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?

In case you guys are not aware, SONY will be releasing these tiny new MD units. The MZ-E10 looks kind of cool to me. It comes with a Headphone amp that has 5mW+5mW into 16 ohms. 20-20kHz +/-3dB See: http://www.sony.jp/CorporateCruise/P...00209/02-0902/ for more information

Thank you for the Zanth. Excellent information for all Grado lovers.

To my EJ01 is more or less a collectable item rather than a PCDP that I would carry around everywhere I go. The HP out is loussy and I felt like throwing it out of the window when I heard the D777/900/905/

appar111, As a previous owner of your 955 and a owner of a D777. I don't advise you to trade the 955 for a D777. Given that you are using Koss Portapros because you can only hear a marginal sound improvement after changing to D777. OTOH, if you use revealing HPs like ETYs, the difference is...

Thank you for the hint. Found it at http://www.head-fi.org/forums/showth...t=Meridian+506 just in case anyone wishes to know. Now I kind of know whwat to expect from it when it arrives. HP jack at the back? how inconvenience.

Can anyone comment on the HP jack of Meridian 551 int amp? I will be getting one soon for my home setup. I would like to know how it fares against the HP jack of my trusty NAD c340. Pls comment.

It's a steep learning curve, isn't it. Ok, the way I put it on is to put my thumb and index finger in between the clip and hp enclosure. Slowly expand these 2 fingers so that the gap between the clip and HP widen. Hold the HP up and slot it down to my ear, and the gap will automatically go...

Personally, I never encountered these HPs myself and never even heard of the brand name. Anyone has a pair?

Most of the portable gears shall be able to power Grados due to the headphones' low impendance. However, I have to remind you that the Grado HP plug will not fit onto the HP jack of the "stick" SONY remote. Hence you may have to plug it into the HP jack of the MD unit directly. In that case you...

Look. I belive it's very subject to individuals. I don't last more than 45mins with my SR-80s.