I have the same problem since several weeks now. I have to wait about half an hour before the amp get recognized by my computer. I'm under Windows 7. It's a very strange issue like the DAC need some kind of warm up before being able to work.

I believe the Stax dealer with the best prices in Osaka (maybe in Japan) is Shimamusen in Nihonbashi. If you are a tourist I think they will be able to exonerate you from VAT, and they often offer interesting prices if you pay cash. http://www.shimamusen.com/html/page6.html

Not really, I thinks the SR009 has better bass (while the L700 has a little more quantity). I really enjoy the soundstage of the L700 while being smaller than the SR009 I feel it has a better "out of the head" feeling.The mids has also to my ears a more direct and involving presentation in...

I bought the L700, then wanted to upgrade to the SR009 and sell the L700 but I ended to keep both. The L700 has some specificities in its way to present the music and image the SR009 doesn't have.

good one

For french speakers, I did a little video guided tour of the show in 5 parts:  

I had this setting for several month and the U05 is in my opinion a great paring with the HD800 in balanced mode. I had at the same time the hdvd800 and ended to sold it as the pioneer amp did to my ears an equaly good job with the HD800 for far less money. As the hdvd800 the sound is very...

It was a great show!   Many thanks to AnakChan who gave me the chance to hear the new Orpheus!   I really liked the Campfire Audio Nova and Andromeda, the Earnine EN2 (new company), the Ether E and the Oriveti hybride IEM. A lot of great products and great people to chat with.   See you...

Will be there!   See you soon!

Great news, I'll be there and can't wait to try those new models as I really like the previews CA IEMs.

I believe Fitear does a lot of more sell in China than in Japan.

I'm very glad to be one of the 500 lucky owners. I enjoy it everyday with my Ether. Amazing service from Cavalli Audio, the LC is definitly a keeper.

Thanks Jude for let me listen to your unit. I could avoid the long queue this way. It was indeed a very impressive experience. I see KSE1500 in my dream since several days now.    Here is a pretty long interview of Shure team from e-earphone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-VhlOBfEfo

Thanks, can't wait!

I just ordered a Liquid Carbon, do you know approximately the waiting time?

Great report! looking forward for the next part. It was the first time I listen to the Ether and it was outstanding. Liked both version but the open one a little more. I'm thinking to grad a pair. The Shure KSE1500 let me just speachless. It's a significant improvement from every other hiigh...

You did it first!

Here is my report of the event (sorry it's in french) http://www.tellementnomade.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=12112

Great show! It was nice to meet some well known headfiers. I really liked the new shure KSE1500 (maybe the best IEM I heard so far), the Dharma D1000 (very new flavor), the new Lambda 700 (fantastic sound for a price not so high) and the Ether I listen for the first time (I think my favorite...

You can try Musica Acoustics.

Allready tried and reviewed (in french, sorry) the Bravo series. Kicker are absolutely great value for sure, it's fun and still very clear and resolving, with great soundstage, but performance wise it is behind the top end IEMs (Oriolus, AK T8iE, UM hybrides: Maverick, Mavis, Macbeth etc...).

Finally some love for the Oriolus! I use those since few month ago and my K10U and Savant don't get a lot of listening time anymore. I personnaly liked a lot the new Beyer AK IEMs too and considering getting a pair.I think they sound very unique and they benefit from a single dynamique driver...

I'd say Dita Truth or the new Beyer Dynamic AK T8iE.

I really like the new design and the color choice, very unique for an IEM, the old one was nice too though.

I tried those yesterday at e-earphone. I really liked them. They are some kind of a warm sounding IEM (warmer than my Oriolus and my K10U for example) without compromised mids or highs. The bass are very powerfull and articulate but with a polite presentation. Did'nt heard such a presentation...