product!! I approve the new changes and design. I will provide a date once they confirm. I must tell you that the sound is incredible. From IEMs to full size cans, this player is well delivered...

If one I'd prefer the brown pouch pls.. & I presume the free viewing stand is the Nationite N Stand?