Quote: Yeah, I looked at the picture more closely and thought it was odd so I went back and checked 

Quote: Sorry guys, I thought it said 'You can bring your own microSD card to audition', about the DX50, but in fact it was for the picture above (AK120). The DX50 in that picture is just a sample (it is empty internally). Sorry for getting your hopes up! 

Quote:       Yeah, I havent heard it. e-earphone should provide an impression soon (though it will be in japanese). Im sure there will be other first impressions by then. If not, I will happily translate it :D

the DX50 can be heard at the portable audio festival (potafes) in Japan! They have a great line up too. Wish I was there..

I hope they pair well.. Will be getting one when I go over to Japan ;)

Quote: Nice!! Are the 8.As included in the "few (C)IEMs" that pair well with the AK120?

Quote: Is there any particular reason why you are using the AK100 rather than the AK120??

Count me in!

Quote: Im sure it will be a great pair, but ive heard it has a few glitches?  Quote: I thought that the DAC section of the HP-P1 was similar to that of the CLAS? I just thought it would be better to have the HP-P1 if its similar because it has an amp as well (I may not always want to...

I desperately need a new player (and maybe amp) for my 8.As. Im torn between 3 choices:   1, AK100 with the R1  2, DX100 (probably by its own) 3, Ipod 5G with the HP-P1 and R1 (I really like the UI of iPods)   Or are there any other suggestions?

Quote: "Royal" mail  Will Frank be using Royal mail?? Because in my case my impressions took over 3 weeks to reach Heir when I used them... 

Quote: Yes, I had forgotten how high VAT was in the UK (i'm from Japan but just at University in England atm). That said, I can't wait to get my hands on the 8.As. 

Quote: Indeed    Quote: That is lucky... where are you situated? 

UPS contacted me saying my package should be arriving tomorrow . Duty fee for me (here in England) for the 8.As is £160 ($245). Steeper than I imagined...